Gates Industrial reported a decrease in net sales and net income for the fourth quarter of 2024, with net sales down 3.9% to $829.4 million and net income attributable to shareholders at $36.6 million. However, the adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 30 basis points to 21.8%, driven by enterprise initiatives.
Net sales decreased by 3.9% to $829.4 million, with a core sales decline of 2.6%.
Net income attributable to shareholders was $36.6 million, or $0.14 per diluted share.
Adjusted net income per diluted share was $0.36.
Adjusted EBITDA was $180.8 million, with a margin of 21.8%.
The company introduced full year financial guidance for 2025, expecting core sales growth between -0.5% and +3.5%, adjusted EBITDA of $735 million to $795 million, adjusted EPS of $1.36 to $1.52, capital expenditures of approximately $120 million, and free cash flow conversion exceeding 90%.
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