Strategic M&A and Listing
Completed acquisition of the former The Shyft Group and listed on NASDAQ, positioning the company for scale and cross-selling opportunities.
Strong Order Momentum and Record Backlog
Order intake increased 46% in Q4 versus 2024, driving a record order backlog of over $1.2 billion (up 21% year-over-year) with backlog duration spread roughly over ~15 months.
Quarterly Profitability Improvement
Adjusted EBITDA in Q4 rose 31% year-over-year to $48.1 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin improving to 9.1% from 7.4% in the prior year (≈170 basis points improvement).
Full-Year Profitability Gain
Full-year adjusted EBITDA (pro forma) increased 13% year-over-year to $156 million, delivering an 8.2% adjusted EBITDA margin on $1.9 billion of full-year net sales (sales +2% vs 2024).
Revenue Growth in Q4 and Regional Strength
Q4 net sales reached $528 million (+6% year-over-year). Europe & Rest of World grew notably, contributing over one third of Q4 net sales and delivering a substantial sales increase (+25% in Q4) and strong margin improvement.
Outstanding European Profitability Expansion
Europe reported an exceptional 234% year-over-year increase in Q4 profitability for the segment and a reported >600 basis point improvement in EBITDA margin, driven by volumes, gross margin performance and disciplined OpEx control.
Working Capital and Balance Sheet Progress
Net working capital decreased $29 million (≈6%) since September to $423 million; inventory reduced by $38 million. Net debt declined to $437 million (down $32 million vs September) and leverage improved to 2.8x, strengthening the balance sheet ahead of 2026.
Synergies Outperforming Initial Target
Expect to deliver over $40 million of synergies versus the initial $25–$30 million target, with mid-teens realized in 2025 and additional procurement/revenue synergies expected to materialize in H2 2026.
Product and Footprint Expansion
Multiple new products launched (including a jointly developed service body and new compact airport products), new locations and upfit centers opened (Chicago, Minneapolis, Toronto), and successful bolt-on acquisitions (LWS in U.S., Ladog in Germany) supporting growth and market expansion; Agriculture grew >30% versus 2024.