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Stoneridge Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
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Q2 Operating Performance Significantly Outperforms Previously Provided Expectations Driven by Strong Margin Expansion
2024 Second Quarter Results
Sales of $237.1 millionGross profit of $53.7 million (22.7% of sales)Operating income of $3.4 million Adjusted operating income of $5.4 million (2.3% of sales)Adjusted EBITDA of $16.1 million (6.8% of sales)Earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.10Adjusted EPS of $0.17
2024 Full-Year Guidance Update
Reducing full-year 2024 revenue midpoint guidance by $45 million to reflect updated FX rates (~$12 million impact), updated OEM production volumes (~$18 million impact) and potential volatility in non-OEM and customer demand-based products (~$15 million impact)Revenue guidance of $940 million – $970 million (midpoint of $955 million)Increasing gross margin midpoint guidance by 50 basis points to reflect continued material cost improvement and operational excellenceGross margin guidance of 22.75% – 23.0%Reducing adjusted operating margin and EBITDA margin expectations to reflect lower contribution from reduced revenue expectations, offset by improved gross margin performance and continued operating cost controlAdjusted operating margin guidance of ~2.75%Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $58 million – $64 million (adjusted EBITDA margin of 6.2% – 6.6%)Adjusted EPS guidance of $0.18 – $0.28 (midpoint of $0.23)
NOVI, Mich., July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stoneridge, Inc. (NYSE: SRI) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, with sales of $237.1 million and earnings per share of $0.10. Adjusted EPS was $0.17.
For the second quarter of 2024, Stoneridge reported gross profit of $53.7 million (22.7% of sales), an increase of 250 basis points relative to the first quarter of 2024. Operating income of $3.4 million resulted in adjusted operating income of $5.4 million (2.3% of sales), an increase of 210 basis points relative to the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA was $16.1 million (6.8% of sales), an increase of 410 basis points relative to the first quarter of 2024. Second quarter results were favorably impacted by non-operating foreign currency of approximately $2.3 million.
The exhibits attached hereto provide reconciliation detail on normalizing adjustments of non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release.
Jim Zizelman, president and chief executive officer, commented, “Our second quarter performance highlights our continued focus on improving the fundamentals of our business leading to significantly improved margins and significant outperformance relative to our prior expectations. This was primarily driven by continued material cost reductions, improved operational excellence, including reduced quality-related costs, and operating cost control as we continue to execute on the key initiatives we set at the beginning of the year. Our efforts to reduce material costs and control operating costs contributed to a 250 basis point improvement in gross margin and a 210 basis point improvement in adjusted operating margin over the first quarter. Including the benefit of non-operating FX income, adjusted EBITDA margin improved by 410 basis points over the first quarter to 6.8% of sales. We continue to improve the financial performance of the business while maintaining our robust approach to technology innovation and growth.”
Zizelman continued, “While we continue to drive operational performance improvement, we remain focused on flawless execution of the program launches that will drive strong growth going-forward. We are excited to announce that during the second quarter we began shipping our first MirrorEye OEM systems to Volvo for the launch of their FH Aero model in Europe. Similarly, our MirrorEye program with Peterbilt launched on Models 579 and 567 in North America in July. Both customers are focusing significant marketing efforts on MirrorEye as a differentiating product in the market. Initial customer feedback has been excellent. For example, Volvo recently announced one of their largest deals ever, in which they have received an order for 1,500 vehicles all of which will be equipped with MirrorEye to be delivered throughout 2024 and 2025. While we have experienced some volatility as new truck production and our programs ramp up, we expect volumes to continue to accelerate for the remainder of the year bringing take rates at least inline with our original expectations. We continue to expect MirrorEye to gain momentum in the second half of this year, as our first OEM program in Europe maintains its strong take rates and the two recently launched programs continue to ramp up in production.”
Zizelman concluded, “Our robust backlog continues to provide a strong foundation for our strategy focused on technologies and capabilities that will drive continued long-term growth. Last month, Volvo Bus announced they have selected Stoneridge to provide connected services and digital solutions using our artificial intelligence-based fuel advice system in a pilot program this year. This partnership is aligned with our ongoing focus on data services, software and AI to drive advanced system capabilities and expansion of our existing technology platforms and products to drive long-term profitable growth.”
Second Quarter in Review
Electronics sales of $153.5 million decreased by 6.4% relative to adjusted sales of the second quarter of 2023. This decrease was primarily driven by lower sales in both the European and North American commercial vehicle end markets and the impact of retroactive pricing recognized in the second quarter of 2023 of approximately $3.3 million. This is partially offset by higher sales in the European off-highway vehicle end market. Second quarter adjusted operating margin of 7.6% improved by 230 basis points relative to the adjusted operating margin of the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to lower direct material costs as a percentage of sales, as well as lower D&D and SG&A costs.
Control Devices sales of $80.9 million decreased by 13.1% relative to sales of the second quarter of 2023. This decrease was primarily due to lower sales in the North American passenger vehicle end market due to lower customer volumes and the expected wind-down of end-of-life programs as well as lower China automotive sales. Second quarter operating margin of 4.6% decreased by 130 basis points relative to the adjusted operating margin of the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to lower contribution from lower sales, partially offset by lower direct material costs as a percentage of sales and lower D&D costs.
Stoneridge Brazil sales of $11.8 million decreased by $3.1 million relative to sales in the second quarter of 2023. This decrease was primarily due to lower sales in local OEM products, tracking devices and monitoring service fees. Second quarter operating performance of approximately break-even decreased by approximately $0.9 million relative to the second quarter of 2023, primarily due to lower contribution from lower sales volumes partially offset by lower direct material costs.
Relative to the first quarter of 2024, Electronics adjusted sales of $153.5 million, decreased by $2.6 million, or 1.7%. This slight decrease was driven primarily by the unfavorable impact of foreign currency of approximately $2.2 million. Second quarter adjusted operating margin increased by 310 basis points relative to the first quarter of 2024, primarily due to material cost improvements, lower quality-related costs and lower engineering costs.
Relative to the first quarter of 2024, Control Devices sales increased by 3.7%. This increase was primarily due to higher sales in the North American passenger vehicle end market as well as higher commercial vehicle sales in China. Second quarter adjusted operating margin increased by 180 basis points relative to the first quarter of 2024, primarily due to benefits recognized from completed negotiations related to price and volume, improved operational execution and lower SG&A and D&D costs as a result of operating cost control efforts.
Relative to the first quarter of 2024, Stoneridge Brazil sales decreased by $0.4 million. This was primarily the result of the unfavorable foreign currency impact of approximately $0.6 million. Second quarter operating performance decreased by $0.2 million relative to the first quarter of 2024, primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency impact of approximately $0.2 million.
Cash and Debt Balances
As of June 30, 2024, Stoneridge had compliance net debt of $161.4 million resulting in a net debt to trailing twelve-month EBITDA compliance leverage ratio of 2.89x, an improvement of 0.24x compared to December 31, 2023.
The Company continues to focus on both operating performance and working capital improvement to drive cash performance, particularly related to inventory reduction. During the first half of the year, inventory balances declined by $9.0 million. The Company expects to continue to reduce inventory balances throughout the year. The Company expects a net debt to EBITDA ratio for compliance purposes of approximately 2.5x by the end of 2024.
2024 Outlook
The Company is updating its previously provided full-year 2024 guidance ranges including sales guidance of $940 million to $970 million, gross margin guidance of 22.75% to 23.0%, adjusted operating margin guidance of approximately 2.75%, adjusted earnings per share guidance of $0.18 to $0.28 and adjusted EBITDA guidance of $58 million to $64 million, or 6.2% to 6.6% of sales.
Matt Horvath, chief financial officer, commented, “We are updating our full-year 2024 revenue guidance to reflect updated foreign currency rates, updated OEM production volumes and current expectations for non-OEM and customer demand-based products. This results in a midpoint of $955 million for the year. Due primarily to our year-to-date performance, expectation of continued reduction in material costs and a continued focus on operational excellence, we are increasing our full-year gross margin expectations by 50 basis points. We are expecting improved gross margin and operating cost control to significantly offset the decremental impact of reduced revenue. As a result, we are reducing our adjusted EBITDA margin midpoint guidance by 30 basis points, or $61 million of adjusted EBITDA. This results in a 130 basis point margin improvement and 27% growth in adjusted EBITDA over 2023. Finally, we are reducing our full-year adjusted EPS guidance to a midpoint of $0.23 to reflect the lower contribution from reduced sales partially offset by improved operating performance.”
Horvath, concluded, “By continuing to focus on improving the fundamentals of our business, we drove significant margin expansion across our business in the second quarter. Additionally, we continue to focus on inventory reduction to improve our cash position and reduce our leverage profile. We expect to continue those efforts in the second half of the year to help drive financial performance. Stoneridge remains well positioned to outpace our underlying end market growth and drive significant earnings expansion going forward.”
Conference Call on the Web
A live Internet broadcast of Stoneridge’s conference call regarding 2024 second quarter results can be accessed at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at www.stoneridge.com, which will also offer a webcast replay.
About Stoneridge, Inc.
Stoneridge, Inc., headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic systems, components and modules for the automotive, commercial, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. Additional information about Stoneridge can be found at www.stoneridge.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release contain “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements appear in a number of places in this report and may include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, with respect to, among other things, our (i) future product and facility expansion, (ii) acquisition strategy, (iii) investments and new product development, (iv) growth opportunities related to awarded business, and (v) operational expectations. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the words “will,” “may,” “should,” “designed to,” “believes,” “plans,” “projects,” “intends,” “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “continue,” and similar words and expressions. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other factors:
the ability of our suppliers to supply us with parts and components at competitive prices on a timely basis, including the impact of potential tariffs and trade considerations on their operations and output;fluctuations in the cost and availability of key materials and components (including semiconductors, printed circuit boards, resin, aluminum, steel and copper) and our ability to offset cost increases through negotiated price increases with our customers or other cost reduction actions, as necessary;global economic trends, competition and geopolitical risks, including impacts from ongoing or potential global conflicts and any related sanctions and other measures, or an escalation of sanctions, tariffs or other trade tensions between the U.S. and other countries;our ability to achieve cost reductions that offset or exceed customer-mandated selling price reductions;the reduced purchases, loss or bankruptcy of a major customer or supplier;the costs and timing of business realignment, facility closures or similar actions;a significant change in automotive, commercial, off-highway or agricultural vehicle production;competitive market conditions and resulting effects on sales and pricing;foreign currency fluctuations and our ability to manage those impacts;customer acceptance of new products;our ability to successfully launch/produce products for awarded business;adverse changes in laws, government regulations or market conditions affecting our products, our suppliers, or our customers’ products;our ability to protect our intellectual property and successfully defend against assertions made against us;liabilities arising from warranty claims, product recall or field actions, product liability and legal proceedings to which we are or may become a party, or the impact of product recall or field actions on our customers;labor disruptions at our facilities, or at any of our significant customers or suppliers;business disruptions due to natural disasters or other disasters outside of our control;the amount of our indebtedness and the restrictive covenants contained in the agreements governing our indebtedness, including our revolving Credit Facility;capital availability or costs, including changes in interest rates;the failure to achieve the successful integration of any acquired company or business;risks related to a failure of our information technology systems and networks, and risks associated with current and emerging technology threats and damage from computer viruses, unauthorized access, cyber-attack and other similar disruptions; andthe items described in Part I, Item IA (“Risk Factors”) in our Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
The forward-looking statements contained herein represent our estimates only as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing our estimates as of any subsequent date. While we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, whether to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release contains information about the Company’s financial results that is not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Such non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled to their closest GAAP financial measures at the end of this press release. The provision of these non-GAAP financial measures for 2024 and 2023 is not intended to indicate that Stoneridge is explicitly or implicitly providing projections on those non-GAAP financial measures, and actual results for such measures are likely to vary from those presented. The reconciliations include all information reasonably available to the Company at the date of this press release and the adjustments that management can reasonably predict.
Management believes the non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are useful to both management and investors in their analysis of the Company’s financial position and results of operations. In particular, management believes that adjusted sales, adjusted operating income and margin, adjusted income (loss) before tax, adjusted income tax expense (benefit), adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net debt, adjusted debt and adjusted cash are useful measures in assessing the Company’s financial performance by excluding certain items that are not indicative of the Company’s core operating performance or that may obscure trends useful in evaluating the Company’s continuing operating activities. Management also believes that these measures are useful to both management and investors in their analysis of the Company’s results of operations and provide improved comparability between fiscal periods.
Adjusted sales, adjusted operating income and margin, adjusted income (loss) before tax, adjusted income tax expense (benefit), adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net debt, adjusted debt and adjusted cash should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for sales, operating income, income (loss) before tax, income tax expense (benefit), net income, EPS, debt, cash and cash equivalents, cash provided by operating activities or other income statement or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
June 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 42,112
$ 40,841
Accounts receivable, less reserves of $620 and $1,058, respectively
168,215
166,545
Inventories, net
178,749
187,758
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
32,882
34,246
Total current assets
421,958
429,390
Long-term assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net
103,061
110,126
Intangible assets, net
43,586
47,314
Goodwill
34,244
35,295
Operating lease right-of-use asset
8,722
10,795
Investments and other long-term assets, net
55,080
46,980
Total long-term assets
244,693
250,510
Total assets
$ 666,651
$ 679,900
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of debt
$ 2,064
$ 2,113
Accounts payable
108,085
111,925
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
76,098
64,203
Total current liabilities
186,247
178,241
Long-term liabilities:
Revolving credit facility
187,417
189,346
Deferred income taxes
6,276
7,224
Operating lease long-term liability
5,814
7,684
Other long-term liabilities
10,446
9,688
Total long-term liabilities
209,953
213,942
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred Shares, without par value, 5,000 shares authorized, none issued
—
—
Common Shares, without par value, 60,000 shares authorized, 28,966 and
28,966 shares issued and 27,679 and 27,549
shares outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively,
with no stated value
—
—
Additional paid-in capital
224,599
227,340
Common Shares held in treasury, 1,287 and 1,417 shares at June 30, 2024
and December 31, 2023, respectively, at cost
(39,066)
(43,344)
Retained earnings
193,169
196,509
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(108,251)
(92,788)
Total shareholders’ equity
270,451
287,717
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$ 666,651
$ 679,900
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three months ended
June 30,
Six months ended
June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net sales
$ 237,059
$ 266,814
$ 476,216
$ 508,139
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold
183,319
206,326
374,119
404,849
Selling, general and administrative
31,876
33,491
62,299
63,354
Design and development
18,457
22,666
36,060
39,634
Operating income
3,407
4,331
3,738
302
Interest expense, net
3,801
3,120
7,435
5,866
Equity in loss of investee
52
329
329
500
Other (income) expense, net
(2,296)
2,387
(260)
3,535
Income (loss) before income taxes
1,850
(1,505)
(3,766)
(9,599)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
(936)
1,487
(426)
779
Net income (loss)
$ 2,786
$ (2,992)
$ (3,340)
$ (10,378)
Income (loss) per share:
Basic
$ 0.10
$ (0.11)
$ (0.12)
$ (0.38)
Diluted
$ 0.10
$ (0.11)
$ (0.12)
$ (0.38)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic
27,611
27,452
27,570
27,400
Diluted
27,853
27,452
27,570
27,400
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six months ended June 30, (in thousands)
2024
2023
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss
$ (3,340)
$ (10,378)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation
13,054
13,161
Amortization, including accretion and write-off of deferred financing costs
4,440
4,004
Deferred income taxes
(7,004)
(3,782)
Loss of equity method investee
329
500
Loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets
258
(854)
Share-based compensation expense
2,207
1,271
Excess tax deficiency related to share-based compensation expense
238
66
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
(6,094)
(28,100)
Inventories, net
3,438
(23,142)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(1,038)
3,313
Accounts payable
(849)
27,069
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
12,123
12,184
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
17,762
(4,688)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures, including intangibles
(12,920)
(18,025)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
222
1,729
Investment in venture capital fund, net
(260)
—
Net cash used for investing activities
(12,958)
(16,296)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Revolving credit facility borrowings
57,000
42,000
Revolving credit facility payments
(58,000)
(38,068)
Proceeds from issuance of debt
17,677
16,402
Repayments of debt
(17,690)
(18,086)
Repurchase of Common Shares to satisfy employee tax withholding
(666)
(1,325)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
(1,679)
923
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(1,854)
(32)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
1,271
(20,093)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
40,841
54,798
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 42,112
$ 34,705
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest, net
$ 8,003
$ 5,622
Cash paid for income taxes, net
$ 4,372
$ 5,927
Regulation G Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliations
Exhibit 1 – Reconciliation of Adjusted EPS
Reconciliation of Q2 2024 Adjusted EPS
(USD in millions, except EPS)
Q2 2024
Q2 2024 EPS
Net Income
$ 2.8
$ 0.10
Add: After-Tax Business Realignment Costs
1.9
0.07
Adjusted Net Income
$ 4.7
$ 0.17
Exhibit 2 – Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
(USD in millions)
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Income (Loss) Before Tax
$ (8.1)
$ (1.5)
$ 4.4
$ 3.2
$ (5.6)
$ 1.9
Interest expense, net
2.7
3.1
3.3
3.8
3.6
3.8
Depreciation and amortization
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.4
8.6
8.5
EBITDA
$ 3.0
$ 10.0
$ 16.2
$ 15.5
$ 6.6
$ 14.2
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs
1.3
1.9
1.2
0.1
—
1.9
Less: Pre-Tax Gain on Disposal of Fixed Assets
(0.8)
—
—
—
—
—
Add: Pre-Tax Environmental Remediation Costs
0.1
—
—
—
—
—
Add: Pre-Tax Brazilian Indirect Tax Credits, Net
—
—
(0.5)
—
—
—
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 3.6
$ 11.9
$ 17.0
$ 15.6
$ 6.6
$ 16.1
Exhibit 3 – Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income
(USD in millions)
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Operating Income
$ 0.3
$ 3.4
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs
—
1.9
Adjusted Operating Income
$ 0.3
$ 5.4
Exhibit 4 – Segment Adjusted Operating Income
Reconciliation of Control Devices Adjusted Operating Income
(USD in millions)
Q2 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Control Devices Operating Income
$ 5.1
$ 2.2
$ 3.7
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs
0.4
—
—
Control Devices Adjusted Operating Income
$ 5.5
$ 2.2
$ 3.7
Reconciliation of Electronics Adjusted Operating Income
(USD in millions)
Q2 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Electronics Operating Income
$ 7.4
$ 7.1
$ 9.8
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs
1.3
—
1.9
Electronics Adjusted Operating Income
$ 8.8
$ 7.1
$ 11.7
Exhibit 5 – Reconciliation of Electronics Adjusted Sales
(USD in millions)
Q2 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Electronics Sales
$ 168.3
$ 156.1
$ 153.5
Less: Sales from Spot Purchases Recoveries
(4.4)
—
—
Electronics Adjusted Sales
$ 163.9
$ 156.1
$ 153.5
Exhibit 6 – Reconciliation of Adjusted Tax Rate
Reconciliation of Q2 2024 Adjusted Tax Rate
(USD in millions)
Q2 2024
Tax Rate
Income Before Tax
$ 1.9
Add: Pre-Tax Business Realignment Costs
1.9
Adjusted Income Before Tax
$ 3.8
Income Tax Benefit
(0.9)
(50.6) %
Add: Tax Impact from Pre-Tax Adjustments
–
Adjusted Income Tax Benefit on Adjusted Income Before Tax
$ (0.9)
(24.3) %
Exhibit 7 – Reconciliation of Compliance Leverage Ratio
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA for Compliance Calculation
(USD in millions)
Q1 2023
Q2 2023
Q3 2023
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Income (Loss) Before Tax
$ (8.1)
$ (1.5)
$ 4.4
3.2
(5.6)
1.9
Interest Expense, net
2.7
3.1
3.3
3.8
3.6
3.8
Depreciation and Amortization
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.4
8.6
8.5
EBITDA
$ 3.0
$ 10.0
$ 16.2
$ 15.5
$ 6.6
$ 14.2
Compliance adjustments:
Add: Non-Cash Impairment Charges and Write-offs or Write Downs
—
—
—
—
0.2
—
Add: Adjustments from Foreign Currency Impact
1.4
3.1
0.4
(0.7)
2.2
(2.4)
Add: Extraordinary, Non-recurring or Unusual Items
0.2
—
0.5
—
—
—
Add: Cash Restructuring Charges
1.4
0.5
0.1
0.3
1.6
0.5
Add: Charges for Transactions, Amendments, and Refinances
—
—
—
0.3
—
—
Add: Adjustment to Autotech Fund II Investment
0.2
0.3
0.1
(0.1)
0.3
0.1
Adjusted EBITDA (Compliance)
$ 6.1
$ 13.9
$ 17.4
$ 15.3
$ 10.9
$ 12.3
Adjusted TTM EBITDA (Compliance)
$ 52.7
$ 57.5
$ 55.9
Reconciliation of Adjusted Cash for Compliance Calculation
(USD in millions)
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
$ 40.8
$ 48.4
$ 42.1
Less: 35% of Cash in Foreign Locations
(12.8)
(14.8)
(12.5)
Total Adjusted Cash (Compliance)
$ 28.0
$ 33.6
$ 29.6
Reconciliation of Adjusted Debt for Compliance Calculation
(USD in millions)
Q4 2023
Q1 2024
Q2 2024
Total Debt
$ 191.5
$ 196.5
$ 189.5
Outstanding Letters of Credit
1.6
1.6
1.6
Total Adjusted Debt (Compliance)
$ 193.0
$ 198.1
$ 191.1
Adjusted Net Debt (Compliance)
$ 165.0
$ 164.5
$ 161.4
Compliance Leverage Ratio (Net Debt / TTM EBITDA)
3.13x
2.86x
2.89x
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The April 2 milestone reflects growing participation and anticipation among churches globally. Leaders are currently equipping teams, organizing projects, and connecting with local communities in preparation for July. Churches that join the initiative gain access to resources, including the Serve Day playbook, monthly leadership calls, and a private online community designed to support collaboration and planning.
Pastor Dino Rizzo has long championed the role of service within the church through the Servolution movement. Introduced through his 2009 book Servolution: Starting a Church Revolution Through Serving, the concept calls churches to embed serving into their culture rather than limit it to occasional events. The message has since influenced hundreds of churches across multiple countries, including the United States, Peru, New Zealand, and Poland.
“Serving is not just about an event. It is about building a culture where meeting needs and reaching people becomes part of who we are,” Rizzo has shared in previous teachings, reinforcing the long-term vision behind initiatives like Serve Day.
In addition to leading Serve Day, Pastor Dino Rizzo continues his work with ARC, which has planted over 1200 churches and continues to train and equip new church leaders. His involvement in conferences, leadership development, and global outreach initiatives reflects a consistent focus on sustainable church growth and community impact.
Churches interested in participating in Serve Day 2026 can learn more through ARC’s official website and access resources designed to support local outreach efforts.
About Pastor Dino Rizzo
Pastor Dino Rizzo is a pastor, author, and church leader known for his emphasis on service, leadership, and healthy church culture. He serves as Executive Director of the Association of Related Churches, an organization that has helped launch hundreds of churches worldwide. Rizzo is also the author of Servolution, a book that has inspired a global movement centered on serving others as a core expression of faith.
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WOMEN in the Spotlight! The 2026 Yiwugo Top Boss Ladies Awards Gala Held
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YIWU, China, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yiwugo.com, the official website of the Yiwu Commodity Market, is the largest commodity wholesale market in the world. In the bright and warm days of April, with spring in full bloom, the grand ballroom on the third floor of the Yiwu Marriott Hotel was a vibrant gathering. Outstanding female entrepreneurs from various sections of the Yiwu Market gathered in their elegant attire to share the glorious moment of the 2026 Yiwugo Top Boss Ladies Awards Gala. The selection campaign, launched on March 8, attracted thousands of female entrepreneurs from the Yiwu Market. Voting was conducted across the Yiwugo app, official WeChat accounts, and the website. The evaluation criteria continued to cover multiple dimensions, including Business Excellence and Image Excellence, aiming to fully showcase the achievements of Yiwugo’s female entrepreneurs and their enterprises in areas such as digital transformation, overseas market expansion, and global supply chain integration.
Ultimately, the title of 2026 Yiwugo Top Boss Ladies was awarded to: Fu Jiangyan (Zhangweichao Socks Firm), Xu Xiaohui (Little Bee Towels), Peng Jirong (Dongyang Jirong Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd), Li Chuanzhi (Chengfa Tableware Firm), Wang Xiaohong (Yiwu Aishang Daily Necessities Factory), Bao Qiaoli (Bole Plush Pendant Toy), Li Hong (Yiwu Hanbang Daily Necessities Firm), Wu Yajun (Ziyi Stationery Firm), Wang Chunxing (Butterfly Fly Lace Firm), and Zheng Huili (Yiwu Lihong household products Co., Ltd).
In addition, twenty other entrepreneurs, including He Wenjuan (Zhihua Jewelry Box), Jin Chengfeng (Lanmo Textile Co., Ltd), Cui Yanping (Xin Tai Yang Shower Curtain And Towel Factory), and Zhang Huoqing (Happy Sisters Plush Toy), received the Top Boss Ladies Nomination award.
“Women hold up half the sky” – nowhere is this more evident than in the Yiwu Market. To showcase the entrepreneurial spirit and “she-power” of female business owners in the market, Yiwugo launched the Top Boss Ladies Awards in 2016. To date, this campaign has been held for 11 consecutive years, becoming one of the benchmark activities in the Yiwu Market.
Over the years, driven by this campaign, participating female entrepreneurs have become increasingly active, with nearly 700 Top Boss Ladies recognized. They have not only steadfastly managed their shops but have also leveraged their unique empathy and customer insight as female entrepreneurs to drive comprehensive brand upgrades, from product innovation to communication methods, breathing new life into traditional brands in the new era.
Amid the surging digital wave, artificial intelligence is reshaping industries at unprecedented speed and scale. This year’s Top Boss Ladies winners and nominees have bravely stepped into the spotlight, keeping pace with the times, actively embracing evolving business models and technological change. By replacing experience with data, using digital platforms to break geographical boundaries, and leveraging digital intelligence to break through development bottlenecks, they are driving a transition from OEM exports to global branding.
Fu Jiangyan of Zhangweichao Socks Firm is a typical example. Having shifted from initially waiting for customers to now skillfully using AI tools and mastering live streaming and short videos, she has used the platform as a lever to swiftly move her traditional foreign trade enterprise into a new stage of digital-intelligent trade, applying new technologies and business models to enhance enterprise development.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the Yiwu Development Experience. Over the past two decades, the Yiwu Market has completed its iterative upgrade from market stalls to a global digital trade center. Generations of business owners have transformed from street stall vendors into modern commercial entities, achieving a deep integration of personal growth with the market’s development. Yiwugo, always in sync with the rhythm of the Yiwu Market, will continue to focus on its female entrepreneurs, constantly uncovering their vivid and dynamic stories of striving, thoughtfully documenting the journeys of these resilient women who shine in their own quiet ways, and witnessing, supporting, and accompanying their growth and success.
As a local e-commerce platform rooted in and serving the market, Yiwugo will continue to gain deeper insights into user needs, strengthen its technological capabilities, explore cutting-edge applications, and accelerate product iteration. Amid a volatile external environment, it will connect market entrepreneurs with more global resources, helping them expand into broader international markets.
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KTGHR leverages AI-powered real-time transaction capabilities to expand its e-commerce infrastructure, reshaping the engine of enterprise growth.
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DALLAS, April 18, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Against the backdrop of artificial intelligence continuously reshaping the global business landscape, KTGHR officially launched its new B2B AI-powered intelligent solution for enterprises, dedicated to helping them achieve comprehensive upgrades in cost reduction and efficiency improvement, precise customer acquisition, and intelligent operations.
As an innovative platform focused on the deep integration of AI technology and business scenarios, KTGHR’s newly released system integrates core functions such as intelligent data analysis, AI-automated marketing, customer behavior prediction, and intelligent customer service. This enables enterprises to make rapid decisions in a complex and ever-changing market environment, achieving sustained business growth.
AI-Driven Precise Customer Acquisition, Comprehensively Improving Conversion Efficiency KTGHR uses advanced algorithm models to conduct in-depth analysis of global market data, helping enterprises accurately target potential customer groups. The system can automatically generate high-conversion marketing content and intelligently distribute it through multiple channels, significantly improving customer reach and conversion rates, enabling enterprises to truly achieve “automated customer acquisition.”
Intelligent Operation System, Relieving Pressure on Human Resource Costs With AI-automated processes, KTGHR can intelligently handle order management, customer follow-up, and data statistics, reducing manual intervention and improving overall operational efficiency. Enterprises can complete global business layouts without a large team.
Integrated B2B Ecosystem, Connecting the Global Supply Chain KTGHR is not just an AI tool platform, but a complete B2B ecosystem. By integrating supply chain resources and intelligent matching mechanisms, it achieves efficient connections between supply and demand, helping companies rapidly expand into international markets and build a borderless business network.
Technology Empowering the Future, Driving Enterprise Digital Transformation KTGHR states that it will continue to increase investment in artificial intelligence, promoting the implementation of more innovative functions to help companies seize opportunities in the digital economy era. With the continuous maturation of AI technology, the B2B industry is ushering in unprecedented development opportunities.
The launch of KTGHR is not only a technological upgrade but also a revolution in business models. For companies seeking breakthroughs and growth, this may be a key step towards the next stage of success.
KTGHR leverages advanced AI algorithms and big data analytics capabilities to achieve a leap from “information matching” to “intelligent decision-making.” The platform can automatically match supply and demand, accurately recommending high-potential partners, significantly reducing the time and cost for companies to find customers and supply chain resources.
By intelligently analyzing market trends and user behavior, KTGHR helps businesses anticipate opportunities, making every transaction more efficient and precise.
End-to-End Intelligent Management, Creating a Seamless Business Ecosystem
KTGHR is not just a transaction platform, but a complete AI business ecosystem. Its core functions include:
AI-powered Intelligent Customer Matching and RecommendationReal-time Data Analysis and Business ForecastingAutomated Order and Supply Chain ManagementSeamless Global Market Connection
Whether you are a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) or a large multinational corporation, you can achieve digital transformation and global expansion through KTGHR.
Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement, Unleashing Business Growth Potential In the traditional B2B model, high communication costs, information asymmetry, and low conversion rates have long been problems. KTGHR, through AI-automated processes, significantly reduces human intervention, helping businesses: Reduce operating costs Increase conversion rates Shorten transaction cycles Enhance customer experience Allow businesses to truly focus on core business and strategic growth.
Seize the AI Business Opportunities and Win the Future As artificial intelligence technology matures, the B2B industry is entering a new era of “intelligent-driven” growth. KTGHR stands at the forefront of this transformation, providing businesses with a sustainable competitive advantage. Choosing KTGHR is not just choosing a platform, but choosing a high-speed gateway to the future of business. For more information, please visit the official KTGHR platform and begin your AI-powered business journey.
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