Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (CPS) is a global leader in manufacturing specialized systems for the automotive industry. The company designs and produces sealing and fluid handling systems, including fuel and brake delivery systems and fluid transfer systems, primarily for passenger vehicles and light trucks. CPS serves global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and replacement markets, with its products featured on over 430 nameplates worldwide.
- Sealing Systems - Manufactures sealing solutions for automotive applications, ensuring vehicle integrity, noise reduction, and protection against environmental elements.
- Fluid Handling Systems - Produces fuel and brake delivery systems and fluid transfer systems, supporting critical vehicle functions such as fuel efficiency and braking performance.
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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey S. Edwards ExecutiveBoard | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | Board of Directors of Standex International Corp. | CEO of Cooper Standard since May 2013, having joined as CEO and board member in October 2012 with over 39 years of automotive industry experience; previously held senior leadership roles at Johnson Controls from 1984 to 2012. | View Report → |
Shannon B. Quinn ExecutiveBoard | President, Industrial & Specialty Group (ISG) | Board director for Vista Maria; Board Development Committee | Shannon B. Quinn is the President, Industrial & Specialty Group at CPS since June 2024. Previously, she served as Vice President, Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer from April 2022 to 2024. | |
Alison S. Nudd Executive | Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer | Alison S. Nudd is currently the Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at CPS since March 2024. She previously served as Vice President, Global Internal Audit and Compliance from August 2022 and as Senior Director, Financial Reporting from August 2020. | ||
Christopher E. Couch Executive | President, Fluid Handling Systems and Chief Technology Officer | Christopher E. Couch is the President, Fluid Handling Systems and Chief Technology Officer at CPS since January 2024. He has previously served as Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer from July 2021 to December 2023, among other senior roles within the company. | ||
Jonathan P. Banas Executive | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Jonathan P. Banas is the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Cooper-Standard since June 2017, and previously served as Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer from September 2015 to June 2017. | ||
Larry E. Ott Executive | Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer | Larry E. Ott has served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. since January 2014, overseeing the company's human resources functions. There is no information available regarding any additional roles or board memberships. | ||
MaryAnn P. Kanary Executive | Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary | MaryAnn P. Kanary is the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary at Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. since August 2023. Previously, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at Barton Malow Holdings LLC starting in October 2017. | ||
Patrick R. Clark Executive | President, Sealing Systems and Chief Manufacturing Officer | Patrick R. Clark is the President, Sealing Systems and Chief Manufacturing Officer at Cooper Standard since January 2024. He has held several executive roles at CPS, including Senior Vice President and Managing Director - Global Automotive from January 2022 to December 2023. | ||
Somasundhar Venkatasubramanian Executive | Senior Vice President and Chief Information Technology Officer | Somasundhar Venkatasubramanian is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Technology Officer at CPS since September 2021, previously serving as Vice President, Information Technology (January 2016 to December 2020) and as Chief Information Officer at IXS Coatings (January 2021 to September 2021). | ||
Adriana E. Macouzet Flores Board | Director | Vice President, Latin America and PMC General Manager, Latin America at PPG Industries de Mexico | Adriana E. Macouzet Flores has been serving as an independent Director at CPS since 2020. She brings over 25 years of multinational leadership experience and currently serves as Vice President, Latin America and PMC General Manager, Latin America at PPG Industries de Mexico. | |
Christine M. Moore Board | Director | Christine M. Moore has been an independent director at CPS since August 2021, serving on the Audit Committee as an SEC-recognized financial expert. Previously, she held senior executive and audit roles at Comerica Bank and other organizations. | ||
David J. Mastrocola Board | Lead Director | Private Investor | David J. Mastrocola has served as a Director at Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. since 2010 and as the Lead Director since 2011, also serving on the Compensation Committee. He has an extensive background in investment banking with roles at Goldman Sachs and Arthur Anderson & Co., which supports his governance leadership at CPS. | |
John G. Boss Board | Director | Chair of the Compensation Committee at Wabash National Corporation; Audit Committee member at Libbey, Inc.; Chair of Talent and Leadership Development Committee at Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. | John G. Boss has been a Director at CPS since 2020 as an independent director. He previously served as President and CEO of Momentive Performance Materials until his retirement in March 2020. | |
Richard J. Freeland Board | Independent Director and Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee at CPS | Chair of the Board at Valvoline Inc.; Board Member at Hyliion Holdings Corp. (Compensation and Technology Committees); Strategic Advisory Board Member at Embark Trucks, Inc.; Advisory Council Member at Purdue University, Krannert School of Management | Richard J. Freeland has served as an Independent Director at CPS since 2020, where he chairs the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Previously, he held senior executive roles at Cummins Inc., including President and Chief Operating Officer from 2014 to 2019. | |
Robert J. Remenar Board | Director | Chair of the Risk Management Committee at Samvardhana Motherson International Limited; Board of Directors at Munro & Associates | Robert J. Remenar has served as a Director at Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. since 2015 and is an independent director on the Audit and Compensation Committees. | |
Sonya F. Sepahban Board | Director | CEO of OurOffice, Inc. | Sonya F. Sepahban has served as a director at CPS since 2016 and is an independent board member, noted for her expertise in innovation, engineering, and technology leadership from her roles at companies like Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics Land Systems. She is also the CEO and Director of OurOffice, Inc., demonstrating her diverse industry experience. | |
Stephen A. Van Oss Board | Director | Operating Partner, Distribution at Gamut Capital Management; Chairman of the Board at JPW Industries; Trustee at Robert Morris University | Stephen A. Van Oss has been a Director at CPS since 2008, serving as an independent director, Chair of the Audit Committee, and member of the Compensation Committee. | |
Thomas W. Sidlik Board | Director | Thomas W. Sidlik has been serving as a director at Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. since 2014 and participates on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. He has extensive automotive industry experience, including serving as Chairman and CEO of Chrysler Financial Corp., and has contributed to corporate governance through various external roles. |
- In Q2 2025, sales declined slightly due to unfavorable volume and mix despite achieving high quality and service scores—what specific initiatives are you implementing to reverse this trend and what is the expected timeline for these corrective measures?
- Adjusted EBITDA expanded by 170 basis points largely driven by $25M in cost savings from lean initiatives and $4M in restructuring savings—how sustainable do you view these cost optimizations, especially with ongoing pressures from higher wages and inflation?
- Given that a significant portion of your incremental revenue relies on net new business and passing through tariff impacts, what contingency plans are in place if global trade policies shift unexpectedly and affect your pricing or cost structure?
- Your long-term strategy outlines ambitious margin expansion targets in both the sealing and fluid handling segments—can you detail the key assumptions behind these targets and explain how you plan to mitigate risks if production volumes or pricing assumptions prove overly conservative?
- With working capital impacted by a $60M increase in accounts receivable from a strong year-end collection effort last year, what structural changes are you considering to ensure AR levels normalize and support sustained positive free cash flow in the remainder of the year and into FY2026?
Research analysts who have asked questions during Cooper-Standard Holdings earnings calls.
Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.
| Company | Description |
|---|---|
Toyoda Gosei | Competes with Cooper Standard's sealing systems products. |
Henniges | Competes with Cooper Standard's sealing systems products. |
Hutchinson | Competes with Cooper Standard's sealing systems and fluid transfer systems products. |
Standard Profil | Competes with Cooper Standard's sealing systems products. |
HSR&A | Competes with Cooper Standard's sealing systems products. |
SaarGummi | Competes with Cooper Standard's sealing systems products. |
JianXin | Competes with Cooper Standard's sealing systems products. |
TI Automotive | Competes with Cooper Standard's fuel and brake delivery systems products. |
Sanoh | Competes with Cooper Standard's fuel and brake delivery systems products. |
Martinrea | Competes with Cooper Standard's fuel and brake delivery systems products. |
Maruyasu | Competes with Cooper Standard's fuel and brake delivery systems products. |
SeAH | Competes with Cooper Standard's fuel and brake delivery systems products. |
Conti-Tech | Competes with Cooper Standard's fluid transfer systems products. |
Teklas | Competes with Cooper Standard's fluid transfer systems products. |
Tristone | Competes with Cooper Standard's fluid transfer systems products. |
Akwel | Competes with Cooper Standard's fluid transfer systems products. |
Fränkische | Competes with Cooper Standard's fluid transfer systems products. |
| Customer | Relationship | Segment | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
Ford | Leading supplier of sealing and fluid handling systems. | All | 27% of 2024 sales ($737.3 million). |
General Motors (GM) | Supplies sealing and fluid handling systems. | All | 19% of 2024 sales ($518.9 million). |
Stellantis | Supplies sealing and fluid handling systems. | All | 10% of 2024 sales ($273.1 million). |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for CPS.
- Cooper Standard (CPS) anticipates a return to double-digit EBITDA margins and double-digit return on invested capital, having increased its guidance for Q4 2025 and provided a look forward through 2030. The company has achieved $700 million in cost savings since 2019 and expects its net leverage ratio to fall below two by 2027.
- The company's Fluid Handling Systems business is strategically positioned for growth, with content per vehicle increasing by 80% for hybrid electric vehicles and 20% for battery electric vehicles compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. This segment is projected to double over the next seven years, with its adjusted EBITDA margin expected to rise from 9% to over 16% by 2030.
- Cooper Standard maintains a strong market position as the global leader in Sealing Systems and the second largest in Fluid Handling Systems. The company has 99% of next year's business booked, with subsequent years also largely secured at higher margins, ensuring future revenue visibility and profitability.
- To mitigate past volatility, Cooper Standard has successfully implemented contractual indexing with its entire supply base and customers for material economic recovery, enhancing financial predictability and stability.