- **Revenue Growth**: 10% Q1 FY2026, driven by automation and restructuring. 
- **Margin Expansion**: Gross margin +370bps to 17.3%, EBITDA margin +310bps to 10.2%. 
- **Operational Resilience**: $90M cash cushion to navigate automotive industry headwinds. 
- **Strategic Moves**: Sale-leaseback of Milwaukee facility, test lab consolidation, and M&A exploration. 
- **Risk Factors**: Aluminum supplier fire and semiconductor shortages may delay production recovery.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Introduced the call, highlighting the company's financial results and strategic initiatives. Emphasized forward-looking statements and non-GAAP measures for evaluating performance.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Financial Performance**: Q1 FY2026 revenue grew 10%, gross profit margin expanded 370 basis points to 17.3%, and EBITDA margin improved 310 basis points to 10.2%. 
- **Cost Management**: Implemented restructuring actions saving $1M annually, offsetting $500K in tariffs and $200K in labor costs. 
- **Operational Updates**: 
  - Automating manual processes in Mexico (e.g., screw assembly) with quick ROI. 
  - Consolidating test labs in Michigan and modernizing corporate offices. 
  - Planning sale-leaseback of Milwaukee facility to optimize space and reduce costs. 
- **Industry Challenges**: Aluminum supplier fire and semiconductor shortages may impact Q2-Q3 production, with uncertain full-year effects.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Gross Profit**: $7.4M increase driven by pricing, volumes, and $1.3M restructuring savings, offset by $500K tariffs and $200K labor costs. 
- **Cash Flow & Balance Sheet**: 
  - Operating cash flow $11.3M, capital expenditures $1.5M (1% of sales). 
  - $90M cash balance and $53M available under credit facilities. 
  - New $40M credit facility maturing in 2028, supporting M&A exploration. 
- **CapEx Outlook**: Full-year $12.5M (2% of sales), with automation investments yielding <1-year payback.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Automation ROI**: CFO expects returns in Q2-Q3 FY2026, with low capital intensity. 
- **Customer Expansion**: Exploring relationships with new North American vehicle manufacturers for power access and digital key products. 
- **Risk Management**: Monitoring supply chain disruptions and adjusting cost structures proactively.

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