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HYSTER-YALE, INC.

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 3, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Mar 3, 2026

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Previous report: 10-K

Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-25.

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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Current report: 10-K

Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-03-03.

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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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Current report

During 2025, the Company announced a strategic business realignment of Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC ("Nuvera") designed both to increase near-term profits and to create an integrated energy solutions program in the Americas segment, which is part of the HYMH business. Nuvera was merged into HYMH in the second quarter of 2025. As a result, the Company revised its operating segments to reflect changes in the way the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) manages and evaluates the business. These changes did not impact the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, but did impact its reportable segments. The historical and current results of the former Nuvera segment are now presented within the Americas operating segment. Refer to Note 4, Business Segments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Company's reportable segments. Comparative prior period amounts have been recast to reflect the segment change.

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During the year ended December 31, 2025, revenues decreased to $3,769.3 million, or 12.5%, compared to $4,308.2 million in 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in unit volume, mainly in the Americas and EMEA. The Company believes the lift truck market continues to reflect ongoing economic uncertainty which dampened customer booking activity over the past several quarters. The decrease was partially offset by higher other revenues, including improved fleet services revenue and the Company’s pricing actions to help offset higher costs, mainly in the Americas.The Americas' truck volumes declined compared to 2024, especially for higher-value core counterbalanced trucks. The Company believes that customers are postponing purchases in response to lower utilization rates and ongoing efforts toward cash preservation as they navigate persistent economic uncertainty. EMEA revenues decreased during 2025 compared with 2024 primarily due to lower volumes for higher-value core counterbalanced trucks which reflects a market shift toward lower-intensity trucks, especially within counterbalanced trucks standard or value configurations, leading to reduced shipment volumes for traditional models.

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During the year ended December 31, 2025, Bolzoni revenues decreased compared with 2024 primarily due to lower unit volume.

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The decrease in Lift Truck operating profit in 2025 compared with 2024 was primarily due to lower gross profit, mainly from lower volume, the unfavorable impact of approximately $100 million of various tariff-related costs, as well as lower overhead absorption rates tied to lower production volume. Refer to Note 21, Subsequent Events, for additional information. Additionally, the Company recognized $38.4 million in restructuring and impairment charges associated with a reduction in the Company's global workforce initiated in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the strategic realignment of Nuvera initiated in the second quarter of 2025 compared to $22.6 million in 2024 to optimize the Company's manufacturing footprint. See Note 19, Restructuring and Impairment Charges, to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion. The decrease in operating profit was partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses mainly due to lower employee-related expenses, including lower incentive compensation expenses and savings from Nuvera's strategic realignment.

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Operating profit in the Americas decreased by $208.8 million in 2025 compared to 2024, primarily due to decreased gross profit, mainly from lower volume, the unfavorable impact of approximately $100 million of various tariff-related costs, as well as lower overhead absorption rates tied to lower production volume. Additionally, the Americas recognized $28.8 million in restructuring and impairment charges associated with a reduction in its global workforce initiated in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the strategic realignment of Nuvera initiated in second quarter of 2025 and $7.3 million in 2024 for the Company's manufacturing footprint optimization program. The decrease in operating profit was partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses mainly due to lower employee-related expenses, including lower incentive compensation expenses and savings from Nuvera's strategic realignment.

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EMEA's operating loss increased to $66.2 million in 2025 compared to $11.4 million in 2024, primarily due to lower unit volume partially driven by a market shift toward lighter-duty, lower-priced truck models and unfavorable pricing. In addition, manufacturing inefficiencies tied to lower production volumes, higher material and freight costs and increased restructuring charges also contributed to the increased operating loss.

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Bolzoni recognized operating profit of $0.3 million compared to $9.1 million during the same period of 2024. The decrease is primarily due to lower unit volumes as well as lower overhead absorption rates tied to lower production volume. Additionally, selling general and administrative expenses were higher as a result of increased employee-related costs.

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During the year ended December 31, 2025, net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $84.6 million compared to the same period in 2024. This decrease was primarily driven by net loss in 2025, compared to net income in 2024, as well as higher use of cash in other liabilities primarily due to increased employee-related payments and lower accounts payable. This was partially offset by reduced inventory levels mainly due to inventory efficiencies and to align with lower projected shipments, which more than offset the unfavorable impact of currency and tariffs during 2025 compared to 2024. In addition, accounts receivable decreased primarily from lower revenue volume.

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The change in net cash used for financing activities was primarily due to net borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facilities during 2025 compared to net repayments in 2024.

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During 2025, the Company entered into an amended and restated agreement for a $300.0 million secured, floating-rate revolving credit facility (the “Facility”). The Facility consists of a domestic revolving credit facility in the initial amount of $210.0 million and a foreign revolving credit facility in the initial amount of $90.0 million. The Facility matures on June 24, 2030. The Facility replaced the Company’s previous revolving credit facility, which was set to mature in June 2026. The Facility can be increased up to $400.0 million over the term of the Facility in minimum increments of $10.0 million, subject to approval by the lenders.

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The Company’s 2026 outlook is based on a set of key assumptions, which include the anticipated impact of tariffs and related mitigation efforts to counter their impact on the Company. Proactive measures such as price increases, cost reductions through adjustments in global product sourcing, supply chain enhancements and cost optimization programs are expected to partially offset increased tariff-related expenses. Key assumptions for the outlook include:

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•U.S. tariffs in effect as of November 10, 2025, including Chinese tariffs at 10%, used as the baseline,

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•inclusion of Section 232 tariff for steel and steel derivatives,

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•current Section 301 tariff exemption for lift truck parts not extended beyond November 10, 2026,

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•company demand forecasts that are based on bookings trends, backlog levels and market data, and

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•the successful implementation of the Company’s proactive initiatives outlined above.

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In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ("the Court") issued a ruling holding that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") are not legally authorized. The Court only ruled on IEEPA tariffs and did not invalidate any other tariffs, nor did the Court address whether or how the U.S. government might issue refunds of IEEPA tariffs. If the U.S. government is ultimately required to issue refunds, the process likely will take many months or years.

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Although the ruling has been issued, its implications for trade policy and related administrative actions remain uncertain. A number of tariff-related matters continue to be challenged that could impact the continued utilization of certain tariffs and the manner in which tariff costs or potential recoveries are calculated. Adverse rulings, or the replacement or implementation of new tariffs or trade restrictions, may have a material adverse effect on market demand, revenue, profitability and liquidity.

Current report

The Company’s financial outlook continues to be significantly affected by U.S. tariff policy, which has been increasing costs, dampening product demand, and reducing overall financial performance. Despite the Company’s proactive actions to mitigate these impacts, tariffs remained, and are expected to remain, a substantial financial challenge. Ongoing uncertainty around future tariff policies adds further volatility that is expected to persist through 2026. In this environment, the Company remains focused on disciplined cost management, maintaining an appropriate balance between pricing and expenses, and advancing the broad set of product initiatives designed to address the market shift to lighter-duty, lower-priced trucks. Management is committed to navigating the Company through these conditions while positioning the business for long‑term profitable growth.

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The total lift truck market contracted in Q4 2025 compared to the prior year across all geographic regions and classes. However, North America showed growth over Q3 2025, which led to increased booking activity for the Company.

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For the rest of the world, the total lift truck market contracted compared to the prior quarter. This reflects a more cautious customer approach amid ongoing economic uncertainty. The Company believes many customers are deferring capital expenditures, resulting in delayed purchasing decisions and continued softening of lift truck order activity, particularly in higher duty cycle applications.

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The positive trend in Q4 2025 bookings reflects a meaningful shift in customer behavior, with activity moving from elevated quoting levels without follow‑through to more decisive purchasing actions. Combined with the growing need to replace aging equipment after prolonged deferral of capital spending, these developments potentially signal early signs of strengthening demand, particularly in the Americas. While overall conditions remain cautious, this momentum is a constructive indicator for the demand environment heading into 2026.

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At the end of Q4 2025, the Company’s backlog totaled $1.28 billion, reflecting shipments outpacing new bookings, most notably in EMEA. The Company believes EMEA has been slower to rebound due to persistent customer order delays and the broader industry shift toward lighter‑duty, lower-priced truck models, a segment in which the Company only recently began offering competitive products. The sequential decline in backlog was driven primarily by lower truck volumes, partially offset by higher average truck selling prices tied to increased material and component costs. Unfavorable currency movements further reduced the translated value of backlog, amplifying the impact of lower unit volumes and diminishing the real economic value of remaining orders.

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Looking ahead, the Company expects bookings to continue improving through 2026, supported by the gradual normalization of customer capital investments. As new orders strengthen and bookings begin to outpace shipments, the resulting backlog growth toward a more normalized three‑ to four‑month level is expected to play a central role in driving higher production over the course of the year. Rebuilding backlog will allow the Company to transition from production schedules constrained by lower order intake to a more balanced and efficient operating cadence that better supports manufacturing utilization, inventory discipline and supply chain alignment. Although mixed demand signals warrant a prudent near‑term outlook, the Company anticipates that Q1 2026 will represent the trough of the current cycle, with production and shipments expected to steadily improve throughout the remainder of the year along with market conditions.

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The Company continues to prioritize operational efficiency by aligning its production footprint and organizational structure with evolving market demand. To strengthen its competitive position and sustained profitability across market cycles, the Company has initiated a set of programs, including Nuvera's strategic realignment, a comprehensive restructuring program and long-term manufacturing footprint optimization. These actions are designed to lower the Company’s break-even point and support long-term financial resilience.

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Nuvera’s strategic realignment was executed in Q2 2025 and delivered immediate benefits, resulting in $15 million of cost savings for the year along with the redeployment of resources to higher-growth areas.

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Building on this momentum, the Company launched a restructuring program in Q4 2025, including targeted annualized cost reductions of $40–$45 million beginning in 2026. This restructuring combines timely cost reduction with strategic and structural changes which are expected to address current market pressures and position the Company for future growth as a leaner, more agile organization.

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Operational improvement projects focused on optimizing the Company’s manufacturing footprint began in late 2024 and have proceeded at a measured pace, with $4 million spent in 2025. These initiatives are expected to incur additional costs of $10–$12 million and $3–$6 million in 2026 and 2027, respectively. Due to lower production volumes during the transition, the initial benefits realized in 2026 are expected to be minimal. By 2027, anticipated benefits from these efforts are projected to reach $20–$30 million. However, the full-year annualized income and cash benefits, estimated at $30–$40 million, are not expected until 2028, when these programs are fully implemented.

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The Company’s comprehensive cost-reduction strategy balances immediate actions with longer-term initiatives, driving operational efficiency and organizational agility while maintaining investments in key strategic programs. As a result, the Company believes it is positioned to achieve significant savings, support sustainable growth and enhance financial resilience.

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•Nuvera strategic realignment: Achieved $15 million in cost savings for 2025.

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•Restructuring program: Targeting $40–$45 million in annualized savings beginning in Q1 2026.

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•Manufacturing footprint optimization: Expected savings of $20–$30 million in 2027, fully implemented by 2028 with annualized benefits of $30–$40 million.

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•Total recurring annualized savings are projected to reach $85–$100 million starting in 2028, compared to the beginning of 2025.

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Projected cost savings are stated prior to expected increases in operating expenses, which are anticipated to be in line with inflation.

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In 2025, the Company operated in a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by high tariff costs, softer industry demand, and cautious customer spending. These conditions have continued into early 2026; however, the Company expects economic uncertainty and elevated financing costs to gradually ease as the year progresses. Throughout 2025, many customers, particularly those still receiving trucks ordered when lead times were very high, deferred capital investments and extended equipment lifecycles, resulting in reduced order volumes. The Company now believes these customers are approaching their typical equipment replacement cycle. Furthermore, as fleets continue to age and maintenance expenses rise, the economic rationale for upgrading equipment becomes even more compelling. Together, these trends support expectations for a gradual strengthening of underlying replacement-driven demand.

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Despite consistently strong quoting activity during 2025, order conversion lagged for much of the year as customers delayed purchasing decisions. This dynamic began to shift in Q4 2025, when customers more frequently converted quotes into firm orders, contributing to the improved booking trends previously noted. Because orders flow through a fixed production schedule and revenue is generally recognized upon shipment, the order‑to‑production cycle creates inherent timing gaps between bookings, manufacturing and deliveries.

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Previous report

The Company operates Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC ("Nuvera"). Nuvera is an alternative-power technology company focused on the design, manufacture and sale of hydrogen fuel cell stacks and engines.

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During the year ended December 31, 2024, revenues increased to $4,308.2 million, or 5%, compared to $4,118.3 million in 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher lift truck revenues from improved pricing, higher fleet services and other revenue from lower customer and dealer incentive programs in 2024 compared to 2023. These items were partially offset by lower parts volumes and lower lift truck shipments, which were almost fully offset by a shift in sales mix to higher priced products, mainly in the Americas.

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During the year ended December 31, 2024, Bolzoni revenues increased compared with 2023 mainly from higher sales volumes and improved pricing. Nuvera revenues decreased during 2024 compared with 2023 mainly as a result of lower intercompany sales to the lift truck business.

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The increase in lift truck operating profit was primarily due to improved gross profit from higher pricing of $126.9 million, mainly in the Americas, partially offset by lower unit volumes and higher freight costs. The increase in gross profit was also partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses related to higher sales and marketing and product development costs. Additionally, the increase in operating profit was partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges of $17.8 million primarily for streamlining the Company's manufacturing footprint by reducing costs and improving operational efficiency. See Note 19, Restructuring and Impairment Charges, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion regarding the restructuring.

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Operating profit in the Americas increased by $85.0 million, or 36.5%, compared to the same period in 2023, primarily due to improved gross profit from higher pricing of $121.9 million and improved margin from lower dealer and customer incentives. These improvements were partially offset by manufacturing inefficiencies tied to lower production volumes, lower parts sales and higher warranty and freight costs. In addition, operating profit was unfavorably impacted by higher selling, general and administrative expenses related to increased sales and marketing and product development costs. Operating profit in 2024 was partially offset by restructuring and impairment charges of $6.8 million.

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EMEA reported an operating loss of $11.4 million in 2024 compared to an operating profit of $12.1 million in 2023, mainly due to manufacturing inefficiencies tied to lower production volumes and higher material and freight costs. In addition, selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily from higher sales and marketing costs. The operating loss in 2024 includes restructuring and impairment charges of $2.4 million.

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During the year ended December 31, 2024, Bolzoni recognized operating profit of $9.1 million compared to $15.3 million during the same period of 2023. The decrease is primarily due to restructuring and impairment charges of $4.3 million for the phase out of Bolzoni’s lower-margin legacy component manufacturing and to optimize Bolzoni's manufacturing footprint. In addition, Bolzoni's selling, general and administrative expenses increased, primarily related to higher employee-related costs in 2024 compared with 2023.

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Nuvera's operating loss was $41.0 million in 2024 compared to $36.4 million in 2023. The change was primarily from an increase in research and development expenses for new product development, and selling, general and administrative expenses primarily related to occupancy expenses and restructuring charges.

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During the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities increased by $20.0 million compared to 2023 as a result of net cash adjusted for non-cash items, primarily related to restructuring and impairment charges and higher net income. The favorable net changes in assets and liabilities were mainly due to decreases in inventories and other current assets, partially offset by increases in accounts receivable and decreases in accounts payable and other liabilities during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease in inventory is due mainly to the decrease in the Company's unit backlog as well as lower purchases. The increase in accounts receivable is mainly due to higher sales to customers with longer payment terms during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared with the same period in 2023.

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The change in net cash used for financing activities was primarily due to lower debt payments during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 2023. Additionally, the Company purchased treasury stock during the year ended December 31, 2024 related to the Company's previously announced stock repurchase program and employee-related incentive stock compensation plans.

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The Company has a $300.0 million secured, floating-rate revolving credit facility (the "Facility") that expires in June 2026 and a $225.0 million term loan (the "Term Loan"), which matures in May 2028. The Facility previously included a $25.0 million tranche, which terminated on May 1, 2024.

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The Term Loan was also amended in 2023 for the purpose of changing the benchmark interest rate for borrowings under the Term Loan from LIBOR to Term SOFR, each as defined in the Term Loan. See Note 13, Current and Long-Term Financing, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

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The Company incurred fees of $0.8 million in 2023 related to amending the Facility and the Term Loan. These fees were deferred and are being amortized as interest expense over the term of the applicable debt agreements. No such fees were incurred in 2024 and 2022. Fees related to the Term Loan are presented as a direct deduction of the corresponding debt.

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The Company’s strong 2023 and 2024 financial performances were largely due to a strong backlog and strategic actions taken in recent years. These efforts focused on delivering optimal solutions and exceptional customer care. Most importantly, the execution of key strategies, projects and significant process improvements, have better positioned the Company for substantial long-term profitable growth. As part of this, the Company’s product development and process improvement efforts are leading to significant advantages, including:

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•more efficient lift truck production, by enabling the Company’s plants to build internal combustion and electric trucks on the same production lines, which should support higher volumes on existing production lines;

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•leveraging modular and scalable product designs to produce similar high-volume trucks globally, enabling the Company to better meet customer demand while minimizing operational costs;

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•increasing operational efficiency and factory utilization; and

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•phasing out Bolzoni’s lower-margin legacy component manufacturing, which creates manufacturing space for further profitable attachment growth.

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Overall, these improvements are leading to a more efficient and flexible organization. To move these programs forward, in Q4 2024, the Company initiated projects to lower costs, optimize its manufacturing footprint, reduce lead times and better position itself for profitable growth. As a result, the Company incurred costs to streamline its manufacturing footprint and optimize its operations of $21 million in Q4 2024. As the Company fully executes its manufacturing footprint improvement programs, it expects additional implementation costs ranging from $8 million to $16 million in each of 2025 and 2026. Benefits from these programs are expected to begin in late 2025. These initial benefits are likely to be offset by operational inefficiencies related to lower full-year production in 2025. Benefits in 2026 are expected to be small as the Company fully phases in the programs. Beginning in 2027, these fully developed programs are currently expected to generate significant income and cash benefits from $30 million to $40 million annually, based on current assumptions for expected volumes and costs. These programs are designed to reduce the negative impact from cyclicality on the business.

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Lift Truck estimates that the Q4 2024 global lift truck bookings market declined moderately from prior year levels with industry backlog slightly above normalized levels. In 2025, Lift Truck anticipates a slight improvement in the global lift truck market from depressed 2024 levels. This increased market is primarily in EMEA and JAPIC geographic markets, leading to higher year-over-year bookings market in 2025.

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Lift Truck's Q4 2024 factory bookings dollar-value decreased 17% year-over-year to $400 million. Sequentially, the value of bookings increased by 8%, primarily in the Americas. Orders increased for higher-priced, 4- to 6-ton Class 1 and Lift Truck's new modular, scalable Class 5 lift trucks. EMEA's dollar-value bookings slightly increased and JAPIC's were flat compared to Q3 2024. This overall increase suggests further stabilization for both Lift Truck and the global market.

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Due to 2024 sales efforts, the Lift Truck's warehouse market share grew as result of it's warehouse penetration strategy, which includes advanced on-truck technologies. These share gains are expected to continue in 2025. Additionally, new modular, scalable counterbalanced trucks are anticipated to launch in the first half of 2025, including the electric models of the 1- to 3.5-ton trucks later in the year. These new products should lead to share gains over time.

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For much of the past two years, Lift Truck has benefited from the tailwinds of favorable pricing and a significant order backlog. This supported robust production levels in 2023 and 2024 with product margins well above targeted levels. The 2024 market decline resulted in lower bookings and increased cancellations across the year, including a Q4 2024 bookings level that was below expectations. This led to a reduced, but more normalized, $1.9 billion backlog entering into 2025. As result, Lift Truck's initial 2025 production estimates are well below 2024 levels. To maintain a more consistent backlog level, while balancing market share and industry demand, production rates will be lower in the first half of 2025 and increase in the second half of the year. This sets the stage for expected accelerated growth in 2026. However, if the bookings market or Lift Truck's expected market share improvements fail to meet expectations, its global production levels will likely moderate in the second half of 2025.

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Lift Truck continues to focus on maintaining bookings with margins at or above targeted margin levels through a combination of new product introductions, including modular and scalable models, and ongoing cost and pricing discipline. Margins are expected to decline in 2025 compared to the prior year due to increased competitive dynamics in the market, but importantly remain above target levels. Due to the current economic uncertainty created by potential tariff changes in the U.S. and abroad, Lift Truck intends to remain agile with its pricing strategy responding as required to reduce the impact of tariffs on its cost structure. Lift Truck anticipates margins to remain above target levels in 2025.

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As a result of the lower production levels in 2025, Lift Truck expects a significant year-over-year revenue decrease. Operating expense is expected to increase year-over-year in 2025 to support long-term profitable growth efforts. Lift Truck plans to increase its sales capacity and capability as well as enhance its underlying information technology systems. A portion of these higher costs are likely to be offset by increased use of lower cost shared service capabilities and more efficient processes and tools. As a result of the lower revenues, unit margin declines and increased expenses, Lift Truck expects 2025 operating profit to be significantly lower than the exceptionally strong 2024 performance.

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Bolzoni product margins are expected to improve modestly year-over-year, despite decreased revenues due to the planned phase out of lower-margin legacy component sales to the Lift Truck business. Increased production of higher margin attachments are expected to offset lower legacy component sales. As a result, Bolzoni's 2025 operating profit is anticipated to be comparable to 2024 adjusted operating profit.

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During 2025, Nuvera will remain focused on increasing customer product demonstrations and orders, especially HydroCharge™, its new portable hydrogen fuel cell-powered generator. This product was introduced in May 2024 and began customer and dealer demonstrations in September 2024.

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In 2025, Nuvera expects full-year revenues to increase over prior year largely due to HydroCharge™. The margin benefits from this increased revenue are likely partly offset by a modest increase in product development costs year-over-year to support further development on Nuvera’s more powerful 125kW fuel cell engine. In total, 2025's operating results are expected to improve modestly compared to 2024, in part due to benefits realized from the 2024 force reduction action.

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The Company continues to make progress in establishing the groundwork for achieving its goal of generating 7% operating profit margins across a business cycle in the Lift Truck and Bolzoni businesses. In periods of robust demand, like those experienced in 2024, the Company exceeded its target margin levels. However, as outlined above, the Company's 2025 revenues, production levels and profits are expected to decline significantly compared to robust 2024 results. This aligns with the Company's view on the business cycle, which is expected to trough in the first half of 2025, after peaking in the two prior years.

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The Company continues to focus on cash generation and accretive capital allocation. The Company made progress on working capital efficiency throughout 2024, but the improvement was below expectations. Intense efforts to accelerate improvements, particularly in inventories, are underway and are expected to generate further improvements in 2025. Overall, the Company expects cash flow from operations in 2025 to remain strong and comparable at 2024 levels, with improved working capital efficiency offset by lower net income. The Company is focused on the ongoing transformation of its business partly through significant capital investments in advanced products and manufacturing efficiency. For 2025, capital expenditures are projected to range between $40 million and $80 million. This wide range of capital spending outcomes is due to current economic and geopolitical uncertainty, particularly in the U.S. and EMEA. Management will monitor spending during the first half of the year and may accelerate investments if the market accelerates and share increases as expected in 2025. As the Company continues to generate cash, it will continue to follow its disciplined capital allocation framework to further reduce leverage, make strategic investments to support profitable business growth, and continue to generate strong returns for its shareholders.

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Further information regarding the Company's strategic initiatives can be found in the Company's Q4 2024 Investor Deck. This presentation, currently available on the Hyster-Yale website, elaborates on the strategies that are critical for the Company's long-term prospects. The Company encourages investors to review this material to ensure a clear understanding of the Company's future direction.
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Hyster-Yale, Inc. ("Hyster-Yale" or the "Company") and its subsidiaries, including its operating company, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. ("HYMH"), is a globally integrated company offering a full line of high-quality, application-tailored lift trucks and solutions aimed at meeting the specific materials handling needs of its customers. The Company's solutions include attachments and hydrogen fuel cell power products, telematics, automation and fleet management services, as well as a variety of other power options for its lift trucks. The Company, through HYMH, designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and aftermarket parts marketed globally, primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names, mainly to independent, exclusive Hyster® and Yale® retail dealerships. The materials handling business historically has been cyclical because the order rate for lift trucks fluctuates depending on the economic activity level in the various industries and countries its customers serve. The Company owns a 90% majority interest in Hyster-Yale Maximal Forklift (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. ("Hyster-Yale Maximal"), a manufacturer of low-intensity and standard lift trucks and specialized material handling equipment. Hyster-Yale Maximal also designs and produces specialized products in the port equipment and rough terrain forklift markets. Lift trucks and component parts are manufactured and assembled in the United States ("U.S."), Northern Ireland, China, the Netherlands, Mexico, the Philippines, Brazil, Japan, Italy and Vietnam. On May 31, 2024, the Company changed its corporate name to Hyster-Yale, Inc. and the Company's wholly owned operating subsidiary, Hyster-Yale Group, Inc., changed its corporate name to Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.

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Hyster-Yale, Inc. ("Hyster-Yale" or the "Company") and its subsidiaries, including its operating companies, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. ("HYMH") and Bolzoni S.p.A. ("Bolzoni"), is a globally integrated company offering a full line of high-quality, application-tailored lift trucks and solutions aimed at meeting the specific materials handling needs of its customers. The Company's solutions include attachments, parts, fleet management services, technology and energy solutions.

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The Company operates Bolzoni S.p.A. ("Bolzoni"). Bolzoni is a leading worldwide producer and distributor of attachments, forks and lift tables marketed under the Bolzoni®, Auramo® and Meyer® brand names. Bolzoni also produces components for lift truck manufacturers. Bolzoni products are manufactured in the U.S., Italy, China, Germany and Finland. Through the design, production and distribution of a wide range of attachments, Bolzoni has a strong presence in the market niche of lift truck attachments and industrial material handling.

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Bolzoni manufactures precision-engineered lift truck attachments, forks, masts and lift tables designed for handling delicate and specialized loads. These solutions are marketed under the Bolzoni®, Auramo® and Meyer® brand names and the Silver Line product portfolio. Bolzoni also produces components for lift truck manufacturers. Bolzoni products are manufactured in Italy, the U.S., China, Germany, Finland and Brazil. Through the design, production and distribution of a wide range of attachments, Bolzoni has a strong presence in the lift-truck attachments market and industrial material handling.

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Competition in the lift truck industry is based primarily on strength and quality of dealers, brand loyalty, customer service, new lift truck sales prices, availability of products and aftermarket parts, comprehensive product line offerings, product performance, quality and innovation, including features, and the cost of ownership over the life of the lift truck. The Company competes with several global lift truck manufacturers that operate in all major markets, as well as other niche companies. The lift truck industry also competes with alternative methods of materials handling, including conveyor systems and automated guided vehicle systems. The Company's aftermarket parts offerings compete with parts manufactured by other lift truck manufacturers, as well as companies that focus solely on the sale of generic parts.

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Competition in the lift truck industry is based primarily on strength and quality of dealers, brand loyalty, customer service, new lift truck sales prices, availability of products and parts, comprehensive product line offerings, product performance, quality and innovation, including features, and the cost of ownership over the life of the lift truck. The Company competes with several global lift truck manufacturers that operate in all major markets, as well as other niche companies. The lift truck industry also competes with alternative methods of materials handling, including conveyor systems and automated guided vehicle systems. The Company's parts offerings compete with parts manufactured by other lift truck manufacturers, as well as companies that focus solely on the sale of generic parts.

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Deferred Income Taxes: Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences that exist between the financial statement carrying value of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards on a taxing jurisdiction basis. The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will apply in the years in which it expects the temporary differences to be recovered or paid. U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for income taxes requires a reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by recording a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not (defined as a likelihood of more than 50%) such assets will not be realized. The valuation of deferred tax assets requires judgment in assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns and future profitability. The Company's accounting for deferred tax consequences represents its best estimate of those future events. Changes in the Company's estimates, due to unanticipated events or otherwise, could have a material effect on its financial condition and results of operations. In that regard, the Company continually evaluates its deferred tax assets to determine if a valuation allowance is required or no longer needed. When the company concludes it has sufficient evidence to warrant a change in judgement regarding the realizability of its deferred tax assets, the result may have a material impact to the reported income tax expense. At December 31, 2024, the Company had gross deferred tax assets of $168.7 million which were reduced by valuation allowances of $144.3 million and gross deferred tax liabilities of $26.1 million.

Current wording

Deferred Income Taxes: Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences that exist between the financial statement carrying value of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards on a taxing jurisdiction basis. The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates that will apply in the years in which it expects the temporary differences to be recovered or paid. U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for income taxes requires a reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by recording a valuation allowance if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not (defined as a likelihood of more than 50%) such assets will not be realized. The valuation of deferred tax assets requires judgment in assessing the likely future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company's financial statements or tax returns and future profitability. The Company's accounting for deferred tax consequences represents its best estimate of those future events. Changes in the Company's estimates, due to unanticipated events or otherwise, could have a material effect on its financial condition and results of operations. In that regard, the Company continually evaluates its deferred tax assets to determine if a valuation allowance is required or no longer needed. When the company concludes it has sufficient evidence to warrant a change in judgement regarding the realizability of its deferred tax assets, the result may have a material impact to the reported income tax expense. At December 31, 2025, the Company had gross deferred tax assets of $187.7 million which were reduced by valuation allowances of $165.9 million and gross deferred tax liabilities of $23.2 million.

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Goodwill: Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of May 1, and is tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount may be impaired. The Company completed the annual goodwill impairment testing as of May 1, 2024 at the reporting unit level for the related goodwill. The Company uses either a qualitative or quantitative analysis to determine whether fair value exceeds carrying value. An estimate of the fair value of the reporting unit is determined through a combination of comparable market values for similar businesses and discounted cash flows. These estimates can change significantly based on such factors as the reporting unit's financial performance, economic conditions, interest rates, growth rates, pricing, changes in business strategies and competition. Based on the annual testing, the fair value of each reporting unit was in excess of its carrying value and no impairment existed. As of December 31, 2024, Bolzoni had $51.9 million of goodwill. Based on the most recent interim impairment test, Bolzoni's fair value of equity exceeded the carrying value by approximately $100 million or 60%.

Current wording

Goodwill: Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of May 1, and is tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount may be impaired. The Company completed the annual goodwill impairment testing as of May 1, 2025 at the reporting unit level for the related goodwill. The Company uses either a qualitative or quantitative analysis to determine whether fair value exceeds carrying value. An estimate of the fair value of the reporting unit is determined through a combination of comparable market values for similar businesses and discounted cash flows. These estimates can change significantly based on such factors as the reporting unit's financial performance, economic conditions, interest rates, growth rates, pricing, changes in business strategies and competition. Based on the annual testing, the fair value of each reporting unit was in excess of its carrying value and no impairment existed. As of December 31, 2025, Bolzoni had $52.9 million of goodwill. Based on the most recent interim impairment test, Bolzoni's fair value of equity exceeded the carrying value by approximately $67 million or 36%.

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During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recognized an operating profit of $244.8 million compared to $208.7 million during 2023 which represents an increase of 17.3%.

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During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized an operating loss of $22.1 million compared to $244.8 million of operating profit during 2024.

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JAPIC's operating loss was $30.0 million in 2024 compared to $15.6 million in 2023. The change was primarily due to lower gross profit from material cost inflation and lower unit volume. In addition, JAPIC incurred restructuring and impairment charges of $8.6 million.

Current wording

JAPIC's operating loss was $26.2 million in 2025 compared to $30.0 million in 2024. The change was primarily due to lower selling, general and administrative expenses and restructuring and impairment charges, partially offset by lower gross profit due to unfavorable foreign currency, higher material and freight costs and lower unit volume.

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During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recognized net income attributable to stockholders of $142.3 million compared to $125.9 million during 2023. The increase was driven by higher operating profit of $36.1 million discussed above, lower interest expense partially offset by higher income taxes. See Note 6, Income Taxes, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.

Current wording

During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized a net loss attributable to stockholders of $60.1 million compared to $142.3 million of net income attributable to stockholders during 2024. The decrease was driven by lower operating profit as discussed above.

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The change in net cash used for investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared with the same period in 2023 was mainly due to higher capital expenditures in 2024.

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The change in net cash used for investing activities in 2025 compared with 2024 was mainly due to higher capital expenditures in 2025.

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The Facility can be increased up to $400.0 million over the term of the Facility in minimum increments of $10.0 million, subject to approval by the lenders. The obligations under the Facility are generally secured by a first priority lien on working capital assets of the borrowers and guarantors in the Facility, which includes but is not limited to cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and inventory, and a second priority lien on the present and future shares of capital stock, fixtures and general intangibles consisting of intellectual property. The approximate book value of assets held as collateral under the Facility was $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2024.

Current wording

The obligations under the Facility are generally secured by a first priority lien on working capital assets of the borrowers and guarantors in the Facility, which includes but is not limited to cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and inventory, and a second priority lien on the present and future shares of capital stock, fixtures and general intangibles consisting of intellectual property. The approximate book value of assets held as collateral under the Facility was $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2025.

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The Term Loan requires quarterly principal payments on the last day of each March, June, September and December, which commenced September 30, 2021, in an amount equal to $0.6 million and the final principal repayment is due in May 2028. The Company may also be required to make mandatory prepayments, in certain circumstances, as provided in the Term Loan.

Current wording

The Company also has a $225.0 million term loan (the "Term Loan"), which matures in May 2028. The Term Loan requires quarterly principal payments on the last day of each March, June, September and December, which commenced September 30, 2021, in an amount equal to $0.6 million and the final principal repayment is due in May 2028. The Company may also be required to make mandatory prepayments, in certain circumstances, as provided in the Term Loan.

Previous wording

The obligations under the Term Loan are generally secured by a first priority lien on the present and future shares of capital stock, U.S. material real property, fixtures and general intangibles consisting of intellectual property and a second priority lien on U.S. working capital assets of the borrowers and guarantors of the Term Loan, which includes, but is not limited to cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and inventory. The approximate book value of assets held as collateral under the Term Loan was $870 million as of December 31, 2024.

Current wording

The obligations under the Term Loan are generally secured by a first priority lien on the present and future shares of capital stock, U.S. material real property, fixtures and general intangibles consisting of intellectual property and a second priority lien on U.S. working capital assets of the borrowers and guarantors of the Term Loan, which includes, but is not limited to cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and inventory. The approximate book value of assets held as collateral under the Term Loan was $0.8 billion as of December 31, 2025.

Previous wording

The Company had other debt outstanding, excluding finance leases, of approximately $150.2 million at December 31, 2024. In addition to the excess availability under the Facility of $242.7 million, the Company had remaining availability of $47.8 million related to other non-U.S. revolving credit agreements.

Current wording

The Company had other debt outstanding excluding finance leases, of approximately $150.7 million and $6.3 million of revolving credit facilities at December 31, 2025. In addition to the excess availability under the Facility of $192.1 million, the Company had remaining availability of $54.3 million related to other non-U.S. revolving credit agreements.

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The Company believes funds available from cash on hand, the Facility, other available lines of credit and operating cash flows will provide sufficient liquidity to meet its operating needs and commitments during the next twelve months and until the expiration of the Facility in June 2026.

Current wording

The Company believes funds available from cash on hand, the Facility, other available lines of credit and operating cash flows will provide sufficient liquidity to meet its operating needs and commitments during the next twelve months and the foreseeable future thereafter.

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In addition, the Company has recourse and repurchase obligations with a maximum undiscounted potential liability of $219.2 million at December 31, 2024. Recourse and repurchase obligations primarily represent contingent liabilities assumed by the Company to support financing agreements made between the Company's customers and third-party finance companies for the customer’s purchase of lift trucks from the Company. For these transactions, the Company or a third-party finance company retains a perfected security interest in the lift truck, such that the Company would take possession of the lift truck in the event it would become liable under the terms of the recourse and repurchase obligations. Generally, these commitments are due upon demand in the event of default by the customer. The security interest is normally expected to equal or exceed the amount of the commitment. To the extent the Company would be required to provide funding as a result of these commitments, the Company believes the value of its perfected security interest and amounts available under existing credit facilities are adequate to meet these commitments in the foreseeable future.

Current wording

In addition, the Company has recourse and repurchase obligations with a maximum undiscounted potential liability of $134.5 million at December 31, 2025. Recourse and repurchase obligations primarily represent contingent liabilities assumed by the Company to support financing agreements made between the Company's customers and third-party finance companies for the customer’s purchase of lift trucks from the Company. For these transactions, the Company or a third-party finance company retains a perfected security interest in the lift truck, such that the Company would take possession of the lift truck in the event it would become liable under the terms of the recourse and repurchase obligations. Generally, these commitments are due upon demand in the event of default by the customer. The security interest is normally expected to equal or exceed the amount of the commitment. To the extent the Company would be required to provide funding as a result of these commitments, the Company believes the value of its perfected security interest and amounts available under existing credit facilities are adequate to meet these commitments in the foreseeable future.

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Planned expenditures in 2025 are primarily for improvements at manufacturing locations and manufacturing equipment, product development and improvements to information technology infrastructure. The wide range of potential capital spending outcomes in 2025 is due to current economic and geopolitical uncertainty. The Company expects to monitor spending during the first half of the year and may accelerate investments if the market recovers and market share increases as expected in the second half of 2025. The primary sources of financing for these capital expenditures are expected to be internally generated funds and bank financing.

Current wording

Planned expenditures in 2026 are primarily for investments in modular development and critical capital equipment central to the Company’s ongoing transformation, enabling progress in advanced product development, manufacturing efficiency, and information-technology enhancements. The final level of 2026 capital expenditures is dependent on the pace of production improvements. The Company will closely monitor spending throughout the year and may accelerate investments as production levels and market share improve as anticipated. The primary sources of financing for these capital expenditures are expected to be internally generated funds and bank financing.

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The Company's vision is to transform the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. It strives to do this through its two customer promises: first, to provide optimal solutions for our customers, and second, to provide exceptional customer care. Ongoing execution of established strategic initiatives and key projects, as well as the manufacturing footprint improvement measures previously mentioned, should help the Company fulfill these promises and achieve long-term revenue and operating profit growth rates above the material handling market's expected growth rates. The Company believes these actions will contribute to an increased and sustainable lift truck and attachment competitive advantage over time. In addition, the Company believes that Nuvera's revenues can increase over future years, bringing additional value to the Company's shareholders.

Current wording

The Company's vision is to transform the way the world moves materials from Port to Home. It strives to do this through its two customer promises: first, to provide optimal customer solutions, and second, to provide exceptional customer care. The Company is focused on executing established strategic initiatives and key projects to transform the Company’s core lift truck business while building new business opportunities in the warehouse lift truck, vehicle automation, energy management and attachment business activities. These complementary growth and profit improvement projects should help the Company fulfill these two promises while achieving long-term revenue and operating profit growth. The Company believes its key projects will contribute to an increased and sustainable competitive advantage in the lift truck and attachment businesses over time.

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The statements contained in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are made subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Among the factors that could cause plans, actions and results to differ materially from current expectations are, without limitation: (1) delays in delivery and other supply chain disruptions, or increases in costs as a result of inflation or otherwise, including materials, critical components and transportation costs and shortages, the imposition of tariffs on raw materials or sourced products, and labor, or changes in or unavailability of quality suppliers or transporters, including the impacts of the foregoing risks on the Company's liquidity, (2) impacts resulting from increased trade barriers and restrictions on international trade, including as a result of previously announced, and potentially new, changes to U.S. trade policy and tariffs as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed by other countries where the Company does business, (3) delays in manufacturing and delivery schedules, (4) reduction in demand for lift trucks, attachments and related aftermarket parts and service on a global basis, including any cyclical reduction in demand in the lift truck industry, (5) customer acceptance of pricing, (6) customer acceptance of, changes in the costs of, or delays in the development of new products, (7) the ability of the Company and its dealers, suppliers and end-users to access credit, or obtain financing at reasonable rates, or at all, as a result of interest rate volatility and current economic and market conditions, including inflation, (8) unfavorable effects of geopolitical and legislative developments on global operations, including without limitation the entry into new trade agreements and the imposition of tariffs and/or economic sanctions, including the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (the “UFLPA”) which could impact the Company's imports from China, as well as armed conflicts, including the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the Israel and Gaza conflict and/or the conflict in the Red Sea, and their regional effects, (9) exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate volatility and monetary policies and other changes in the regulatory climate in the countries in which the Company operates and/or sells products, (10) the effectiveness…

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Current wording

The statements contained in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and elsewhere throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are made subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Among the factors that could cause plans, actions and results to differ materially from current expectations are, without limitation: (1) delays in delivery and other supply chain disruptions, or increases in costs as a result of inflation or otherwise, including materials, critical components and transportation costs and shortages, the effects of tariffs on raw materials or sourced products, and labor, or changes in or unavailability of quality suppliers or transporters, including the impacts of the foregoing risks on the Company's liquidity, (2) impacts resulting from increased trade barriers and restrictions on international trade, including as a result of previously announced, and potentially new, changes to U.S. trade policy and tariffs as well as retaliatory or other tariffs imposed by other countries where the Company does business, (3) delays in manufacturing and delivery schedules, (4) reduction in demand for lift trucks, attachments and related parts and service on a global basis, including any cyclical reduction in demand in the lift truck industry, (5) customer acceptance of pricing, (6) customer acceptance of, changes in the costs of, or delays in the development of new products, (7) the ability of the Company and its dealers, suppliers and end-users to access credit, or obtain financing at reasonable rates, or at all, as a result of interest rate volatility and current economic and market conditions, including inflation, (8) unfavorable effects of geopolitical and legislative developments on global operations, including without limitation the entry into new trade agreements and the imposition of tariffs and/or economic sanctions, including the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (the “UFLPA”) which could impact the Company's imports from China, as well as armed conflicts, including the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the Israel and Gaza conflict and/or the conflict in the Red Sea, and their regional effects, (9) exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate volatility and monetary policies and other changes in the regulatory climate in the countries in which the Company operates and/or sells products, (10) the effectiveness of th…

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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Through HYMH, the Company designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments, parts, fleet management services, technology and energy solutions marketed globally, primarily under the Hyster®, Yale® and Nuvera® brand names, mainly to independent Hyster® and Yale® retail dealerships. The materials handling business historically has been cyclical because the order rate for lift trucks fluctuates depending on the economic activity level in the various industries and countries its customers serve. Lift trucks and component parts are manufactured and assembled in the United States ("U.S."), Northern Ireland, China, the Netherlands, Mexico, the Philippines, Brazil, Japan, Italy and Vietnam.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

The Company owns a 90% majority interest in Hyster-Yale Maximal Forklift (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. ("Hyster-Yale Maximal"), a manufacturer of low-intensity and standard lift trucks and specialized material handling equipment. Hyster-Yale Maximal also designs and produces specialized products in the port equipment and rough terrain forklift markets.