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- **Revenue Record**: Q3 sales $908 million (+8.2% YoY), driven by SEM, FX, and Asian/American volume growth.
- **Profitability Boost**: Adjusted EBITDA $133 million (14.6% margin), new stand-alone high.
- **Strategic Wins**: Aerospace shipments, hybrid vehicle wins, and Chinese OEM contracts.
- **Shareholder Returns**: $41M returned via dividends/buybacks; $194M buyback capacity.
- **Guidance Update**: 2025 sales $3.42B, EBITDA $473M, free cash flow $190M.
- **SEM Integration**: Q4 SEM contribution $7M, targeting $50M annual run rate.
- **Aerospace Growth**: Initial shipments, with more programs expected in 2026.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Record Q3 Revenue**: $908 million, up 8.2% YoY, driven by SEM acquisition, FX tailwinds, and volume growth in Asia and Americas.
- **Adjusted EBITDA**: $133 million (14.6% margin), a new stand-alone company record, supported by R&D savings and cost control.
- **Strategic Wins**: New business in aerospace (initial shipments), hybrid light commercial vehicles, and Chinese OEMs.
- **Capital Allocation**: Returned $41 million to shareholders via dividends and buybacks; $194 million remaining under repurchase authorization.
- **Balance Sheet Strength**: $349 million cash, $900 million liquidity, net leverage 1.4x.
- **2025 Guidance Update**: Sales midpoint $3.42 billion, EBITDA $473 million, free cash flow $190 million.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Fuel Systems Segment**: $8 million SEM contribution, 13.4% revenue growth, 190bp margin expansion from supply chain savings.
- **Aftermarket Segment**: 15% margin, offset by unfavorable product mix and North American volume decline.
- **Free Cash Flow**: $104 million Q3, up from $60 million YoY.
- **Tax Rate**: 33-37% vs. prior 36-40%.
- **Restructuring Plan**: $35 million costs for ERP consolidation, targeting $25 million annual savings.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Organic Growth Breakdown**: 5% YoY growth (pricing/tariffs, volumes, new products equally balanced).
- **SEM Performance**: Q4 expected $7 million vs. Q3 $8 million, due to CV market softness and seasonality.
- **Aerospace Expansion**: Initial shipments with key customer; expect additional programs in 2026.
- **Ford Recall Impact**: No cash impact or warranty adjustments.
- **Restructuring Timeline**: Multiyear program (2026-2028) for ERP consolidation and efficiency gains.

PHINIA Inc. (PHIN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Revenue Resilience**: Q2 sales up 2.5% YoY to $890M, driven by Aftermarket and Fuel Systems growth. Excluding FX, sales +1% YoY.
- **Profit Expansion**: EBITDA margin 14.2% (up 60 bps YoY), with segment margins improving 120 bps to 13.4%.
- **Strategic Acquisition**: SEM deal ($47M) to boost alternative fuel solutions, targeting $50M annual revenue.
- **Tariff Mitigation Success**: $9M recovered in Q2, full-year recovery expected; net headwind reduced to $2M.
- **Shareholder Focus**: $50M returned in Q2, with $224M buyback capacity remaining. Net leverage 1.4x (target 1.5x).

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Q2 net sales of $890 million, up 2.5% YoY, with Aftermarket and Fuel Systems segments both higher YoY. Excluding FX and CMA impacts, sales increased 1%.
- **Profitability**: Adjusted EBITDA of $126 million (14.2% margin), up 60 bps YoY. Segment margins improved to 13.4% (120 bps YoY), driven by pricing, supply chain savings, and FX gains.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: Net headwind of $2 million in Q2, but substantial progress made; expect further recovery in Q3. 80%+ of Mexico production is USMCA-compliant.
- **Strategic Wins**: First acquisition of SEM ($47M purchase, $50M annual rev, $10M EBITDA), expanding into alternative fuels. New business wins in China, Brazil, India, and aerospace sectors.
- **Shareholder Returns**: $50M returned in Q2 ($10M dividends, $40M buybacks). Total $464M returned since spin-off. Remaining buyback authorization: $224M.
- **Balance Sheet**: $347M cash, $850M liquidity. Net leverage ratio 1.4x (target 1.5x).

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Segment Performance**: Aftermarket margin 16.1% (up 100 bps YoY), Fuel Systems margin 11.5% (up 140 bps YoY). FX tailwinds ($18M) and tariff recoveries ($9M) offset by slower OE volumes.
- **Cash Flow**: Q2 free cash flow $20M (vs. $108M YoY), due to working capital build. Full-year guidance remains $160-200M.
- **Guidance Update**: Refine 2025 revenue range to $3.33-3.43B (from $3.23-3.43B). EBITDA $455-485M (13.7-14.1% margin). Tax rate improved to 36-40% (from 38-42%).
- **Tariff Impact**: $9M recovered in Q2, $11M net cost. Full-year recovery expected, but timing delays may affect Q3 cash flow.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Ford Recall**: Minimal impact; no change to accruals. Ford managing recall with NHTSA; PHINIA confident in product quality.
- **Aerospace Strategy**: First aerospace product launch Q4, second Q1 2026. SEM acquisition to accelerate growth in alternative fuels (hydrogen, natural gas).
- **Capital Allocation**: Balance between buybacks and SEM ($47M purchase). Q2 buybacks ($40M) reflect confidence in share price; no pressure from SEM on cash flow.
- **Tariff Progress**: Completing customer audits in Q3; expect full recovery by year-end. Tariff-related revenue has 0 margin but supports top-line growth.

PHINIA Inc. (PHIN) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Q1 Results**: Revenue down 7.8% YoY ($796M), adjusted EBITDA $103M (12.9% margin). Tariffs added $4M headwind, fully pass-through planned.
- **Segment Performance**: Aftermarket margin 16.1% (down 180bps), Fuel Systems margin 9.5% (down 130bps) due to tariffs and volumes.
- **2025 Outlook**: Guidance reaffirmed with $50M tariff headwind offset by FX stabilization and pricing. No pre-buy in CV market.
- **Capital Allocation**: $111M returned to shareholders, $264M buyback capacity remaining. Focused on M&A with immediate cash flow.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 2025 revenue was $796 million, down 7.8% YoY, primarily due to lower OEM volumes and FX headwinds. Excluding FX and CMA agreements, revenue decreased 4.1%.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $103 million (12.9% margin), down 260bps YoY due to lower sales, infrastructure costs, and tariffs.
- Strong balance sheet with $373 million cash and $900 million liquidity. Returned $111 million to shareholders via buybacks and dividends.
- New business wins include 350bar GDi for E100 in Brazil, FDM wins in Americas, and SCR pump conquest in China.
- Tariffs impact ~$4 million in Q1, expected to be fully passed through to customers in Q2.
- 2025 guidance reaffirmed, with ~$50 million annualized tariff headwind offset by FX stabilization and pricing actions.

**【CFO Financial Details】**
- Aftermarket segment sales down 3.9% YoY, margin 16.1% (down 180bps) due to negative mix and $2M tariffs.
- Fuel Systems segment sales down 10.2% YoY, margin 9.5% (down 130bps) due to lower volumes and $2M tariffs.
- Operating expenses increased $6M YoY for stand-alone corporate functions.
- Q1 free cash flow was flat to slightly negative, with $40M cash from operations.
- 2025 tax rate expected 38-42%, improving slowly.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- Tariff exposure: ~50% of North American sales are USMCA-compliant, with ~$50M annualized impact pre-pass-through.
- CV market: No pre-buy in H2 2025, but solid order board and stable demand in China and Europe.
- M&A strategy: Focused on tuck-in acquisitions with immediate cash flow, avoiding leverage above 1.5x.
- Share buybacks: $264M remaining under $600M authorization, constrained by 20% share limit under TSA.
- Aerospace progress: Quality certification underway, with growing interest from customers.
- New product pipeline: ~2,000+ SKUs expected annually, driving market share growth.

PHINIA (PHIN)-25 Apr 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **2024 Performance**: Despite 5.6% Q4 sales decline, adjusted EBITDA margin held at 13.2%, supported by aftermarket growth (+4.9% YoY) and disciplined cost management.
- **2025 Outlook**: Target $3.23-3.43B in sales, with CV recovery in H2 and $200M buyback boost.
- **Key Wins**: Aerospace/defense product expansion and new contracts in Europe/South America.
- **Risks**: 41.5% tax rate in Q4, CV market volatility, and $80M FX headwind.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q4 2024 net sales: $833 million (-5.6% YoY), driven by soft CV sales in Europe and China, offset by growth in Americas and aftermarket expansion.
- Adjusted EBITDA: $110 million (13.2% margin), down 160bps YoY due to higher corporate costs and incentive compensation.
- Key wins: 2nd aerospace/defense product win, contract extensions in Europe, and new distributor in Southeast Asia.
- 2025 focus: aftermarket growth, CV recovery, and $200M share buyback program increase.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Full-year 2024: Adjusted EBITDA $478 million (14.1% margin), $253M free cash flow, and $256M returned to shareholders via buybacks and dividends.
- 2025 guidance: Net sales $3.23-3.43B (-2% to +2% YoY), EBITDA $450-490M (13.7%-14.5% margin).
- Risks: $80M FX headwind, CV market uncertainty, and high tax rate (41.5% in Q4 vs. 27% target).

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