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    Scott Stember's questions to Fox Factory Holding Corp (FOXF) leadership

    Scott Stember's questions to Fox Factory Holding Corp (FOXF) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Scott Stember of Roth Capital Partners, LLC inquired about the performance of the on-road truck OE business within the Powered Vehicles Group. He also asked for an update on the full-year growth outlook for the Marucci business.

    Answer

    CEO Mike Dennison clarified that the on-road business mentioned in prepared remarks was aftermarket, while the automotive OE business remains very stable due to its focus on premium SKUs. Regarding Marucci, he confirmed that despite a difficult comparison in the first half, the business is expected to be up year-over-year and achieve a record year due to new product launches scheduled for the second half.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Fox Factory Holding Corp (FOXF) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Scott Stember asked for more detail on the Specialty Sports Group's (SSG) performance, specifically the relative growth of the bike and Marucci businesses. He also inquired about retail pull-through for high-end mountain bikes and the performance of the new lower-priced fork.

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    CEO Mike Dennison stated that both the bike and Marucci businesses beat internal forecasts for the quarter. He noted the strong bike revenue points to market stabilization but was cautious about declaring a full recovery yet. He also confirmed that the entry-premium suspension products launched last year have performed well, successfully expanding the company's market share in that space.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Fox Factory Holding Corp (FOXF) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Scott Stember of ROTH MKM asked for an update on demand trends in the automotive truck upfitting business (PVG and AAG), particularly on the high end. He also sought clarification on whether the $25 million in expected expense savings is entirely for 2025 or includes prior actions.

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    CEO Mike Dennison stated that high-end PVG OEM demand remains intact, while AAG is focused on creating demand for iconic, enthusiast-driven brands and new use cases like agriculture to counter interest rate headwinds. CFO Dennis Schemm confirmed the $25 million savings plan is a forward-looking goal with tangible progress already made, with the bulk of the financial impact expected in the second half of 2025.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Fox Factory Holding Corp (FOXF) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Scott Stember inquired about the bike business's performance in Europe versus North America and asked for initial expectations and growth drivers for the Marucci business next year.

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    CEO Mike Dennison explained that while Europe's bike market recovery remains slightly ahead of the U.S., a key Q3 trend was stronger performance from top-tier OEMs and dealers while smaller players softened. For Marucci, he stated that, macroeconomics aside, the business is expected to achieve double-digit growth in 2025, driven by new product launches and significant new retail opportunities stemming from the Major League Baseball partnership.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Patrick Industries Inc (PATK) leadership

    Scott Stember's questions to Patrick Industries Inc (PATK) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Scott Stember questioned the pricing environment for the 2026 model year amid tariffs, confirmed operating margin guidance, and asked for an update on aftermarket initiatives, particularly with RecPro.

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    President - RV, Jeffrey Rodino, anticipates low-to-mid single-digit price increases in the second half due to tariffs and supply costs. CFO Andrew Roeder confirmed the full-year operating margin outlook is unchanged. Rodino also highlighted aftermarket progress, noting RecPro now features over 500 Patrick SKUs and efforts are underway to expand marine distribution.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Patrick Industries Inc (PATK) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Scott Stember of ROTH MKM questioned the reduction in the manufactured housing forecast, asking if it was driven by an actual decline in demand or a more conservative stance. He also explored potential cross-selling opportunities for RecPro into the housing market and asked for the total size of the company's aftermarket business.

    Answer

    CEO Andy L. Nemeth clarified that the MH forecast adjustment reflects OEMs thoughtfully managing production to maintain backlogs in the current environment, rather than a confirmed drop in demand. President, RV, Jeff Rodino stated that RecPro's cross-selling focus is squarely on the RV, Marine, and Powersports markets, not housing. He quantified the aftermarket business as approximately 8% of 2024 revenue, with expectations to grow into the double digits in 2025.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Patrick Industries Inc (PATK) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Scott Stember asked about the fourth-quarter outlook for the RV and Marine segments amid expected production shutdowns and the strategic positioning of the company's aftermarket business following the RecPro acquisition.

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    CEO Andy L. Nemeth explained that OEMs are maintaining significant inventory discipline, which will lead to reduced Q4 production but positions the industry for a necessary restock. Regarding the acquisition, Nemeth and President, RV Jeffrey Rodino described RecPro as a foundational aftermarket platform, noting that teams are already actively integrating products and pursuing synergies.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Polaris Inc (PII) leadership

    Scott Stember's questions to Polaris Inc (PII) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Scott Stember asked if the projected negative EPS for Q3 is solely due to tariffs and whether there has been any deterioration in consumer credit.

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    CFO Robert Mack clarified that the negative Q3 EPS outlook is driven by both the significant tariff impact ($30-40M) and sequentially lower revenue due to disciplined inventory management. He stated that consumer credit remains stable with good availability, noting that write-offs peaked last year. The primary challenge is high interest rates impacting consumer affordability and company buy-down costs.

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    Scott Stember's questions to LKQ Corp (LKQ) leadership

    Scott Stember's questions to LKQ Corp (LKQ) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Scott Stember of Roth Capital Partners asked about the sources of increased competition in North America, the outlook for repairable claims given used car pricing trends, competitive dynamics in Europe, and the financial impact of tariffs.

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    President & CEO Justin Jude explained that while used car prices saw some improvement, the recovery is not yet strong enough to close the gap with rising repair costs. He also clarified that European performance comparisons are complex due to differing market exposures, but noted LKQ is maintaining share by focusing on its value proposition. Regarding tariffs, Senior VP & CFO Rick Galloway and CEO Justin Jude confirmed they are successfully passing through the costs via pricing, with the main challenge being the impact on working capital, not profitability.

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    Scott Stember's questions to LKQ Corp (LKQ) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Scott Stember inquired about real-time trends from insurance carriers regarding used car pricing and total loss decisions, and asked about the potential impact of tariffs from Taiwan on LKQ's business and its ability to pass on price increases.

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    CEO Justin Jude noted that after a two-year decline, used car values saw an uptick in April, which, combined with flattening insurance premiums, could improve repairable claim volumes. Regarding tariffs, Jude and CFO Rick Galloway explained that historically, tariffs have benefited the industry and LKQ. Galloway quantified direct import exposure as less than 10% of global COGS. Jude stated that LKQ would first pursue mitigation with suppliers and supply chain optimizations before passing on costs, noting that competitors face the same pressures.

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    Scott Stember's questions to LKQ Corp (LKQ) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Scott Stember asked for commentary on the early returns and key performance indicators for the new mega yards, and for clarification on the expected cadence of recovery in North America throughout 2025.

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    President and CEO Justin Jude explained that mega yards improve returns by consolidating operations, increasing dismantling capacity, and allowing vehicles to be held longer to sell more parts. CFO Rick Galloway addressed the recovery cadence, stating they expect the trend to be the reverse of 2024, with performance starting down in the first half of 2025 and turning positive in the second half, resulting in a roughly flat full-year organic growth rate on a per-day basis.

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    Scott Stember's questions to LKQ Corp (LKQ) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Scott Stember asked for clarification on the performance of the North American aftermarket business, questioning if weakness was due to tough comparisons from the prior year or a customer shift back to salvage parts. He also requested a quantification of the financial impact from recent storms and strikes on the company's revised guidance.

    Answer

    CEO Justin Jude attributed the aftermarket decline primarily to the significant drop in repairable claims, which disproportionately affects the collision-focused aftermarket segment. CFO Rick Galloway added that prior-year comparisons were indeed difficult due to a revenue boost from State Farm's return and an OE strike. Regarding guidance, Galloway stated the reduction was driven by a larger-than-expected drop in repairable claims (over 9% vs. an expected 7%) combined with the impact of two hurricanes and a dock worker strike.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Snap-On Inc (SNA) leadership

    Scott Stember's questions to Snap-On Inc (SNA) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Scott Stember of Roth Capital Partners, LLC inquired about the sell-in versus sell-through dynamics for the Tools Group, the leading product category driving its growth, and the quantifiable impact of tariffs.

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    CEO Nicholas Pinchuk stated that sell-in and sell-through were roughly balanced for the Tools Group. He identified hand tools as the leading product category, followed by strong performance in diagnostics. Regarding tariffs, he emphasized the company's resilience due to its 'make where we sell' strategy and highlighted the strong 50.5% gross margin as proof of successful mitigation, declining to quantify a specific headwind.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Snap-On Inc (SNA) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Scott Stember of Roth Capital Partners, LLC asked for clarification on sell-in versus sell-through dynamics in the Tools Group, questioned which product category led the group's growth, and inquired about the potential headwind from future tariffs.

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    Nicholas Pinchuk, Chairman & CEO, responded that sell-in and sell-through in the Tools Group were roughly in balance for the quarter. He clarified that Hand Tools was the leading growth category, though diagnostics also performed well. Regarding tariffs, he reiterated that Snap-on is well-positioned due to its 'make where we sell' strategy and that while exposures exist, the company has been able to mitigate them, making future impacts difficult to predict.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Snap-On Inc (SNA) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Scott Stember of ROTH MKM asked about Snap-on's strategy to counter declining technician confidence, the organic sales rate for the RS&I segment excluding intercompany sales, and the reasons for the downturn in military sales within the C&I group.

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    CEO Nicholas Pinchuk explained that the company's pivot to quicker payback items is working but was temporarily 'overrun' by an unprecedented drop in consumer sentiment. He noted RS&I's organic growth would have been slightly higher without intercompany sales, driven by strong software performance. Pinchuk attributed the military sales decline to a typical slowdown that occurs with new defense department leadership, stating C&I would have grown without this temporary headwind.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Snap-On Inc (SNA) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Scott Stember asked about the Snap-on Tools Group's progress toward positive growth, technician confidence amid macro uncertainty, and the status of the company's pivot to smaller, faster-payback products. He also requested the organic external sales figures for the C&I and RS&I segments.

    Answer

    CEO Nicholas Pinchuk described technician confidence as being like 'Space Mountain at Disney World'—certain of a good outcome for vehicle repair but unsettled by the unpredictable journey due to macro and political factors. He confirmed the company's pivot is working, highlighting the Tools Group's narrowing organic sales decline from -7.7% to -1.4% over recent quarters. He also estimated that C&I's external sales were roughly half of its total reported sales.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Winnebago Industries Inc (WGO) leadership

    Scott Stember's questions to Winnebago Industries Inc (WGO) leadership • Q3 2025

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    Scott Stember of Roth Capital Partners inquired about the model year 2026 price increases and the consumer reaction to them. He also asked for the reasons behind the strong outperformance of the Marine segment, including both the Barletta and Chris-Craft brands, relative to the broader industry.

    Answer

    CEO Michael Happe explained that the low-to-mid single-digit price increases for model year 2026 include some known near-term tariff costs, but it's too early to gauge consumer reaction due to existing dealer inventory. He attributed the Marine segment's success to strong leadership, disciplined inventory management, and successful new products at lower price points, such as Chris-Craft's Sportster and Barletta's Aria lineup.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Winnebago Industries Inc (WGO) leadership • Q2 2025

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    Scott Stember asked if the lower shipment guidance for 2025 was driven by incrementally concerning retail trends in March and sought commentary on a competitor's recently announced strategic dealer alliances.

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    President and CEO Michael Happe stated that March retail patterns were consistent with February's and the guidance adjustment was primarily due to a later-than-expected retail rebound and continued dealer inventory discipline. Regarding competitor actions, Happe affirmed confidence in Winnebago's own dealer relationships and reiterated the strategy of balancing market share pursuit with profitability.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Winnebago Industries Inc (WGO) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Scott Stember asked for details on the operational challenges at the Winnebago-branded Motorized business in North Iowa and the actions being taken to improve margins, such as facility consolidations.

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    CEO Michael Happe identified three key pressures: fierce competitive discounting, increased warranty expense from specific quality issues, and the ongoing need to improve operational efficiency. He confirmed the consolidation of a facility in Charles City, Iowa. CFO Bryan Hughes added that fixed costs have been managed appropriately given the market trough.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Winnebago Industries Inc (WGO) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Scott Stember inquired about current retail trends following recent industry shows, whether lower interest rates are boosting dealer orders, and the long-term outlook for Motorized segment EBITDA margins with the new Grand Design entry.

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    President and CEO Michael Happe stated it was too early to see a material impact from recent rate moves and that retail conditions remain sluggish. SVP and CFO Bryan Hughes reaffirmed that the long-term expectation for Motorhome EBITDA margins remains in the double-digit range, expressing increased confidence with the addition of the Grand Design brand.

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    Scott Stember's questions to LCI Industries (LCII) leadership

    Scott Stember's questions to LCI Industries (LCII) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Speaking on behalf of Scott Stember, an analyst asked for details on LCI's supply chain diversification out of China, including the most impacted product categories, and questioned if OEMs were pulling forward orders to get ahead of tariffs.

    Answer

    CEO Jason Lippert identified appliances, furniture, and axles/suspension as the most impacted categories, noting that the company has been diversifying its supply chain since 2017 into regions like Malaysia, Turkey, India, and Vietnam. He stated that there is no significant evidence of OEMs pulling forward orders and that any such impact would be minimal.

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    Scott Stember's questions to LCI Industries (LCII) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Scott Stember from ROTH Capital Partners inquired about the Camping World partnership, asking how many stores LCI is currently in and the expansion plan for 2025. He also asked about the performance of the RV aftermarket and trends in the European RV market.

    Answer

    CEO Jason Lippert explained that after outfitting 14 Camping World stores toward the end of 2024, the goal is to add approximately 100 more in 2025. He noted the RV aftermarket was down slightly last year but expects units from the 2021-2022 peak to enter the repair cycle soon. Regarding Europe, he stated the market feels the first half of the year will be down, with an expected uptick in the second half, contrasting with the prior year's trend.

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    Scott Stember's questions to LCI Industries (LCII) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Scott Stember asked for the 2025 outlook for the aftermarket business, particularly the RV segment, considering the balance between new attachments and break-fix services. He also questioned if the aftermarket margin could still reach twice the OEM margin, potentially pushing into the high teens.

    Answer

    CEO Jason Lippert highlighted a significant opportunity in the RV aftermarket, with 1.5 million RVs from the 2020-2022 period now exiting their warranty cycles, which will drive customer-pay repairs and upgrades. He clarified that while aftermarket margins are strong, achieving a 2x OEM margin is complicated by the business mix, as the fast-growing automotive aftermarket segment (now 54% of aftermarket sales) carries lower margins than the RV aftermarket.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Dorman Products Inc (DORM) leadership

    Scott Stember's questions to Dorman Products Inc (DORM) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Scott Stember of ROTH Capital Partners inquired about potential customer pre-buying ahead of tariffs, the drivers of strong sell-in versus POS, the company's tariff mitigation strategies, the timing of financial impacts, and specifics on Section 232 tariff exemptions.

    Answer

    CEO Kevin Olsen clarified that strong sell-in was due to an easier prior-year comparison, with no evidence of customer pre-buying. He detailed Dorman's improved position to handle tariffs, citing a more diversified supply chain (30-40% from China vs. 70%+ previously) and a 6-month lag on financial impact due to FIFO accounting. Olsen reiterated their playbook of negotiating with suppliers, driving internal productivity, and implementing price changes. He added they are still evaluating Section 232 tariffs but believe exemptions are primarily for OEMs.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Dorman Products Inc (DORM) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Scott Stember of ROTH MKM inquired about the drivers of Dorman's Light Duty segment outperformance amid market softness, specifically the contribution from new products versus same-SKU sales, and the potential operating margin for the Heavy Duty segment once the market recovers.

    Answer

    CEO Kevin Olsen attributed the Light Duty strength to Dorman's focus on the professional (DIFM) channel and non-discretionary parts, which are less impacted by DIY trends. He confirmed that new product innovation remains the company's primary growth driver. For the Heavy Duty segment, Olsen stated that before the recent downturn, the business generated mid-teen operating profit margins and the company expects to return to that level when the market inflects.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Dorman Products Inc (DORM) leadership • Q2 2024

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    Scott Stember inquired about the drivers of the strong Light Duty POS growth, asking if Dorman saw weakness in specific sub-categories like hard parts, and sought to understand the split between market growth and share gains. He also asked about future operating margin expectations for the Heavy Duty and Specialty Vehicle segments as sales potentially recover.

    Answer

    CEO Kevin Olsen attributed the broad-based Light Duty growth to favorable macro trends and significant traction from new product launches, noting 1,700 new SKUs were introduced in Q2. CFO David Hession outlined target operating margins, expecting Light Duty and Specialty Vehicles to reach the high-teens and Heavy Duty to achieve mid-to-high teens, noting they are already approaching these levels in two of the three segments.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Standard Motor Products Inc (SMP) leadership

    Scott Stember's questions to Standard Motor Products Inc (SMP) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Scott Stember from ROTH Capital Partners inquired about the magnitude of Vehicle Control's point-of-sale (POS) growth, the potential for tariff relief on aftermarket parts, the performance and synergy progress of the Nissens acquisition, and the status of the new Kansas distribution center.

    Answer

    CEO Eric Sills confirmed low single-digit POS growth for Vehicle Control, an improvement from the prior year's flat trend. He stated that recent tariff relief announcements appear geared towards automakers with minimal impact expected for SMP. Regarding Nissens, he noted it is outperforming the European market, but significant sales synergies are anticipated in 2026 after a preparatory year in 2025. COO Jim Burke added that the new Kansas facility is in its testing phase and on track for completion by year-end 2025. CFO Nathan Iles confirmed related start-up costs are within the previously guided $6-8 million annual range.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Standard Motor Products Inc (SMP) leadership • Q4 2024

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    Scott Stember asked for a breakdown of the company's geographic exposure regarding potential tariffs, a performance overview of Nissens' individual business segments (air conditioning, engine cooling, engine efficiency), and an update on the progress of the new distribution facility in Kansas.

    Answer

    CEO Eric Sills stated that while the company has global exposure to tariffs, it is not overly concentrated in any one region and the plan is to pass through costs, similar to the approach in 2018. He detailed that Nissens' largest segment is engine cooling, followed by air conditioning, and a newer, growing 'engine efficiency' line. CFO Nathan Iles reported that the Kansas facility is progressing well with automation installation, targeting completion by the end of 2025, with the old facility to be put on the market in early 2026.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Standard Motor Products Inc (SMP) leadership • Q3 2024

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    Scott Stember inquired about the drivers of Vehicle Control's strong performance despite reports of sluggish professional business, customer inventory levels in Temperature Control after a strong season, the outlook for Engineered Solutions amid market softness, and key financial factors to consider for 2025.

    Answer

    Chairman and CEO Eric Sills explained that Vehicle Control's outperformance relative to flat point-of-sale data is due to customers' evolutionary expansion of their footprints and assortments. He also noted that Temperature Control customer inventories are in a good position after a strong season where sell-in matched sell-through. For Engineered Solutions, he acknowledged softness in some end markets but highlighted that new business wins are offsetting production slowdowns. CFO Nathan Iles addressed the 2025 outlook, confirming that interest rates and distribution center costs are key variables to watch but declined to provide formal guidance.

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    Scott Stember's questions to Autozone Inc (AZO) leadership

    Scott Stember's questions to Autozone Inc (AZO) leadership • Q1 2025

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    Scott Stember of ROTH MKM requested a performance breakdown between the Mexico and Brazil international markets and asked if the company discloses the DIY versus DIFM sales mix for its Mexico operations.

    Answer

    Executive Philip Daniele stated that the company does not break out performance by individual international country or disclose the DIY/DIFM mix for Mexico. He noted that growth is strong in both markets, driven by exporting successful domestic strategies, with commercial representing a significant growth opportunity.

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