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Revenue and gross margin growth driven by strong data center sales, including benefit from Scott Springfield acquisition

RACINE, Wis., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Modine (NYSE: MOD), a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024.

Third Quarter Highlights:

Net sales of $616.8 million increased 10 percent from the prior yearNet earnings of $41.2 million decreased $3.9 million, or 9 percent, from the prior yearAdjusted EBITDA of $87.3 million increased $13.4 million, or 18 percent, from the prior yearEarnings per share of $0.76 decreased $0.07, or 8 percent, from the prior yearAdjusted earnings per share of $0.92 increased $0.18, or 24 percent, from the prior year

“Our third quarter results were largely in line with our expectations and a continuation of the trends outlined last quarter, with strong data center sales leading the year-over-year revenue improvement,” said Modine President and Chief Executive Officer, Neil D. Brinker. “The Scott Springfield acquisition continues to perform exceptionally well, accelerating our growth and providing revenue synergies with numerous cross selling opportunities. This, along with strong organic data center growth, more than offset lower volumes in other areas of the business. Overall, I am pleased with our performance as we continue to grow and deliver strong results, while successfully managing through down cycles in many of Performance Technologies’ end markets.”

Third Quarter Financial Results

Net sales increased 10 percent to $616.8 million, compared with $561.4 million in the prior year. Sales growth was primarily driven by higher sales of data center cooling and HVAC and refrigeration (“HVAC&R”) products, partially offset by lower sales of heat transfer products and lower sales to automotive, commercial vehicle and off-highway customers. 

Gross profit increased 18 percent to $149.6 million and gross margin improved by 160 basis points to 24.3 percent, which was primarily driven by favorable sales mix, including sales from the recently acquired Scott Springfield Manufacturing business and organic data center sales growth. 

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased $14.0 million to $82.0 million. The increase was primarily due to higher compensation-related expenses, including increased incentive compensation resulting from improved financial results, and SG&A expenses from the acquired Scott Springfield Manufacturing business, including $4.6 million of incremental amortization expense for acquired intangible assets.

Operating income was $59.3 million, compared to $61.7 million in the prior year, a decrease of 4 percent. The decrease was driven by higher SG&A and restructuring expenses as compared to the prior year and the absence of a $4.0 million gain on the sale of three automotive businesses in Germany in fiscal 2024. These decreases are partially offset by higher gross profit on the higher sales volume. The Company recorded $8.3 million of restructuring expenses during the third quarter of fiscal 2025, primarily for severance-related expenses within the Performance Technologies segment. Net earnings of $41.2 million decreased $3.9 million, or 9 percent, compared to $45.1 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes restructuring expenses, certain other charges, interest expense, the provision for income taxes, and depreciation and amortization expense, was $87.3 million, an increase of $13.4 million, or 18 percent, compared to $73.9 million in the prior year. 

Earnings per share was $0.76, compared with $0.83 in the prior year. Adjusted earnings per share was $0.92, compared with adjusted earnings per share of $0.74 in the prior year.

Third Quarter Segment Review

Climate Solutions segment sales were $360.8 million, compared with $254.0 million one year ago, an increase of 42 percent, including $73.6 million of sales from the acquired Scott Springfield Manufacturing business. This increase was driven by higher sales of data center cooling and HVAC&R products, partially offset by lower sales of heat transfer products. The segment reported gross margin of 28.6 percent, which was 100 basis points higher than the prior year, primarily due to higher sales volume and favorable sales mix. The segment reported operating income of $62.4 million, a 54 percent increase from the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was $75.7 million, an increase of $27.5 million, or 57 percent, from the prior year.

Performance Technologies segment sales were $262.2 million, compared with $310.9 million one year ago, a decrease of 16 percent. This decrease primarily resulted from market-related declines to automotive, off-highway and commercial vehicle customers and the impact of dispositions in the prior year. The segment reported gross margin of 17.8 percent, down 50 basis points primarily due to lower sales volume, partially offset by improved operating efficiencies. The segment reported operating income of $15.8 million, a $13.7 million decrease compared to the prior year, primarily due to lower gross profit and higher restructuring expenses. Adjusted EBITDA was $28.4 million, a decrease of $8.0 million, or 22 percent, from the prior year.

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 was $158.5 million, a decrease of $16.5 million compared to the prior year. Free cash flow for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 was $102.2 million, a decrease of $29.0 million from the prior year. Higher operating earnings in the current year was more than offset by a decrease in customer deposits associated with sales contracts with long inventory lead times and higher capital expenditures to support long- and short-term growth. In addition, cash payments for restructuring activities, acquisition and integration costs, and environmental charges during the nine months ended December 31, 2024 increased by $15.8 million from the prior year to $25.5 million

Total debt was $370.8 million as of December 31, 2024. Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2024 were $83.8 million. Net debt was $287.0 million as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of $84.5 million from the end of fiscal 2024. 

Outlook

“We are reaffirming our previously announced guidance for Fiscal 2025, which would result in our third consecutive year of record results,” added Brinker. “Our outlook for the data center business remains strong, driven by both organic growth and the Scott Springfield acquisition. The investments we’ve made to expand our technology offerings, accelerate new product development, and add manufacturing capacity are all contributing to above-market growth. In the Performance Technologies segment, we have taken aggressive cost actions as vehicular end-markets remain challenged. We continue to believe that this, along with our 80/20 focus, will allow us to drive higher margins and earnings.”

Conference Call and Webcast

Modine will conduct a conference call and live webcast, with a slide presentation, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its third quarter financial results. The webcast and accompanying slides will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Modine website at www.modine.com. Participants are encouraged to log on to the webcast and conference call about ten minutes prior to the start of the event. A replay of the audio and slides will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Modine website at www.modine.com on or after February 5, 2025. A call-in replay will be available through midnight on February 12, 2025, at 877-660-6853, (international replay 201-612-7415); Conference ID# 13750330. The Company will post a transcript of the call on its website on or after February 7, 2025.

About Modine

At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources.  More than 11,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (U.S.), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements, including information about future financial performance and market conditions, accompanied by phrases such as “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “projects,” and other similar “forward-looking” statements, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Modine’s actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements because of certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those described under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2024 and under Forward-Looking Statements in Item 7 of Part II of that same report and in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended June 30, and September 30, 2024. Other risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact of potential adverse developments or disruptions in the global economy and financial markets, including impacts related to inflation, energy costs, government incentive or funding programs, supply chain challenges or supplier constraints, logistical disruptions, tariffs, sanctions and other trade issues or cross-border trade restrictions; the impact of other economic, social and political conditions, changes and challenges in the markets where we operate and compete, including foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, changes in interest rates, tightening of the credit markets, recession or recovery therefrom, restrictions associated with importing and exporting and foreign ownership, public health crises, and the general uncertainties, including the impact on demand for our products and the markets we serve from regulatory and/or policy changes that have been or may be implemented in the U.S. or abroad, including those related to tax and trade, climate change, public health threats, and military conflicts, including the conflicts in Ukraine and in the Middle East and tensions in the Red Sea; the overall health and pricing focus of our customers; changes or threats to the market growth prospects for our customers; our ability to successfully realize anticipated benefits, including improved profit margins and cash flow, from our strategic initiatives and our application of 80/20 principles across our businesses; our ability to be at the forefront of technological advances and the impacts of any changes in the adoption rate of technologies that we expect to drive sales growth; our ability to accelerate growth organically and through acquisitions and successfully integrate acquired businesses; our ability to effectively and efficiently manage our operations in response to sales volume changes, including maintaining adequate production capacity to meet demand in our growing businesses while also completing restructuring activities and realizing benefits thereof; our ability to fund our global liquidity requirements efficiently and comply with the financial covenants in our credit agreements; operational inefficiencies as a result of product or program launches, unexpected volume increases or decreases, product transfers and warranty claims; the impact on Modine of any significant increases in commodity prices, particularly aluminum, copper, steel and stainless steel (nickel) and other purchased components and related costs, and our ability to adjust product pricing in response to any such increases; our ability to recruit and maintain talent in managerial, leadership, operational and administrative functions and to mitigate increased labor costs; our ability to protect our proprietary information and intellectual property from theft or attack; the impact of any substantial disruption or material breach of our information technology (“IT”) systems; the impact of a material weakness identified in our internal controls related to IT system access in Europe on our financial reporting process; costs and other effects of environmental investigation, remediation or litigation and the increasing emphasis on environmental, social and corporate governance matters; our ability to realize the benefits of deferred tax assets; and other risks and uncertainties identified in our public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are as of the date of this press release, and we do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Disclosures

Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted earnings per share, net debt, free cash flow, organic sales and organic sales growth (which are defined below) as used in this press release are not measures that are defined in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP measures are used by management as performance measures to evaluate the Company’s overall financial performance and liquidity. These measures are not, and should not be viewed as, substitutes for the applicable GAAP measures, and may be different from similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Definition – Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin

The Company defines adjusted EBITDA as net earnings excluding interest expense, the provision or benefit for income taxes, depreciation and amortization expenses, other income and expense, restructuring expenses, acquisition and integration costs, and certain other gains or charges. Adjusted EBITDA margin represents adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales. The Company believes that adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin provide relevant measures of profitability and earnings power. The Company views these financial metrics as being useful in assessing operating performance from period to period by excluding certain items that it believes are not representative of its core business. Adjusted EBITDA, when calculated for the business segments, is defined as operating income excluding depreciation and amortization expenses, restructuring expenses, and certain other gains or charges. 

Definition – Adjusted earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share plus restructuring expenses, acquisition and integration costs, and excluding changes in income tax valuation allowances and certain other gains or charges. Adjusted earnings per share is an overall performance measure, not including costs associated with restructuring and acquisitions and certain other gains or charges.

Definition – Net debt

The sum of debt due within one year and long-term debt, less cash and cash equivalents. Net debt is an indicator of the Company’s debt position after considering on-hand cash balances.

Definition – Free cash flow

Free cash flow represents net cash provided by operating activities less expenditures for property, plant and equipment. Free cash flow presents cash generated from operations during the period that is available for strategic capital decisions.

Definition – Organic sales and organic sales growth

Net sales and net sales growth can be impacted by acquisitions, dispositions, and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.  The Company defines organic sales as external net sales excluding the impact of acquisitions and the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Organic sales growth represents the percentage change of organic sales compared to prior year external net sales, excluding the impact of dispositions. The effect of exchange rate changes is calculated by using the same foreign currency exchange rates as those used to translate financial data for the prior period. The Company adjusts for acquisitions and dispositions by excluding net sales in the current and prior periods, respectively, for which there are no comparable sales in the reported periods. These sales growth measures provide a more consistent indication of our performance, without the effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations or acquisitions and dispositions. 

Modine Manufacturing Company

Consolidated statements of operations (unaudited)

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Three months ended December 31, 

Nine months ended December 31, 

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net sales

$

616.8

$

561.4

$

1,936.3

$

1,804.3

Cost of sales

467.2

434.1

1,458.5

1,414.0

Gross profit

149.6

127.3

477.8

390.3

Selling, general & administrative expenses

82.0

68.0

250.6

198.3

Restructuring expenses

8.3

1.6

18.2

2.1

Gain on sale of assets

(4.0)

(4.0)

Operating income

59.3

61.7

209.0

193.9

Interest expense

(6.2)

(5.8)

(21.1)

(17.8)

Other income (expense) – net

1.1

(0.5)

(0.7)

(1.0)

Earnings before income taxes

54.2

55.4

187.2

175.1

Provision for income taxes

(13.0)

(10.3)

(51.8)

(37.8)

Net earnings

41.2

45.1

135.4

137.3

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest

(0.2)

(0.7)

(1.0)

(1.6)

Net earnings attributable to Modine

$

41.0

$

44.4

$

134.4

$

135.7

Net earnings per share attributable to Modine shareholders – diluted

$

0.76

$

0.83

$

2.49

$

2.55

Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted

53.9

53.2

53.9

53.2

 

Condensed consolidated balance sheets (unaudited)

(In millions)

December 31, 2024

March 31, 2024

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$

83.8

$

60.1

Trade receivables

423.0

422.9

Inventories

336.7

357.9

Other current assets

62.1

53.1

Total current assets

905.6

894.0

Property, plant and equipment – net

354.8

365.7

Intangible assets – net

152.3

188.3

Goodwill

232.6

230.9

Deferred income taxes

61.9

75.1

Other noncurrent assets

122.6

97.5

Total assets

$

1,829.8

$

1,851.5

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

Debt due within one year

$

40.8

$

31.7

Accounts payable

244.0

283.4

Other current liabilities

198.7

230.7

Total current liabilities

483.5

545.8

Long-term debt

330.0

399.9

Other noncurrent liabilities

153.1

150.3

Total liabilities

966.6

1,096.0

Total equity

863.2

755.5

Total liabilities & equity

$

1,829.8

$

1,851.5

 

Modine Manufacturing Company

Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows (unaudited)

(In millions)

Nine months ended December 31, 

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net earnings

$

135.4

$

137.3

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

58.5

41.1

Gain on sale of assets

(4.0)

Stock-based compensation expense

16.7

7.7

Deferred income taxes

8.5

4.7

Other – net

5.2

4.7

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

  Trade accounts receivable

(11.6)

26.9

  Inventories

13.2

(18.5)

  Accounts payable

(19.3)

(67.8)

  Other assets and liabilities

(48.1)

42.9

Net cash provided by operating activities

158.5

175.0

Cash flows from investing activities:

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment

(56.3)

(43.8)

Payments for business acquisitions

(3.4)

(4.8)

Other – net

0.6

(5.9)

Net cash used for investing activities

(59.1)

(54.5)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net decrease in debt

(60.6)

(20.7)

Purchases of treasury stock

(12.3)

(17.6)

Other – net

0.5

0.9

Net cash used for financing activities

(72.4)

(37.4)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

(3.2)

0.9

Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

23.8

84.0

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – beginning of period

60.3

67.2

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash – end of period

$

84.1

$

151.2

 

Modine Manufacturing Company

Segment operating results (unaudited)

(In millions)

Three months ended December 31, 

Nine months ended December 31, 

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net sales:

Climate Solutions

$

360.8

$

254.0

$

1,084.5

$

829.9

Performance Technologies

262.2

310.9

868.7

991.3

  Segment total

623.0

564.9

1,953.2

1,821.2

Corporate and eliminations

(6.2)

(3.5)

(16.9)

(16.9)

  Net sales

$

616.8

$

561.4

$

1,936.3

$

1,804.3

 

Three months ended December 31, 

Nine months ended December 31, 

2024

2023

2024

2023

$’s

% of
sales

$’s

% of
sales

$’s

% of
sales

$’s

% of
sales

Gross profit:

Climate Solutions

$

103.1

28.6

%

$

70.1

27.6

%

$

310.2

28.6

%

$

222.8

26.8

%

Performance Technologies

46.7

17.8

%

57.0

18.3

%

170.3

19.6

%

166.5

16.8

%

  Segment total

149.8

24.0

%

127.1

22.5

%

480.5

24.6

%

389.3

21.4

%

Corporate and eliminations

(0.2)

0.2

(2.7)

1.0

  Gross profit

$

149.6

24.3

%

$

127.3

22.7

%

$

477.8

24.7

%

$

390.3

21.6

%

 

Three months ended December 31, 

Nine months ended December 31, 

2024

2023

2024

2023

Operating income:

Climate Solutions

$

62.4

$

40.4

$

186.9

$

136.1

Performance Technologies

15.8

29.5

78.1

88.3

  Segment total

78.2

69.9

265.0

224.4

Corporate and eliminations

(18.9)

(8.2)

(56.0)

(30.5)

  Operating income

$

59.3

$

61.7

$

209.0

$

193.9

 

Modine Manufacturing Company

Adjusted financial results (unaudited)

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Three months ended December 31, 

Nine months ended December 31, 

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net earnings

$

41.2

$

45.1

$

135.4

$

137.3

Interest expense

6.2

5.8

21.1

17.8

Provision for income taxes

13.0

10.3

51.8

37.8

Depreciation and amortization expense

19.4

13.4

58.5

41.1

Other (income) expense – net

(1.1)

0.5

0.7

1.0

Restructuring expenses (a)

8.3

1.6

18.2

2.1

Acquisition and integration costs (b)

0.1

2.0

Environmental charges (c)

0.2

1.2

0.3

2.4

Gain on sale of assets (d)

(4.0)

(4.0)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

87.3

$

73.9

$

288.0

$

235.5

Net earnings per share attributable to Modine shareholders
– diluted

$

0.76

$

0.83

$

2.49

$

2.55

Restructuring expenses (a)

0.12

0.02

0.29

0.03

Acquisition and integration costs (b)

0.04

0.15

Environmental charges (c)

0.02

0.03

Gain on sale of assets (d)

(0.13)

(0.13)

Adjusted earnings per share

$

0.92

$

0.74

$

2.93

$

2.48

____

(a)

Restructuring expenses primarily consist of employee severance expenses, the majority of which were recorded within the Performance Technologies segment, and equipment transfer costs. The tax benefit related to restructuring expenses during the third quarter of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 was $1.7 million and $0.4 million, respectively. The tax benefit related to restructuring expenses during the first nine months of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 was $2.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

(b)

On March 1, 2024, the Company acquired Scott Springfield Manufacturing, a leading provider of air handling units for the data center, telecommunications, healthcare, and aerospace markets. The adjustment in fiscal 2025 includes $1.6 million recorded at Corporate for the impact of an inventory purchase accounting adjustment. The Company wrote up acquired inventory to its estimated fair value and charged the write-up to cost of sales as the underlying inventory was sold. The fiscal 2025 costs also include fees for accounting and legal professional services and incremental costs directly associated with integration activities. In addition, for purposes of calculating adjusted EPS, the Company also adjusted for $8.0 million of incremental amortization expense recorded in the Climate Solutions segment during the first nine months of fiscal 2025 associated with an acquired order backlog intangible asset, which will be substantially amortized by the end of fiscal 2025. The tax benefit related to the acquisition related costs and adjustments for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2025 was $0.6 million and $2.2 million, respectively.   

(c)

Environmental charges, including related legal costs, are recorded as SG&A expenses at Corporate and relate to previously owned facilities. The tax benefit related to environmental charges during the first nine months of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 was $0.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

(d)

The Company’s sale of three automotive businesses based in Germany closed on October 31, 2023. As a result of the sale, the Company recorded a $4.0 million gain on sale at Corporate during the third quarter of fiscal 2024. The tax benefit associated with the sale totaled $3.1 million.

 

Modine Manufacturing Company

Segment adjusted financial results (unaudited)

(In millions)

Three months ended December 31, 2024

Three months ended December 31, 2023

Climate 

Performance 

Corporate and 

Climate 

Performance 

Corporate and 

Solutions

Technologies

eliminations

Total

Solutions

Technologies

eliminations

Total

Operating income

$

62.4

$

15.8

$

(18.9)

$

59.3

$

40.4

$

29.5

$

(8.2)

$

61.7

Depreciation and amortization
expense

12.2

7.1

0.1

19.4

6.4

6.7

0.3

13.4

Restructuring expenses (a)

1.1

5.5

1.7

8.3

1.4

0.2

1.6

Acquisition and integration costs (a)

0.1

0.1

Environmental charges (a)

0.2

0.2

1.2

1.2

Gain on sale of assets (a)

(4.0)

(4.0)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

75.7

$

28.4

$

(16.8)

$

87.3

$

48.2

$

36.4

$

(10.7)

$

73.9

Net sales

$

360.8

$

262.2

$

(6.2)

$

616.8

$

254.0

$

310.9

$

(3.5)

$

561.4

Adjusted EBITDA margin

21.0

%

10.8

%

14.2

%

19.0

%

11.7

%

13.2

%

Nine months ended December 31, 2024

Nine months ended December 31, 2023

Climate 

Performance 

Corporate and 

Climate 

Performance 

Corporate and 

Solutions

Technologies

eliminations

Total

Solutions

Technologies

eliminations

Total

Operating income

$

186.9

$

78.1

$

(56.0)

$

209.0

$

136.1

$

88.3

$

(30.5)

$

193.9

Depreciation and amortization
expense

36.7

21.3

0.5

58.5

18.7

21.6

0.8

41.1

Restructuring expenses (a)

2.8

13.7

1.7

18.2

1.7

0.4

2.1

Acquisition and integration costs (a)

2.0

2.0

Environmental charges (a)

0.3

0.3

2.4

2.4

Gain on sale of assets (a)

(4.0)

(4.0)

Adjusted EBITDA

$

226.4

$

113.1

$

(51.5)

$

288.0

$

156.5

$

110.3

$

(31.3)

$

235.5

Net sales

$

1,084.5

$

868.7

$

(16.9)

$

1,936.3

$

829.9

$

991.3

$

(16.9)

$

1,804.3

Adjusted EBITDA margin

20.9

%

13.0

%

14.9

%

18.9

%

11.1

%

13.1

%

____

(a)   See the Adjusted EBITDA reconciliations above for information on restructuring expenses and other adjustments.

 

Modine Manufacturing Company

Net debt (unaudited)

(In millions)

December 31, 2024

March 31, 2024

Debt due within one year

$

40.8

$

31.7

Long-term debt

330.0

399.9

Total debt

370.8

431.6

Less: cash and cash equivalents

83.8

60.1

Net debt

$

287.0

$

371.5

 

Free cash flow (unaudited)

(In millions)

Three months ended December 31, 

Nine months ended December 31, 

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

60.7

$

64.2

$

158.5

$

175.0

Expenditures for property, plant and equipment

(16.0)

(17.6)

(56.3)

(43.8)

Free cash flow

$

44.7

$

46.6

$

102.2

$

131.2

 

Organic sales and organic sales growth (unaudited)

(In millions)

Three months ended December 31, 2024

Three months ended December 31, 2023

Effect of

Sales

Organic

External

Exchange Rate

Effect of

Organic

External

Effect of

Excluding

 Sales

Sales

Changes

 Acquisitions

Sales

Sales

Dispositions

Dispositions

Growth

Net sales:

Climate Solutions

$

360.7

$

(1.1)

$

(73.6)

$

286.0

$

254.0

$

$

254.0

13

%

Performance Technologies

256.1

3.8

259.9

307.4

(8.0)

299.4

(13)

%

  Net Sales

$

616.8

$

2.7

$

(73.6)

$

545.9

$

561.4

$

(8.0)

$

553.4

(1)

%

Nine months ended December 31, 2024

Nine months ended December 31, 2023

Effect of

Sales

Organic

External

Exchange Rate

Effect of

Organic

External

Effect of

Excluding

Sales

Sales

Changes

 Acquisitions

Sales

Sales

Dispositions

Dispositions

Growth

Net sales:

Climate Solutions

$

1,084.3

$

(2.8)

$

(168.1)

$

913.4

$

829.9

$

$

829.9

10

%

Performance Technologies

852.0

9.8

861.8

974.4

(54.2)

920.2

(6)

%

  Net Sales

$

1,936.3

$

7.0

$

(168.1)

$

1,775.2

$

1,804.3

$

(54.2)

$

1,750.1

1

%

 

Kathleen Powers
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kathleen.t.powers@modine.com

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Emdoor Launches “Ailyn” AI Hub at WAIC 2026: Unifying Intelligence Across Every Device

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SHANGHAI, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Emdoor, a leading provider of intelligent computing devices, unveiled its latest innovation — Ailyn, an integrated software-hardware AI hub — at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026. Under the theme “Intelligence in All Things, Boundless Edge Intelligence”, Emdoor’s Booth X1B-804 showcases four immersive scenarios spanning personal, home, enterprise, and industrial use cases, demonstrating how AI can flow seamlessly across devices.

With decades of experience across cloud, edge, device, and wearable form factors, Emdoor has established one of the industry’s most comprehensive intelligent hardware portfolios. Yet the company recognized a critical gap: while individual devices grow smarter, they often operate in isolation.

Ailyn is Emdoor’s answer to this challenge. Introduced on the WAIC Magic Box stage, Ailyn serves as a unified intelligence layer that orchestrates storage, computing power, AI models, and data across PCs, NAS systems, computing boxes, and IoT devices. The result is a scalable, centrally managed intelligence platform that delivers seamless cross-device collaboration, data privacy, and AI capabilities that improve with use.

At its core, Ailyn follows a device-first, multi-device connected philosophy. By prioritizing on-device model deployment, it reduces costs while preserving privacy, minimizing latency, and enabling offline functionality. Key capabilities include unified data access, uninterrupted task handoff between devices, intelligent multi-model routing, and dynamic compute scaling — plus built-in features for knowledge accumulation, skill expansion, persona customization, and automated task execution.

Four Scenarios, One Intelligent Ecosystem

The enterprise lineup features high-performance AI workstations, AI servers, AI NAS, Mini PCs, and motherboards. Workstations support up to 96-core processors and four double-width GPUs with integrated BMC remote management. AI servers run dual Intel Xeon scalable processors with up to eight mainstream AI accelerators. The single-GPU workstation series offers dual-platform compatibility with both Intel and AMD, featuring a PCIe 5.0 ×16 slot and up to 128GB DDR5 memory. Available in two form factors — a 23.9L tower chassis and a 15.3L compact chassis with tempered glass side panel — it delivers balanced performance for both creative workloads and local AI inference. The AI NAS unifies storage and AI computing power in one device, with192GB of octa-channel LPDDR5X memory to support local large model deployment. Ailyn unifies these resources into a private computing backbone, intelligently offloading heavy workloads so users get instant on-device responsiveness with datacenter-grade power on demand.

For individual users, the showcase includes Mini PCs, AI PCs, AI tablets, and multimodal wearables. The AP16, powered by Intel’s 3rd Generation Core™ Ultra processor, delivers 180 TOPS of AI performance with sustained 54W output — capable of running large models locally. Multimodal wearable solutions built on Qualcomm and BES chips offer faster time-to-market for brand partners. Within the Ailyn ecosystem, PCs handle heavy computing while wearables provide continuous environmental awareness, each device strengthening the whole.

Industrial visitors will find AI BOX units, rugged AI notebooks, handheld terminals, and industrial PCs. AI BOX devices come preloaded with industry-specific models for production line visual inspection. Rugged notebooks deliver reliable performance for mobile field operations. Industrial PCs feature industrial-grade architecture for 24/7 uptime. Through Ailyn, these connected devices break down traditional data silos, enabling intelligent resource orchestration and a closed-loop perception-decision-execution system that accelerates industrial digital transformation.

At the center of the home scenario are AI tablets and home NAS, connected to a full-house AIoT network. The NAS acts as the family’s private data and computing hub, while the tablet serves as the primary interface for senior health reminders and children’s learning support. Ailyn weaves these devices into a cohesive system covering family memories, health care, companionship, and home security — bringing intelligence into daily life without intruding on it.

The launch of Ailyn marks a significant evolution for Emdoor — shifting from a hardware manufacturer to a builder of intelligent infrastructure. It represents the convergence of the company’s deep hardware heritage and its AI innovation roadmap. Moving forward, Emdoor will continue investing in edge AI technology and expanding the Ailyn ecosystem alongside partners, bringing distributed intelligence from the showroom into everyday life.

Company: Emdoor Digital Technology Co.,Ltd.
Contact Person: Yao Zhou
Email: marketing.digi@emdoor.com
Website: http://www.emdoordigi.com/
City: Shenzhen, China

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AI-Powered Connectivity: APAC Charts a Path to a Smarter Digital Future

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Asia-Pacific’s first Broadband Development Summit brings regulators and operators to Bangkok to set the agenda

BANGKOK, July 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Government officials, standards bodies and telecom operators gathered in Bangkok on 14 July for the inaugural Broadband Development Summit APAC 2026, convened by the World Broadband Association (WBBA) to build consensus on AI-era networks.

Participants included the ITU, Thailand’s National Board of the Digital Economy and Society, WBBA, IAB, FNCAP, WAA, NIDA and the IPv6 Council, alongside operators Telkomsel, XLSmart, Surge, Globe, AIS, CMI and HKT and Huawei.

Denny Deng, President of Huawei Asia Pacific Carrier Business, envisions a “faster, smarter, greener” Asia-Pacific.

VOICES FROM THE SUMMIT

“To seize the opportunities of the AI era, we call on the industry to accelerate broadband evolution, advance computing-network synergy, and strengthen the cross-border connectivity. Together, let us build faster, smarter, and greener digital infrastructure for Asia-Pacific.”
— Denny Deng, President of Asia Pacific Carrier Business, Huawei

“High-speed broadband is no longer just about ‘getting online’ — it is the vital infrastructure upon which the entire AI revolution is being built. We view AI not merely as a tool, but as a primary engine for national competitiveness and a catalyst for improving the quality of life for all.”
— Wetang Phuangsup, Ph.D., Secretary-General, the National Board of the Digital Economy and Society, Thailand

“Three initiatives define the road to 2030. We must close the quality divide so the value of broadband reaches everyone. We must build AI-ready networks — 10G access, 800GE cores, intelligence end to end. And we must do it together, through shared standards.”
— Martin Creaner, Director General of WBBA

“Moving towards next-generation networks, network architectures must continue to evolve to deliver broader connectivity, superior quality, enhanced security, and greater intelligence. This evolution is essential for Net5.5G, positioning the network not simply as infrastructure, but as the foundation that enables AI, strengthens resilience and efficiency, and supports digital transformation across industries.”
— Dhruv Dhody, Industry Standardization Expert at Huawei, Chair of the IAB, IETF

“Across Asia-Pacific, fibre is extending beyond homes and offices into rooms, devices, and machines. By working together, we can accelerate fibre innovation and adoption to build truly AI-ready infrastructure.”
— Ilham Nandana, Chair of the Market Intelligence Committee, Fiber Network Council APAC (FNCAP)

“We fixed it before you feel it!  AIS is redefining premium home broadband by combining ultra-fast connectivity with AI-driven network intelligence and smart home ecosystem — delivering proactive, invisible service excellence that transforms connectivity into differentiated customer value and sustainable ARPU growth.”
— Thanit Chaiyaboonthanit, Head of Technology Department, Broadband Business, AIS

“Connecting the Unconnected: Affordable Broadband at Scale. Create equal access to global information and empower Indonesia’s digital society.”
— Shannedy Ong, CTO of Surge Indonesia

“Beyond Connectivity: Telkomsel is transforming into a true value creator. By leveraging our FBB market-leading footprint, we power growth through service excellence, customer loyalty, and a next-generation home ecosystem.”
— Stanislaus Susatyo, Director of Sales, Telkomsel Indonesia

“We stopped treating AI as an add-on feature. Instead, our approach at Globe starts with architecture, embedding intelligence into the very core of how we build, how we sell, and how we operate.
AI continuously monitors network health, customer behavior and service quality. Rather than waiting for failures, the system predicts degradation and initiates corrective actions. By maintaining minute-level awareness of network health, our systems automatically resolve 30% of all Wi-Fi issues without any human intervention.”
— Danny Theseira, Head of Broadband Business Group at Globe Telecom

“Huawei is driving the Optics-AI Synergy to foster their collaborative growth. Through AI-ON, operators could build an AI-centric all-optical target network and establish 1-5-20ms latency circles across the Asia Pacific region. AI-ON also supports efficient computing access and usage while delivering an ultimate network experience through gigabit/ultra-gigabit home broadband, accelerating the widespread adoption of AI services.”
— Kim Jin, Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Optical Business Product Line, Huawei

“Connectivity is not just about technology. It is a lifeline, a platform for opportunity, and a driver of sustainable development. I believe the intersection of connectivity and artificial intelligence will shape the future of smarter, more resilient networks.”
— Dr. Cosmas Zavazava, Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau, ITU

“Performance and user experience are the essential path to the next-generation WLAN. Based on standards and AI-driven innovation, let’s jointly explore the path to the future autonomous WLAN with all the stakeholders.”
— Dr. Crane H. Yang, Secretary-General, World WLAN Application Alliance (WAA)

“At the summit, NIDA and WBBA signed an MOU to accelerate next-generation network evolution and establish pioneering smart city benchmarks through the co-development of industry standards, the harmonization of global regulations, and the sharing of vertical industry insights.
NIDA focuses on advancing network architecture standards, while WBBA drives global consensus on broadband evolution. This natural strategic complementarity creates vast opportunities for future collaboration.”
— Joey Deng, Secretary-General of NIDA

“ION-2030 develops the global standard for next generation optical networks in the AI era. It provides exceptional AI application and service experience. The WBBA and ITU will jointly accelerate its development, and this is a unique opportunity for Asia-Pacific stakeholders to actively influence the future of optical broadband networks.”
— Dr. Marcus Brunner, Chief Expert Standardization, WBBA WG1 Chair and Vice-Chair of ETSI ISG F5G

“The transition into the AI era demands a high-quality, deterministic digital foundation. By releasing Net5.5G policy guidelines, Malaysia is accelerating the evolution of next-generation network standards based on IPv6, establishing an innovative infrastructure to unleash AI’s value and drive a prosperous digital economy for 2030.”
— Prof. Sureswaran Ramadass, Chair of APAC at IPv6 Council, Industry Partner of WBBA

“The digital economy is thriving across the Asia-Pacific region, with AI emerging as a core catalyst for intelligent transformation. China Mobile International (CMI) is driving regional growth by integrating China’s advanced AI capabilities with comprehensive communications, computing, and AI services. Moving forward, CMI will collaborate closely with industry partners to foster a shared, AI-driven future for the region.”
— Paul Lin, Managing Director of Commercial and Technology, Asia Pacific, China Mobile International

“Next-generation network infrastructure is the oxygen of the intelligent economy. By integrating cutting-edge 800G connectivity with quantum-safe security, HKT is laying the essential foundations to keep Hong Kong’s enterprises highly competitive, secure, and ready for the computing paradigm shifts of tomorrow.”
— Wilson Cheung, Vice President, Broadband Design & Cyber Security, HKT

“The evolution toward Net5.5G AI WAN is an important step in strengthening XLSMART’s transport network for the future. By progressively adopting AI-assisted operations, SRv6, SDN, service differentiation, and higher-capacity transport infrastructure, we are enhancing network intelligence, operational efficiency, and service resilience while supporting long-term sustainability. This transformation is a continuous journey that aligns with the industry’s vision of AI-native broadband networks. Through collaboration with our technology partners and the broader ecosystem, we will continue to develop capabilities that deliver better network performance and support Indonesia’s growing digital connectivity needs.”
— Regie Ginanjar, Head of Transport Autonomy & Orchestration, Transport Network Transformation, XLSMART

“For the AI era, Huawei upgrades the IP bearer network via security resilience, multi-dimensional awareness, and network autonomy. This empowers carriers to guarantee service experience, accelerate monetization, and enhance efficiency, ushering in a new chapter of intelligent connectivity.”
— Arthur Wang, Vice President of Data Communication Product Line, Huawei

A CONVERGING VIEW

Speakers agreed AI is shifting networks from connectivity to intelligent connectivity, as broadband, IP, computing and cross-border infrastructure converge to support innovation and coordination.

WBBA launched the AI-Net Certification, a global benchmark for national policy, industrial ecosystems and network intelligence. XLSmart was named first AI-Net Champion, and Indonesia was among the first with a certified operator, backed by its Net5.5G roadmap.

In another high-profile segment, WBBA Director General Martin Creaner presented the Gigacity Certification to KOMDIGI, SURGE, Telkomsel, AIS, TRUE, HKT and Globe, recognizing regional broadband pioneers.

 

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Laifen Expands U.S. Retail Footprint with Costco Launch of Best-Selling SE Hair Dryer

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Starting July 18, Costco Members Can Shop Laifen’s Award-Winning Hair Dryer in Select Warehouse Locations Across the U.S.

NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Laifen, ranked the world’s No.1 high-speed hair dryer brand, today announced the launch of its best-selling SE High-Speed Hair Dryer at select Costco warehouse locations, marking the brand’s largest U.S. retail expansion to date and bringing its award-winning haircare technology to Costco members across select U.S. markets.

The launch brings Laifen’s award-winning haircare technology to Costco, making it easier for consumers to experience the brand through one of the nation’s leading membership retailers. Laifen joins Costco’s growing portfolio of premium beauty and personal care brands. The initial rollout includes select Costco warehouse locations across the United States, with a strong presence across the Western U.S., including California, the Pacific Northwest and the Southwest.

Costco’s reputation for quality and its highly selective merchandising approach make this partnership especially meaningful. The Costco launch reflects Laifen’s continued expansion beyond direct-to-consumer channels as the brand accelerates its U.S. omnichannel retail strategy. “Costco represents an important milestone in our U.S. retail strategy,” said Romeo, General Manager of International Business of Laifen. “As more consumers seek salon-quality performance at an accessible price, we’re excited to make Laifen available through one of America’s most trusted retailers.”

Engineered to deliver professional-level performance in a sleek, lightweight design, the Laifen SE is powered by the brand’s proprietary high-speed brushless motor, delivering fast drying, reduced heat damage and smoother styling. An intelligent temperature control system continuously monitors airflow to help minimize frizz while protecting hair from excessive heat.

The Costco launch represents the next phase of Laifen’s U.S. retail expansion as the brand continues to grow beyond its direct-to-consumer and online channels. By expanding into one of the nation’s most trusted retailers, Laifen aims to broaden access to its category-disrupting haircare solutions while advancing its mission to bring more thoughtful design and everyday excellence into more homes.

The Laifen SE High-Speed Hair Dryer in White will be available at select Costco locations, while Costco.com shoppers will have access to additional color options including Purple and Pink, alongside the White model.

For more information on Laifen, please visit LaifenTech.com.

About Laifen: 

Founded in 2019, Laifen is a global personal care technology brand combining high-performance engineering with modern design across hair care, oral care, and grooming categories. Ranked the world’s No. 1 high-speed hair dryer brand by Euromonitor International, Laifen first gained recognition for its self-developed 110,000 RPM high-speed brushless motor, the proprietary technology behind its award-winning hair dryers.

Building on this innovation, Laifen has expanded its portfolio to include electric toothbrushes and shavers, delivering premium technology and elevated everyday experiences to consumers worldwide. Today, Laifen products and accessories are used by over 22 million households across more than 60 countries, supported by more than 600 patents and recognized with over 50 international design and innovation awards. Driven by continuous technological breakthroughs, Laifen is committed to making cutting-edge personal care technology more accessible to consumers around the world.

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