Acquisition of Cook Filter and Industrial Solutions Launch
Closed acquisition of Cook Filter in early January, creating a new Industrial Solutions segment and expanding into industrial air filtration. Cook adds exposure to commercial/industrial HVAC and ~8% data center-related business growing at a high-teens rate; integration and procurement synergies already identified.
Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth
Q4 sales of $447,000,000 versus $407,000,000 a year ago, an increase of 9.8% driven by pricing (~5%), higher volumes (~4%), and favorable FX (~1%).
Strong Profitability Metrics
Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $85,000,000 and margin of 19.1% (flat year-over-year). Full-year adjusted EBITDA of $354,000,000, up from $330,000,000 (+7.3%), with full-year margin at 20.0% (vs 19.7% prior year).
Earnings and Cash Flow Improvement
Full-year adjusted EPS of $2.73 versus $2.50 in 2024 (+9.2%). Q4 adjusted EPS $0.66 versus $0.58 prior year. Adjusted free cash flow improved to $158,000,000 for FY2025 from $115,000,000 in FY2024 (+37.4%); Q4 adjusted FCF $31,000,000 vs $28,000,000.
Capital Return and Buyback Authorization
Returned $78,000,000 to shareholders in 2025 ($61,000,000 buybacks, $17,000,000 dividends). $69,000,000 remains on repurchase authorization and company expects $20,000,000–$40,000,000 in buybacks in 2026.
2026 Revenue and Profit Guidance
Company expects 2026 total revenue of $1,945,000,000–$2,015,000,000, an increase of 10%–14% vs 2025. Power Solutions revenue guide of $1,790,000,000–$1,850,000,000 (~+3% at midpoint). Industrial Solutions guide $155,000,000–$165,000,000 (includes Cook from Jan 7). Adj. EBITDA margin expected 19.5%–20.5%; adjusted EPS $2.75–$3.00.
Product and Technology Leadership
Launched NanoNet N3 media (enables compact designs and superior service life); NanoNet N3 awarded World Filtration Institute 'Product of the Year'—supports first-fit growth and OEM partnerships.
Improved Supply Chain and Liquidity
Completed transition to global Atmus distribution network to improve on-shelf availability. Post-acquisition financing: amended credit agreement with $1.0B term loan (drawn) and $500M revolver; estimated cash ~$201M and total liquidity ~$701M; leverage ~2.1x with expectation to deleverage via EBITDA and cash flow.