Cooper-Standard Holdings - CPS STOCK NEWS

Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) reported third quarter 2024 results with sales of $685.4 million, down from $736.0 million in Q3 2023. The company posted a net loss of $11.1 million ($0.63 per diluted share) compared to net income of $11.4 million in Q3 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was $46.1 million (6.7% of sales), down from $79.1 million last year. The company achieved $24.5 million in savings from lean operations and cost initiatives. Net new business awards totaled $44.0 million, including $32.3 million for electric vehicle platforms. The company updated its 2024 guidance, lowering sales expectations to $2.70-$2.75 billion and adjusted EBITDA to $180-$195 million.

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CPS) has announced its plans to release third quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, October 31 after market close. The company will host a conference call on Friday, November 1 at 9 a.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a business update.

Key details:

• Earnings results will be posted on the Cooper Standard website
• Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Edwards and CFO Jonathan Banas will lead the call
• Investors can join via webcast or phone (toll-free: 800-836-8184 for US/Canada, 646-357-8785 for international)
• Q&A session will be available for investment community representatives
• A replay of the webcast will be available on the company's website after the event

Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) has been recognized as a 2025 Automotive News PACE Pilot Award finalist for two innovative technologies: the eCoFlow Switch Pump and the FlexiCore Thermoplastic Body Door Seal. The eCoFlow Switch Pump, developed with Saleri Group, combines an electric water pump and an electrically driven valve in a single module, offering efficiency improvements and reduced packaging space for electrified and hybrid vehicles. The FlexiCore seal replaces traditional metal parts with lightweight plastic, reducing weight by up to 44% and offering full recyclability. These innovations demonstrate Cooper Standard's commitment to delivering value through technological advancement in the automotive industry.

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CPS) reported its Q2 2024 results, showing improved financial performance despite challenging market conditions. Gross profit increased 6.7% to $82.9 million compared to Q2 2023. While the company reported a net loss of $76.2 million, the adjusted net loss improved by 43.5% to $11.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA rose 6.2% to $50.9 million, representing 7.2% of sales.

The company implemented a cost optimization initiative expected to generate $20 million in savings in H2 2024 and $45 million annually by 2025. Net new business awards totaled $60.6 million, with significant wins in hybrid and electric vehicle platforms. Cooper Standard updated its 2024 guidance, projecting sales of $2.7-$2.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $180-$200 million.

Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) is set to participate in the J.P. Morgan 2024 Auto Conference in New York City on August 8, 2024. The company's chairman and CEO, Jeffrey Edwards, will deliver a presentation at 11:45 a.m. ET, discussing Cooper Standard's business strategies.

The presentation will be accessible to the public via live webcast. Interested parties can find the webcast link and presentation materials on Cooper Standard's investor relations website at https://ir.cooperstandard.com/events prior to the event. This conference provides an opportunity for investors and analysts to gain insights into Cooper Standard's plans and outlook in the automotive industry.

Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CPS) has announced its plans to release second quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, August 1, 2024, after market close. The company will host a conference call on Friday, August 2 at 9 a.m. ET to discuss the results and provide a general business update. Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Edwards and CFO Jonathan Banas will lead the call and answer investor questions. Interested parties can access the call via webcast or phone, with a toll-free number provided for U.S. and Canadian callers. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website shortly after the event.

Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) has introduced the eCoFlow™ Switch Pump, a groundbreaking product designed to simplify thermal management systems in electric and hybrid vehicles. This innovative device combines the features of an electric water pump and an electrically driven valve into a single integrated coolant control module.

Key benefits include:

• Efficiency improvements
• Part consolidation
• Reduced electrical wire harness
• Smaller packaging space
• Enhanced system efficiency
• Potential reduction in battery cell needs

The eCoFlow system eliminates pressure drops and waste, provides smoother flow transitions, and reduces system noise. It operates with a single electrical connection, packaging in about half the space of traditional components.

On June 18, 2024, Cooper Standard's Aguascalientes, Mexico mixing facility received the Quality Excellence Award at the 2024 Seraph Operational Excellence Awards. The award recognizes top-performing automotive manufacturing facilities in North America. Cooper Standard was one of five companies honored. The selection process involved an online assessment and a one-day onsite evaluation. This facility was praised for its advanced manufacturing and quality testing processes, including its proprietary LoMOS system and QCLab. This marks the second consecutive recognition for the Aguascalientes facility, which also won a 2023 IndustryWeek Best Plants Award.

Cooper Standard (NYSE: CPS) has announced the appointment of Shannon B. Quinn as president of its Industrial and Specialty Group (ISG) effective June 11, 2024. Quinn, replacing Ramsey Changoo, will focus on advancing the company's diversification strategy to boost growth and enhance the value of its products in industrial and specialty markets. She brings extensive experience in business development, strategy, and engineering, having held senior roles at Bridgestone, Adient, Johnson Controls, and Visteon. Quinn holds a B.Sc. in industrial engineering and an MBA. She is actively involved in industry and community boards.