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2024 Third Quarter Results

Sales of $213.8 millionGross profit of $44.5 million Adjusted gross profit of $44.6 million (20.9% of sales)Operating income of $0.3 million Adjusted operating income of $0.7 million (0.3% of sales)Adjusted EBITDA of $9.2 million (4.3% of sales) Adjusted EBITDA was unfavorably impacted by $2.6 million related to operating FX and non-operating expenses vs. prior expectationsIncome tax expense of $3.4 millionAdjusted income tax expense of $3.5 millionLoss per share (“EPS”) of $(0.26)Adjusted EPS of $(0.24)Year-to-date cash performance of $13.3 million improved $31.3 million vs. the same period in 2023Year-to-date inventory reduction of $11.3 million

2024 Full-Year Guidance Update

Revenue guidance of $895 million$905 million (midpoint of $900 million)Reflecting current market conditions resulting in significant production volume reductions across our weighted-average end markets of ~(3.6)% vs. prior guidanceUpdating full-year 2024 guidance to reflect reduced revenue expectations        Adjusted Gross Margin ~21.5%Adjusted Operating Margin ~1.0%Adjusted EBITDA of $42 million to $44 million  (adjusted EBITDA margin of ~4.7%)Adjusted EPS of $(0.35)$(0.40) considering a full-year adjusted income tax expense of $4.0 million$4.5 million

NOVI, Mich., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, with sales of $213.8 million, gross profit of $44.5 million and adjusted gross profit of $44.6 million (20.9% of sales). Operating income was $0.3 million resulting in adjusted operating income of $0.7 million (0.3% of sales). Income tax expense was $3.4 million resulting in adjusted income tax expense of $3.5 million. Loss per share was $(0.26) and adjusted EPS was $(0.24). Adjusted EBITDA was $9.2 million (4.3% of sales). The exhibits attached hereto provide reconciliation detail on normalizing adjustments of non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release. 

Jim Zizelman, president and chief executive officer, commented, “During the third quarter, our focus remained on improving the fundamentals of our business. Our efforts to improve operational efficiency resulted in reduced quality-related costs while reductions to operating expenses helped to offset some of the significant market-related challenges we faced. That said, like many of our peers, third quarter performance was significantly impacted by continued pressure across all of our major end markets resulting in reduced customer production. We will continue to improve fundamental financial performance through operational excellence and a focus on controllable costs.”

Zizelman continued, “While we continue to drive operational performance improvement, we remain focused on our key growth initiatives, including new business awards and the flawless execution of the program launches that will drive growth going-forward. We continue to build momentum with MirrorEye in both our OEM and fleet channels. Earlier this week, we announced MirrorEye will be available on Daimler Truck North America’s new fifth generation Freightliner Cascadia truck, which begins series production in mid-2025. We also announced that MirrorEye will be launching with an additional European brand, as part of an extension of a previously launched global OEM MirrorEye program, in the fourth quarter of this year. MirrorEye will be offered as standard equipment on several of this brands’ models as well as an option on their other truck models. Similarly, our other European OEM customers, DAF and Volvo, have now made their respective camera monitor systems standard on several key truck platforms. The standardization of MirrorEye with several OEM customers across several key truck platforms shows the strong momentum we are creating for the product. Additionally, we continue to expand our retrofit applications with new partnerships with DB Schenker in North America and VDL Bus and Coach in Europe. Finally, during the quarter, we continued to drive growth opportunities for Control Devices as well, with our first ever award related to our Leak Detection Module technology for an all-new hybrid vehicle with a Chinese OEM customer. This strategic technology is well-positioned for growth amid the global hybrid vehicle expansion and is also applicable to traditional powertrain vehicles to improve the effectiveness of their emissions systems.”

Zizelman concluded, “While we expect continued challenges across our end markets for the remainder of the year and into 2025, we continue to focus on the variables that we can control as we respond efficiently and effectively to macroeconomic headwinds that are prevalent across our industry. We remain confident that our efforts to fundamentally improve business performance and our continued focus on key growth initiatives will drive long-term profitable growth for our shareholders.”

Third Quarter in Review

Electronics sales of $135.7 million decreased by 4.7% relative to adjusted sales of the third quarter of 2023. This was primarily driven by lower customer production volumes in the European and North American commercial vehicle markets and lower sales in the European off-highway end market. This decline was partially mitigated by the ramp-up of recently launched programs, including MirrorEye and the Company’s next generation tachograph. Third quarter adjusted operating margin of 2.8% declined by 330 basis points relative to the third quarter of 2023, primarily due to reduced leverage from lower sales as well as higher overhead and D&D costs, partially offset by lower direct material costs.

Control Devices sales of $74.3 million decreased by 17.5% relative to the third quarter of 2023. This decrease was primarily due to lower customer production volumes in the North American passenger vehicle end market, including reduced demand for electric vehicle programs, and the expected wind-down of end-of-life programs. Higher sales in the China passenger vehicle and North America commercial vehicle end markets were offset by lower sales in the China commercial vehicle end market. Third quarter adjusted operating margin of 3.1% decreased by 320 basis points relative to the third quarter of 2023, primarily due to reduced leverage on lower sales, slightly offset by lower D&D costs.

Stoneridge Brazil sales of $13.6 million decreased by $0.5 million relative to the third quarter of 2023. This decrease was primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency translation of $1.7 million as well as lower monitoring service fees, offset by higher OEM and aftermarket product sales. Third quarter operating income of $0.7 million decreased by approximately $0.1 million relative to the third quarter adjusted operating income of 2023, primarily due to the adverse impact of U.S. dollar denominated material purchases and unfavorable sales mix from lower monitoring service fees offset by lower SG&A spending.

Relative to the second quarter of 2024, Electronics sales decreased by 11.6%. This decrease was driven primarily by continued macroeconomic pressures impacting European and North American commercial vehicle production and reduced sales in the off-highway end market. Third quarter adjusted operating margin decreased by 490 basis points relative to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to reduced leverage on lower sales, unfavorable sales mix and higher D&D costs due to lower customer reimbursements, partially offset by lower SG&A costs.

Relative to the second quarter of 2024, Control Devices sales decreased by 8.1%. This decrease was primarily driven by continued pressure and reduced demand in the North American passenger vehicle end market. Stronger sales in the China passenger vehicle end market were offset by lower sales in the China commercial vehicle end market versus the second quarter. Third quarter adjusted operating margin decreased by 150 basis points relative to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to reduced leverage on lower sales slightly offset by lower material costs.

Relative to the second quarter of 2024, Stoneridge Brazil sales increased by $1.8 million, or 15.0%. This was primarily due to higher sales in the OEM end market and higher aftermarket sales, partially offset by the unfavorable foreign currency impact of $0.7 million. Third quarter operating income improved by $0.8 million relative to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to fixed cost leverage on incremental sales partially offset by the unfavorable foreign currency impact of $0.4 million.

.Cash and Debt Balances

As of September 30, 2024, Stoneridge had cash and cash equivalents totaling $54.1 million. During the first nine months of 2024, the Company generated $13.3 million in cash driven by our continued focus on reducing net working capital, including an $11.3 million reduction in inventory balances. This represents an increase of $31.3 million in cash performance over the same period in 2023.  

For compliance purposes, adjusted net debt was $158.9 million while adjusted EBITDA for the trailing twelve months was $56.8 million, resulting in an adjusted net debt to trailing twelve-month EBITDA compliance leverage ratio of 2.79x.

The Company continues to focus on both operating performance and working capital improvement to drive cash performance, particularly related to inventory reduction. The Company expects to remain in compliance with all covenant requirements.

2024 Outlook

The Company is updating its previously provided full-year 2024 guidance ranges including sales guidance of $895 million to $905 million, adjusted gross margin guidance of approximately 21.5%, adjusted operating margin guidance of approximately 1.0%, adjusted loss per share guidance of $(0.35) to $(0.40) and adjusted EBITDA guidance of $42 million to $44 million, or approximately 4.7% of sales.

Matt Horvath, chief financial officer, commented, “We are updating our full-year 2024 revenue guidance to reflect industry-wide macroeconomic headwinds that are resulting in reduced production expectations for the majority of our customers across our end markets. Overall, our weighted average end markets are expected to decline by 3.6% relative to our previously provided guidance. Furthermore, we are expecting non-OEM and option-based products revenue to be aligned with the low-end of the previously provided range. We expect there could be some continued incremental headwinds in the off-highway end market and lower than expected MirrorEye aftermarket fleet and bus volumes despite the continuing expansion in fleet relationships. Many of these fleets are evaluating the technology prior to availability as a factory installation which we expect will increase the OEM volumes, as we have outlined with several of our OEM customers making the system standard equipment but may impact demand for higher volume retrofit applications.”

Horvath continued, “Our updated revenue guidance results in a midpoint of $900 million for the year. Although we continue to expect improvement in operating performance, including improvements in material costs and quality-related costs, as well as continued focus on operating cost control, due primarily to the impact of our reduced revenue expectations, we are updating our full-year adjusted gross margin and adjusted operating margin expectations to approximately 21.5% and 1.0%, respectively. Similarly, we are updating our adjusted EBITDA guidance to $42 million to $44 million, or approximately 4.7% of sales. Finally, we are updating our full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $(0.35) to $(0.40). Our guidance reflects approximately $4 million to $4.5 million of total adjusted tax expense for the year based on our forecasted geographical mix of earnings.”

Horvath, concluded, “By continuing to focus on improving the fundamentals of our business, controlling the variables within our control and responding efficiently and effectively to macroeconomic headwinds, we expect to drive performance improvement throughout the business. Additionally, we continue to focus on inventory reduction to improve our cash position and reduce our leverage profile. Stoneridge remains well positioned to outpace our underlying end market growth and drive significant earnings expansion going forward.”

Conference Call on the Web
A live Internet broadcast of Stoneridge’s conference call regarding 2024 third quarter results can be accessed at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at www.stoneridge.com, which will also offer a webcast replay.

About Stoneridge, Inc.
Stoneridge, Inc., headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic systems, components and modules for the automotive, commercial, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. Additional information about Stoneridge can be found at www.stoneridge.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release contain “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements appear in a number of places in this report and may include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, with respect to, among other things, our (i) future product and facility expansion, (ii) acquisition strategy, (iii) investments and new product development, (iv) growth opportunities related to awarded business, and (v) operational expectations. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the words “will,” “may,” “should,” “designed to,” “believes,” “plans,” “projects,” “intends,” “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “continue,” and similar words and expressions. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other factors:

the ability of our suppliers to supply us with parts and components at competitive prices on a timely basis, including the impact of potential tariffs and trade considerations on their operations and output;fluctuations in the cost and availability of key materials and components (including semiconductors, printed circuit boards, resin, aluminum, steel and copper) and our ability to offset cost increases through negotiated price increases with our customers or other cost reduction actions, as necessary;global economic trends, competition and geopolitical risks, including impacts from ongoing or potential global conflicts and any related sanctions and other measures, or an escalation of sanctions, tariffs or other trade tensions between the U.S. and other countries;our ability to achieve cost reductions that offset or exceed customer-mandated selling price reductions;the reduced purchases, loss or bankruptcy of a major customer or supplier;the costs and timing of business realignment, facility closures or similar actions;a significant change in automotive, commercial, off-highway or agricultural vehicle productioncompetitive market conditions and resulting effects on sales and pricing;foreign currency fluctuations and our ability to manage those impacts;customer acceptance of new products;our ability to successfully launch/produce products for awarded business;adverse changes in laws, government regulations or market conditions affecting our products, our suppliers, or our customers’ products;our ability to protect our intellectual property and successfully defend against assertions made against us;liabilities arising from warranty claims, product recall or field actions, product liability and legal proceedings to which we are or may become a party, or the impact of product recall or field actions on our customers;labor disruptions at our facilities, or at any of our significant customers or suppliers;business disruptions due to natural disasters or other disasters outside of our control;the amount of our indebtedness and the restrictive covenants contained in the agreements governing our indebtedness, including our revolving Credit Facility;capital availability or costs, including changes in interest rates;the failure to achieve the successful integration of any acquired company or business;risks related to a failure of our information technology systems and networks, and risks associated with current and emerging technology threats and damage from computer viruses, unauthorized access, cyber-attack and other similar disruptions; andthe items described in Part I, Item IA (“Risk Factors”) in our Form 10-K filed with the SEC.

The forward-looking statements contained herein represent our estimates only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing our estimates as of any subsequent date. While we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, whether to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release contains information about the Company’s financial results that is not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Such non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled to their closest GAAP financial measures at the end of this press release. The provision of these non-GAAP financial measures for 2024 and 2023 is not intended to indicate that Stoneridge is explicitly or implicitly providing projections on those non-GAAP financial measures, and actual results for such measures are likely to vary from those presented. The reconciliations include all information reasonably available to the Company at the date of this press release and the adjustments that management can reasonably predict.

Management believes the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are useful to both management and investors in their analysis of the Company’s financial position and results of operations. In particular, management believes that adjusted sales, adjusted gross profit and margin, adjusted operating income and margin, adjusted income (loss) before tax, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted EPS, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net debt, adjusted debt and adjusted cash are useful measures in assessing the Company’s financial performance by excluding certain items that are not indicative of the Company’s core operating performance or that may obscure trends useful in evaluating the Company’s continuing operating activities. Management also believes that these measures are useful to both management and investors in their analysis of the Company’s results of operations and provide improved comparability between fiscal periods.

Adjusted sales, adjusted gross profit and margin, adjusted operating income and margin, adjusted income (loss) before tax, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted EPS, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net debt, adjusted debt and adjusted cash should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for sales, gross profit, operating income, income (loss) before tax, income tax expense, net income (loss), EPS, debt, cash and cash equivalents, cash provided by operating activities or other income statement or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP.

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

September 30,
2024

December 31,
2023

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$            54,138

$            40,841

Accounts receivable, less reserves of $845 and $1,058, respectively

158,529

166,545

Inventories, net

176,445

187,758

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

25,301

34,246

Total current assets

414,413

429,390

Long-term assets:

Property, plant and equipment, net

103,450

110,126

Intangible assets, net

44,206

47,314

Goodwill

35,593

35,295

Operating lease right-of-use asset

10,758

10,795

Investments and other long-term assets, net

54,103

46,980

Total long-term assets

248,110

250,510

Total assets

$         662,523

$         679,900

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Current portion of debt

$                    —

$              2,113

Accounts payable

98,130

111,925

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

71,761

64,203

Total current liabilities

169,891

178,241

Long-term liabilities:

Revolving credit facility

196,322

189,346

Deferred income taxes

6,344

7,224

Operating lease long-term liability

7,219

7,684

Other long-term liabilities

11,397

9,688

Total long-term liabilities

221,282

213,942

Shareholders’ equity:

Preferred Shares, without par value, 5,000 shares authorized, none issued

Common Shares, without par value, 60,000 shares authorized, 28,966 and 28,966
shares issued and 27,689 and 27,549 shares outstanding at September 30, 2024 and
December 31, 2023, respectively, with no stated value

Additional paid-in capital

224,944

227,340

Common Shares held in treasury, 1,277 and 1,417 shares at September 30, 2024 and
December 31, 2023, respectively, at cost

(38,641)

(43,344)

Retained earnings

186,099

196,509

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(101,052)

(92,788)

Total shareholders’ equity

271,350

287,717

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$         662,523

$         679,900

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Three months ended
September 30,

Nine months ended
September 30,

(in thousands, except per share data)

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net sales

$         213,831

$         238,164

$         690,047

$         746,303

Costs and expenses:

Cost of goods sold

169,340

185,689

543,459

590,538

Selling, general and administrative

26,533

28,111

88,832

91,465

Design and development

17,643

17,852

53,703

57,486

Operating income

315

6,512

4,053

6,814

Interest expense, net

3,604

3,313

11,039

9,179

Equity in loss of investee

752

141

1,081

641

Other (income) expense, net

(384)

(1,383)

(644)

2,152

(Loss) income before income taxes

(3,657)

4,441

(7,423)

(5,158)

Provision for income taxes

3,413

2,270

2,987

3,049

Net (loss) income

$            (7,070)

$              2,171

$          (10,410)

$            (8,207)

(Loss) earnings per share:

Basic

$              (0.26)

$                0.08

$              (0.38)

$              (0.30)

Diluted

$              (0.26)

$                0.08

$              (0.38)

$              (0.30)

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

Basic

27,618

27,484

27,586

27,428

Diluted

27,618

27,734

27,586

27,428

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands)

2024

2023

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net loss

$            (10,410)

$              (8,207)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

Depreciation

19,695

19,800

Amortization, including accretion and write-off of deferred financing costs

6,812

6,077

Deferred income taxes

(6,339)

(2,732)

Loss of equity method investee

1,081

641

Loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets

257

(861)

Share-based compensation expense

3,092

2,272

Excess tax deficiency related to share-based compensation expense

263

74

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

6,042

(21,335)

Inventories, net

9,694

(33,651)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

4,949

7,473

Accounts payable

(13,127)

23,322

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

6,508

1,459

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

28,517

(5,668)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Capital expenditures, including intangibles

(19,049)

(28,584)

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

312

1,841

Investment in venture capital fund, net

(260)

(200)

Net cash used for investing activities

(18,997)

(26,943)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Revolving credit facility borrowings

98,000

81,365

Revolving credit facility payments

(91,000)

(64,568)

Proceeds from issuance of debt

24,277

27,579

Repayments of debt

(26,364)

(27,145)

Repurchase of Common Shares to satisfy employee tax withholding

(780)

(1,697)

Net cash provided by financing activities

4,133

15,534

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(356)

(963)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

13,297

(18,040)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

40,841

54,798

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$             54,138

$             36,758

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid for interest, net

$             11,892

$               9,248

Cash paid for income taxes, net

$               8,429

$               8,453

 

Regulation G Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations

Exhibit 1 – Reconciliation of Adjusted EPS

Reconciliation of Q3 2024 Adjusted EPS

(USD in millions, except EPS)

Q3 2024

Q3 2024 EPS

Net Loss

$             (7.1)

$           (0.26)

Add: After-Tax Business Realignment Costs

0.2

0.01

Add: After-Tax Environmental Remediation Costs

0.1

0.00

Adjusted Net Loss

$             (6.7)

$           (0.24)

 

Exhibit 2 – Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA

(USD in millions)

Q3 2023

Q4 2023

Q1 2024

Q2 2024

Q3 2024

Income (Loss) Before Tax

$       4.4

$       3.2

$     (5.6)

$       1.9

$     (3.7)

Interest expense, net

3.3

3.8

3.6

3.8

3.6

Depreciation and amortization

8.5

8.4

8.6

8.5

8.8

EBITDA

$     16.2

$     15.5

$       6.6

$     14.2

$      8.8

Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs

1.2

0.1

1.9

0.3

Add: Pre-Tax Environmental Remediation
Costs

0.2

Add: Pre-Tax Brazilian Indirect Tax Credits,
Net

(0.5)

Adjusted EBITDA

$     17.0

$     15.6

$       6.6

$     16.1

$      9.2

 

Exhibit 3 – Reconciliation of Adjusted Gross Profit

(USD in millions)

Q2 2024

Q3 2024

Gross Profit

$         53.7

$         44.5

Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs

0.1

Adjusted Gross Profit

$         53.7

$         44.6

 

Exhibit 4 – Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income

(USD in millions)

Q2 2024

Q3 2024

Operating Income

$           3.4

$           0.3

Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs

1.9

0.3

Add: Pre-Tax Environmental Remediation Costs

0.2

Adjusted Operating Income

$           5.4

$           0.7

 

Exhibit 5 – Segment Adjusted Operating Income

Reconciliation of Control Devices Adjusted Operating Income

(USD in millions)

Q3 2023

Q2 2024

Q3 2024

Control Devices Operating Income

$       5.5

$       3.7

$       2.1

Add: Pre-Tax Environmental Remediation Costs

0.2

Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs

0.1

Control Devices Adjusted Operating Income

$       5.6

$       3.7

$       2.3

Reconciliation of Electronics Adjusted Operating Income

(USD in millions)

Q3 2023

Q2 2024

Q3 2024

Electronics Operating Income

$       7.6

$       9.8

$       3.5

Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs

1.1

1.9

0.3

Electronics Adjusted Operating Income

$       8.7

$     11.7

$       3.8

Reconciliation of Stoneridge Brazil Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)

(USD in millions)

Q3 2023

Q2 2024

Q3 2024

Stoneridge Brazil Operating Income (Loss)

$       1.2

$     (0.0)

$       0.7

Add: Pre-Tax Brazilian Indirect Tax Credits, Net

(0.5)

Stoneridge Brazil Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)

$       0.8

$     (0.0)

$       0.7

 

Exhibit 6 – Reconciliation of Adjusted Sales

(USD in millions)

Q3 2023

Q2 2024

Q3 2024

Sales

$     238.2

$    237.1

$     213.8

Less: Sales from Spot Purchases Recoveries

(0.9)

Adjusted Sales

$     237.2

$    237.1

$     213.8

 

Exhibit 7 – Reconciliation of Electronics Adjusted Sales

(USD in millions)

Q3 2023

Q2 2024

Q3 2024

Electronics Sales

$    143.3

$   153.5

$      135.7

Less: Sales from Spot Purchases Recoveries

(0.9)

Electronics Adjusted Sales

$    142.4

$   153.5

$      135.7

 

Exhibit 8 – Reconciliation of Adjusted Tax Rate

Reconciliation of Q3 2024 Adjusted Tax Rate

(USD in millions)

Q3 2024

Tax Rate

Loss Before Tax

$            (3.7)

Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs

0.3

Add: Pre-Tax Environmental Remediation Costs

0.2

Adjusted Loss Before Tax

$            (3.2)

Income Tax Expense

3.4

(93.3) %

Add: Tax Impact from Pre-Tax Adjustments

0.1

Adjusted Income Tax Expense on Adjusted Loss Before Tax

$             3.5

nm

 

Exhibit 9 – Reconciliation of Compliance Leverage Ratio

UPDATED

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA for Compliance Calculation

(USD in millions)

Q4 2023

Q1 2024

Q2 2024

Q3 2024

Income (Loss) Before Tax

$       3.2

(5.6)

$       1.9

$     (3.7)

Interest Expense, net

3.8

3.6

3.8

3.6

Depreciation and Amortization

8.4

8.6

8.5

8.8

EBITDA

$     15.5

$       6.6

$     14.2

$       8.8

Compliance adjustments:

Add: Non-Cash Impairment Charges and
Write-offs or Write Downs

0.1

0.1

Add: Adjustments from Foreign Currency
Impact

(0.7)

2.2

(2.4)

(0.6)

Add: Extraordinary, Non-recurring or Unusual
Items

Add: Cash Restructuring Charges

0.3

1.6

0.5

0.7

Add: Charges for Transactions,
Amendments, and Refinances

0.3

Add: Adjustment to Autotech Fund II
Investment

(0.1)

0.3

0.1

0.8

Add:  Accrual-based Expenses

5.5

8.2

7.1

1.3

Less: Cash Payments for Accrual-based
Expenses

(3.1)

(3.2)

(3.7)

(3.3)

Adjusted EBITDA (Compliance)

$     17.7

$     15.8

$     15.8

$       7.6

Adjusted TTM EBITDA (Compliance)

$     68.5

$     56.8

Reconciliation of Adjusted Cash for Compliance Calculation

(USD in millions)

Q3 2024

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

$      54.1

Less: 35% of Cash in Foreign Locations

(15.1)

Total Adjusted Cash (Compliance)

$      39.0

Reconciliation of Adjusted Debt for Compliance Calculation

(USD in millions)

Q3 2024

Total Debt

$     196.3

Outstanding Letters of Credit

1.6

Total Adjusted Debt (Compliance)

$     197.9

Adjusted Net Debt (Compliance)

$     158.9

Compliance Leverage Ratio (Net Debt / TTM EBITDA)

2.79x

 

 

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New Jersey Coffee School Unveils Home Roasting and Latte Art Classes to Meet Surging DIY Coffee Trend

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Coffee enthusiasts and professionals are upping the ante to create their custom brews and artful presentations. The New Jersey Coffee School’s just-launched Home Roasting and Latte Art classes are three-hour, interactive courses for elevating personal skills and experiences with different brews.

HOBOKEN, N.J., Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — In response to the surging number of coffee-crazed consumers seeking the thrill of creating their own signature brews, Hoboken, N.J.-based New Jersey Coffee School (NJCS) has introduced two new hands-on classes: Home Roasting and Latte Art.

“Today, many coffee lovers are no longer satisfied to just sip and savor their brews – they want to create a magical morning ritual,” says Jim Conti, New Jersey Coffee School Co-President. “Plus, roasting their own beans can significantly reduce their coffee costs.”

The interactive three-hour Home Roasting class is designed for coffee enthusiasts looking to elevate their personal experiences with different brews and professionals seeking to broaden their knowledge of coffee roast profiles. Students learn the basics of coffee beans from farm to cup, taste selected beans and roast their chosen green beans to take home, all using the school’s commercial-quality equipment.

“Today, many coffee lovers are no longer satisfied to just sip and savor their brews – they want to create a magical morning ritual,” says Jim Conti, NJCS Co-President. “Plus, roasting their own beans can significantly reduce their coffee costs.”

The Latte Art class, fueled by the increasing popularity of visually appealing coffee, equips baristas and enthusiasts with the skills to create consistent, high-quality latte art. Students learn milk science for perfecting milk streaming, texturing and pouring – culminating in innovative designs ranging from hearts and tulips to rosettas and landscapes. “In three hours, we turn coffee enthusiasts and baristas into creative latte artists,” says NJCS Co-President Bernie Rosenstein.

These courses complement the school’s popular two-day Barista Training class and the three-day Professional Coffee Business class for those hoping to achieve the dream of owning their own coffee shop and current owners who want to enhance their operations.

About the New Jersey Coffee School

Launched in 2023, the New Jersey Coffee School serves current and aspiring coffee professionals plus home coffee aficionados. The school empowers coffee entrepreneurs with hands-on training, practical business skills and key decision-making tools, in addition to offering professional barista training. Enthusiasts learn top-level preparation and presentation techniques worthy of the best baristas.

All of the school’s dynamic and hands-on programs for prospective and current café owners, managers, and baristas – as well as its classes for coffee enthusiasts – are led by top instructors who are accomplished coffee and hospitality professionals. Co-owners Jim Conti and Bernie Rosenstein, boyhood friends and former New York City financial executives driven by a passion for high-quality education, are committed to paving the path to success for their students.

The New Jersey Coffee School is located at 720 Monroe St., Suite C508, Hoboken, N.J. 07030. Visit www.NewJerseyCoffeeSchool.com or reach out at 201.367.9506 or info@newjerseycoffeeschool.com.

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Attenuators Market to Grow by USD 434.7 Million (2024-2028) as Demand for Wave Protection in Marine Environments Increases; AI-Powered Market Evolution Report – Technavio

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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is driving market transformation – The global attenuators market size is estimated to grow by USD 434.7 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. Need for protection against wave action in marine environments is driving market growth, with a trend towards expanding innovation in material technology. However, uncertainty in producing accurate measurements poses a challenge.Key market players include Amphenol Corp., Analog Devices Inc., Bird, Eravant, HUBER SUHNER AG, HYPERLABS INC., Infinite Electronics International, Inc., JFW Industries Inc, MECA Electronics Inc, Narda MITEQ, Qorvo Inc., Renesas Electronics Corp., RF Industries Ltd., RF Lambda, Roho Connector Ltd, Scientific Components Corp, Smiths Interconnect Group Ltd, Spectrum Control Ltd, TTM Technologies Inc., and Valtir LLC.

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Forecast period

2024-2028

Base Year

2023

Historic Data

2018 – 2022

Segment Covered

Type (Fixed attenuators and Variable attenuators), Application (Telecommunications, Broad casting, Data centers, Automotive, and Others), and Geography (APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa)

Region Covered

APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Key companies profiled

Amphenol Corp., Analog Devices Inc., Bird, Eravant, HUBER SUHNER AG, HYPERLABS INC., Infinite Electronics International, Inc., JFW Industries Inc, MECA Electronics Inc, Narda MITEQ, Qorvo Inc., Renesas Electronics Corp., RF Industries Ltd., RF Lambda, Roho Connector Ltd, Scientific Components Corp, Smiths Interconnect Group Ltd, Spectrum Control Ltd, TTM Technologies Inc., and Valtir LLC

Key Market Trends Fueling Growth

The global attenuators market is experiencing significant growth due to advancements in material technology, specifically in the development of terahertz attenuators. Traditional attenuators have faced challenges in achieving effective performance in the terahertz band. However, recent innovations, such as the use of aerogels made from cellulose and conducting polymer PEDOT:PSS, are revolutionizing the industry. These aerogels offer unique benefits, including the ability to switch between conducting and insulating states, enabling precise control over THz signal transmission. This capability results in a substantial increase in performance, with modulation ranging from 2% to 90%. The reversible nature of this process makes aerogel attenuators highly adaptable for various applications. The use of biocompatible and durable PEDOT:PSS, combined with the renewable and cost-effective cellulose, enhances the sustainability of these materials. The aqueous fabrication process simplifies production and supports large-scale manufacturing. As the demand for high-performance attenuators in advanced communication systems continues to rise, the integration of innovative materials like conducting polymer-cellulose aerogels is poised to redefine industry standards, aligning with broader sustainability goals and driving the growth of the global attenuators market. 

The Attenuators Market is experiencing significant growth due to increasing trends in Data Centers, Data Transmission, and Network Communication. With the rise of Cloud Computing and IoT, the need for maintaining Signal Integrity in Wireless Infrastructure and 5G Technology is crucial. Attenuators, as passive devices, play a vital role in reducing signal power and ensuring Quality of Service (QoS) in various applications. Single-channel and Multi-channel Jitter Attenuators find extensive use in Telecommunications and Data Center Applications. Digital Attenuators, using Voltage Divider Network and Semiconductor Devices, offer precise amplitude reduction. The Telecommunication Industry’s shift towards 5G, LTE Networks, and IoT applications necessitates advanced solutions like Active Attenuators, Variable Attenuators, and Power Wattage management. Attenuators find applications in Military Applications, Consumer Electronics, and Test and Measurement equipment. High Bandwidth Technologies, Smart Grid Technology, and Time-sensitive Smart Meters require precise attenuation for Financial Security and Digital Transformation. Attenuators are essential components in various industries, including Telecommunications, Automotive (Autonomous and Connected Cars), and Supply Chain. 

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Market Challenges

The global attenuators market encounters challenges in obtaining accurate measurements, especially with direct reading attenuators. These instruments are vital in test labs and production settings for precise attenuation settings in component and system characterizations. However, the reliability of these measurements can be affected by the non-linearity issues of power sensing devices, such as power sensors and detectors. This concern results in the need for consistent power exposure levels to ensure measurement accuracy. To achieve this, a precise attenuation value is necessary. The standard method involves using direct reading attenuators to establish the desired attenuation level, enabling accurate gain or loss readings. However, the accuracy of these readings for the Device Under Test (DUT) depends on the precision of the attenuation readings. Discrepancies in attenuator accuracy can lead to significant measurement errors. Furthermore, applications like bit error rate testing in communication systems and sensitivity assessments in radar systems necessitate extremely high accuracy and attenuation levels, often surpassing 120 dB. This demand adds complexity, as a flat attenuation response across the entire waveguide operating bandwidth is crucial for reliable performance in broadband components and subsystems. The uncertainties in producing accurate measurements may hinder the growth of the global attenuators market during the forecast period.The Attenuators Market encompasses passive devices designed for signal power reduction in various industries. Digital Attenuators, a modern solution, offer precise amplitude reduction for applications like Test and Measurement and Communication Equipment. Maximum Rated Attenuation varies for Semiconductor Devices and Driver Circuitry, including Transistor-Transistor Logic (TTL). Challenges include meeting the power wattage requirements for Military Applications and Consumer Electronics, as well as the demands of High Bandwidth Technologies in the Telecommunication Industry, such as LTE Network and 5G. Active Attenuators and Variable Attenuators cater to different use cases. Vibration Dampers and Machine Learning Algorithms ensure optimal performance. Financial Security, Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, and emerging technologies like 5G, Autonomous Cars, Connected Cars, Silicon-based Timing Devices, Data Centers, and Smart Grid Technology also present significant opportunities.

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Segment Overview 

This attenuators market report extensively covers market segmentation by

Type1.1 Fixed attenuators1.2 Variable attenuatorsApplication2.1 Telecommunications2.2 Broad casting2.3 Data centers2.4 Automotive2.5 OthersGeography3.1 APAC3.2 North America3.3 Europe3.4 South America3.5 Middle East and Africa

1.1 Fixed attenuators- Fixed attenuators are essential devices in signal management, providing consistent attenuation across various applications. These devices reduce signal amplitude by a fixed amount, typically measured in decibels (dB), using a fixed resistance network to dissipate excess power as heat. The market for fixed attenuators includes various types, such as standard, cryogenic, space-grade, superconducting, and microwave models. Manufacturers rigorously test these devices in thermal vacuum chambers and radiation testing facilities to ensure reliability under extreme conditions. The use of high-reliability materials is crucial to resist degradation from radiation and temperature variations. The growing demand for advanced communication systems and space exploration technologies is driving the expansion of the fixed attenuators segment and the global attenuators market. Innovations in materials and design continue to enhance their performance and reliability.

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Research Analysis

The Attenuators Market encompasses a range of passive devices used to reduce signal power while maintaining signal integrity in various applications, including Data Centers, Data Transmission, Network Communication, Cloud Computing, Internet of Things (IoT), Wireless Infrastructure, and 5G Technology. Attenuators are essential in managing QoS (Quality of Service) and mitigating jitter in these systems. They come in different types, such as Single-channel Jitter Attenuators, Multi-channel Jitter Attenuators, Digital Attenuators, and Passive Devices like Voltage Divider Networks. Semiconductor devices, Driver Circuitry, CMOS Logic, and Transistor-Transistor Logic (TTL) are commonly used in attenuator designs. Maximum Rated Attenuation and Amplitude Reduction are critical specifications for these components. Test and Measurement equipment and Communication Equipment industries, Telecommunications, and Silicon-based Timing Devices also rely on attenuators for signal management.

Market Research Overview

The Attenuators Market encompasses a range of passive devices used to reduce signal power, primarily in data centers, data transmission, and network communication applications. These devices ensure signal integrity and improve Quality of Service (QoS) in various industries, including telecommunications, cloud computing, IoT, wireless infrastructure, and 5G technology. Attenuators come in different types such as single-channel and multi-channel jitter attenuators, digital attenuators, and active or variable attenuators. They are used in data center applications, test and measurement equipment, communication equipment, and military applications. Semiconductor devices, driver circuitry, and voltage divider networks are essential components of these attenuators. With the advent of high bandwidth technologies like 5G, LTE networks, and the Internet of Things (IoT), the demand for attenuators is increasing in various sectors like consumer electronics, autonomous cars, and connected cars. Silicon-based timing devices, smart grid technology, time-sensitive smart meters, financial security, digital transformation, and supply chain are other potential applications. Vibration dampers and machine learning algorithms are also being integrated into attenuators to improve their performance. In summary, the Attenuators Market is a significant and growing sector, driven by the increasing demand for reliable and high-performance signal transmission in various industries.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

Type Fixed AttenuatorsVariable AttenuatorsApplication TelecommunicationsBroad CastingData CentersAutomotiveOthersGeography APACNorth AmericaEuropeSouth AmericaMiddle East And Africa

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

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State Collection Service Donates $10,000 for Hurricane Recovery Efforts

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As hurricane recovery efforts continue throughout the Southeast, State is supporting those providing direct assistance.

MADISON, Wis, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As hurricane recovery efforts continue throughout the Southeast, State is supporting those providing direct assistance. The company has donated $10,000 to organizations assisting those in North Carolina and Florida, as well as a fund providing cash assistance to those impacted who work in the receivables management/revenue cycle industry. Many of our team members also have made contributions.

“In addition to working closely with our clients located in the impacted areas, ceasing outbound contact campaigns and adjusting scripts, our team quickly jumped in to provide financial assistance to those impacted by the hurricanes,” said Tim Haag, State’s president and chief executive officer.

A portion of State’s donation went to a GoFundMe created by agency owners Rick Doane and Diane Doane Plowman to provide cash assistance to those impacted within the receivables management industry. Donations are still being accepted here to assist our industry colleagues who were impacted.

“In addition to working closely with our clients located in the impacted areas, ceasing outbound contact campaigns and adjusting scripts, our team quickly jumped in to provide financial assistance to those impacted by the hurricanes,” said Tim Haag, State’s president and chief executive officer. “Our thoughts for a full recovery go out to everyone impacted by these disasters.”

About State

State improves the financial picture for healthcare providers by delivering increased financial results while ensuring a positive patient experience. Rooted in a tradition of ethics, integrity and innovation since 1949, State uses data analytics to drive performance and speech analytics with ongoing training to ensure patient satisfaction. A family-owned company now in its third generation of leadership, State assists healthcare organizations with services spanning the complete revenue cycle, including Pre-Service Financial Clearance, Early Out Self-Pay Resolution, Insurance Follow-Up and Bad Debt Collection. To learn more, visit: www.statecollectionservice.com.

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Heather Taylor, State Collection Service, Inc., 1 7657306632, heathert@stcol.com, www.statecollectionservice.com

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