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Dec 31, 2022

CVG Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Reported a 2.6% increase in fourth quarter sales, reaching $235 million, and an adjusted EBITDA increase of 3.1% to $13.3 million.

Key Takeaways

CVG reported a slight increase in revenue and adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2022, with revenue reaching $234.9 million, a 2.6% increase year-over-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $13.3 million, a 3.1% increase. The company experienced a net loss of $32.0 million due to non-cash charges. Strong free cash flow and debt paydown exceeded target at ~$43 million.

Revenue increased by 2.6% to $234.9 million due to demand and price increases.

Net loss of $32.0 million was caused by non-cash charges related to tax valuation allowance changes and pension settlement.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 3.1% to $13.3 million due to pricing actions, solid demand, and new business revenues.

Price negotiations secured further increases beginning January 2023.

Total Revenue
$235M
Previous year: $229M
+2.6%
EPS
$0.04
Previous year: $0.13
-69.2%
Gross Profit
$12.4M
Previous year: $23.4M
-47.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$31.8M
Previous year: $35M
-9.0%
Free Cash Flow
$28M
Previous year: -$15.2M
-284.7%
Total Assets
$470M
Previous year: $508M
-7.4%

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Forward Guidance

CVG anticipates a year of record revenue, higher EBITDA, continued free cash flow and debt paydown, $30 million of cost-out, and at least $100 million of targeted new business wins, concentrated in Electrical Systems.

Positive Outlook

  • Expecting 2023 to be a year of record revenue.
  • Expecting higher EBITDA in 2023.
  • Anticipating continued free cash flow and debt paydown.
  • Targeting $30 million of cost-out.
  • Aiming for at least $100 million of targeted new business wins, concentrated in Electrical Systems.