COOPER STANDARD HL.DL-,01

At the J.P. Morgan Automotive Conference, Cooper Standard reported stable revenue momentum in Q2 but an EBITDA margin reduced by about $18 million due to higher oil and metal prices. Indexed price contracts effective since July 1 are expected to offset most of these losses by the end of 2024 and led to confirmation of the full-year guidance with a slightly narrower range. The company is reducing its dependence on North American OEMs, growing especially in China, sees potential from electrification and AI-driven cost reductions, and is targeting a long-term 15% EBITDA margin and significantly lower leverage. » More on de.investing.com

Cooper Standard reported a net loss of $18.8 million for the second quarter on revenue that rose 2.2% to $721.3 million. Adjusted net income was a loss of $2.3 million and adjusted EBITDA fell to $53.9 million, weighed down by higher material costs, inflation, an unfavorable volume and product mix, and increased tariffs. Operating cash flow was $30.1 million, free cash flow $16.3 million, and the company secured net new orders of $118.4 million, of which $36.6 million were for battery-electric or full-hybrid projects. Cooper Standard confirmed the mid-point for adjusted EBITDA, narrowed the range to $265–295 million, left revenue guidance at $2.7–2.9 billion, and adjusted its capex as well as restructuring and net interest payment forecasts. » More on de.investing.com

Shareholders of Cooper-Standard Holdings elected nine directors to one-year terms, approved the advisory compensation vote and confirmed Ernst & Young as the independent auditor. The annual meeting took place against the backdrop of a roughly 12% decline in the stock over the past year and mixed Q1 results: revenue beat forecasts at $686.4 million, but adjusted results showed a net loss of $0.29 per share. Analysts expect a return to profitability later this year. » More on de.investing.com