- **Revenue Growth**: Q1 2025 revenue up 14% YoY to $336.2 million, driven by U.S. demand and Mexico line transitions.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: Iowa plant to create 400 jobs; 2025 capex of $25-30 million for expansion.
- **Financial Challenges**: Q1 EBITDA loss of $10.3 million due to warranty charges and start-up costs.
- **Market Risks**: Türkiye workforce reduced by 20%, EU growth constrained by Chinese competition.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: Mexico plants exempt from tariffs; India/Türkiye costs borne by customers.
- **2026 Outlook**: U.S. demand expected flat YoY, with EBITDA margin improvement in H2 2025.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2025 revenue grew 14% YoY to $336.2 million, driven by U.S. demand and completion of 10 line start-ups in Mexico.
- Achieved positive cash flow of $4.6 million from operations and ended the quarter with $172 million in cash.
- Focused on operational excellence through lean tools, with 4 lines transitioning to 24/7 in Mexico and hiring underway at the new Iowa plant.
- Recorded a $12.7 million warranty charge and $8.4 million in start-up/transition costs, leading to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $10.3 million.
- Restructuring in Türkiye reduced workforce by 20%, with further cuts expected in 2025 due to weak demand and competition.

**【CEO Strategic Update】**
- U.S. wind market demand expected to surpass 450 GW by 2030, positioning TPI as a key supplier to leading OEMs.
- Mexico plants are USMCA-compliant, exempting blades from tariffs, while India and Türkiye plants face tariffs borne by customers.
- Iowa facility will create 400 jobs by year-end, with potential for 1,000 jobs at full capacity.
- EU market growth constrained by Chinese competition and permitting delays, despite policy reforms.
- Board formed a committee to evaluate strategic alternatives, including capital structure optimization, amid NASDAQ listing compliance risks.

**【CFO Financial Review】**
- Net sales of $336.2 million (+14.3% YoY) driven by higher blade volumes (+4%) and price mix changes.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to -3.1% (vs. -7.8% YoY), benefiting from reduced start-up costs and Nordex facility closure.
- Free cash flow negative at -$1.9 million due to interest payments and capex, but operating cash flow positive.
- 2025 guidance: $1.4-1.5 billion in sales (midpoint +8% YoY), EBITDA margin 0-2%, and capex $25-30 million.
- EBITDA margin revised down due to Q1 warranty charge and April production suspension.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Strategic Review**: Formal process to optimize capital structure, focusing on right-sizing debt amid uncertain market conditions.
- **Tariffs Impact**: Iowa blades exempt from tariffs; India/Türkiye plants face tariffs but costs borne by customers.
- **2026 Demand**: U.S. market expected flat YoY, with demand visibility limited beyond 2025.
- **EBITDA Trends**: Q2 EBITDA impacted by $35 million sales loss from safety stand-down; Q3-Q4 margins expected to improve with higher volumes.
- **Sustainability**: 264 million metric tons of CO2 emissions avoided in 2024, with 17% reduction in Scope 1/2 emissions toward 2030 carbon neutrality goal.

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- **Revenue Growth**: Q4 2024 revenue up 17.7% YoY to $346.5M, driven by Mexico blade volume and mix shift.
- **2025 Outlook**: $1.4-1.5B revenue (+12-18% YoY), $80+M EBITDA improvement, 85% utilization target.
- **Free Cash Flow**: $83M in Q4, $197M year-end cash for growth.
- **Key Risks**: U.S. policy uncertainty, EU competition, Turkey inflation.
- **Cost Savings**: 8% raw material cost decline expected in 2025.
- **Tariff Impact**: 25% tariff would add 3-4% to blade cost, borne by customers under ex-works terms.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Fourth quarter 2024 revenue increased 17.7% YoY to $346.5 million, driven by higher volume and mix shift to longer blades in Mexico.
- Free cash flow of $83 million and year-end cash of $197 million support liquidity for 2025 growth initiatives.
- 2025 guidance: Revenue $1.4-1.5 billion (+12-18% YoY), EBITDA improvement of $80+ million vs 2024, utilization rate 85%.
- Key investments: 24/7 Mexico operations ($4-5M incremental Q1), Blade Assure quality system rollout, and Iowa factory restart.
- Risk factors: U.S. policy uncertainty, EU competition, Turkey inflation, and 2025 demand visibility.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q4 2024 adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 million (0.4% margin) vs loss of $24.5 million in 2023, driven by Nordex plant closure and cost savings.
- 2025 financial targets: EBITDA margin 2-4%, capex $25-30 million, 6 lines in start-up/transition.
- Working capital initiatives reduced inventory by $54 million, favoring cash flow.
- 2025 raw material cost savings expected at 8% YoY.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Demand Outlook**: Strong 2025 U.S. demand from Mexico factories, with 2026+ dependent on policy clarity. Repowering accounts for part of blade volume.
- **Tariff Risk**: Customers responsible for tariffs under ex-works contracts; 25% tariff would add 3-4% to blade cost.
- **Utilization Cadence**: Q1 2025 utilization ~70%, rising to mid-80s in Q2-3, with Q4 seasonal dip.
- **Turkey Restructuring**: 2025 EBITDA positive for Turkey plants, with 2 lines idled mid-year.
- **Capital Structure**: Evaluating options to optimize debt for uncertain environment.


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