Core Insights - Helios Towers plc has positive growth prospects driven by colocations on existing towers, supporting a buy rating following Q4 and Fiscal Year 2024 results [1] Group 1 - The company is experiencing growth due to the strategic use of existing tower infrastructure for colocations [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales for Q1 2025 were $195 million, exceeding the top end of guidance but below prior year levels due to continued end market weakness [10][19] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.3%, with cash from operations increasing by 7% year over year to $19 million despite sales contraction [11][25] - Diluted EPS was $0.22, down 21% from the previous year, primarily due to an 8% decline in sales [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hydraulic sales declined by 11% year over year, reflecting weakness in agriculture, mobile, and industrial end markets [22] - Electronics sales remained relatively unchanged, with growth in health and wellness and recreational markets offsetting declines in industrial and mobile sectors [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Asia Pacific sales in the electronics segment increased by 24% year over year, driven by a return to growth in the health and wellness end market [19] - Overall sales declined in all regions compared to the previous year, with foreign exchange negatively impacting sales by $2.3 million [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is refocusing on customer-centric initiatives to drive business success and improve shareholder returns [7][8] - A strategy to mitigate tariff impacts includes leveraging regional manufacturing capabilities and enhancing local production to reduce costs [31][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed concerns about prolonged tariff escalations affecting costs and end market demand but remains committed to long-term strategic decisions [9][30] - The company anticipates a sequential sales increase in Q2 2025, projecting sales between $198 million and $206 million [36] Other Important Information - The company has reduced debt by 15% over the last year and has maintained a strong liquidity position with nearly $400 million available [12][27] - The company is prioritizing capital expenditures for impactful projects with quick payback periods [12][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Insights from the listening tour and specific actions taken - Management highlighted the importance of customer engagement and aggressive market strategies, moving from a passive to a more proactive approach [44][46] Question: Impact of tariffs on manufacturing and costs - Management indicated that transferring manufacturing to local regions is already in progress, with minimal investment required due to existing capabilities [49][51] Question: Competitive positioning around tariffs - Management sees significant market share gain opportunities due to competitors relying on Chinese manufacturing, which is now less cost-competitive [60][62] Question: Guidance for Q2 and demand changes - Management noted that order intake has exceeded sales for five consecutive months, indicating positive demand trends despite uncertainties [100][104]

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times. Helios Technologies (HLIO) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.44 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.53 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 22.22%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds would post ...

FIRST QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS PRESENTATION May 7, 2025 SEAN BAGAN, PRESIDENT, CEO & CFO JEREMY EVANS, VP, CORPORATE CONTROLLER TANIA ALMOND, VP OF IR & CORPORATE COMMUNICATION SAFE HARBOR This presentation and oral statements made by management in connection herewith that are not historical facts are "forward‐looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward‐looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from tho ...

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Helios Technologies Reports First Quarter Financial Results; Exceeds its Quarterly Estimates on Stronger Demand Trends; Continued Balance Sheet Improvement SARASOTA, FL, May 6, 2025 — Helios Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: HLIO) ("Helios" or the "Company"), a global leader in highly engineered motion control and electronic controls technology, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 29, 2025. "Our first quarter results demonstrated a bette ...

Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) shares rallied 11.4% in the last trading session to close at $28.74. This move can be attributable to notable volume with a higher number of shares being traded than in a typical session. This compares to the stock's 30.5% loss over the past four weeks.Helios Technologies’ shares got a boost from the news that the Trump administration announced a temporary halt on reciprocal tariffs for dozens of countries. This policy shift was aimed at counteracting the sharp sell-off in t ...

Despite the compelling and volatile public market momentum, Helios Towers plc ( OTCPK:HTWSF ) emerged as a positive outlier (Fig 1). As a reminder, the company is a leading telecom infrastructure player in Africa and the Middle East, with strongBuy-side hedge professionals conducting fundamental, income oriented, long term analysis across sectors globally in developed markets. Please shoot us a message or leave a comment to discuss ideas.DISCLOSURE: All of our articles are a matter of opinion, informed as t ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to __________ Commission file number 001-40935 HELIOS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal y ...

FOURTH QUARTER & FULL YEAR 2024 EARNINGS PRESENTATION Hydraulics: Launched 11 new cartridge valves including a high capacity electro-proportional flow control valve and a commercialized ENERGEN valve Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward‐looking statements include, but are not limited to, (i) risks related to the Company's previous investigation of its former CEO and the related management transition that is in process (ii) the ...

Financial Performance - Generated fourth quarter 2024 cash from operations of $35.7 million, up 6% year-over-year; full year 2024 cash from operations reached a record $122.1 million, up 46% compared to the prior year[6] - Delivered fourth quarter net sales of $179.5 million, down 7% year-over-year; full year net sales totaled $805.9 million, down 4% compared to last year[6] - Achieved fourth quarter diluted EPS of $0.14, up 40% year-over-year; full year diluted EPS of $1.17, up 3% compared to the prior year[6] - Total net sales for 2024 were $805.9 million, with an outlook for 2025 between $775 million and $825 million[26] - Net income for the year ended December 28, 2024, was $39.0 million, a 4% increase from $37.5 million in 2023, with diluted earnings per share of $1.17[37] - Total consolidated net sales were $2.9 billion for the year ended 2024, down from $3.1 billion in 2023, representing a 7% decrease[56] Debt and Cash Management - Reduced total debt by $33.9 million in the fourth quarter, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of debt reduction; full year 2024 total debt decreased by $75.3 million compared to last year[6] - Total debt decreased by 14% to $449.5 million from $524.8 million at the end of 2023[22] - The net debt as of December 28, 2024, was $405.4 million, with a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.6[57] - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 36% to $44.1 million compared to the previous year[22] Margins and Profitability - Expanded fourth quarter gross margin by 150 basis points to 30.1%, with operating margin improvement of 120 basis points despite lower net sales; full year operating margin improved by 60 basis points[6] - Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 70 basis points compared to the prior year, reflecting operational improvements[16] - Gross profit increased by 31% to $18.5 million, with gross margin expanding by 730 basis points to 30.9%[22] - Operating income grew by 440% to $5.4 million, resulting in an operating margin of 9.0%[22] - GAAP operating income for Q4 2024 was $13.3 million, with a margin of 7.4%, compared to $11.9 million and 6.2% in Q4 2023[49] Sales Performance by Segment - Hydraulics segment sales decreased by 10% primarily due to weakness in agriculture, mobile, and industrial markets; sales in APAC grew by 1% while the Americas and EMEA saw declines of 14% and 16%, respectively[13] - The Hydraulics segment reported net sales of $119.7 million for the three months ended December 28, 2024, down from $133.7 million in the same period of 2023[43] - Electronics segment sales in Q4 2024 were $49.1 million, showing a 1% increase compared to the previous year[47] - Organic net sales for the Hydraulics segment were $518.8 million, while the Electronics segment reported $264.0 million for the year 2024[45] Cost Management and Operational Efficiency - Selling, engineering, and administrative expenses declined by 7% year-over-year, reflecting cost containment measures[16] - The overall gross margin improved, reflecting effective cost management strategies implemented during the year[48] - The company generated record cash flow from operating activities of $122.1 million for the year ended December 28, 2024, compared to $83.9 million in 2023[41] Future Outlook - Initiating 2025 outlook with full year sales expected to decline by 4% to grow by 2%[6] - The company plans to focus on expanding its market presence and enhancing product offerings in the upcoming fiscal year[48] Tax and Regulatory - The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 was 37.2% and 22.8%, respectively, compared to 23.3% and 23.8% in the corresponding periods of 2023[16]