The significantly high **Income from Operations** in **Q4 2023** was primarily driven by several factors. **Gross margin improvement** played a key role as adjusted gross margin increased to **39.3%** (up from **32.8%** in Q4 2022) due to **lower-cost inventory**, **cost-saving initiatives**, and **pricing actions** to offset inflation.  **[DORM_3375283_3]** **[0000868780-24-000006_dorm-20231231xexx991.htm:0]**  Additionally, despite a slight increase in absolute **SG&A expenses**, the efficiency relative to net sales was maintained.  **[0000868780-24-000006_dorm-20231231xexx991.htm:0]**  The strong performance of segments, especially the **Light Duty Segment** where the operating margin improved markedly to **16.6%** from **9.4%** year-over-year, also contributed significantly.  **[0000868780-24-000006_dorm-20231231xexx991.htm:1]** **[0000868780-24-000006_exhibit992recasthistorical.htm:0]** 

Why was Income from Operations so high in Q4 2023?

The significant jump in **Net Income** in Q1 2024 was primarily driven by a combination of factors. **Improved Gross Profit** played a major role, as it increased significantly thanks to a **630 basis point improvement in adjusted gross margin** to **38.7%**, alongside effective pricing actions and cost savings. Additionally, **cost management** was enhanced, with adjusted SG&A expenses improving from **25.2% to 24.9%** of net sales, and **operating income** surged by **92% year-over-year** due to these efficiencies. The company also benefited from **lower interest expense** stemming from consecutive quarters of debt repayment, and although the effective tax rate increased, the higher pre-tax income more than compensated for this impact.  **[0000868780-24-000018_dorm-2024330xexx991.htm:0]** **[DORM_3386752_4]** **[0000868780-24-000020_dorm-20240330.htm:8]** 

What drove the significant jump in Net Income in Q1 2024?

The swing to a positive Other Income figure in Q3 2024 was primarily driven by **joint venture income**, which significantly boosted the results compared to Q3 2023.  **[0000868780-24-000039_dorm-20240928.htm:2]** **[DORM_3405418_12]** 

Why did Other Income swing to a positive value in Q3 2024?

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The surge in operating cash flow in FY 2023 was primarily driven by a **shift in working capital**—notably a reduction in inventory levels that converted cash outflows into inflows—and by **higher income**, which together contributed to the substantial increase in cash provided by operating activities.  **[0000868780-24-000011_dorm-20231231.htm:59]** 

What drove the surge in operating cash flow in FY 2023?

The nearly doubled operating cash flow in Q1 2024 was primarily driven by a **significant increase in net income**, which jumped from **$5,683 thousand in Q1 2023** to **$32,828 thousand in Q1 2024**. This enhanced profitability led to an increase of approximately **$25.8 million** in cash provided by operating activities.  **[0000868780-24-000020_dorm-20240330.htm:19]** **[0000868780-24-000020_dorm-20240330.htm:4]** 

What factors contributed to nearly doubling operating cash flow in Q1 2024?

In Q3 2024, operating cash flow dropped primarily because **higher inventory levels** negatively impacted the cash flow and because **working capital changes** (including variations in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities) offset the positive effects of higher net income during the quarter.  **[DORM_3405418_5]** 

Why did operating cash flow drop in Q3 2024?

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The jump in cash in Q2 2024 was mainly driven by **strong operating cash flows**. Specifically, Dorman Products, Inc. generated **$115,329 thousand** from operating activities, which was **$22,443 thousand higher** than the previous period. This robust inflow more than offset the cash outflows resulting from investing activities (mainly for property, plant, and equipment additions) and financing activities (including share repurchases and debt repayments), with a minor negative impact from foreign exchange amounting to **$58 thousand**.  **[0000868780-24-000033_dorm-20240629.htm:2]** **[0000868780-24-000033_dorm-20240629.htm:22]** **[0000868780-24-000033_dorm-20240629.htm:5]** 

What contributed to the jump in cash in Q2 2024?

The total assets dipped in Q1 2024 because several components of current assets declined. In particular, **accounts receivable** fell from **$526,867 thousand** to **$486,352 thousand**, **inventories** decreased from **$637,375 thousand** to **$619,972 thousand**, and **prepaids and other current assets** dropped from **$32,653 thousand** to **$22,062 thousand**.  **[0000868780-24-000020_dorm-20240330.htm:2]** 

Why did total assets dip in Q1 2024?

The sizable decline in the revolving credit facility by Q3 2024 was primarily due to a **repayment of $31,000 thousand** during the nine months ended September 28, 2024. This repayment was part of the company's broader financing activities aimed at reducing outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility as an element of its **capital allocation strategy**.  **[0000868780-24-000039_dorm-20240928.htm:24]** **[0000868780-24-000039_dorm-20240928.htm:5]** 

What caused the sizable decline in the revolving credit facility by Q3 2024?

The documents indicate that the **current portion of long-term debt** increased from **$15,625 thousand** at the end of Q4 2023 to **$18,750 thousand** in Q3 2024. However, **no specific reasons** for this increase are provided in the available documents. It is suggested that the increase may be due to scheduled repayments of long-term debt becoming due within the next 12 months, although this is not explicitly confirmed in the documents.  **[0000868780-24-000039_dorm-20240928.htm:2]** **[0000868780-24-000037_dorm-2024928xexx991.htm:3]** 

Why did the current portion of long-term debt increase in Q3 2024?

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Dorman Products (DORM)

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