Allison Transmission Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

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Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. reported record net sales of $789 million and diluted EPS of $1.90 for the first quarter of 2024. The company refinanced its revolving credit facility and term loan, paying down $101 million of outstanding debt. The quarter saw robust demand in various end markets, with North America On-Highway, Defense, and Outside North America On-Highway markets showing significant growth. Net income for the quarter was $169 million, with adjusted EBITDA at $289 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2024 guidance.

Positive

• Record net sales of $789 million and diluted EPS of $1.90 for Q1 2024
• Refinanced revolving credit facility and term loan, paying down $101 million of debt
• Strong performance in North America On-Highway, Defense, and Outside North America On-Highway markets
• Net income of $169 million and adjusted EBITDA of $289 million for the quarter
• Reaffirmed full-year 2024 guidance with Net Sales expected to be $3,050 to $3,150 million

Negative

• - Increase in manufacturing expenses, including $13 million of non-recurring UAW contract signing incentives
• - Higher direct material costs impacting net income
• - Decrease in adjusted free cash flow for the quarter compared to the same period in 2023
• - Non-recurring UAW contract signing incentives contributing to a decrease in net income

Financial Analyst

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.'s report of a record net sales of $789 million signals strong operational performance, particularly due to increased demand in the Global On-Highway sector and improvements in Off-Highway and Defense end markets. The company's ability to refinance debt while paying down $101 million reflects robust financial management, contributing to a healthier balance sheet. The diluted EPS of $1.90, albeit impacted by non-recurring UAW contract signing incentives, still indicates a positive earnings momentum, which is a promising sign for investors. Their commitment to shareholder returns, evident in share repurchases and a 9 percent dividend increase, showcases a balance between reinvesting in the business and providing investor value. However, the slight dip in net income and operational cash flows year over year warrants attention as it may suggest growing cost pressures. In the long term, the company's guidance reaffirmation provides a clear outlook, although it is imperative for investors to monitor whether escalating material and manufacturing costs might affect profitability.

Market Research Analyst

The impressive growth in net sales within the North America On-Highway end market, primarily driven by Class 8 vocational and medium-duty truck demand, underscores the end market's current health and is a testament to Allison's competitive positioning. However, the decrease in net sales from the Service Parts, Support Equipment & Other segment is a potential area to explore, as it could indicate market saturation or competitive challenges. Notably, the Asia-driven growth in the Outside North America On-Highway segment, despite European market softness, is indicative of Allison's geographical diversification strategy paying off. Investors should consider the company's market penetration strategies and how geopolitical factors or global economic shifts might influence these regional performances. Allison's ability to navigate material cost fluctuations while implementing price increases speaks to their pricing power, a critical factor in maintaining margins in a volatile input cost environment.

Investment Strategist

For retail investors, Allison Transmission's latest financial figures offer a mixed landscape. Robust topline growth coupled with strategic debt management and consistent shareholder value initiatives — such as share repurchases and dividend hikes — are likely to be viewed favorably. Yet, the undercurrents of increased manufacturing and material costs, as reflected in their net income and cash flow numbers, indicate a need for operational efficiency and cost containment. The reaffirmation of their 2024 guidance suggests management confidence in their strategic roadmap, providing a layer of predictability in an investment. However, the need to scrutinize the company's forthcoming quarterly results will be important to ensure that the guidance is on track and that there are no underlying issues that could derail their financial targets. Investors would do well to assess both the short-term performance metrics and the long-term implications of Allison's market positioning and strategic initiatives.

• Record net sales of $789 million
• Diluted EPS of $1.90, which includes $0.13 impact from $14 Million of Non-Recurring UAW Contract Signing Incentives incurred in the quarter
• Refinanced Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan, Paying Down $101 Million of Outstanding Debt

INDIANAPOLIS, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), today reported first quarter net sales of $789 million and first quarter diluted EPS of $1.90, which includes a $0.13 impact from $14 million of non-recurring UAW contract signing incentives incurred in the quarter.

David S. Graziosi, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Allison Transmission commented, "In the first quarter we generated record net sales, driven by strong Global On-Highway demand and strength in our Outside North America Off-Highway and Defense end markets. Robust demand for Class 8 vocational and medium-duty trucks drove record revenue in our North America On-Highway end market, while strength in Asia drove record first quarter revenue in our Outside North America On-Highway end market."

Graziosi continued, "During the first quarter, in support of our long-standing commitment to prudent balance sheet management and our focus on a low-cost, flexible and pre-payable debt structure with long-dated maturities, we increased commitments under our revolving credit facility to $750 million, extending the maturity date to 2029 and refinanced $518 million of term loan debt, paying down $101 million of existing term loan debt and extending the maturity date to 2031. We also maintained our commitment to returning capital to shareholders through our share repurchase program, repurchasing nearly 1 percent of outstanding shares. We also increased our quarterly dividend by 9 percent to $0.25 per share, the fifth consecutive annual increase to our quarterly dividend."

First Quarter Financial Highlights

Net sales for the quarter were an all-time high of $789 million. Year over year results were led by:

• A $44 million increase in net sales in the North America On-Highway end market, leading to record net sales of $420 million, principally driven by strength in demand for Class 8 vocational and medium-duty trucks and price increases on certain products,
• A $21 million increase in net sales in the Defense end market principally driven by increased demand for Tracked vehicle applications,
• A $19 million increase in net sales in the Outside North America Off-Highway end market principally driven by strength in demand from the energy, mining and construction sectors, and
• A $7 million increase in net sales in the Outside North America On-Highway end market, leading to record first quarter net sales of $115 million, principally driven by higher demand in Asia and price increases on certain products, partially offset by lower demand in Europe.

Net income for the quarter was $169 million. Diluted EPS for the quarter was $1.90. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the quarter was $289 million. Net cash provided by operating activities for the quarter was $173 million. Adjusted free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the quarter was $162 million.

First Quarter Net Sales by End Market

End Market	Q1 2024 Net Sales ($M)	Q1 2023 Net Sales ($M)	Variance
North America On-Highway	$420	$376	$44
North America Off-Highway	$4	$24	($20)
Defense	$48	$27	$21
Outside North America On-Highway	$115	$108	$7
Outside North America Off-Highway	$42	$23	$19
Service Parts, Support Equipment & Other	$160	$183	($23)
Total Net Sales	$789	$741	$48

 

First Quarter Financial Results

Gross profit for the quarter was $366 million, an increase of $5 million from $361 million for the same period in 2023. The increase in gross profit was principally driven by increased net sales and price increases on certain products, partially offset by higher manufacturing expense, including $13 million of non-recurring UAW contract signing incentives, and higher direct material costs.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter were $86 million, a decrease of $1 million from $87 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease was principally driven by lower intangible amortization expense and favorable product warranty expense partially offset by higher commercial activities spending.

Engineering – research and development expenses for the quarter were $46 million, an increase of $2 million from $44 million for the same period in 2023. The increase was principally driven by increased product initiatives spending.

Net income for the quarter was $169 million, a decrease of $1 million from $170 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease was principally driven by higher manufacturing expense, $14 million of non-recurring UAW contract signing incentives, $10 million of unrealized mark-to-market adjustments for marketable securities and higher direct material costs partially offset by increased net sales, price increases on certain products and lower income tax expense.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $173 million, a decrease of $20 million from $193 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease was principally driven by higher cash incentive compensation payments and non-recurring UAW contract signing incentive payments partially offset by higher gross profit and lower operating working capital funding requirements.

First Quarter Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $289 million, an increase of $13 million from $276 million for the same period in 2023. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was principally driven by increased net sales and price increases on certain products, partially offset by higher manufacturing expense and higher direct material costs.

Adjusted free cash flow for the quarter was $162 million, a decrease of $7 million from $169 million for the same period in 2023. The decrease was driven by lower net cash provided by operating activities partially offset by lower capital expenditures.

2024 Guidance Update

We are reaffirming our full year 2024 guidance provided to the market on February 13. Allison expects 2024 Net Sales in the range of $3,050 to $3,150 million, Net Income in the range of $635 to $685 million, Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $1,070 to $1,130 million, Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities in the range of $700 to $760 million, Capital Expenditures in the range of $125 to $135 million, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow in the range of $575 to $625 million.

Conference Call and Webcast

The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 25, 2024 to discuss its first quarter 2024 results. The dial-in phone number for the conference call is +1-877-425-9470 and the international dial-in number is +1-201-389-0878. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available online at http://ir.allisontransmission.com.

For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available from 9:00 p.m. ET on April 25 until 11:59 p.m. ET on May 9. The replay dial-in phone number is +1-844-512-2921 and the international replay dial-in number is +1-412-317-6671. The replay passcode is 13745491.

About Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions that Improve the Way the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of applications, including on-highway trucks (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining and construction applications) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources, including electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has more than 1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate" and other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and trends and that do not relate to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although forward-looking statements reflect management's good faith beliefs, reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our participation in markets that are competitive; our ability to prepare for, respond to and successfully achieve our objectives relating to technological and market developments, competitive threats and changing customer needs, including with respect to electric hybrid and fully electric commercial vehicles; increases in cost, disruption of supply or shortage of labor, freight, raw materials, energy or components used to manufacture or transport our products or those of our customers or suppliers, including as a result of geopolitical risks, wars and pandemics; global economic volatility; general economic and industry conditions, including the risk of recession; labor strikes, work stoppages or similar labor disputes, which could significantly disrupt our operations or those of our principal customers or suppliers; the highly cyclical industries in which certain of our end users operate; uncertainty in the global regulatory and business environments in which we operate; the concentration of our net sales in our top five customers and the loss of any one of these; the failure of markets outside North America to increase adoption of fully automatic transmissions; the success of our research and development efforts, the outcome of which is uncertain; U.S. and foreign defense spending; risks associated with our international operations, including acts of war and increased trade protectionism; the discovery of defects in our products, resulting in delays in new model launches, recall campaigns and/or increased warranty costs and reduction in future sales or damage to our brand and reputation; our ability to identify, consummate and effectively integrate acquisitions and collaborations; and risks related to our indebtedness.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains information about Allison's financial results and forward-looking estimates of financial results which are not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Such non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled to their closest GAAP financial measures at the end of this press release. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP and, as calculated, may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.

We use Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales to measure our operating profitability. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales provide management, investors and creditors with useful measures of the operational results of our business and increase the period-to-period comparability of our operating profitability and comparability with other companies. Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales is also used in the calculation of management's incentive compensation program. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA is Net income. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales is Net Income as a percent of net sales. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as the earnings before interest expense, net, income tax expense, amortization of intangible assets, depreciation of property, plant and equipment and other adjustments as defined by Allison Transmission, Inc.'s, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.

We use Adjusted Free Cash Flow to evaluate the amount of cash generated by our business that, after the capital investment needed to maintain and grow our business and certain mandatory debt service requirements, can be used for the repayment of debt, stockholder distributions and strategic opportunities, including investing in our business. We believe that Adjusted Free Cash Flow enhances the understanding of the cash flows of our business for management, investors and creditors. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is also used in the calculation of management's incentive compensation program. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted Free Cash Flow is Net cash provided by operating activities. Adjusted Free Cash Flow is calculated as Net cash provided by operating activities, after additions of long-lived assets.

Attachments

• Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
• Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
• Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
• Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
• Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for Full Year Guidance

Contacts
Jackie Bolles
Executive Director, Treasury and Investor Relations
jacalyn.bolles@allisontransmission.com
(317) 242-7073

Claire Gregory
Director, Global External Communications
claire.gregory@allisontransmission.com
(317) 694-2065

 

	Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
	(Unaudited, dollars in millions, except per share data)
			Three months ended March 31,
			2024		2023
	Net sales		$                   789		$                   741
	Cost of sales		423		380
	Gross profit		366		361
	Selling, general and administrative		86		87
	Engineering - research and development		46		44
	Operating income		234		230
	Interest expense, net		(25)		(28)
	Other (expense) income, net		(5)		10
	Income before income taxes		204		212
	Income tax expense		(35)		(42)
	Net income		$                   169		$                   170
	Basic earnings per share attributable to common stockholders		$                  1.92		$                  1.85
	Diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders		$                  1.90		$                  1.85

 

	Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
	(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
						March 31,		December 31,
						2024		2023
	ASSETS
	Current Assets
	Cash and Cash Equivalents					$                   551		$                555
	Accounts receivable, net					392		356
	Inventories					289		276
	Other current assets					68		63
	Total Current Assets					1,300		1,250
	Property, plant and equipment, net					762		774
	Intangible assets, net					828		833
	Goodwill					2,075		2,076
	Other non-current assets					91		92
	TOTAL ASSETS					$                5,056		$            5,025
	LIABILITIES
	Current Liabilities
	Accounts payable					$                   244		$                210
	Product warranty liability					30		32
	Current portion of long-term debt					5		6
	Deferred revenue					42		41
	Other current liabilities					197		212
	Total Current Liabilities					518		501
	Product warranty liability					28		27
	Deferred revenue					92		89
	Long-term debt					2,398		2,497
	Deferred income taxes					513		519
	Other non-current liabilities					165		159
	TOTAL LIABILITIES					3,714		3,792
	TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY					1,342		1,233
	TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY					$                5,056		$            5,025

 

	Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
	(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
							Three months ended March 31,
							2024		2023
	Net cash provided by operating activities						$                   173		$                   193
	Net cash used for investing activities (a)						(12)		(22)
	Net cash used for financing activities						(164)		(59)
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash						(1)		-
	Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents						(4)		112
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period						555		232
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period						$                   551		$                   344
	Supplemental disclosures:
	Interest paid						$                    (29)		$                    (29)
	Income taxes paid						$                      (4)		$                      (2)
	Interest received from interest rate swaps						$                        3		$                        2
	(a)  Additions of long-lived assets						$                    (11)		$                    (24)

 

	Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
	Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
	(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
							Three months ended
							March 31,
							2024	2023
	Net income (GAAP)						$           169	$          170
	plus:
	Income tax expense						35	42
	Depreciation of property, plant and equipment						27	26
	Interest expense, net						25	28
	UAW Local 933 contract signing incentives (a)						14	-
	Unrealized loss (gain) on marketable securities (b)						7	(3)
	Stock-based compensation expense (c)						6	5
	Amortization of intangible assets						5	11
	Loss associated with impairment of long-lived assets						1	-
	Technology-related investments gain (d)						-	(3)
	Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)						$           289	$          276
	Net sales (GAAP)						$           789	$          741
	Net income as a percent of net sales (GAAP)						21.4 %	22.9 %
	Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales (Non-GAAP)						36.6 %	37.2 %
	Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)						$           173	$          193
	Deductions to Reconcile to Adjusted Free Cash Flow:
	Additions of long-lived assets						(11)	(24)
	Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP)						$           162	$          169

	(a)	Represents non-recurring incentives (recorded in Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative, and Engineering — research and development) to eligible employees as a result of International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America ("UAW") Local 933 represented employees ratifying a four-year collective bargaining agreement effective through November 2027.
	(b)	Represents a loss (gain) (recorded in Other (expense) income, net) related to an investment in the common stock of Jing-Jin Electric Technologies Co. Ltd.
	(c)	Represents stock-based compensation expense (recorded in Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative, and Engineering — research and development).
	(d)	Represents a gain (recorded in Other (expense) income, net) related to investments in co-development agreements to expand our position in propulsion solution technologies.

 

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for Full Year Guidance
(Unaudited, dollars in millions)
			Guidance
			Year Ending December 31, 2024
			Low		High
Net Income (GAAP)			$                 635		$                 685
plus:
Income tax expense			167		177
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment			112		112
Interest expense, net			98		98
Stock-based compensation expense (a)			26		26
UAW Local 933 contract signing incentives (b)			14		14
Amortization of intangible assets			10		10
Unrealized loss on marketable securities (c)			7		7
Loss associated with impairment of long-lived assets			1		1
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP)			$             1,070		$             1,130
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities (GAAP)			$                 700		$                 760
Deductions to Reconcile to Adjusted Free Cash Flow:
Additions of long-lived assets			$               (125)		$               (135)
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP)			$                 575		$                 625

(a)	Represents stock-based compensation expense (recorded in Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative, and Engineering — research and development).
(b)	Represents non-recurring incentives (recorded in Cost of sales, Selling, general and administrative, and Engineering — research and development) to eligible employees as a result of International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America ("UAW") Local 933 represented employees ratifying a four-year collective bargaining agreement effective through November 2027.
(c)	Represents a loss (recorded in Other (expense) income, net) related to an investment in the common stock of Jing-Jin Electric Technologies Co. Ltd.

 

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FAQ

What were Allison Transmission's record net sales for the first quarter of 2024?

Allison Transmission reported record net sales of $789 million for Q1 2024.

What was the diluted EPS for the first quarter of 2024?

The diluted EPS for the first quarter of 2024 was $1.90.

How much outstanding debt did Allison Transmission pay down in the first quarter of 2024?

Allison Transmission paid down $101 million of outstanding debt in Q1 2024.

What were the key drivers of revenue growth in the North America On-Highway market?

Revenue growth in the North America On-Highway market was driven by demand for Class 8 vocational and medium-duty trucks.

What was Allison Transmission's net income for the first quarter of 2024?

Allison Transmission reported a net income of $169 million for Q1 2024.

What is Allison Transmission's full-year 2024 guidance for Net Sales?

Allison Transmission expects Net Sales in the range of $3,050 to $3,150 million for the full year 2024.