Continued Year-over-year Margin Expansion and Improved Cash Flow Highlight Cooper Standard's Third Quarter Results
Third Quarter 2025 Highlights
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Sales of
$695.5 million , an increase of 1.5% vs. the third quarter of 2024 -
Gross profit of
$87.1 million , an increase of 14.2% vs. the third quarter of 2024 -
Operating income of
$26.5 million , an increase of 12.8% vs. the third quarter of 2024 -
Net loss of
$7.6 million , or$(0.43) per diluted share, an improvement of$3.4 million vs. the third quarter of 2024 -
Adjusted net loss of
$4.4 million , or$(0.24) per diluted share, an improvement of$7.6 million vs. the third quarter of 2024 -
Adjusted EBITDA of
$53.3 million , or 7.7% of sales, an increase of$7.1 million vs. the third quarter of 2024
"Our operating performance continues to be outstanding, delivering results for the first nine months of the year that exceeded our original plans," said
Consolidated Results
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Sales |
$ 695.5 |
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$ 685.4 |
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$ 2,068.5 |
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$ 2,070.1 |
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Net loss |
$ (7.6) |
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$ (11.1) |
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$ (7.5) |
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$ (119.0) |
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Adjusted net (loss) income |
$ (4.4) |
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$ (12.0) |
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$ 0.1 |
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$ (53.9) |
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Net loss per diluted share |
$ (0.43) |
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$ (0.63) |
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$ (0.42) |
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$ (6.78) |
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Adjusted net (loss) income per diluted share |
$ (0.24) |
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$ (0.68) |
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$ 0.01 |
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$ (3.07) |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 53.3 |
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$ 46.1 |
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$ 174.7 |
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$ 126.4 |
Sales increased by 1.5% in the third quarter due primarily to favorable foreign exchange and favorable volume and mix, partially offset by certain customer price adjustments.
Net loss for the third quarter of 2025 was
Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2025 was
Cash Flow and Liquidity
Cash provided by operating activities in the third quarter of 2025 was
As of
Adjusted net (loss) income, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net (loss) income per diluted share, and free cash flow are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable financial measures, calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
New Business Awards
The Company continues to leverage its world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, its innovation programs and its reputation for quality and service to win new business awards with its OEM customers and capitalize on positive global trends associated with hybrid and battery electric vehicles. During the third quarter of 2025, the Company received net new business awards totaling
Segment Results of Operations
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Variance Due To: |
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Sales to external customers |
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Sealing systems |
$ 348,778 |
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$ 353,365 |
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$ (4,587) |
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$ (10,665) |
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$ 6,078 |
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Fluid handling systems |
328,566 |
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313,739 |
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14,827 |
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13,195 |
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1,632 |
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Variance Due To: |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Cost Decreases/ (Increases)** |
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Segment adjusted EBITDA |
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Sealing systems |
$ 30,853 |
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$ 29,904 |
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$ 949 |
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$ (8,828) |
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$ (681) |
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$ 10,458 |
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Fluid handling systems |
29,029 |
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23,089 |
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5,940 |
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4,154 |
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3,583 |
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(1,797) |
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* Net of customer price adjustments, including recoveries. |
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** Net of savings from 2024 restructuring initiatives. |
Additional detail on our quarterly segment variance analyses is available in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Outlook
The Company believes it is well positioned to continue driving sustainable value through profitable growth and margin enhancement. While supply chain disruptions, changing trade and tariff policies, and affordability concerns have impacted near-term production forecasts, the Company believes that the underlying demand for new light vehicle production in its key operating regions remains strong, supported by the age of the existing fleet, increasing population, increasing numbers of newly licensed drivers, and declining vehicle inventories. The Company remains confident that the continuing successful execution of its plans and strategies, including expanding relationships with new customers and the continued launch of new, innovative programs with enhanced contribution margins, will drive increasing profit margins and returns on invested capital over time as markets stabilize.
Following strong actual results in the first nine months of the year, the Company has adjusted its full year guidance to reflect approximately
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2024 Actuals |
Current 2025 Guidance1 |
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Sales |
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Adjusted EBITDA2 |
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Capital Expenditures |
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Cash Restructuring |
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Net Cash Interest |
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Net Cash Taxes |
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Key Light Vehicle Productions Assumptions |
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15.5 million |
15.0 million |
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17.1 million |
16.9 million |
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30.1 million |
32.0 million |
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3.0 million |
3.2 million |
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1 Guidance is representative of management's estimates and expectations as of the date it is published. Previous guidance was presented in our second quarter 2025 earnings press release published on |
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2 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company has not provided a reconciliation of projected adjusted EBITDA to projected net income (loss) because full-year net income (loss) will include special items that have not yet occurred and are difficult to predict with reasonable certainty prior to year-end. Due to this uncertainty, the Company cannot reconcile projected adjusted EBITDA to |
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This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except where we are expressly required to do so by law.
This press release also contains estimates and other information that is based on industry publications, surveys and forecasts. This information involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and we have not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of the information.
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Contact for Media: |
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(248) 596-6465 |
(248) 596-6217 |
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Financial statements and related notes follow:
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Sales |
$ 695,502 |
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$ 685,353 |
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$ 2,068,544 |
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$ 2,070,140 |
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Cost of products sold |
608,361 |
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609,041 |
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1,811,174 |
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1,849,245 |
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Gross profit |
87,141 |
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76,312 |
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257,370 |
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220,895 |
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Selling, administration & engineering expenses |
55,396 |
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49,698 |
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157,797 |
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157,472 |
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Amortization of intangibles |
1,746 |
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1,628 |
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5,068 |
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4,894 |
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Restructuring charges |
3,535 |
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1,516 |
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8,498 |
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20,430 |
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Operating income |
26,464 |
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23,470 |
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86,007 |
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38,099 |
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Interest expense, net of interest income |
(28,614) |
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(29,125) |
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(85,945) |
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(87,041) |
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Equity in earnings of affiliates |
1,250 |
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1,258 |
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4,734 |
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4,830 |
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Pension settlement credit (charge) |
— |
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2,216 |
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— |
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(44,571) |
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Other (expense) income, net |
(2,857) |
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(5,851) |
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2,360 |
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(14,629) |
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(Loss) income before income taxes |
(3,757) |
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(8,032) |
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7,156 |
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(103,312) |
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Income tax expense |
3,864 |
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2,861 |
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14,648 |
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15,072 |
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Net loss |
(7,621) |
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(10,893) |
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(7,492) |
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(118,384) |
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling |
(23) |
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(164) |
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(1) |
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(576) |
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Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard |
$ (7,644) |
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$ (11,057) |
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$ (7,493) |
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$ (118,960) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
17,925,510 |
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17,612,001 |
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17,840,926 |
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17,546,292 |
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Diluted |
17,925,510 |
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17,612,001 |
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17,840,926 |
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17,546,292 |
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Net loss per share: |
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Basic |
$ (0.43) |
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$ (0.63) |
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$ (0.42) |
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$ (6.78) |
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Diluted |
$ (0.43) |
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$ (0.63) |
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$ (0.42) |
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$ (6.78) |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 147,622 |
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$ 170,035 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
382,345 |
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310,738 |
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Tooling receivable, net |
80,097 |
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69,204 |
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Inventories |
197,669 |
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142,401 |
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Prepaid expenses |
28,097 |
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25,833 |
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Value added tax receivable |
56,507 |
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45,120 |
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Other current assets |
52,945 |
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41,925 |
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Total current assets |
945,282 |
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805,256 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
522,158 |
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539,201 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets, net |
82,807 |
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87,292 |
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140,615 |
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140,443 |
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Intangible assets, net |
30,078 |
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33,805 |
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Other assets |
140,682 |
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127,068 |
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Total assets |
$ 1,861,622 |
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$ 1,733,065 |
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Liabilities and Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Debt payable within one year |
$ 43,235 |
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$ 42,428 |
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Accounts payable |
366,600 |
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295,178 |
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Payroll liabilities |
111,617 |
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103,701 |
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Accrued interest |
32,025 |
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5,115 |
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Accrued liabilities |
110,942 |
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111,502 |
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Current operating lease liabilities |
18,496 |
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18,859 |
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Total current liabilities |
682,915 |
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576,783 |
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Long-term debt |
1,059,804 |
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1,057,839 |
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Pension benefits |
100,584 |
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89,253 |
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Postretirement benefits other than pensions |
26,208 |
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26,336 |
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Long-term operating lease liabilities |
67,962 |
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71,907 |
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Other liabilities |
34,246 |
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44,317 |
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Total liabilities |
1,971,719 |
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1,866,435 |
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Equity: |
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Common stock, |
17 |
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17 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
521,206 |
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518,208 |
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Retained deficit |
(478,055) |
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(470,562) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(145,478) |
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(173,432) |
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(102,310) |
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(125,769) |
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Noncontrolling interests |
(7,787) |
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(7,601) |
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Total equity |
(110,097) |
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(133,370) |
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Total liabilities and equity |
$ 1,861,622 |
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$ 1,733,065 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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Nine Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ (7,492) |
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$ (118,384) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
68,164 |
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73,358 |
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Amortization of intangibles |
5,068 |
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4,894 |
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Pension settlement charge |
— |
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44,571 |
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Share-based compensation expense |
11,631 |
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7,057 |
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Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of dividends related to earnings |
(1,380) |
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(1,199) |
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Payment-in-kind interest |
— |
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12,367 |
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Deferred income taxes |
3,455 |
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1,889 |
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Other |
3,704 |
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4,036 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
(74,953) |
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(26,942) |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
8,197 |
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1,647 |
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Investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures |
(36,506) |
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(39,014) |
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Proceeds from sale of businesses |
2,558 |
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Other |
— |
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287 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
(33,948) |
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(38,727) |
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Financing activities: |
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Principal payments on long-term debt |
(2,080) |
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(1,901) |
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Increase (decrease) in short-term debt, net |
22 |
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(2,356) |
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Debt issuance costs and other fees |
— |
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(1,921) |
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Taxes withheld and paid on employees' share-based payment awards |
(1,728) |
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(612) |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
(3,786) |
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(6,790) |
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Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
6,241 |
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(2,569) |
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Changes in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
(23,296) |
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(46,439) |
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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period |
178,697 |
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163,061 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period |
$ 155,401 |
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$ 116,622 |
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Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets: |
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Balance as of |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 147,622 |
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$ 170,035 |
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Restricted cash included in other current assets |
5,858 |
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7,590 |
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Restricted cash included in other assets |
1,921 |
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1,072 |
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Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
$ 155,401 |
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$ 178,697 |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted earnings (loss) per share and free cash flow are measures not recognized under
When analyzing the Company's operating performance, investors should use EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income (loss), adjusted earnings (loss) per share, free cash flow and net new business as supplements to, and not as alternatives for, net income (loss), operating income, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures |
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EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA |
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The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA from net loss: |
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard |
$ (7,644) |
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$ (11,057) |
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$ (7,493) |
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$ (118,960) |
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Income tax expense |
3,864 |
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2,861 |
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14,648 |
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15,072 |
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Interest expense, net of interest income |
28,614 |
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29,125 |
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85,945 |
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87,041 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
24,883 |
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25,916 |
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73,232 |
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78,252 |
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EBITDA |
$ 49,717 |
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$ 46,845 |
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$ 166,332 |
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$ 61,405 |
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Restructuring charges |
3,535 |
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1,516 |
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8,498 |
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20,430 |
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Gain on sale of businesses, net (1) |
— |
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— |
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(98) |
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— |
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Pension settlement (credit) charge (2) |
— |
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(2,216) |
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— |
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44,571 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 53,252 |
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$ 46,145 |
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$ 174,732 |
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$ 126,406 |
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Sales |
$ 695,502 |
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$ 685,353 |
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$ 2,068,544 |
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$ 2,070,140 |
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Net loss margin |
(1.1) % |
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(1.6) % |
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(0.4) % |
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(5.7) % |
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Adjusted EBITDA margin |
7.7 % |
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6.7 % |
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8.4 % |
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6.1 % |
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(1) |
Gain on sale of businesses related to divestiture in 2024. |
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(2) |
Pension credit and one-time, non-cash settlement charge and administrative fees incurred related to the termination of our |
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Adjusted Net (Loss) Income and Adjusted Net (Loss) Income Per Share |
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The following table provides a reconciliation of net loss to adjusted net (loss) income and the respective net (loss) income per |
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard |
$ (7,644) |
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$ (11,057) |
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$ (7,493) |
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$ (118,960) |
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Restructuring charges |
3,535 |
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1,516 |
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8,498 |
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20,430 |
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Gain on sale of businesses, net (1) |
— |
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— |
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(98) |
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— |
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Pension settlement (credit) charge (2) |
— |
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(2,216) |
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— |
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44,571 |
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Tax impact of adjusting items (3) |
(274) |
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(255) |
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(813) |
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68 |
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Adjusted net (loss) income |
$ (4,383) |
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$ (12,012) |
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$ 94 |
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$ (53,891) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
17,925,510 |
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17,612,001 |
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17,840,926 |
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17,546,292 |
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Diluted |
17,925,510 |
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17,612,001 |
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17,840,926 |
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17,546,292 |
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Net loss per share: |
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Basic |
$ (0.43) |
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$ (0.63) |
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$ (0.42) |
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$ (6.78) |
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Diluted |
$ (0.43) |
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$ (0.63) |
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$ (0.42) |
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$ (6.78) |
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Adjusted net (loss) income per share: |
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Basic |
$ (0.24) |
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$ (0.68) |
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$ 0.01 |
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$ (3.07) |
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Diluted |
$ (0.24) |
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$ (0.68) |
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$ 0.01 |
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$ (3.07) |
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(1) |
Gain on sale of businesses related to divestiture in 2024. |
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(2) |
Pension credit and one-time, non-cash settlement charge and administrative fees incurred related to the termination of our |
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(3) |
Represents the elimination of the income tax impact of the above adjustments by calculating the income tax impact of these adjusting items using the appropriate tax rate for the jurisdiction where the charges were incurred and other discrete tax expense. |
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Free Cash Flow |
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The following table defines free cash flow: |
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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|
2025 |
|
2024 |
|
2025 |
|
2024 |
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ 38,628 |
|
$ 27,859 |
|
$ 8,197 |
|
$ 1,647 |
|
Capital expenditures |
(11,191) |
|
(10,937) |
|
(36,506) |
|
(39,014) |
|
Free cash flow |
$ 27,437 |
|
$ 16,922 |
|
$ (28,309) |
|
$ (37,367) |
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