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- **Revenue Growth**: 6.2% YoY driven by $100 million price increases, offsetting 1.4% volume decline.
- **Cost Savings**: $30 million annualized via workforce reduction, $9-12 million one-time costs.
- **Gross Margin Resilience**: 46.4% despite tariffs, Europe margin up 1.3pts to 37.9%.
- **Share Buybacks**: $30 million Q3, $150 million 2026 authorization.
- **Market Outlook**: U.S. housing starts down mid-single digits, Europe stable.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Simpson Manufacturing Co. reported third-quarter 2025 net sales of $623.5 million, a 6.2% year-over-year increase, driven by price hikes and foreign exchange gains.
- The company emphasized navigating a challenging housing market through strategic cost-saving initiatives and innovation.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: 6.2% YoY increase, with $30 million from June price increases and $100 million annualized impact from October tariffs.
- **Market Challenges**: North American volumes down 2.7% Q/Q, Europe up 10.9% YoY on local currency basis.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: $30 million annualized cost savings via workforce reduction and portfolio optimization, with $9-12 million one-time severance costs.
- **Innovation**: Launch of CS Producer software for truss manufacturers, gaining industry traction.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Gross Margin**: 46.4% (down 40bps YoY) due to tariffs, labor costs; Europe margin improved to 37.9%.
- **Operating Expenses**: +9% YoY to $162.3 million, driven by variable compensation and severance costs.
- **Adjusted EBITDA**: $155.3 million (+4.5% YoY), with $12.9 million gain from Gallatin facility sale.
- **Balance Sheet**: $297.3 million cash, $369.2 million debt; $150-160 million 2025 capex for facility expansions.
- **Share Repurchases**: $30 million Q3 buyback; $150 million 2026 authorization.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Cost Savings Breakdown**: 90%+ in SG&A, $3 million Q3 severance costs, $9-12 million 2025 total.
- **Market Outlook**: U.S. housing starts expected down mid-single digits in 2025, Europe stable.
- **Tariff Impact**: 80% of tariff effects reflected in Q3, full flow-through by Q1 2026.
- **Gross Margin Trends**: Concrete products down 1.7pts YoY, wood products stable.
- **Europe Performance**: +4.3% local currency sales, outpacing market with +10.9% reported growth.

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