Westport Fuel Systems Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Westport Fuel Systems held its Annual General and Special Meeting virtually, where shareholders approved all proposed resolutions. Key approvals included: election of six directors with approval rates ranging from 61.28% to 91.10%, appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors (93.83% approval), an advisory vote on executive compensation (52.87% approval), and the sale of Westport Fuel Systems Italia S.r.l (83.38% approval).

Notable voting results showed mixed shareholder sentiment, with some directors receiving strong support while others, like Daniel M. Hancock and Karl-Viktor Schaller, received lower approval rates around 61%. The executive compensation vote passed with a narrow majority of 52.87%.

Westport Fuel Systems (WPRT) reported Q1 2025 financial results showing significant improvement in its net loss position. The company reduced its net loss to $2.5 million from $13.6 million in Q1 2024, supported by a $3.5 million increase in gross profit and $8.1 million decrease in operating expenses. Revenue decreased 9% to $71.0 million, primarily due to lower sales in Heavy-Duty OEM and High-Pressure Controls segments. The company's Cespira joint venture with Volvo Group showed promising results, with gas-powered truck sales utilizing HPDI technology up more than 25% in 2024. Westport is strategically realigning to focus on hard-to-decarbonize applications in long-haul and heavy-duty trucking, with plans to sell its light-duty business. Cash and cash equivalents stood at $32.6 million at quarter-end, with the company reporting neutral Adjusted EBITDA compared to negative $6.6 million in the same period last year.

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Westport has secured lock-up agreements representing 11.4% (approximately 2.0 million shares) of outstanding shares to support the sale of its Light-Duty segment. The transaction, announced on March 31, 2025, involves selling Westport Fuel Systems Italia to Heliaca Investments for a base price of $73.1 million (€67.7 million), with potential earnouts up to $6.5 million (€6.0 million).

The deal, expected to close in late Q2 2025, will see Heliaca Investments acquire Westport's Light-Duty segment, including related assets and customer contracts. The transaction aims to reduce business complexity and strengthen Westport's focus on hard-to-decarbonize segments of heavy-duty trucks and industrial applications.

CEO Dan Sceli emphasized that these agreements demonstrate confidence in Westport's strategic direction. Post-closing, the company plans to streamline its cost structure and seek additional efficiency opportunities, using transaction proceeds to improve financial stability and support key growth initiatives.

Westport Fuel Systems (TSX/Nasdaq: WPRT) has announced key upcoming corporate events. The company will release its Q1 2025 financial results on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, after market close, followed by a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Additionally, Westport will host its 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting virtually on May 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. PT. Shareholders are encouraged to vote in advance using the provided voting instruction form or proxy form. The virtual meeting will be accessible online where registered shareholders and appointed proxyholders can participate, vote, and submit questions during the live webcast.

Westport Fuel Systems (WPRT) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 financial results, showing mixed performance. Full-year revenue was $302.3 million, with Q4 revenue at $75.1 million. The company posted a net loss of $21.8 million ($1.27 per share) for 2024, an improvement from $49.7 million loss in 2023.

Key developments include the formation of Cespira, a joint venture with Volvo Group, focused on HPDI technology commercialization. The company announced plans to divest its Light-Duty business, with a proposed sale of Westport Fuel Systems Italia for $73.1 million to Heliaca Investments.

The company's financial position shows $37.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, with operating activities generating $7.2 million in cash. However, management expressed substantial doubt about continuing as a going concern, citing the need for additional funding to support operations through the next twelve months.

Westport Fuel Systems (TSX/Nasdaq: WPRT) has announced a binding agreement to sell its Light-Duty segment to Heliaca Investments for $73.1 million, with potential earnouts of up to $6.5 million. The transaction, expected to close in late Q2 2025, includes the light-duty OEM, delayed OEM, and independent aftermarket businesses.

This strategic divestment allows Westport to focus on providing solutions for hard-to-decarbonize mobility and industrial applications, centered around HPDI technology and the Cespira joint venture. The company will concentrate on the heavy-duty truck, off-road, and industrial markets, leveraging natural gas (LNG, CNG, RNG) as its foundation while developing hydrogen solutions.

The proceeds will strengthen Westport's balance sheet and enable strategic acquisition opportunities. Post-closing, the company plans to restructure its cost base to reflect a smaller, more efficient organization.

Westport Fuel Systems (TSX/Nasdaq: WPRT) has scheduled the release of its Q4 and full year 2024 financial results for Monday, March 31, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call and webcast on the same day at 1:30 p.m. ET (10:30 a.m. PT) to discuss the financial results and corporate developments.

Participants can register up to 60 minutes before the event through the provided registration link, after which they will receive dial-in information and a unique PIN. The webcast will be archived on Westport's website with replay access available at their investor relations portal.

Westport Fuel Systems announced that Cespira, its High Pressure Direct Injection (HPDI) joint venture with Volvo Group, has appointed Carlos Gonzalez as President and CEO, effective April 1, 2025. Gonzalez succeeds Dan Sceli, who served as interim CEO since the joint venture's formation in June 2024 and will remain on Cespira's board.

Gonzalez brings over 24 years of automotive and commercial vehicle industry experience, including 12 years at ZF Group where he most recently served as Vice President and Global Key Account Executive for TRATON Group. His previous experience includes roles at General Dynamics ELS, Continental AG, and Lear He holds engineering degrees from Universitat Rovira i Virgili and Universidad Europea de Madrid, along with executive training from Duke University, Insead Business School, and IESE Business School.