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- **FY25 Performance**: $14.5B sales, 6.1% EBITDA margin, $204M free cash flow, $125M buybacks.
- **FY26 Challenges**: 1% below market growth due to F-150 downtime, $90M FCF vs. $170M at constant volume.
- **Strategic Investments**: $60M AI/automation CapEx, $100M business performance target, China JV expansion.
- **Risks**: F-150 production uncertainty, Europe restructuring, Nexperia chip shortages.
- **Long-Term Goals**: 8% EBITDA margin by FY28, double-digit China growth, mid-single-digit North America growth.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Delivered Q4 revenue of $3.7 billion, up 4% YoY, with full-year sales of $14.5 billion. Adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.1% for the year, driven by $100 million in business performance improvements.
- Secured $1.2 billion in new business wins, including conquest of JIT and trim on Ford F-150, and expanded presence in China with domestic OEMs.
- Invested in AI and automation, with $60 million in CapEx for FY26, targeting $40 million in annual savings.
- Free cash flow of $204 million for FY25, exceeding guidance, with $125 million returned to shareholders via buybacks.
- FY26 outlook: 1% below market growth due to F-150 production downtime and Europe restructuring, but targeting $100 million in business performance.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $226 million (6.1% margin), down 4% YoY due to timing of commercial settlements and lower equity income.
- FY25 adjusted EBITDA of $881 million, flat YoY, with $100 million in business performance offsetting $50 million in volume/mix headwinds.
- FY26 guidance: $14.8 billion in sales, $925 million EBITDA (6.3% margin), with $90 million free cash flow (vs. $170 million at constant volume).
- Risk factors include F-150 downtime (6% of sales), Nexperia chip shortages, and Europe restructuring costs.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **F-150 Production Challenges**: Q1 FY26 EBITDA expected to decline $15-20M YoY due to F-150 downtime (half-shifts, sub-pay labor) and Nexperia chip shortages. Recovery timing uncertain.
- **Onshoring Progress**: Secured Japanese OEM onshore production win for FY26, with 200k-250k unit program in final negotiation.
- **Free Cash Flow**: FY26 FCF of $90M reflects elevated restructuring ($120M vs. $50M run rate), higher taxes ($120M vs. $100M), and CapEx ($280M for growth/automation).
- **Margin Outlook**: Target 8% EBITDA margin by FY28, driven by China growth (double-digit), North America (mid-single-digit), and Europe restructuring completion.


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