Improved Cash Generation and Debt Reduction
Fourth quarter operating cash flow of $49,000,000 and free cash flow of $36,000,000; full-year operating cash flow increased by $42,000,000 from $35,000,000 in 2024 (to $77,000,000). Used excess cash and free cash flow to reduce long-term debt by $40,000,000 and met the debt reduction goal.
Capital Structure Strengthened
Refinanced $350,000,000 senior notes with new senior secured notes maturing in 2030 and amended revolving credit agreement to extend maturity by five years, providing financing stability to support growth and investments.
2026 Growth & Profitability Guidance
Company guided 2026 consolidated revenues to $1,675,000,000–$1,710,000,000 (up 5%–7% YoY), adjusted EPS to $2.90–$3.20 (up 7%–19% YoY), EBITDA to 8%–9% of net sales, and full-year free cash flow of $20,000,000–$30,000,000.
Supply Technologies Margin & Profit Improvement
Supply Technologies Q4 sales $187,000,000 (vs. $182,000,000 prior year) and operating income increased 31% to $21,000,000 from $16,000,000; operating margin improved 240 basis points to 11.1% from 8.7%.
Backlog and Bookings Strength in Engineered Products / Industrial Equipment
Record annual bookings of $217,000,000 in Industrial Equipment and backlogs of $180,000,000 at December 31, 2025, an increase of 24% year over year; aftermarket growth of 7% in industrial equipment business.
Targeted Investments to Drive Productivity and Growth
CapEx of $40,000,000 in 2025 with growth capital representing more than one-third of total capital expense; $12,000,000 invested in IT and ERP implementations; new state-of-the-art North American distribution center breaking ground, and automation investments in fastener manufacturing to improve productivity and margins.
Return to Quarterly Sales Growth and Gross Margin Improvement
Consolidated fourth quarter net sales of $395,000,000, up 2% year over year; fourth quarter gross margin improved to 17.3%, up 70 basis points versus prior-year quarter; fourth quarter adjusted operating income (ex special items) increased 4% to $20,000,000 from $19,000,000.
New Business Wins and Launches
Assembly Components rolled over approximately $40,000,000 of incremental annual sales to be launched beginning in H2 2026 and continuing through 2027; pricing actions and plant improvements planned to increase 2026 profitability.