The following is a summary of the Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (CPS) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
Cooper-Standard Holdings reported Q1 2024 sales of $676.4 million, a decrease of 0.9% due to divestiture activities.
Gross profit for the first quarter was $61.6 million or 9.1% of sales; an improvement from first quarter 2023's gross profit of $41.8 million or 6.1% of sales.
The company reported an adjusted EBITDA of $29.3 million, up from $12.5 million in the first quarter of the previous year.
Despite a net loss of $31.7 million, this is an improvement from Q1 2023's net loss of $130.4 million.
Expected cost savings lie between $20 million to $25 million due to optimization plans, which could intensify to $40 million to $45 million on a full-year annualised basis next year.
Business Progress:
Cooper-Standard marked 97% green on customer scorecards for product quality and 96% green for new program launches.
Through lean initiatives and cost-saving programs, the company saved $19 million.
Achieving $66 million in net new business awards within the first 3 months of 2024 evidences Cooper-Standard's appealing business approach.
The company won Supplier of the Year for General Motors for the seventh consecutive year showcasing its reliable and high-quality supply.
By redefining the operational management structure from a regional to product basis, Cooper-Standard hopes to streamline efficiency and achieve double-digit EBITDA margins by 2025 end.
With initial 2024 revenue projections unmoved, the company anticipates to outpace the markets they serve in automotive revenues.
A company-wide refinancing effort will be implemented in the following year, upon favorable conditions.
By 2025 end, the company aims to revert to their targeted profitability by adjusting its business model.
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