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Dec 31, 2020

CVG Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Reported record fourth quarter sales in the Electrical Systems Segment, driven by Warehouse Automation and secured an estimated $100+ million of net annualized new business awards during 2020, driven by Warehouse Automation and Electric Vehicles.

Key Takeaways

CVG reported a 14.0% increase in revenue to $216.0 million in Q4 2020, driven primarily by growth in warehouse automation. Operating income increased by $9.3 million to $5.0 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased by $9.4 million to $13.0 million. The company secured an estimated $100+ million of net annualized new business awards during 2020.

Revenue increased by 14.0% to $216.0 million due to growth in warehouse automation.

Operating income increased by $9.3 million to $5.0 million due to higher volume and improved cost structure.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $9.4 million to $13.0 million due to higher revenues, lower costs, and improved sales mix.

Warehouse automation revenues grew to $34.4 million, representing 15.9% of Company sales.

Total Revenue
$216M
Previous year: $189M
+14.0%
EPS
-$0.05
Previous year: -$0.15
-66.7%
Gross Profit
$23.1M
Previous year: $10.2M
+127.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$50.5M
Previous year: $39.5M
+27.8%
Free Cash Flow
$2.48M
Previous year: $2.98M
-16.8%
Total Assets
$454M
Previous year: $436M
+4.3%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects North American Class 8 truck production levels to be at 302,000 units and Class 5-7 production to be at 246,000 units in 2021. Demand for warehouse automation products is expected to grow approximately 14% per year through 2026.

Positive Outlook

  • North American Class 8 truck production levels are expected to increase.
  • North American Class 5-7 production levels are expected to increase.
  • The outlook for electric vehicle adoption rates are favorable.
  • Demand for warehouse automation products is expected to grow approximately 14% per year through 2026.
  • Company goal to deliver more than $150 million of sales in 2021 from warehouse automation.

Challenges Ahead

  • COVID-19 induced supply and cost risks in the business.
  • The full year and specifically the 2nd quarter were impacted significantly by COVID-19.
  • There is still COVID-19 risks in the business.
  • Multi-year effort to make CVG a secular growth company.
  • Still has much to do.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income