Sales Outpace Initial Guidance
First quarter sales outpaced initial guidance with a core sales growth of 1.4%, driven by volume and price increases.
Automotive Replacement Growth
Replacement channel sales grew mid-single digits, with high-single-digit growth in automotive replacement.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Gross Margin
Adjusted EBITDA margin exceeded 22%, and gross margin expanded to 40.7%.
Personal Mobility Growth
Personal mobility segment grew by more than 30%.
Net Leverage Improvement
Net leverage finished at 2.3x at the quarter end, slightly decreased year-over-year.
Share Repurchase Activity
Repurchased $13 million of shares during the quarter with over $100 million remaining under existing authorization.
Power Transmission Segment Performance
Power Transmission segment revenues increased by approximately 2% on a core basis.
Strong Balance Sheet
The balance sheet is in solid shape, supporting future strategic investments.