
American Express Delivers Record Second-Quarter Revenue of $17.9 Billion, Up 9% Year-Over-Year, and
'Our second-quarter results continued the strong momentum we have seen in our business over the last several quarters, with revenues growing 9 percent year-over-year to reach a record $17.9 billion, and adjusted EPS rising 17 percent,' said Stephen J. Squeri, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
'We saw record Card Member spending in the quarter, demand for our premium products was strong, and our credit performance remained best in class. Based on our strong performance year to date, we are reaffirming our full-year guidance for revenue growth of 8 to 10 percent and EPS of $15.00 to $15.50.
'Looking at the upcoming refresh of our U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum Cards this fall, we are confident in our ability to sustain our leadership in the premium space, drawing on our competitive strengths. With our differentiated Membership model and proven product refresh strategy, combined with the expansion of the premium category, we see a long runway for growth.'
Consolidated Financial Results
Second-quarter consolidated total revenues net of interest expense were $17.9 billion, up 9 percent year-over-year. The increase was primarily driven by increased Card Member spending, higher net interest income supported by growth in revolving loan balances, and continued strong card fee growth.
Consolidated provisions for credit losses were $1.4 billion, compared with $1.3 billion a year ago. The increase reflected a higher net reserve build and higher net write-offs year-over-year driven by growth in Total loans and Card Member receivables. The second-quarter net write-off rate was 2.0 percent, down from 2.1 percent a year ago. 4
Consolidated expenses were $12.9 billion, up 14 percent year-over-year. The increase was driven by higher operating expenses, primarily due to the prior year gain from the sale of Accertify and higher investments in enterprise risk management capabilities and technology, and higher variable customer engagement costs driven by increased Card Member spending and usage of travel-related benefits.
The consolidated effective tax rate was 18.7 percent, down from 20.4 percent a year ago, primarily reflecting discrete tax benefits in the current quarter related to the resolution of prior year tax items.
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This earnings release should be read in conjunction with the company's statistical tables for the second quarter 2025, which include information regarding our reportable operating segments, available on the American Express Investor Relations website at http://ir.americanexpress.com and in a Form 8-K furnished today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
An investor conference call will be held at 8:30 a.m. (ET) today to discuss second-quarter results. Live audio and presentation slides for the investor conference call will be available to the general public on the above-mentioned American Express Investor Relations website. A replay of the conference call will be available later today at the same website address.
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As used in this release, FX-adjusted information assumes a constant exchange rate between the periods being compared for purposes of currency translations into U.S. dollars (i.e., assumes the foreign exchange rates used to determine results for current period apply to the corresponding prior-year period against which such results are being compared). FX-adjusted revenues is a non-GAAP measure. The company believes the presentation of information on an FX-adjusted basis is helpful to investors by making it easier to compare the company's performance in one period to that of another period without the variability caused by fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
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Diluted earnings per common share (EPS) was reduced by the impact of (i) earnings allocated to participating share awards of $18 million and $23 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $36 million and $41 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and (ii) dividends on preferred shares of $15 million for both the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, and $29 million for both the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024.
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Adjusted diluted earnings per common share, a non-GAAP measure, excludes the $0.66 per share impact of the gain from the sale of Accertify, Inc. recognized in the second quarter of 2024. See Appendix I for a reconciliation to EPS on a GAAP basis. Management believes adjusted EPS is useful in evaluating the ongoing operating performance of the company.
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Net write-off rates are based on principal losses only (i.e., excluding interest and/or fees) and represent consumer and small business Card Member loans and receivables (net write-off rates based on principal losses only are unavailable for corporate). We present a net write-off rate based on principal losses only to be consistent with industry convention. Net write-off rates including interest and fees are presented in the Statistical Tables for the second quarter of 2025 available on the above-mentioned American Express Investor Relations website, as our practice is to include uncollectible interest and/or fees as part of our total provision for credit losses.
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Federal Reserve estimates for credit card losses as a percent of average credit card loan balances and pre-tax net income as a percent of average assets (Return on Assets) under the severely adverse scenario for the nine-quarter projection period from the first quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2027. See 2025 Federal Reserve Stress Test Results (June 2025). The Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) results represent estimates under a hypothetical macroeconomic scenario that is more adverse than the current and economist consensus forecasted macroeconomic environments. Thus, these estimates are not forecasts and are not necessarily indicative of future performance under a severe stress scenario. Actual results could differ materially.
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American Express received the highest score in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Credit Card Mobile App and Online Credit Card Satisfaction Study, which measure customer satisfaction with financial institutions' mobile applications and website experience for credit card account management. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.
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As used in this release:
Card Member spending (billed business) represents transaction volumes, including cash advances, on payment products issued by American Express.
Operating expenses represent salaries and employee benefits, professional services, data processing and equipment, and other, net.
Reserve releases and reserve builds represent the portion of the provisions for credit losses for the period related to increasing or decreasing reserves for credit losses as a result of, among other things, changes in volumes, macroeconomic outlook, portfolio composition, and credit quality of portfolios. Reserve releases represent the amount by which net write-offs exceed the provisions for credit losses. Reserve builds represent the amount by which the provisions for credit losses exceed net write-offs.
Variable customer engagement costs represent the aggregate of Card Member rewards, business development, and Card Member services expenses.
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ABOUT AMERICAN EXPRESS
American Express (NYSE: AXP) is a global payments and premium lifestyle brand powered by technology. Our colleagues around the world back our customers with differentiated products, services and experiences that enrich lives and build business success.
Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, American Express' brand is built on trust, security, and service, and a rich history of delivering innovation and Membership value for our customers. With over a hundred million merchant locations across our global network, we seek to provide the world's best customer experience every day to a broad range of consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations.
For more information about American Express, visit americanexpress.com, americanexpress.com/en-us/newsroom/, and ir.americanexpress.com.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements, which address American Express Company's current expectations regarding business and financial performance, including management's outlook for 2025, among other matters, contain words such as 'believe,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'aim,' 'will,' 'may,' 'should,' 'could,' 'would,' 'likely,' 'continue' and similar expressions. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to, those that are set forth under the caption 'Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements' in the company's current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 18, 2025 (the Form 8-K Cautionary Note), which are incorporated by reference into this release. Those factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
the company's ability to achieve its 2025 earnings per common share (EPS) outlook and grow EPS in the future, which will depend in part on revenue growth, credit performance, credit reserve levels and the effective tax rate remaining consistent with current expectations and the company's ability to continue investing at high levels in areas that can drive sustainable growth (including its brand, value propositions, coverage, marketing, technology and talent), controlling operating expenses, effectively managing risk and executing its share repurchase program, any of which could be impacted by, among other things, the factors identified in the subsequent paragraphs and the Form 8-K Cautionary Note, as well as the following: macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, including the effects of announced or future tariff increases, global trade relations, changes to consumer and business confidence, international tensions, hostilities and instability, a slowdown in U.S. or global economic growth, higher rates of unemployment, changes in interest rates, inflation, supply chain issues, market volatility, energy costs and fiscal and monetary policies; the impact of any future contingencies, including, but not limited to, legal costs and settlements, the imposition of fines or monetary penalties, increases in Card Member remediation, investment gains or losses, restructurings, impairments and changes in reserves; issues impacting brand perceptions and the company's reputation; changes in the competitive environment; impacts related to acquisitions, cobrand and other partner agreements, portfolio sales and joint ventures; and the impact of regulation and litigation, which could affect the profitability of the company's business activities, limit the company's ability to pursue business opportunities, require changes to business practices or alter the company's relationships with Card Members, partners and merchants;
the company's ability to achieve its 2025 revenue growth outlook and grow revenues net of interest expense in the future, which could be impacted by, among other things, the factors identified above, in the subsequent paragraphs and in the Form 8-K Cautionary Note, as well as the following: spending volumes and the spending environment not being consistent with expectations, including spending by U.S. consumer and small business Card Members, such as due to uncertain business and economic conditions, as well as a decline or slowdown in cross-border and travel & entertainment spending volumes; an inability to address competitive pressures, attract and retain customers, invest in and enhance the company's Membership Model of premium products, differentiated services and partnerships, successfully refresh its card products (including U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum Cards), grow spending and lending with customers across age cohorts (including Millennial and Gen-Z customers) and commercial segments and implement strategies and business initiatives, including within the premium consumer space, commercial payments and the global network; the effects of regulatory initiatives, including pricing and network regulation; merchant coverage growing less than expected or the reduction of merchant acceptance or the perception of coverage; increased surcharging, steering, suppression or other differential acceptance practices with respect to the company's products; merchant discount rates changing from the company's expectations; and changes in foreign currency exchange rates;
the company's ability to sustain its momentum and leadership in the premium consumer space, including with Millennial and Gen-Z consumers, and successfully refresh its U.S. Consumer Platinum Card®, which will be impacted in part by competition, levels of consumer demand for premium card products, brand perceptions (including perceptions related to merchant coverage) and reputation, and the company's ability to develop and market new benefits and value propositions that appeal to Card Members and new customers, grow spending with new and younger age cohort Card Members, offer attractive services and rewards programs and build greater customer loyalty, which will depend in part on identifying and funding investment opportunities, addressing changing customer behaviors, new product innovation and development, Card Member acquisition efforts and enrollment processes, including through digital channels, continuing to realize the benefits from strategic partnerships, successfully implementing the company's dining strategy and evolving the company's infrastructure to support new products, services and benefits; and
the company's ability to build on its leadership in commercial payments and successfully refresh its U.S. Business Platinum Card®, which will depend in part on competition, including from financial technology companies; the willingness and ability of companies to use credit and charge cards for procurement and other business expenditures as well as use the company's other products and services for financing needs; the acceptance of, and economics related to, B2B payment platforms; the company's ability to offer attractive value propositions and new products to current and potential customers; the company's ability to enhance and expand its payment, lending, cash flow and expense management solutions, increase customer engagement, and build out a multi-product digital ecosystem to integrate its broad product set, which is dependent on the company's continued investment in capabilities, features, functionalities, platforms and technologies and the successful integration of, and marketing of capabilities related to, the company's Center acquisition; and the success of the company's initiatives to support businesses, such as Small Business Saturday and other Shop Small campaigns.
A further description of these uncertainties and other risks can be found in American Express Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and the company's other reports filed with the SEC, including in the Form 8-K Cautionary Note.
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Important factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include the following: recently enacted, proposed or future legislation and the manner in which it is implemented, including pursuant to policies of the new U.S. administration; changes in the U.S. tax code; the nature and scope of regulatory authority, particularly discretionary authority, that is or may be exercised by regulators, including, but not limited to, U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and individual state regulators having jurisdiction over the Company; the unpredictable nature of regulatory examinations, proceedings and litigation; employee misconduct or misconduct by third parties; uncertainties associated with management turnover and the effective succession of senior management; media and public characterization of consumer installment loans; labor unrest; the impact of changes in accounting rules and regulations, or their interpretation or application, which could materially and adversely affect the Company's reported consolidated financial statements or necessitate material delays or changes in the issuance of the Company's audited consolidated financial statements; the Company's assessment of its internal control over financial reporting; changes in interest rates; the impact of inflation; risks relating to the acquisition or sale of assets or businesses or other strategic initiatives, including increased loan delinquencies or net charge-offs, the loss of key personnel, integration or migration issues, the failure to achieve anticipated synergies, increased costs of servicing, incomplete records, and retention of customers; risks inherent in making loans, including repayment risks and value of collateral; cybersecurity threats or incidents, including the potential or actual misappropriation of assets or sensitive information, corruption of data or operational disruption and the cost of the associated response thereto; our dependence on debt and the potential impact of limitations in the Company's amended revolving credit facility or other impacts on the Company's ability to borrow money on favorable terms, or at all; the timing and amount of revenues that may be recognized by the Company; changes in current revenue and expense trends (including trends affecting delinquency and charge-offs); the impact of extreme weather events and natural disasters; changes in the Company's markets and general changes in the economy (particularly in the markets served by the Company). These and other factors are discussed in greater detail in Part I, Item 1A,'Risk Factors' in the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, as filed with the SEC and the Company's other reports filed with, or furnished to, the SEC from time to time. World Acceptance Corporation does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements it makes. The Company is also not responsible for updating the information contained in this press release beyond the publication date, or for changes made to this document by wire services or Internet services. (unaudited and in thousands) March 31, 2025 June 30, 2024 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,126 $ 9,730 $ 11,119 Gross loans receivable 1,264,341 1,225,636 1,274,819 Less: Unearned interest, insurance and fees (326,215 ) (309,320 ) (330,334 ) Allowance for credit losses (109,027 ) (103,347 ) (109,643 ) Loans receivable, net 829,099 812,969 834,842 Income taxes receivable 7,629 — 3,951 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 74,572 76,235 80,866 Property and equipment, net 19,138 19,766 22,199 Deferred income taxes, net 29,127 33,291 32,425 Other assets, net 42,431 40,871 45,599 Goodwill 7,371 7,371 7,371 Intangible assets, net 6,564 7,394 10,064 Total assets $ 1,024,057 $ 1,007,627 $ 1,048,436 LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Senior notes payable $ 302,674 $ 262,451 $ 241,728 Senior unsecured notes payable, net 169,064 184,418 251,014 Income taxes payable — 223 — Operating lease liability 77,087 78,690 83,136 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 47,381 42,365 49,947 Total liabilities 596,206 568,147 625,825 Shareholders' equity 427,851 439,480 422,611 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 1,024,057 $ 1,007,627 $ 1,048,436 Expand WORLD ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES (unaudited and in thousands, except percentages and branches) Three months ended June 30, 2025 2024 Gross loans receivable $ 1,264,341 $ 1,274,819 Average gross loans receivable (1) 1,239,483 1,270,677 Net loans receivable (2) 938,126 944,485 Average net loans receivable (3) 922,484 942,603 Expenses as a percentage of total revenue: Provision for credit losses 38.1 % 35.1 % General and administrative 53.1 % 47.4 % Interest expense 7.3 % 7.5 % Operating income as a % of total revenue (4) 8.7 % 17.5 % Loan volume (5) 751,502 682,197 Net charge-offs as percent of average net loans receivable on an annualized basis 19.4 % 16.4 % Return on average assets (trailing 12 months) 7.7 % 7.1 % Return on average equity (trailing 12 months) 19.0 % 18.9 % Branches opened or acquired (merged or closed), net (10 ) (1 ) Branches open (at period end) 1,014 1,047 Expand (1) Average gross loans receivable is determined by averaging month-end gross loans receivable over the indicated period, excluding tax advances. (2) Net loans receivable is defined as gross loans receivable less unearned interest and deferred fees. (3) Average net loans receivable is determined by averaging month-end gross loans receivable less unearned interest and deferred fees over the indicated period, excluding tax advances. (4) Operating income is computed as total revenues less provision for credit losses and general and administrative expenses. (5) Loan volume includes all loan balances originated by the Company. It does not include loans purchased through acquisitions. Expand


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PHINIA Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PHINIA Inc. (NYSE: PHIN), a leader in premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Second Quarter Highlights: On June 10, 2025, PHINIA entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Swedish Electromagnet Invest AB (SEM), a prominent provider of advanced natural gas, hydrogen and other alternative fuel ignition systems, injector stators and linear position sensors for approximately $47 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025. Net sales of $890 million, an increase of 2.5% compared with Q2 2024. Excluding the impacts of foreign currency and contract manufacturing agreements that ended in 2024, an increase of $18 million and decrease of $5 million, respectively, net sales increased $9 million or 1.0%, driven by customer pricing, primarily related to tariff recoveries. Net earnings of $46 million and net margin of 5.2%, representing a year-over-year increase of $32 million and 360 bps, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA of $126 million with adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.2%, representing a year-over-year increase of $9 million and 60 bps, respectively, primarily driven by favorable foreign exchange impacts, supplier savings and volume and mix, partially offset by increased employee costs and continued tariff impacts as recovery efforts from customers continue. Net earnings per diluted share of $1.14. Adjusted net earnings per diluted share of $1.27 (excluding $0.13 per diluted share related to non-operating items detailed in the non-GAAP appendix below), reflecting the operational increases detailed above and a reduction in share count. Returned $50 million to shareholders through $40 million of share repurchases and $10 million in dividends. Key Wins in Strategic Growth Markets: New business wins remained strong across all end markets. A few examples of new business awards in Q2 are: New business award for Gas Direct Injection (GDi) Fuel Rail Assembly and pump for a leading domestic Chinese OEM, to be applied on new hybrid engine platform for multiple vehicle models within China and for the Brazilian market flex-fuel (E100) application. First GDi pump business with a top three North America OEM. Aftermarket business win for new diesel fuel injection service with major off-road equipment supplier. Continued to increase share of wallet with customers leveraging market-leading range coverage in braking and suspension components. Business expansion with a major U.S. distributor, which is a consolidator in the warehouse distribution space. Brady Ericson, President and Chief Executive Officer of PHINIA commented: 'Our team continues to navigate a dynamic landscape shaped by economic uncertainties, tariff impacts, and evolving customer demands. As demonstrated by our second-quarter results, we remain focused on cost management and supply chain resilience. Delivering on our commitment to strategic growth, we announced a definitive agreement to acquire SEM, which will expand our footprint in the commercial vehicle, industrial, and aftermarket sectors and supports our strategy of exploring alternative, zero carbon and lower carbon fuels.' Balance Sheet and Cash Flow: The Company ended the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $347 million and $499 million of available capacity under its Revolving Credit Facility. Total debt at quarter end was $990 million. Net cash generated by operating activities was $57 million, representing a year-over-year decrease of $52 million. Adjusted free cash flow was $20 million compared to $108 million in Q2 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by increased working capital demands as the Company navigates fluctuating volumes and other shifting industry conditions and the timing of capital expenditures. 2025 Full Year Guidance: The Company refined its expected 2025 net sales to $3.33 billion to $3.43 billion. Excluding the impacts of foreign exchange and contract manufacturing arrangements in 2024, this implies a year-over-year sales range of 3% decline to breakeven in 2025. The Company's net earnings and adjusted EBITDA are projected to be $140 million to $170 million and $455 million to $485 million, respectively, with net earnings margin of 4.2% to 5.0% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.7% to 14.1%. The Company expects to generate $160 million to $200 million in adjusted free cash flow. Adjusted tax rate is expected to be in the range of 36% to 40%. The Company will host a conference call to review second quarter 2025 results and take questions from the investment community at 8:30 a.m. ET today. This call will be webcast at PHINIA Q2 2025 Earnings Call. Additional presentation materials will be available at About PHINIA PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI ®, DELCO REMY ® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Across commercial vehicles and industrial applications (medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks, buses and other off-highway construction, marine, agricultural and aerospace and defense), light commercial vehicles (vans and trucks) and light passenger vehicles (passenger cars, mini-vans, cross-overs and sport-utility vehicles), we develop fuel systems, electrical systems and aftermarket solutions designed to keep combustion engines operating at peak performance, while at the same time investing in advanced technologies to unlock the potential of alternative fuels. By providing what the market needs today to become more efficient and sustainable, while also developing innovative products and solutions to contribute to lower carbon mobility, we are the partner of choice for a diverse array of customers – powering our shared journey toward a cleaner tomorrow. © 2025 PHINIA Inc. All Rights Reserved. (DELCO REMY is a registered trademark of General Motors LLC, licensed to PHINIA Technologies Inc.) Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical fact that provide current expectations or forecasts of future events based on certain assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements use words such as 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'designed,' 'effect,' 'estimate,' 'evaluate,' 'expect,' 'forecast,' 'goal,' 'initiative,' 'intend,' 'likely,' 'may,' 'outlook,' 'plan,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'pursue,' 'seek,' 'should,' 'target,' 'when,' 'will,' 'would,' and other words of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and factors relating to our business and operations, all of which are difficult to predict and which could cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: adverse changes in general business and economic conditions, including recessions, adverse market conditions or downturns impacting the vehicle and industrial equipment industries; our ability to deliver new products, services and technologies in response to changing consumer preferences, increased regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, and acceleration of the market for electric vehicles; competitive industry conditions; failure to identify, consummate, effectively integrate or realize the expected benefits from acquisitions or partnerships; pricing pressures from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); inflation rates and volatility in the costs of commodities used in the production of our products; changes in U.S. and foreign administrative policy, including tariffs, changes to existing trade agreements and import or export licensing requirements, and any resulting changes in international trade relations; our ability to protect our intellectual property; failure of or disruption in our information technology infrastructure, including a disruption related to cybersecurity; our ability to identify, attract, retain and develop a qualified global workforce; difficulties launching new vehicle programs; failure to achieve the anticipated savings and benefits from restructuring and product portfolio optimization actions; extraordinary events, including natural disasters or extreme weather events, fires or similar catastrophic events, political disruptions, terrorist attacks, pandemics or other public health crises, and acts of war; risks related to our international operations; the impact of economic, political, social and market conditions on our business in China; our reliance on a limited number of OEM customers; supply chain disruptions, including due to U.S. and foreign government action; work stoppages, production shutdowns and similar events or conditions; governmental investigations and related proceedings regarding vehicle emissions standards, including the ongoing investigation into diesel defeat devices; current and future environmental, health and safety, human rights and other laws and regulations; the impacts of climate change, regulations related to climate change and various stakeholders' emphasis on climate change and other related matters; compliance with and changes in other laws and regulations; liabilities related to product warranties, litigation and other claims; tax audits and changes in tax laws or tax rates taken by taxing authorities; impairment charges on goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets; the impact of changes in interest rates and asset returns on our pension funding obligations; the impact of restrictive covenants and other requirements on our financial and operating flexibility pursuant to the agreements governing our indebtedness; risks relating to the spin-off from our former parent, including our ability to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve from the spin-off, a determination that the spin-off does not qualify as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and our or our former parent's failure to perform under, or additional disputes that may arise between the parties relating to, various transaction agreements executed in connection with the spin-off; and other risks and uncertainties described in our reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. PHINIA Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, OPERATING Net cash provided by operating activities $ 57 $ 109 $ 97 $ 140 INVESTING Capital expenditures, including tooling outlays (34 ) (17 ) (69 ) (60 ) Proceeds from asset disposals and other, net 1 — 1 1 Net cash used in investing activities (33 ) (17 ) (68 ) (59 ) FINANCING Net decrease in notes payable — (75 ) — (75 ) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of discount — 525 — 525 Payments for debt issuance costs — (9 ) — (9 ) Repayments of debt, including current portion — (425 ) — (428 ) Dividends paid to PHINIA stockholders (10 ) (11 ) (21 ) (23 ) Payments for purchase of treasury stock, including excise tax (42 ) (90 ) (142 ) (113 ) Payments for stock-based compensation items — — (6 ) (3 ) Net cash used in financing activities (52 ) (85 ) (169 ) (126 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 2 7 3 19 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (26 ) 14 (137 ) (26 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 373 325 484 365 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 347 $ 339 $ 347 $ 339 Expand Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures This press release contains information about PHINIA's financial results that is not presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). Such non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures below. The reconciliations include all information reasonably available to the Company at the date of this press release and the adjustments that management can reasonably predict. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to management, investors, and banking institutions in their analysis of the Company's business and operating performance. Management also uses this information for operational planning and decision-making purposes. Non-GAAP financial measures are not and should not be considered a substitute for any GAAP measure. Additionally, because not all companies use identical calculations, the non-GAAP financial measures as presented by PHINIA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. A reconciliation of each of projected Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, which are forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is not provided because the Company is unable to provide such reconciliation without unreasonable effort. The inability to provide each reconciliation is due to the unpredictability of the amounts and timing of events affecting the items we exclude from the non-GAAP measure. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin The Company defines adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) as net earnings less interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to exclude the impact of restructuring expense, transaction-related (benefits) costs, other postretirement income and expense, equity in affiliates' earnings, net of tax, impairment charges, other net expenses, and other gains and losses not reflective of our ongoing operations. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as adjusted EBITDA divided by adjusted sales. Management utilizes adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin in its financial decision-making process and to evaluate performance of the Company's consolidated results. Management also believes adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are useful to investors in assessing the Company's ongoing consolidated financial performance, as they provide improved comparability between periods through the exclusion of certain items that management believes are not indicative of the Company's core operating performance. Adjusted Sales The Company defines adjusted sales as net sales adjusted to exclude certain agreements with our former parent that were entered into in connection with the spin-off. Management believes that adjusted sales is useful to investors, as it provides improved comparability between periods through the exclusion of certain temporary agreements with our former parent that are not indicative of the Company's ongoing operations. Adjusted Net Earnings and Adjusted Net Earnings Per Diluted Share The Company defines adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per diluted share as net earnings and net earnings per share, each adjusted to exclude: (i) the tax-effected impact of restructuring expense, transaction-related (benefits) costs, impairment charges and other gains, losses and tax effects and adjustments not reflective of the Company's ongoing operations; and (ii) acquisition-related intangibles amortization expense because it pertains to non-cash expenses that the Company does not use to evaluate core operating performance. Management believes that adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings per diluted share are useful to investors in assessing the Company's ongoing financial performance, as they provide improved comparability between periods through the exclusion of certain items that management believes are not indicative of the Company's core operating performance. Adjusted Free Cash Flow The Company defines adjusted free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities after adding back adjustments related to the ongoing effects of separation-related transactions, less capital expenditures, including tooling outlays. Management believes that adjusted free cash flow is useful to investors in assessing the Company's ability to service and repay its debt and return capital to shareholders. Further, management uses this non-GAAP measure for planning and forecasting purposes. Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA Margin (Unaudited) (in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net earnings $ 46 $ 14 $ 72 $ 43 Depreciation and tooling amortization 32 33 62 67 Interest expense 21 39 40 61 Provision for income taxes 29 23 53 50 Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 7 7 14 14 Interest income (4 ) (4 ) (8 ) (8 ) EBITDA 131 112 233 227 Restructuring expense 2 3 7 5 Transaction-related (benefits) costs 1 (4 ) 3 (5 ) 20 Other postretirement expense, net 1 1 2 1 Equity in affiliates' earnings, net of tax (4 ) (2 ) (8 ) (5 ) Adjusted EBITDA $ 126 $ 117 $ 229 $ 248 Adjusted sales $ 890 $ 863 $ 1,686 $ 1,709 Adjusted EBITDA margin % 14.2 % 13.6 % 13.6 % 14.5 % Expand Net Earnings to Adjusted Net Earnings (Unaudited) (in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net earnings $ 46 $ 14 $ 72 $ 43 Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 7 7 14 14 Restructuring expense 2 3 7 5 Transaction-related (benefits) costs 1 (4 ) 3 (5 ) 20 Loss on extinguishment of debt — 20 — 20 Tax effects and adjustments — (7 ) 2 (11 ) Adjusted net earnings $ 51 $ 40 $ 90 $ 91 Expand Adjusted Net Earnings Per Diluted Share (Unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net earnings per diluted share $ 1.14 $ 0.31 $ 1.76 $ 0.93 Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 0.18 0.15 0.35 0.30 Restructuring expense 0.05 0.07 0.17 0.11 Transaction-related (benefits) costs 1 (0.10 ) 0.06 (0.12 ) 0.43 Loss on extinguishment of debt — 0.44 — 0.44 Tax effects and adjustments — (0.15 ) 0.05 (0.23 ) Adjusted net earnings per diluted share $ 1.27 $ 0.88 $ 2.21 $ 1.98 Expand Adjusted Free Cash Flow (Unaudited) (in millions) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 57 $ 109 $ 97 $ 140 Capital expenditures, including tooling outlays (34 ) (17 ) (69 ) (60 ) Effects of separation-related transactions (3 ) 16 (11 ) 41 Adjusted free cash flow $ 20 $ 108 $ 17 $ 121 _________________________ 1 Transaction-related (benefits) costs primarily relate to professional fees and other costs associated with acquisitions and divestitures, adjustments related to the Tax Matters Agreement between the Company and its former parent, and professional fees and other costs associated with the spin-off of the Company from its former parent, including the management of certain historical liabilities allocated to the Company in connection with the spin-off. 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