Q3 net sales were $374.6M, down 12% YoY (10% excluding divested AT&M), but up 5% sequentially due to a $24M non-recurring consigned inventory sale in Medical; gross margin was 7.2%, down 70bps YoY, but improved sequentially.
Medical vertical sales grew 2% YoY (31% of total sales), driven by the consigned inventory sale; Automotive sales declined 14% YoY (46% of total), with strength in China and Europe offset by North America weakness; Industrial sales fell 15% YoY (23% of total), with declines across all regions.
The company is reiterating FY25 guidance: net sales of $1.4B–$1.44B, adjusted operating income margin of 3.4%–3.6%, and CapEx of $40M–$50M, expecting to finish at the high end of sales and operating income ranges.
Significant progress on balance sheet: borrowings reduced by $116M (40%) YTD, cash flow from operations positive for the fifth consecutive quarter, inventory down $100M YoY, and cash conversion days improved to 99 from 110 YoY.
Strategic initiatives include a new leased 300,000 sq. ft. Indianapolis facility focused on medical CMO growth, closure of the Tampa facility (expected by June), continued cost reductions, and ongoing share repurchases ($19.3M remaining authorization).