Justin Keywood's questions to ATS Corp (ATS) leadership • Q1 2026
Question
Justin Keywood questioned whether increased U.S. CapEx announcements from life sciences customers are driving activity for ATS, and sought details on the EV settlement cash flow, its tax implications, and the timeline for deleveraging.
Answer
CEO Andrew Hider explained that while onshoring trends are favorable for automation, they are not yet a primary driver of current orders. CFO Ryan McLeod confirmed the EV settlement was fully received in the quarter with no immediate tax impact on the cash inflow. He stated the company expects to reach its target leverage range of 2-3x within the current fiscal year, driven by profitability and working capital improvements.