Strong cash generation and liquidity
Generated $11.4 million of operating cash flow in the quarter and ended Q3 with $107 million in cash and cash equivalents; balance sheet strength supported repayment of JV-related debt and replacement of the facility with a new revolving credit agreement that extended maturity and removed the company guarantee.
Restructuring and cost savings realized
Previously completed restructuring actions delivered approximately $1.7–$1.9 million in savings this quarter; additional changes in Mexico expected to provide ~$800 thousand in incremental annualized savings starting in Q4.
Gross margin expansion
Gross margin improved 50 basis points year-over-year to 16.5%, driven by restructuring savings, recoveries tied to canceled customer programs, and operational improvements.
Year-to-date earnings and EBITDA improvement
Year-to-date earnings per share increased 46% versus prior year; YTD adjusted EBITDA was $37.9 million, a 23% increase over the prior-year period, reflecting cumulative benefits of cost reductions and productivity improvements.
Progress on transformation and strategic clarity
Management reiterated a clear transformation plan focused on cost discipline, modernization, and an engineering-led product strategy (permission, motion, hold), with targets of 18%–20% gross margin (assuming peso at five-year average) and SAE of ~10%–11% of revenue over time.
Stability in core products and some customer demand
Door handles, keys and lock sets remained steady; the company saw higher sales to Tier 1 customers and increased production-related sales to Stellantis during the quarter.