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Columbus McKinnon Reports 16% Order Growth in Q2 FY25

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CHARLOTTE, NC, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Columbus McKinnon Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO) (“Columbus McKinnon” or the “Company”), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, today announced financial results for its fiscal year 2025 second quarter, which ended September 30, 2024. 

Second Quarter 2025 Highlights (compared with prior-year period, except where otherwise noted)

Orders increased 16% with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.08x; Precision conveyance up 42%Net sales decreased 6% to $242.3 million reflecting impacts related to Hurricane Helene, the ramp up of linear motion production in Monterrey, MX and project timingResults included $17.5 million2 of non-cash pension settlement expense and $11.8 million2 for factory closure and start-up costs as we transitioned manufacturing to our Monterrey, MX facilityGAAP EPS of ($0.52) and Adjusted EPS1 of $0.70Repaid $10 million of debt in Q2 FY25; Anticipate FY25 debt repayment of $60 million Executed $4.9 million of share repurchases in Q2 FY25 and $5.0 million in early Q3 FY25

“Our commercial and operational initiatives are delivering wins with new and existing customers in attractive vertical markets and we delivered one of our highest order quarters in history with 16% order growth and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.08x in Q2.” said David J. Wilson, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Order growth, with particular strength in precision conveyance, and an encouraging funnel of promising opportunities supports our fiscal 2025 guidance and positions us well for fiscal 2026.”

“But for the impact of Hurricane Helene, we delivered on our guidance for the second quarter while transitioning our linear motion manufacturing activity to Monterrey,” continued Wilson. “We remain confident in our long-term financial objectives and are advancing the strategic initiatives that will both grow our business and deliver targeted margin expansion over time.”

Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Sales

($ in millions)

Q2 FY25

Q2 FY24

Change

% Change

Net sales

$    242.3

$    258.4

$        (16.1)

(6.2) %

U.S. sales

$    132.3

$    145.2

$        (12.9)

(8.9) %

     % of total

55 %

56 %

Non-U.S. sales

$    110.0

$    113.2

$          (3.2)

(2.8) %

     % of total

45 %

44 %

For the quarter, net sales decreased $16.1 million, or 6.2%. In the U.S., sales were down $12.9 million, or 8.9%. Price improvement of $1.3 million helped to offset $14.2 million in lower volume. Sales outside the U.S. decreased $3.2 million, or 2.8%. Price improvement of $2.5 million helped to offset $6.0 million of lower volume. Favorable foreign currency translation was $0.3 million.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Operating Results

($ in millions)

Q2 FY25

Q2 FY24

Change

% Change

Gross profit

$      74.7

$    100.0

$        (25.2)

(25.2) %

     Gross margin

30.9 %

38.7 %

(780) bps

Adjusted Gross Profit1

$      87.9

$    100.0

$        (12.0)

(12.0) %

     Adjusted Gross Margin1

36.3 %

38.7 %

(240) bps

Income from operations

$      10.8

$      33.4

$        (22.5)

(67.6) %

 Operating margin

4.5 %

12.9 %

(840) bps

Adjusted Operating Income1

$      27.0

$      34.1

$          (7.2)

(21.0) %

     Adjusted Operating Margin1

11.1 %

13.2 %

(210) bps

Net income (loss)

$     (15.0)

$      15.8

$        (30.9)

NM

     Net income (loss) margin

(6.2) %

6.1 %

(1,230) bps

GAAP EPS

$     (0.52)

$      0.55

$        (1.07)

NM

Adjusted EPS1

$      0.70

$      0.76

$        (0.06)

(7.9) %

Adjusted EBITDA1

$      39.2

$      45.7

$          (6.6)

(14.4) %

     Adjusted EBITDA Margin1

16.2 %

17.7 %

(150) bps

Adjusted EPS1 excludes, among other adjustments, amortization of intangible assets.  The Company believes this better represents its inherent earnings power and cash generation capability.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Guidance

The Company is issuing the following guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2025, ending December 31, 2024:

Metric

Q3 FY25

Net sales

Flat year-over-year

Adjusted EPS3

Flat year-over-year

Third quarter 2025 guidance assumes approximately $8 million of interest expense, $8 million of amortization, an effective tax rate of 25% and 28.9 million diluted average shares outstanding.

 

The Company is issuing the following guidance for the fiscal year 2025, ending March 31, 2025:

Metric

FY25

Net sales

Flat to low-single digit growth year-over-year

Adjusted EPS3

Mid-single digit growth year-over-year

Capital Expenditures

$20 million to $25 million

Net Leverage Ratio3

~2.3x

Fiscal 2025 guidance assumes approximately $32 million of interest expense, $30 million of amortization, an effective tax rate of 25% and 29.0 million diluted average shares outstanding.

 

Teleconference/Webcast

Columbus McKinnon will host a conference call today at 10:00 AM Eastern Time to discuss the Company’s financial results and strategy.  The conference call will be accessible through live webcast and via phone by dialing 1-800-836-8184.  The webcast, earnings release and earnings presentation will be available at the Company’s investor relations website at investors.cmco.com.  A replay of the webcast will also be archived on the Company’s investor relations website and available via phone by dialing 1-888-660-6345 and enter the conference ID number 93312# through Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

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1 

Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures.  See accompanying discussion and reconciliation tables provided in this release for reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the closest corresponding GAAP financial measures.

2

Represents $23.2 million of non-cash pension settlement costs, $11.9 million of expense related to the closure of our Charlotte, NC factory and $3.8 million of Monterrey MX start-up costs, which are taxed at a 24.6% tax rate.

3 

The Company has not reconciled the Adjusted EPS and Net Leverage Ratio guidance to the most comparable GAAP financial measure outlook because it is not possible to do so without unreasonable efforts due to the uncertainty and potential variability of reconciling items, which are dependent on future events and often outside of management’s control and which could be significant. Because such items cannot be reasonably predicted with the level of precision required, we are unable to provide guidance for the comparable GAAP financial measures. Forward-looking guidance regarding Adjusted EPS and Net Leverage Ratio is made in a manner consistent with the relevant definitions and assumptions noted herein and in alignment with the Company’s financial covenants per the Company’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning, and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations, and digital power and motion control systems. The Company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how.  Comprehensive information on Columbus McKinnon is available at www.cmco.com. 

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “illustrative,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “shall,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and, in each case, their negative or other various or comparable terminology. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this document, including, but are not limited to, statements relating to: (i) our strategy, outlook and growth prospects, including our third quarter and fiscal year 2025 net sales and Adjusted EPS, and our fiscal year 2025 net leverage ratio and capital expenditure guidance; (ii) our operational and financial targets and capital allocation policy; (iii) general economic trend and trends in the industry and markets; (iv) the amount of debt to be paid down by the Company during fiscal year 2025; (v) the estimated costs and benefits related to the consolidation of the Company’s North American linear motion operations in Charlotte, North Carolina to its manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico (vi) the proper application of generally accepted accounting principles, which are highly complex and involve many subjective assumptions, estimates and judgements; and (vii) the competitive environment in which we operate; are forward looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but instead represent our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, the risk factors that are described under the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 as well as in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available on its website at www.sec.gov. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Columbus McKinnon undertakes no duty to update publicly any such forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law, regulation or other competent legal authority.

Contacts:

Gregory P. Rustowicz

Kristine Moser

EVP Finance and CFO

VP IR and Treasurer

Columbus McKinnon Corporation

Columbus McKinnon Corporation

716-689-5442

704-322-2488

greg.rustowicz@cmco.com 

kristy.moser@cmco.com 

 

Financial tables follow.

 

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements – UNAUDITED

(In thousands, except per share and percentage data)

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,
2024

September 30,
2023

Change

Net sales

$          242,274

$          258,400

(6.2) %

Cost of products sold

167,531

158,424

5.7 %

Gross profit

74,743

99,976

(25.2) %

Gross profit margin

30.9 %

38.7 %

Selling expenses

26,926

26,867

0.2 %

% of net sales

11.1 %

10.4 %

General and administrative expenses

23,363

25,709

(9.1) %

% of net sales

9.6 %

9.9 %

Research and development expenses

6,102

6,541

(6.7) %

% of net sales

2.5 %

2.5 %

Amortization of intangibles

7,547

7,508

0.5 %

Income from operations

10,805

33,351

(67.6) %

Operating margin

4.5 %

12.9 %

Interest and debt expense

8,352

10,211

(18.2) %

Investment (income) loss

(610)

88

NM

Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss

(792)

1,746

NM

Other (income) expense, net

23,806

393

5,957.5 %

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

(19,951)

20,913

NM

Income tax expense (benefit)

(4,908)

5,100

NM

Net income (loss)

$           (15,043)

$            15,813

NM

Average basic shares outstanding

28,869

28,725

0.5 %

Basic income (loss) per share

$              (0.52)

$                0.55

NM

Average diluted shares outstanding

28,869

29,001

(0.5) %

Diluted income (loss) per share

$              (0.52)

$                0.55

NM

Dividends declared per common share

$                0.07

$                0.07

 

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Income Statements – UNAUDITED

(In thousands, except per share and percentage data)

 

Six Months Ended

September 30,
2024

September 30,
2023

Change

Net sales

$          482,000

$          493,892

(2.4) %

Cost of products sold

318,227

307,266

3.6 %

Gross profit

163,773

186,626

(12.2) %

Gross profit margin

34.0 %

37.8 %

Selling expenses

54,696

51,848

5.5 %

% of net sales

11.3 %

10.5 %

General and administrative expenses

49,810

53,152

(6.3) %

% of net sales

10.3 %

10.8 %

Research and development expenses

12,268

12,442

(1.4) %

% of net sales

2.5 %

2.5 %

Amortization of intangibles

15,047

14,385

4.6 %

Income from operations

31,952

54,799

(41.7) %

Operating margin

6.6 %

11.1 %

Interest and debt expense

16,587

18,836

(11.9) %

Investment (income) loss

(819)

(454)

80.4 %

Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss

(398)

2,230

NM

Other (income) expense, net

24,484

605

3,946.9 %

Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit)

(7,902)

33,582

NM

Income tax expense (benefit)

(1,488)

8,494

NM

Net income (loss)

$            (6,414)

$            25,088

NM

Average basic shares outstanding

28,852

28,694

0.6 %

Basic income (loss) per share

$              (0.22)

$                0.87

NM

Average diluted shares outstanding

28,852

28,962

(0.4) %

Diluted income (loss) per share

$              (0.22)

$                0.87

NM

Dividends declared per common share

$                0.07

$                0.07

 

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

September 30,
2024

March 31, 2024

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$              55,683

$            114,126

Trade accounts receivable

170,669

171,186

Inventories

201,036

186,091

Prepaid expenses and other

40,357

42,752

Total current assets

467,745

514,155

Property, plant, and equipment, net

107,258

106,395

Goodwill

717,982

710,334

Other intangibles, net

375,598

385,634

Marketable securities

10,579

11,447

Deferred taxes on income

1,367

1,797

Other assets

96,355

96,183

Total assets

$          1,776,884

$          1,825,945

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Trade accounts payable

$              72,106

$              83,118

Accrued liabilities

106,847

127,973

Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations

50,704

50,670

Total current liabilities

229,657

261,761

Term loan, AR securitization facility and finance lease obligations

449,910

479,566

Other non current liabilities

201,187

202,555

Total liabilities

$            880,754

$            943,882

Shareholders’ equity:

Common stock

287

288

Treasury stock

(5,946)

(1,001)

Additional paid in capital

529,599

527,125

Retained earnings

386,892

395,328

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(14,702)

(39,677)

Total shareholders’ equity

$            896,130

$            882,063

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$          1,776,884

$          1,825,945

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – UNAUDITED

(In thousands)

 

Six Months Ended

September 30,
2024

September 30,
2023

Operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$               (6,414)

$               25,088

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

24,028

22,482

Deferred income taxes and related valuation allowance

(13,662)

(6,097)

Net loss (gain) on sale of real estate, investments and other

(650)

(302)

Non-cash pension settlement

23,201

—

Stock-based compensation

4,175

5,264

Amortization of deferred financing costs

1,244

1,106

Impairment of operating lease

3,268

—

Loss (gain) on hedging instruments

(2)

554

Loss (gain) on disposal of Fixed Assets

418

—

Non-cash lease expense

5,202

4,684

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:

Trade accounts receivable

2,384

(11,409)

Inventories

(12,277)

(22,415)

Prepaid expenses and other

(11,714)

(5,868)

Other assets

183

357

Trade accounts payable

(10,711)

(5,996)

Accrued liabilities

(6,154)

(3,085)

Non-current liabilities

(3,889)

(4,921)

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

(1,370)

(558)

Investing activities:

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities

3,153

1,100

Purchases of marketable securities

(1,993)

(1,809)

Capital expenditures

(10,068)

(10,319)

Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired

—

(108,145)

Dividend received from equity method investment

—

144

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities

(8,908)

(119,029)

Financing activities:

Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

86

492

Purchases of treasury stock

(4,945)

—

Repayment of debt

(30,326)

(25,294)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

—

120,000

Fees paid for borrowings on long-term debt

—

(2,859)

Payment to former owners of montratec

(6,711)

—

Fees paid for debt repricing

(169)

—

Cash inflows from hedging activities

11,862

12,084

Cash outflows from hedging activities

(11,809)

(12,660)

Payment of dividends

(4,038)

(4,015)

Other

(1,789)

(1,954)

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

(47,839)

85,794

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

(326)

(325)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(58,443)

(34,118)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year

$            114,376

$            133,426

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$               55,933

$               99,308

 

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

Q2 FY 2025 Net Sales Bridge

 

Quarter

Year To Date

($ in millions)

$ Change

% Change

$ Change

% Change

Fiscal 2024 Net Sales

$             258.4

$             493.9

Acquisition

—

— %

2.7

0.5 %

Pricing

3.8

1.5 %

7.3

1.5 %

Volume

(20.2)

(7.8) %

(21.6)

(4.4) %

Foreign currency translation

0.3

0.1 %

(0.3)

— %

Total change

$             (16.1)

(6.2) %

$             (11.9)

(2.4) %

Fiscal 2025 Net Sales

$             242.3

$             482.0

 

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

Q2 FY 2025 Gross Profit Bridge

 

($ in millions)

Quarter

Year To Date

Fiscal 2024 Gross Profit

$                  100.0

$                  186.6

Acquisition

—

0.8

Price, net of manufacturing costs changes (incl. inflation)

0.1

3.5

Monterrey, MX new factory start-up costs

(2.2)

(3.8)

Factory and warehouse consolidation costs

(10.8)

(10.8)

Sales volume and mix

(12.3)

(12.1)

Other

(0.3)

(0.5)

Foreign currency translation

0.2

0.1

Total change

(25.3)

(22.8)

Fiscal 2025 Gross Profit

$                    74.7

$                  163.8

 

U.S. Shipping Days by Quarter 

     Q1     

     Q2     

     Q3     

     Q4     

     Total     

FY25               

64

63

60

62

249

FY24

63

62

61

62

248

 

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

Additional Data1

(Unaudited)

Period Ended

September 30,

 2024

June 30,
2024

March 31,
2024

September 30,

 2023

($ in millions)

Backlog

$       317.6

$       292.8

$       280.8

$       317.7

Long-term backlog

  Expected to ship beyond 3 months

$       172.5

$       156.0

$       144.6

$       148.3

Long-term backlog as % of total backlog

54.3

%

53.3

%

51.5

%

46.7

%

Debt to total capitalization percentage

35.8

%

36.6

%

37.5

%

39.8

%

Debt, net of cash, to net total capitalization

33.2

%

33.3

%

32.0

%

35.3

%

Working capital as a % of sales 2

23.3

%

22.5

%

19.1

%

21.8

%

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

2024

June 30,
2024

March 31,
2024

September 30,

2023

($ in millions)

Trade accounts receivable

Days sales outstanding

64.1

days

63.3

days

58.7

days

58.6

days

Inventory turns per year

(based on cost of products sold)

3.3

turns

3.0

turns

3.7

turns

3.1

turns

Days’ inventory

110.6

days

121.7

days

98.6

days

117.7

days

Trade accounts payable

Days payables outstanding

46.3

days

50.6

days

50.9

days

48.3

days

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

$         9.4

$     (10.8)

$       38.6

$       16.7

Capital expenditures

$         5.4

$         4.6

$         8.5

$         5.0

Free Cash Flow 3

$         4.0

$     (15.4)

$       30.1

$       11.7

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1

Additional Data: This data is provided to help investors understand financial and operational metrics that management uses to measure the Company’s financial performance and identify trends affecting the business. These measures may not be comparable with or defined in the same manner as other companies. Components may not add due to rounding.

2 

March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2023 exclude the impact of the acquisition of montratec®.

3 

Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure.  Free Cash Flow is defined as GAAP net cash provided by (used for) operating activities less capital expenditures included in the investing activities section of the consolidated statement of cash flows.  See the table above for the calculation of Free Cash Flow.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

The following information provides definitions and reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures presented in this earnings release to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Company has provided this non-GAAP financial information, which is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP, as information supplemental and in addition to the financial measures presented in this earnings release that are calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Such non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, as a substitute for or alternative to, and should be considered in conjunction with, the GAAP financial measures presented in this earnings release. The non-GAAP financial measures in this earnings release may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies.

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

Reconciliation of Gross Profit to Adjusted Gross Profit

($ in thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2023

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2023

Gross profit

$   74,743

$   99,976

$ 163,773

$ 186,626

Add back (deduct):

Business realignment costs

76

—

468

196

Hurricane Helene cost impact

171

—

171

—

Factory and warehouse consolidation costs

10,763

—

10,763

—

Monterrey, MX new factory start-up costs

2,185

—

3,810

—

Adjusted Gross Profit

$   87,938

$   99,976

$ 178,985

$ 186,822

Net sales

$ 242,274

$ 258,400

$ 482,000

$ 493,892

Gross margin

30.9 %

38.7 %

34.0 %

37.8 %

Adjusted Gross Margin

36.3 %

38.7 %

37.1 %

37.8 %

Adjusted Gross Profit is defined as gross profit as reported, adjusted for certain items.  Adjusted Gross Margin is defined as Adjusted Gross Profit divided by net sales.  Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable with Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin as used by other companies.  Nevertheless, Columbus McKinnon believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin, are important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of the current quarter’s gross profit and gross margin to the historical periods’ gross profit, as well as facilitates a more meaningful comparison of the Company’s gross profit and gross margin to that of other companies.

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

Reconciliation of Income from Operations to Adjusted Operating Income

($ in thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

September 30,

 2024

September 30,

 2023

September 30,

 2024

September 30,

 2023

Income from operations

$      10,805

$      33,351

$     31,952

$      54,799

Add back (deduct):

Acquisition deal and integration costs

—

508

—

3,095

Business realignment costs

281

40

1,131

415

Factory and warehouse consolidation costs

11,904

82

11,904

199

Headquarter relocation costs

51

146

147

1,374

Hurricane Helene cost impact

171

—

171

—

Monterrey, MX new factory start-up costs

3,751

—

7,317

—

Adjusted Operating Income

$      26,963

$      34,127

$     52,622

$      59,882

Net sales

$    242,274

$    258,400

$   482,000

$    493,892

Operating margin

4.5 %

12.9 %

6.6 %

11.1 %

Adjusted Operating Margin

11.1 %

13.2 %

10.9 %

12.1 %

Adjusted Operating Income is defined as income from operations as reported, adjusted for certain items.  Adjusted Operating Margin is defined as Adjusted Operating Income divided by net sales.  Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable with Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin as used by other companies.  Nevertheless, Columbus McKinnon believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin, are important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of the current quarter’s income from operations to the historical periods’ income from operations and operating margin, as well as facilitates a more meaningful comparison of the Company’s income from operations and operating margin to that of other companies.

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

Reconciliation of Net Income and Diluted Earnings per Share to

Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Share

($ in thousands, except per share data)

 

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2023

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2023

Net income (loss)

$    (15,043)

$     15,813

$      (6,414)

$     25,088

Add back (deduct):

Amortization of intangibles

7,547

7,508

15,047

14,385

Acquisition deal and integration costs

—

508

—

3,095

Business realignment costs

281

40

1,131

415

Factory and warehouse consolidation costs

11,904

82

11,904

199

Headquarter relocation costs

51

146

147

1,374

Hurricane Helene cost impact

171

—

171

—

Monterrey, MX new factory start-up costs

3,751

—

7,317

—

Non-cash pension settlement expense

23,201

—

23,201

—

     Normalize tax rate 1

(11,647)

(2,199)

(14,242)

(4,768)

Adjusted Net Income

$     20,216

$     21,898

$     38,262

$     39,788

GAAP average diluted shares outstanding

28,869

29,001

28,852

28,962

Add back:

Effect of dilutive share-based awards

205

—

253

—

Adjusted Diluted Shares Outstanding

$     29,074

$     29,001

$     29,105

$     28,962

GAAP EPS

$       (0.52)

$        0.55

$       (0.22)

$        0.87

Adjusted EPS

$         0.70

$        0.76

$         1.31

$        1.37

1

Applies a normalized tax rate of 25% to GAAP pre-tax income and non-GAAP adjustments above, which are each pre-tax.

Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Shares Outstanding and Adjusted EPS are defined as net income (loss) and GAAP EPS as reported, adjusted for certain items, including amortization of intangibles, and also adjusted for a normalized tax rate. Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Shares Outstanding and Adjusted EPS are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable with the measures used by other companies. Nevertheless, Columbus McKinnon believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Shares Outstanding and Adjusted EPS, are important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements and assists in understanding the comparison of current periods’ net income (loss), average diluted shares outstanding and GAAP EPS to the historical periods’ net income (loss), average diluted shares outstanding and GAAP EPS, as well as facilitates a more meaningful comparison of the Company’s net income (loss) and GAAP EPS to that of other companies.  The Company believes that presenting Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Diluted Shares Outstanding and Adjusted EPS provides a better understanding of its earnings power inclusive of adjusting for the non-cash amortization of intangible assets, reflecting the Company’s strategy to grow through acquisitions as well as organically.

 

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

($ in thousands)

 

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2023

September 30,

2024

September 30,

2023

Net income (loss)

$    (15,043)

$     15,813

$     (6,414)

$       25,088

Add back (deduct):

Income tax expense (benefit)

(4,908)

5,100

(1,488)

8,494

Interest and debt expense

8,352

10,211

16,587

18,836

Investment (income) loss

(610)

88

(819)

(454)

Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss

(792)

1,746

(398)

2,230

Other (income) expense, net

23,806

393

24,484

605

Depreciation and amortization expense

12,188

11,592

24,028

22,482

Acquisition deal and integration costs

—

508

—

3,095

Business realignment costs

281

40

1,131

415

Factory and warehouse consolidation costs

11,904

82

11,904

199

Headquarter relocation costs

51

146

147

1,374

Hurricane Helene cost impact

171

—

171

—

Monterrey, MX new factory start-up costs

3,751

—

7,317

—

Adjusted EBITDA

$      39,151

$     45,719

$     76,650

$       82,364

Net sales

$    242,274

$   258,400

$   482,000

$     493,892

Net income margin

(6.2) %

6.1 %

(1.3) %

5.1 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

16.2 %

17.7 %

15.9 %

16.7 %

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and other adjustments.  Adjusted EBITDA Margin is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.  Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are not a measures determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable with Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as used by other companies.  Nevertheless, Columbus McKinnon believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin, are important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements.

 

COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION

Reconciliation of Net Leverage Ratio

($ in thousands)

 

Twelve Months Ended

September 30,

 2024

September 30,

 2023

Net income (loss)

$           15,123

$           51,012

Add back (deduct):

Annualize EBITDA for the montratec acquisition1

—

5,410

Annualize synergies for the montratec acquisition1

—

293

Income tax expense (benefit)

4,920

20,694

Interest and debt expense

35,708

33,807

Non-cash pension settlement

28,185

—

Amortization of deferred financing costs

2,487

1,967

Stock Compensation Expense

10,950

12,060

Depreciation and amortization expense

47,491

43,536

Cost of debt refinancing

1,190

—

Acquisition deal and integration costs

116

3,606

Excluded acquisition deal and integration costs2

—

(510)

Business realignment costs

2,583

2,664

Excluded business realignment costs2

—

(2,249)

Factory and warehouse consolidation costs

12,449

199

Garvey contingent consideration

—

1,230

Headquarter relocation costs

832

2,370

Monterrey, MX new factory start-up costs

11,806

—

Excluded Monterrey, MX new factory start-up costs3

(3,664)

—

Credit Agreement Trailing Twelve Month Adjusted EBITDA

$         170,176

$         176,089

Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations

$           50,704

$           50,636

Term loan, AR securitization facility and finance lease obligations

449,910

514,205

Total debt

$         500,614

$         564,841

Standby Letters of Credit

15,692

15,525

Cash and cash equivalents

(55,683)

(99,058)

Net Debt

$         460,623

$         481,308

Net Leverage Ratio

2.71x 

2.73x 

1 

EBITDA is normalized to include a full year of the acquired entity and assumes all cost synergies are achieved in TTM Q2 FY24.

2 

The Company’s credit agreement definition of Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain acquisition deal and integration costs and business realignment costs that are incurred beyond one year after the close of an acquisition.

3 

The Company’s credit agreement definition of Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain Monterrey, MX factory start-up costs.

Net Debt is defined in the credit agreement as total debt plus standby letters of credit, net of cash and cash equivalents.  Net Leverage Ratio is defined as Net Debt divided by the Credit Agreement Trailing Twelve Month Adjusted EBITDA. Credit Agreement Trailing Twelve Month Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income adjusted for interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and other adjustments. Net Debt, Net Leverage Ratio and Credit Agreement Trailing Twelve Month Adjusted EBITDA are not measures determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable with the measures as used by other companies.  Nevertheless, the Company believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures, such as Net Debt, Net Leverage Ratio and Credit Agreement Trailing Twelve Month Adjusted EBITDA are important for investors and other readers of the Company’s financial statements.

 

 

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In HelloNation, Real Estate Expert Lee Malcom Explains Why Local Knowledge Matters When Buying Older Homes

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MONROE, Ga., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What should buyers look for when purchasing an older home?

HelloNation published an article that answers this question, drawing on insights from Lee Malcom, real estate expert at Malcom & Malcom Realty Professionals LLC in Monroe, Georgia.

The article examines the unique opportunities and responsibilities of buying older homes. While many buyers are drawn to historic details, mature landscaping, and established neighborhoods, the article explains that age can also bring maintenance concerns that deserve careful evaluation before a purchase.

According to a HelloNation article, one of the most important areas to assess during an older-home inspection is the roof. Roofing systems naturally deteriorate over time, and replacement costs can be substantial. The article notes that understanding the roof’s age, condition, and maintenance history can help buyers anticipate future expenses and avoid unexpected repairs. Professional evaluations can also reveal leaks, damaged materials, and ventilation issues that may not show up during a casual walkthrough.

The article also highlights the importance of reviewing plumbing systems. Many older homes contain materials and components installed decades ago that may no longer meet modern standards. Corrosion, leaks, and reduced water pressure can create challenges for homeowners. The article explains that evaluating plumbing systems before purchase allows buyers to better understand potential upgrade or repair needs.

Electrical systems represent another key area of focus. The article explains that older wiring, electrical panels, and outlets may have been designed for households with much lower power demands than today. Modern families often rely on many electronic devices and appliances, so it’s important to determine whether existing electrical systems can safely support current usage.

The article also discusses foundation concerns as part of a comprehensive evaluation process. The article explains that while minor cracks may be common in some homes, larger issues can signal structural problems. Uneven floors, sticking doors, and visible foundation movement may warrant additional professional assessment before buyers decide to purchase.

The HelloNation article emphasizes that a detailed inspection of an older home can uncover concerns early and provide valuable information about future maintenance responsibilities. Understanding the condition of major systems allows buyers to make more informed decisions and prepare for potential ownership costs.

Beyond physical inspections, the article explains why local real estate knowledge matters when buying an older property. Experienced professionals often understand neighborhood histories, regional building practices, and long-term housing trends that may not appear in standard property disclosures. This knowledge helps buyers better evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with older homes.

For those exploring Walton County real estate, local expertise can provide important context regarding construction methods, neighborhood development patterns, and common maintenance issues found throughout the area. The article notes that this understanding helps buyers approach purchasing decisions with greater confidence and a clearer understanding of long-term ownership expectations.

The article also discusses the value of working with professionals who maintain strong local networks. Access to trusted inspectors, roofing specialists, contractors, and foundation experts can help buyers obtain reliable assessments and accurate information before finalizing a transaction.

Why Local Knowledge Matters When Buying Older Homes features insights from Lee Malcom, real estate expert in Monroe, Georgia, in HelloNation.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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EZRA, the coaching arm of the Adecco Group, launches Loop – the first connected human and AI coaching experience

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The first connected coaching experience pairs a dedicated ICF-accredited coach and Cai, an AI development partner that remembers conversations, priorities and organizational context to enable manager performance enhancement

ZURICH, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EZRA, the enterprise coaching arm of the Adecco Group (SIX: ADEN), today launched EZRA Loop, a first-of-its-kind fully connected coaching experience that combines human expertise with AI to help managers build the skills needed to lead in the age of AI.

As AI becomes part of everyday work, hybrid workforce orchestration is about redesigning work so people and AI agents each contribute where they create the most value and impact.

In this new environment, managers are under increasing pressure to lead change, navigate complexity and develop their teams. Yet coaching remains out of reach for most employees. EZRA Loop democratizes coaching: businesses can now provide managers with an always-on AI development partner that knows exactly when to loop in a dedicated, accredited human coach.

Denis Machuel, CEO of the Adecco Group: “As AI changes how work gets done, organizations need to bring their people along with them. Loop shows how human expertise and AI support can work together to make coaching more accessible, in the flow of work. This is an excellent example of how to leverage technology, while retaining a human touch, judgement and trust that only people can provide. In the hybrid – human-AI – workplace, it is essential to intentionally design how people and technology interact.”

Research shows that teams led by coached managers resolved customer problems 18% faster. Drawing on insights from more than a million coaching sessions with 200,000 people across its customers including companies like Microsoft, Spotify, Mastercard, HSBC, Eli Lilly and KPMG, EZRA found that AI and human coaching each excel in different areas. It noticed that AI support outperformed human coaches on task skills such as prioritization and goal setting, while human coaching outperformed on interpersonal skills like emotional intelligence and executive presence. Together, humans and AI, outperform either alone, driving a 37% increased chance of behavioral changes. 

This combination reflects a broader shift across organizations where the greatest value is increasingly created not by humans or AI working independently, but by orchestrating the interaction between people and technology.

To access the full text of the press release, click here: https://www.adeccogroup.com/our-group/media/press-releases/ezra-launch-loop-human-ai-coahing

About The Adecco Group

The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent and technology expertise company. Our purpose is making the future work for everyone. Through our three global business units – Adecco, Akkodis and LHH – across 60 countries, we enable sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital engineering consulting to innovate and accelerate business transformation and empower organizations to optimize their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to fostering sustainable employability and supporting resilient economies and communities. The Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN). https://www.adeccogroup.com/

About EZRA

EZRA is the connected coaching company that gives every manager a coach. Founded in 2019 as part of The Adecco Group, EZRA has delivered more than a million coaching sessions to over 200,000 people in 120 countries and 75 languages. EZRA combines behavioral science with 4,500 ICF-accredited human coaches and Cai, its AI development partner, to deliver coaching that drives behavior changes, leadership development and better performance. Companies like Microsoft, Spotify, Mastercard, HSBC, Eli Lilly, KPMG and ServiceNow rely on EZRA coaching. 

For further information please contact:

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EaseUS Software Releases Disk Health Insights Report 2026 H1 from 440K Disk Samples, Finding HDDs Show a 20x Higher Share of Caution/Bad Ratings Than SSDs

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NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EaseUS Software released the Disk Health Insights Report 2026 H1 from 444,282 disk samples, highlighting differences in HDD and SSD health ratings, key warning indicators, and storage characteristics that may warrant closer monitoring.

According to this report, HDD samples were substantially more likely than SSD samples to receive a Caution or Bad health rating: 24.83% of sampled HDDs received one of these ratings, compared with 1.22% of sampled SSDs – a difference of approximately 20 times in the share of health warnings.

The findings highlight the importance of regular disk health checks and proactive data protection, particularly for users who continue to rely on hard disk drives.

How Did EaseUS Lab Conduct This Disk Health Report?

EaseUS Lab, in collaboration with the EaseUS Partition Master R&D and technical support teams, conducted this study and analyzed 444,828 HDD and SSD samples collected from February 1 through July 31, 2026.

The EaseUS Lab examined disk health ratings and S.M.A.R.T. diagnostic indicators, as well as drive capacity, power-on hours (POH), partition styles, and Windows system drive configurations. Rather than measuring actual failure rates or predicting the remaining lifespan of individual drives, the report identifies patterns in observed health ratings and characteristics associated with a higher share of warnings in the dataset.

Alongside the differences between HDDs and SSDs, the findings revealed several noteworthy patterns, including:

HDDs with capacities below 500 GB showed a 35.89% share of Caution/Bad ratings, while those with more than 5,000 power-on hours recorded a 28.10% share.MBR HDDs also showed a higher share of Caution/Bad ratings than GPT HDDs, at 34.14% versus 19.29%.The share of HDDs receiving Caution/Bad ratings was nearly identical when C: drive utilization reached 90% or higher.

These findings help Windows users identify key disk health warning signs, protect important data, and prepare for migration or replacement when needed.

The following key findings offer a more thorough look at the report’s most notable disk health patterns and the factors that may warrant closer attention.

Core Findings: Five Key Insights Into Windows Disk Health

According to the report, EaseUS Lab identified five key findings to help users better understand disk health and prioritize maintenance.

1. HDDs Show a Higher Share of Caution and Bad Health Ratings

Among sampled HDDs, 74.73% were rated Good, 23.04% Caution, and 1.78% Bad. By comparison, 98.26% of sampled SSDs were rated Good, while 0.21% were rated Caution and 1.01% Bad.

Overall, 24.83% of HDDs were rated Caution or Bad, compared with 1.22% of SSDs.

Although SSDs show a much lower risk of getting Caution/Bad ratings, it still matters to run regular SSD health checks and take timely action when significant warnings remain.

2. Reallocated Sectors and Read Errors Stand Out Among HDD Warning Indicators

The report identifies S.M.A.R.T. attribute 05, Reallocated Sectors Count, and attribute 01, Read Error Rate, as notable HDD warning indicators.

Reallocated Sectors Count was reported in 5.06% of HDD samples, while Read Error Rate was reported in 1.62%. Among the warning indicators recorded in HDDs rated Bad, these attributes accounted for 70.00% and 22.47%, respectively.

These findings highlight the importance of combining overall health rating with significant diagnostic indicators. When significant warnings appear, users should prioritize protecting important data and determine whether disk cloning, migration, or replacement is appropriate.

3. Smaller-Capacity, Longer-Running, and MBR HDDs Show Higher Shares of Health Warnings

The report found higher Caution/Bad shares in several HDD groups:

35.89% of HDDs with capacities below 500 GB were rated Caution or Bad.28.10% of HDDs with more than 5,000 power-on hours (POH) were rated Caution or Bad.34.14% of MBR HDDs were rated Caution or Bad, compared with 19.29% of GPT HDDs.

These patterns identify scenarios that may warrant closer monitoring. However, the findings do not indicate that smaller capacity, longer operating hours, or MBR partitioning style may directly cause disk health to decline. Users should consider these characteristics alongside diagnostic results, device configuration, and usage history when planning maintenance or migration.

4. Low C: Drive Space Does Not Necessarily Indicate Poor HDD Health

This study also examined the relationship between C: drive utilization and disk health, using 90% utilization as the threshold for high storage pressure.

Among HDDs, 29.04% of samples with C: drive utilization at or above 90% were rated Caution or Bad, compared with 29.32% of those below 90%. The similar result doesn’t show a direct relationship between C: drive utilization and poorer HDD health in this dataset.Among SSDs, the Caution/Bad share was 1.83% in the high-utilization group and 0.89% in the lower-utilization group. Although the high-utilization group showed a higher share of Caution/Bad ratings, the data do not show a causal relationship.

For Windows users, low disk space and disk health issues are distinct concerns and should be evaluated separately, even when both issues affect the same device.

5. HDDs Continue to Power a Meaningful Share of Windows Systems

Despite the growing adoption of SSDs, HDDs accounted for 17.79% of sampled Windows system drives. GPT accounted for 75.46% of system drives, while MBR remained in use on 24.54%.

These findings show effective disk health management requires more than mere disk diagnostics. Windows users with HDDs should also consider storage capacity, data protection, partition compatibility, and SSD migration operations.

Industry Implications: Disk Health Detection Is Shifting to Proactive Management

According to this report, disk health diagnostics are taking a broader role in Windows storage management.

A single health rating can indicate whether a further investigation is needed, but it can’t provide a complete picture of storage readiness or determine the remaining lifespan of a disk drive.

This report highlights three practical priorities for disk management providers, PC support teams, and individual users:

Don’t ignore and check for early warning signs. Review overall health status along with S.M.A.R.T. indicators, power-on hours, and other drive details rather than relying on a single indicator.Back up data in advance. When a drive receives a Caution or Bad rating, confirm the reported issue and back up important files before making further decisions.Prepare for disk drive upgrade. If a drive is aging or running out of space, check the new drive’s capacity, partition style, and BIOS/UEFI compatibility before migrating or replacing a system drive.

This approach helps users understand disk health warnings and take appropriate action without assuming every warning signals an immediate drive failure.

Actionable Suggestions to Protect HDD and SSD Health in Windows

Based on the report’s findings, EaseUS Lab recommends a practical approach to disk health management tailored to the condition of each drive.

Drives in Good Status: Continue normal use, back up data regularly, and check disk health periodically.Drives in Caution Status: Review warning indicators, back up important files, and monitor disk health.Drives in Bad Status: Back up data first and consider drive replacement or data recovery if needed.Using small or aging HDDs: Monitor disk health and consider upgrading to an SSD if appropriate.Disk with low C: drive space issue: Free up space or expand the partition; low space alone does not indicate disk failure.HDD-to-SSD migration: Check disk health, target capacity, and boot compatibility before migrating.

The report emphasizes a complete process to take as long as a user is using a disk drive on their devices: Check Disk Health → Protect Data → Prepare New Disk → Migrate or Replace Disk. The goal is not simply to label a drive as healthy or unhealthy, but to help users respond appropriately to the available evidence.

The full report, including detailed findings and practical recommendations, is available at: https://www.easeus.com/whitepapers/disk-health-insights-report-2026-h1.html

About EaseUS Software

Founded in 2004, EaseUS is a software provider specializing in data recovery, disk management, data backup, and multimedia solutions. Trusted by users in more than 160 countries and regions, EaseUS develops accessible software to help individuals and businesses manage, protect, and make the most of their digital data. For more information, visit https://www.easeus.com.

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