PARK OHIO HOLDINGS CORP

Previous wording

On January 26, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per common share. The dividend was paid on February 23, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 9, 2024 and resulted in cash payments of $1.6 million.

Current wording

On January 24, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per common share. The dividend was paid on February 21, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 7, 2025 and resulted in cash payments of $1.8 million.

Previous wording

Cost of sales increased 8% to $1,388.3 million in 2023 compared to $1,282.4 million in 2022. The increase in cost of sales was due to the increase in net sales described above. Gross margin was 16.4% in 2023 compared to 14.1% in 2022, driven by profit flow-through from the higher sales levels and the impact of our profit-enhancement initiatives, including increased product pricing.

Current wording

Cost of sales decreased 1% to $1,374.8 million in 2024 compared to $1,388.3 million in 2023. The decrease was driven by ongoing profit improvement initiatives and the decrease in net sales described above. Gross margin was 17.0% in 2024 compared to 16.4% in 2023. The gross margin improvement was driven by improved operating profit in our Supply Technologies segment; higher sales and improved margins in our capital equipment business; and ongoing profit improvement initiatives.

Previous wording

SG&A expenses increased to $181.5 million, or 10.9% of net sales, in 2023 from $162.2 million, or 10.9% of net sales, in 2022. The SG&A expense increase was driven by higher selling expenses as a result of higher sales levels; higher costs due to ongoing inflation; and higher employee costs. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses were comparable year-over-year.

Current wording

SG&A expenses increased to $187.4 million, or 11.3% of net sales, in 2024 from $181.5 million, or 10.9% of net sales, in 2023. The SG&A expense increase was driven by SG&A expenses in our acquired EMA Indutec GmbH (“EMA”) business, ongoing inflation and higher employee costs.

Previous wording

During 2023, the Company recorded restructuring and other special charges of $6.6 million compared to $17.3 million in 2022. The charges in both periods relate primarily to plant closure and consolidation activities, including severance, and other initiatives in the Company’s Assembly Components and Engineered Products segments.

Current wording

During 2024, the Company recorded restructuring and other special charges of $4.9 million compared to $6.6 million in 2023. The charges in both years relate primarily to plant closure and consolidation activities and other initiatives in the Company’s Assembly Components and Engineered Products segments.

Previous wording

During 2022, in connection with its plant closure and consolidation initiatives, the Company sold assets within its Supply Technologies segment for cash proceeds of $1.5 million, resulting in a loss of $3.4 million; within its Assembly Components segment for cash proceeds of $4.4 million, resulting in a gain of $3.3 million; and within its Engineered Products segment for cash proceeds of $3.6 million, resulting in a gain of $2.5 million. The total net gain of $2.4 million was recorded on a separate line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and excluded from segment income.

Current wording

During 2024, the Company sold real estate and other assets within its Engineered Products segment for cash proceeds of $9.3 million, resulting in a net gain of $0.8 million. The Company also sold real estate within its Assembly Components segment for cash proceeds of $2.2 million, resulting in a net gain of $1.7 million. The total net gain of $2.5 million is recorded on a separate line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and is excluded from segment income.

Previous wording

During 2023, in connection with the plant closure and consolidation initiatives, the Company sold real estate within its Engineered Products segment for cash proceeds of $1.4 million, resulting in a gain of $0.8 million. The Company also sold other real estate for cash proceeds of $0.6 million. The total net gain of $0.8 million was recorded on a separate line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and excluded from segment income.

Current wording

During 2023, in connection with its plant closure and consolidation initiatives, the Company sold real estate within its Engineered Products segment for cash proceeds of $1.4 million, resulting in a net gain of $0.8 million. The Company also sold other real estate for cash proceeds of $0.6 million. The total net gain of $0.8 million is recorded on a separate line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and is excluded from segment income.

Previous wording

Other components of pension and OPEB income, net was $2.5 million in 2023 compared to $11.1 million in 2022. The decrease in 2023 was due to lower returns on plan assets impacting 2023 compared to 2022.

Current wording

Other components of pension and OPEB income, net was $5.2 million in 2024 compared to $2.5 million in 2023. The increase in 2024 was due to lower net actuarial losses impacting 2024 compared to 2023.

Previous wording

Interest expense, net increased to $45.1 million in 2023 compared to $33.8 million in 2022. The increase was due to higher average interest rates and higher average outstanding borrowings in 2023 compared to 2022. Our average effective borrowing rate was 6.6% in 2023 compared to 5.1% in 2022.

Current wording

Interest expense, net increased to $47.4 million in 2024 compared to $45.1 million in 2023. The increase was due to higher average interest rates partially offset by lower average outstanding borrowings in 2024 compared to 2023. Our average effective borrowing rate was 7.0% in 2024 compared to 6.6% in 2023.

Previous wording

Income tax expense in 2023 was $8.5 million on pre-tax income of $41.5 million, for an effective tax rate of 20.5%, which approximated the U.S. statutory rate. The tax benefits of the foreign tax credit and research and development tax credit were offset by the tax expense of foreign earnings, global intangible low-taxed income and non-deductible expenses. Income tax benefit in 2022 was $0.7 million on pre-tax income of $10.7 million, driven by changes in estimates related to prior year federal research and development credits.

Current wording

Income tax expense in 2023 was $8.5 million on pre-tax income of $41.5 million, for an effective tax rate of 20.5%, which approximated the U.S. statutory rate of 21%, as the tax benefits of the foreign tax credit and research and development tax credit were offset by the tax expense of foreign earnings, GILTI and non-deductible expenses.

Previous wording

For purposes of measuring business segment performance, the Company utilizes segment operating income, which is defined as revenues less expenses identifiable to the product lines within each segment. The Company does not allocate items that are non-operating or unusual in nature or are corporate costs, which include but are not limited to executive and share-based compensation and corporate office costs. Segment operating income reconciles to consolidated income before income taxes by deducting corporate costs; certain non-cash and/or non-operating items; other components of pension and OPEB income, net; and interest expense, net.

Current wording

For purposes of measuring business segment performance, the chief operating decision maker utilizes segment operating income, which is defined as revenues less expenses identifiable to the product lines within each segment. The Company does not allocate items that are non-operating; unusual in nature; or corporate costs, which include but are not limited to executive compensation and corporate office costs. Segment operating income reconciles to consolidated income before income taxes by adjusting for corporate costs; gains on sales of assets; other expenses; other components of pension and other postretirement benefits income, net; and interest expense, net.

Previous wording

Net sales increased 7.3% in 2023 compared to the 2022 period due primarily to higher customer demand in many of the Company's key end markets, with the largest increases in the power sports, heavy-duty truck, and commercial aerospace, and increased demand for our proprietary fastener products.

Current wording

Net sales increased 1.6% in 2024 compared to 2023 due to continued strong demand in many of the Company's key end markets, with the largest increases in the aerospace and defense, heavy-duty truck, electrical distribution and consumer electronics end markets, partially offset by decreases in the power sports and industrial and agricultural equipment end markets. In addition, net sales benefited from higher customer demand for our proprietary products throughout North America and Europe in our fastener manufacturing business.

Previous wording

Segment operating income increased $13.3 million to $59.0 million in 2023 compared to 2022, and segment operating income margin increased 130 basis points in 2023 compared to a year ago. These increases were driven by the higher sales levels and the impact of profit-enhancement actions, including increased product pricing.

Current wording

Segment operating income increased $16.0 million to $75.0 million in 2024 compared to 2023, and segment operating income margin increased 200 basis points in 2024 compared to a year ago. These increases were due primarily to the increase in sales, profit improvement initiatives and higher profit flow-through from strong demand in our fastener manufacturing business.

Previous wording

Segment operating income in 2023 increased $4.3 million, as profit flow-through from higher sales levels and implemented operational improvement initiatives contributed to higher profit and margins in this business. These factors partially offset by lower margins in our forged and machined products business. In addition, restructuring and other special charges were $4.9 million in 2023 and $8.4 million in 2022.

Current wording

Segment operating income in 2024 decreased $1.4 million compared to 2023, and segment operating margin decreased 40 basis points in 2024 compared to 2023, as a result of higher operating costs in our forged and machined products business, partially offset by the higher sales and improved margins in our capital equipment business. In addition, restructuring and other special charges were $3.6 million in 2024 and $4.9 million in 2023.

Previous wording

In 2023, we generated positive operating cash flow of $53.4 million compared to a cash outflow of $26.6 million in 2022. The positive cash flow in 2023 was driven by higher income from continuing operations in 2023 and improvement in working capital in 2023.

Current wording

In 2024, we generated positive operating cash flow of $35.0 million compared to $53.4 million in 2023. Cash flow from operating activities was lower in 2024 due to higher working capital needs, which more than offset higher profitability in 2024.

Previous wording

Capital expenditures were $28.2 million in 2023 and $26.9 million in 2022. These capital expenditures were primarily for growth initiatives, with the majority in our Assembly Components and Engineered Products segments; for facility consolidation in Engineered Products segment; and to maintain existing operations.

Current wording

Capital expenditures were $31.4 million in 2024 and $28.2 million in 2023. These capital expenditures were primarily for growth initiatives, including information technology investments, across all three of our segments, and to maintain existing operations.

Previous wording

In 2023 and 2022, we sold assets and received aggregate proceeds of $2.0 million and $9.5 million, respectively. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein for additional information. Additionally, we received $15.5 million in relation to the sale of our Aluminum Products business, and we spent $1.2 million in the aggregate in 2023 for acquisitions, of which $0.5 million related to the 2022 acquisition of Southern Fasteners & Supply, Inc.

Current wording

In 2024 and 2023, we sold assets and received aggregate proceeds of $11.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively. See Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein for additional information. We spent $11.0 million for the acquisition of EMA. Additionally, in 2023, we received $15.5 million in connection with the sale of our Aluminum Products business.

Previous wording

Cash used by financing activities in 2023 included debt repayments of $24.3 million, payments related to prior acquisitions of $2.9 million, dividends of $7.4 million, and payments of withholding taxes on share awards of $2.0 million.

Current wording

Cash used by financing activities in 2023 included debt repayments of $24.3 million, payments related to prior acquisitions of $2.9 million, dividends to shareholders and noncontrolling interest partners totaling $7.4 million, and payments of withholding taxes on share awards of $2.0 million.

Previous wording

Overall, we were able to pay down debt and fund capital expenditures in 2023 using cash flows from operations and proceeds from the sale of our discontinued operation. See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein for further discussion of our financing arrangements.

Current wording

Overall, we were able to pay down debt and fund capital expenditures in 2024 using cash flows from operations, cash proceeds from asset sales and proceeds from common stock issuances. See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein for further discussion of our financing arrangements.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2023, we had $263.5 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility, and total liquidity of $166.0 million, which included cash and cash equivalents of $54.8 million and $111.2 million of unused borrowing availability.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, we had $248.6 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility, and total liquidity of $198.2 million, which included cash and cash equivalents of $53.1 million and $145.1 million of unused borrowing availability under our credit arrangements.

Previous wording

The Company had cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries of $44.6 million at December 31, 2023 and $47.8 million at December 31, 2022. We do not expect restrictions on repatriation of cash held outside the U.S. to have a material effect on our overall liquidity, financial condition or results of operations for the foreseeable future.

Current wording

The Company had cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries of $43.4 million at December 31, 2024 and $44.6 million at December 31, 2023. We do not expect restrictions on repatriation of cash held outside the U.S. to have a material effect on our overall liquidity, financial condition or results of operations for the foreseeable future.

Previous wording

On September 13, 2023, Park-Ohio amended its Eighth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility in the amount of $405.0 million, including a $40.0 million Canadian revolving subcommitment and a European revolving subcommitment in the amount of $30.0 million. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, Park-Ohio has the option to increase the availability under the revolving credit facility by an aggregate incremental amount up to $70.0 million. The Credit Agreement matures on January 14, 2027.

Current wording

In September 2023, Park-Ohio amended its Seventh Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility in the amount of $405.0 million, including a $40.0 million Canadian revolving subcommitment and a European revolving subcommitment in the amount of $30.0 million. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, Park-Ohio has the option to increase the availability under the revolving credit facility by an aggregate incremental amount up to $70.0 million. The Credit Agreement matures on January 14, 2027.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had finance leases totaling $16.3 million.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had finance leases totaling $17.0 million.

Previous wording

The future availability of bank borrowings under the revolving credit facility provided by the Credit Agreement is based on (1) our calculated availability under the Credit Agreement and (2) if such calculated availability decreases below $50.625 million, our ability to meet a debt service ratio covenant. If our calculated availability is less than $50.625 million, our debt service coverage ratio must be greater than 1.0. At December 31, 2023, our calculated availability under the Credit Agreement was $103.3 million; therefore, the debt service ratio covenant did not apply.

Current wording

The future availability of bank borrowings under the revolving credit facility provided by the Credit Agreement is based on (1) our calculated availability under the Credit Agreement and (2) if such calculated availability decreases below $50.625 million, our ability to meet a debt service ratio covenant. If our calculated availability is less than $50.625 million, our debt service coverage ratio must be greater than 1.0. At December 31, 2024, our calculated availability under the Credit Agreement was $133.5 million; therefore, the debt service ratio covenant did not apply.

Previous wording

The Company paid dividends to shareholders of $6.4 million during 2023. On January 26, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per common share. The dividend was paid on February 23, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 9, 2024 and resulted in cash payments of $1.6 million. Although we currently intend to pay a quarterly dividend on an ongoing basis, all future dividend declarations will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and dependent upon then-existing conditions, including our operating results and financial condition, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, business prospects and other factors that our Board of Directors may deem relevant.

Current wording

The Company paid dividends to shareholders of $6.7 million during 2024. On January 24, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per common share. The dividend was paid on February 21, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 7, 2025 and resulted in cash payments of $1.8 million. Although we currently intend to pay a quarterly dividend on an ongoing basis, all future dividend declarations will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and dependent upon then-existing conditions, including our operating results and financial condition, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, business prospects and other factors that our Board of Directors may deem relevant.

Previous wording

Interest payable associated with our 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027 is $23.2 million due in the twelve months following December 31, 2023 and $53.1 million due thereafter.

Current wording

Interest payable associated with our 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027 is $23.2 million due in the twelve months following December 31, 2024 and $29.9 million due thereafter.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2023, our undiscounted purchase obligations were $229.0 million due in the next twelve months and $4.2 million due thereafter under purchase orders and "take or pay" arrangements. These purchase obligations include all enforceable, legally binding agreements to purchase goods or services that specify all significant terms, regardless of the duration of the agreement, and exclude agreements with variable terms for which we are unable to estimate the minimum amounts.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, our undiscounted purchase obligations were $205.5 million due in the next twelve months and $3.2 million due thereafter under purchase orders and "take or pay" arrangements. These purchase obligations include all enforceable, legally binding agreements to purchase goods or services that specify all significant terms, regardless of the duration of the agreement, and exclude agreements with variable terms for which we are unable to estimate the minimum amounts.

Previous wording

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets: As required by ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”), management performs impairment testing of goodwill at least annually, as of October 1 of each year, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Management tests goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment pursuant to ASC 280, “Segment Reporting”, or one level below the operating segment (component level) as determined by the availability of discrete financial information that is regularly reviewed by operating segment management.

Current wording

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets: As required by ASC 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”), management performs impairment testing of goodwill at least annually, as of October 1 of each year, or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Management tests goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment pursuant to ASC 280, “Segment Reporting”, or one level below the operating segment (component level) as determined by the availability of discrete financial information that is regularly reviewed by operating segment management. Our reporting units have been identified at the component level. For 2024, 2023 and 2022, we performed quantitative testing for each reporting unit with a goodwill balance.

Previous wording

Our annual goodwill impairment analysis utilizes a quantitative approach comparing the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its estimated fair value. To the extent that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded. In applying the quantitative approach, we use an income approach and market multiple approach to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. The income approach uses a number of factors, including future business plans, actual and forecasted operating results, and market data. The significant assumptions employed under this method include discount rates; revenue growth rates, including assumed terminal growth rates; and operating margins used to project future cash flows for a reporting unit. The discount rates utilized reflect market-based estimates of capital costs and discount rates adjusted for management’s assessment of a market participant’s view with respect to other risks associated with the projected cash flows of the individual reporting unit. Our estimates are based upon assumptions we believe to be reasonable, but which by nature are uncertain and unpredictable. We believe we incorporate ample sensitivity ranges into our analysis of goodwill impairment testing for a reporting unit, such that actual experience would need to be materially out of the range of expected assumptions in order for an impairment to remain undetected. We validate our estimates of fair value under the income approach by considering the implied control premium and conclude whether that premium is reasonable based on recent market transactions.

Current wording

Our annual goodwill impairment analysis utilizes a quantitative approach comparing the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its estimated fair value. To the extent that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded. In applying the quantitative approach, we use the discounted cash flow method, a form of income approach, and the guideline public company method, a form of the market approach to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit. The income approach uses a number of factors, including future business plans, actual and forecasted operating results, and market data. The significant assumptions employed under this method include the weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”); revenue growth rates; and operating margins used to project future cash flows for a reporting unit. The WACCs utilized reflect market-based estimates of capital costs and discount rates adjusted for management’s assessment of a market participant’s view with respect to other risks associated with the projected cash flows of the individual reporting unit. Our estimates are based upon assumptions we believe to be reasonable, but which by nature are uncertain and unpredictable. We believe we incorporate ample sensitivity ranges into our analysis of goodwill impairment testing for a reporting unit, such that actual experience would need to be materially out of the range of expected assumptions in order for an impairment to remain undetected. We validate our estimates of fair value under the income approach by considering the implied control premium and conclude whether that premium is reasonable based on recent market transactions.

Previous wording

The results of testing as of October 1, 2023, 2022 and 2021 for all reporting units confirmed that the estimated fair values exceeded carrying values, and no impairment existed as of those dates. Based on our 2023 annual impairment test, we determined that the fair value of our Forged and Machined Products Group reporting unit, which is included in our Engineered Products segment, exceeded its carrying value by approximately 10% using the income approach as of the testing date. As such, we concluded that the goodwill of this reporting unit of $8.7 million was not impaired as of that date. This reporting unit was negatively impacted by equipment downtime and labor challenges, and while we believe that the current assumptions and estimates used in our goodwill testing are reasonable, supportable and appropriate, there can be no assurance that such assumptions and estimates will prove to be accurate predictions of future performance.

Current wording

The results of testing as of October 1, 2024, 2023 and 2022 for all reporting units confirmed that the estimated fair values exceeded carrying values, and no impairment existed as of those dates. Based on our 2024 annual impairment test, we determined that the fair value of our Forged and Machined Products Group reporting unit, which is included in our Engineered Products segment, exceeded its carrying value by approximately 10% as of the testing date. As such, we concluded that the goodwill of this reporting unit of $8.7 million as of that date was not impaired. This reporting unit was negatively impacted by equipment downtime and labor challenges, and while we believe that the current assumptions and estimates used in our goodwill testing are reasonable, supportable and appropriate, there can be no assurance that such assumptions and estimates will prove to be accurate predictions of future performance.

Previous wording

We consult with our actuaries at least annually when reviewing and selecting the discount rates to be used. The discount rates used by the Company are based on yields of various corporate and governmental bond indices with actual maturity dates that approximate the estimated benefit payment streams of the related pension plans. The discount rates are also reviewed in comparison with current benchmark indices, economic market conditions and the movement in the benchmark yield since the previous fiscal year. The liability weighted-average discount rate for the defined benefit pension plan is 5.14% for 2023, compared with 5.48% in 2022. For the other postretirement benefit plan, the rate is 5.06% for 2023 and 5.41% for 2022. This rate represents the interest rates generally available in the United States, which is the Company’s only country with other postretirement benefit liabilities. Another assumption that affects the Company’s pension expense is the expected long-term rate of return on assets. The Company’s pension plans are funded. The weighted-average expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption is 7.75% for 2023 and 2022. In determining the expected return on plan assets, we consider both historical performance and an estimate of future long-term rates of return on assets similar to those in our plan. We consult with and consider opinions of financial and actuarial experts in developing appropriate return assumptions.

Current wording

We consult with our actuaries at least annually when reviewing and selecting the discount rates to be used. The discount rates used by the Company are based on yields of various corporate and governmental bond indices with actual maturity dates that approximate the estimated benefit payment streams of the related pension plans. The discount rates are also reviewed in comparison with current benchmark indices, economic market conditions and the movement in the benchmark yield since the previous fiscal year. The liability weighted-average discount rate for the defined benefit pension plan is 5.55% for 2024, compared with 5.14% in 2023. For the other postretirement benefit plan, the rate is 5.43% for 2024 and 5.06% for 2023. This rate represents the interest rates generally available in the United States, which is the Company’s only country with other postretirement benefit liabilities. Another assumption that affects the Company’s pension expense is the expected long-term rate of return on assets. The Company’s pension plans are funded. The weighted-average expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption is 7.50% and 7.75% for 2024 and 2023, respectively. In determining the expected return on plan assets, we consider both historical performance and an estimate of future long-term rates of return on assets similar to those in our plan. We consult with and consider opinions of financial and actuarial experts in developing appropriate return assumptions.

Previous wording

These forward-looking statements, including statements regarding future performance of the Company, that are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the following: our ability to realize any contingent consideration from the sale of the Aluminum Products business; the impact supply chain and logistic issues have on our business, results of operations, financial position and liquidity; our substantial indebtedness; the uncertainty of the global economic environment; general business conditions and competitive factors, including pricing pressures and product innovation; demand for our products and services; the impact of labor disturbances affecting our customers; raw material availability and pricing; fluctuations in energy costs; component part availability and pricing; changes in our relationships with customers and suppliers; the financial condition of our customers, including the impact of any bankruptcies; our ability to successfully integrate recent and future acquisitions into existing operations, including the EMA acquisition; the amounts and timing, if any, of purchases of our common stock; changes in general economic conditions such as inflation rates, interest rates, tax rates, unemployment rates, higher labor and healthcare costs, recessions and changing government policies, laws and regulations, including those related to the current global uncertainties and crises, such as tariffs and surcharges; adverse impacts to us, our suppliers and customers from acts of terrorism or hostilities, including the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, or political unrest, including the rising tension between China and the United States; public health issues, including the outbreak of infectious diseases and any impact on our facilities and operations and our customers and suppliers; our ability to meet various covenants, including financial covenants, contained in the agreements governing our indebtedness; disruptions, uncertainties or volatility in the credit markets that may limit our access to capital; potential disruption due to a partial or complete reconfiguration of the European Union; increasingly stringent domestic and foreign governmental regulations, including those affecting the environment or import and export controls and other trade barriers; inherent uncertainties involved in assessing our potential liability for environmental remediation-related activities; the outcome of pending and future litigation and other claims and disputes with customers; our dependence on the automotive and heavy-duty truck industries, which are highly cyclical; the depend…

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Current wording

These forward-looking statements, including statements regarding future performance of the Company, that are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, the following: the impact supply chain and logistic issues have on our business, results of operations, financial position and liquidity; our substantial indebtedness; the uncertainty of the global economic environment; general business conditions and competitive factors, including pricing pressures and product innovation; demand for our products and services; the impact of labor disturbances affecting our customers; raw material availability and pricing; fluctuations in energy costs; component part availability and pricing; changes in our relationships with customers and suppliers; the financial condition of our customers, including the impact of any bankruptcies; our ability to successfully integrate recent and future acquisitions into existing operations; the amounts and timing, if any, of purchases of our common stock; changes in general economic conditions such as inflation rates, interest rates, tax rates, unemployment rates, higher labor and healthcare costs, recessions and changing government policies, laws and regulations, including those related to the current global uncertainties and crises, such as tariffs and surcharges; adverse impacts to us, our suppliers and customers from acts of terrorism or hostilities, including the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, or political unrest, including the rising tension between China and the United States; public health issues, including the outbreak of infectious diseases and any impact on our facilities and operations and our customers and suppliers; our ability to meet various covenants, including financial covenants, contained in the agreements governing our indebtedness; disruptions, uncertainties or volatility in the credit markets that may limit our access to capital; potential disruption due to a partial or complete reconfiguration of the European Union; increasingly stringent domestic and foreign governmental regulations, including those affecting the environment or import and export controls and other trade barriers; inherent uncertainties involved in assessing our potential liability for environmental remediation-related activities; the outcome of pending and future litigation and other claims and disputes with customers; our dependence on the automotive and heavy-duty truck industries, which are highly cyclical; the dependence of the automotive industry on consumer spending; our ability to negotiate contracts with labor unions; our dependence on key ma…

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