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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2024
 
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
001-12505
31-1481870
(State or other jurisdiction
incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
800 Manor Park Drive, Columbus, Ohio
43228-0183
(Address of principal executive office)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (614) 870-5000
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01CMTNYSE American LLC
Preferred Stock purchase rights, par value $0.01N/ANYSE American LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐


Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 6, 2024, the Company announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of the press release announcing this event is included in this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01    Finance Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits



SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CORE MOLDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Date: August 6, 2024By:
/s/ John P. Zimmer
Name:John P. Zimmer
Title:Executive Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Chief Financial Officer






FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Core Molding Technologies Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results


COLUMBUS, OH, August 6, 2024 – Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: CMT) (“Core Molding”, “Core” or the “Company”), a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, industrial and utilities, medium and heavy-duty truck and powersports industries across the United States, Canada and Mexico today reports financial and operating results for the fiscal periods ended June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights

•Total net sales of $88.7 million decreased 9.2% compared to the prior year second quarter.
•Gross margin of $17.7 million, or 20.0% of net sales, compared to 21.0% of net sales in the prior year second quarter.
•Selling, general, and administrative expenses of $10.2 million, or 11.5% of net sales, compared to $10.5 million, or 10.7% of net sales for the prior year second quarter.
•Operating income of $7.5 million, or 8.4% of net sales, compared to operating income of $10.1 million, or 10.3% of net sales for the prior year second quarter.
•Net income of $6.4 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, compared to net income of $7.9 million, or $0.91 per diluted share for the prior year second quarter.
•Adjusted EBITDA1 of $11.6 million, or 13.0% of net sales, compared to $13.7 million, or 14.1% for the prior year second quarter.

Six Month 2024 Highlights

•Total net sales of $166.9 million decreased 15.4% compared to the prior year six month period .
•Gross margin of $31.0 million, or 18.6% of net sales, compared to 19.4% of net sales in the prior year six-month period.
•Selling, general, and administrative expenses of $18.8 million, or 11.3% of net sales, compared to $20.2 million, or 10.2% of net sales for the prior year six-month period.
•Operating income of $12.2 million, or 7.3% of net sales, compared to operating income of $18.1 million, or 9.2% of net sales for the prior year six-month period.
•Net income of $10.2 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, compared to net income of $13.8 million, or $1.59 per diluted share for the prior year six-month period.
•Adjusted EBITDA1 of $20.3 million, or 12.2% of net sales, compared to $26.0 million, or 13.2% for the prior year six-month period.

1Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined and reconciled below.






David Duvall, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our second quarter performance reflects our focus on investing for growth, operational performance and cash flow generation. Because we design and manufacture engineered solutions using innovative processes, the Company’s 2024 sales transformation is imperative to our next phase which is focused on growth and leveraging the significant improvements we have made in our operations and engineering functions. Our Must Win Battle this year of Invest For Growth involves streamlining the Sales execution processes, increasing resources in our Account Management team, deeper data-driven market analyses, and increasing customer engagement events. Our structural sales and operational workstreams include 1) new leadership and specialized teams to ‘own’ growth in each vertical, 2) comprehensive sales engagement and cross-selling our portfolio into every relationship, and 3) a robust lead generation process with active participation and follow-up of industry trade shows and customer lunch & learn events.

“Halfway through fiscal 2024, our opportunity pipeline is a robust $250 million, and new business wins total $42 million. These new wins are diversified across our end markets, with over half comprising new business and the remainder of wins being replacements of current business. Because of the technical requirements and validation required with most of our solutions, our quote-to-cash cycle is 12 to 18 months, and therefore, the benefits of these wins will be realized starting in 2025 and 2026. We have shown that we can execute and have a strong performance track record. As we execute our Invest For Growth initiatives, we are confident we will increase sales wins, unlock significant earnings potential, and generate long-term shareholder value.”


John Zimmer, the Company’s EVP and Chief Financial Officer, commented, “Our first half results reflect our ability to maintain gross margins within our full-year goal range of 17% to 19% even with lower sales in a challenging sales environment driven by economic conditions. As expected, first half sales declined 15.4%, primarily due to economic headwinds, tough comparisons, and customer inventory rationalization. In the second quarter, we sustained a strong 20% gross margin, which pushed the first-half gross margin to 18.6%. We anticipate second-half of the year gross margin percentages to be lower than first-half gross margin percentages due to normal seasonality and less leverage of fixed costs, but we still expect full-year gross margin percentages to be within our yearly gross margin goal range.

“Our total available liquidity was $87.8 million at the end of the second quarter, which is available to grow the business organically and through acquisitions as well as to repurchase shares of the Company. We generated $16.1 million of free cash flows1 for the first six months of 2024 compared to $14.4 million in the same period of 2023, as the Company remains in a solid cash-generating position due to past operational improvements we implemented. Consistent with our capital allocation strategy, we repurchased approximately 24 thousand shares during the second quarter at an average stock price of $16.41 under our previously announced share repurchase program.”

“Despite easing second-half sales comparisons, we are lowering sales guidance to the bottom of our full-year guidance, down approximately 15%, compared to 2023 sales due to continued softness in customer demand driven by macro-economic conditions. We continue to evaluate the Company’s fixed cost structure and will adjust costs prudently. We will provide ongoing updates this year on our ‘Invest for Growth’ initiatives and progress to drive topline revenue.”

1Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined and reconciled below.

2024 Capital Expenditures

The Company’s capital expenditures for the first six months of 2024 were $4.8 million. The Company anticipates spending approximately $13 million during 2024 on property, plant and equipment purchases for all of the Company's operations.




Financial Position at June 30, 2024

The Company’s total liquidity at June 30, 2024 was $87.8 million, with $37.8 million in cash, $25.0 million of undrawn capacity under the Company’s revolving credit facility and $25.0 million of undrawn capacity under the Company's capex credit facility. The Company’s term debt was $22.4 million at June 30, 2024. The term debt-to-trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA1 was less than one times trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA1 as of June 30, 2024. The Company had a trailing twelve months return on capital employed1 of 12.1% as of June 30, 2024.

1 Adjusted EBITDA and return on capital employed are non-GAAP financial measures as defined and reconciled below.



Conference Call

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss financial and operating results for the periods ended June 30, 2024. To access the call live by phone, dial (844) 881-0134 and ask for the Core Molding Technologies call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. A telephonic replay will be available through August 13, 2024, by calling (877) 344-7529 and using passcode ID: 3909303#. A webcast of the call will also be available live and for later replay on the Company’s Investor Relations website at www.coremt.com/investor-relations/events-presentations/.

About Core Molding Technologies, Inc.

Core Molding Technologies is a leading engineered materials company specializing in molded structural products, principally in building products, utilities, transportation and powersports industries across North America. The Company operates in one operating segment as a molder of thermoplastic and thermoset structural products. The Company’s operating segment consists of one reporting unit, Core Molding Technologies. The Company offers customers a wide range of manufacturing processes to fit various program volume and investment requirements. These processes include compression molding of sheet molding compound (“SMC”), resin transfer molding (“RTM”), liquid molding of dicyclopentadiene (“DCPD”), spray-up and hand-lay-up, direct long-fiber thermoplastics (“DLFT”) and structural foam and structural web injection molding (“SIM”). Core Molding Technologies serves a wide variety of markets, including the medium and heavy-duty truck, marine, automotive, agriculture, construction, and other commercial products. The demand for Core Molding Technologies’ products is affected by economic conditions in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Core Molding Technologies’ operations may change proportionately more than revenues from operations.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements often include words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “expect”, “intend”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “project”, “continue”, “likely”, and similar expressions. In particular, this press release may contain forward-looking statements about the Company’s expectations for future periods with respect to its plans to improve financial results, the future of the Company’s end markets. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements relating to our operations and business include: dependence on certain major customers, and potential loss of any major customer due to completion of existing production programs or otherwise; general macroeconomic, social, regulatory and political conditions, including uncertainties surrounding volatility in financial markets; changes in the plastics, transportation, marine and commercial product industries (including changes in demand for production), efforts of the Company to expand its customer base and develop new products to diversify markets, materials and processes and increase operational enhancements; the Company’s initiatives to quote and execute manufacturing processes for new business, acquire raw materials, address inflationary pressures, regulatory matters and labor relations; the Company’s financial position or other financial information; and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and our subsequent quarterly


reports, all of which are available on the SEC and Company website. These statements are based on certain assumptions that the Company has made in light of its experience as well as its perspective on historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate under the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results because of certain risks and uncertainties, including those included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. There can be no assurance that statements made in this press release relating to future events will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on behalf of the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements.


Company Contact:
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
John Zimmer
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
jzimmer@coremt.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Three Part Advisors, LLC
Sandy Martin or Steven Hooser
214-616-2207


- Financial Statements Follow –




Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Net sales:
Products$83,956 $95,703 $159,787 $194,040 
Tooling4,787 2,022 7,101 3,192 
Total net sales88,743 97,725 166,888 197,232 
Total cost of sales71,018 77,163 135,858 158,927 
Gross margin17,725 20,562 31,030 38,305 
Selling, general and administrative expense10,236 10,492 18,810 20,161 
Operating income7,489 10,070 12,220 18,144 
Other income and expense
Net interest expense(38)293 45 649 
Net periodic post-retirement benefit(138)(52)(276)(105)
Total other (income) and expense(176)241 (231)544 
Income before income taxes7,665 9,829 12,451 17,600 
Income tax expense1,246 1,893 2,273 3,812 
Net income$6,419 $7,936 $10,178 $13,788 
Net income per common share:
Basic$0.74 $0.93 $1.17 $1.62 
Diluted$0.73 $0.91 $1.15 $1.59 




Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Product Sales by Market
(unaudited, in thousands)


Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Medium and heavy-duty truck$46,841 $45,193 $88,350 $94,709 
Power sports20,902 23,878 39,761 45,914 
Building products5,429 10,691 11,974 22,478 
Industrial and utilities4,175 6,622 7,521 13,052 
All other6,609 9,319 12,181 17,887 
Net product revenue$83,956 $95,703 $159,787 $194,040 


Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
As of
June 30,As of
2024December 31,
(unaudited)2023
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$37,787 $24,104 
Accounts receivable, net46,988 41,711 
Inventories, net21,764 22,063 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets12,164 15,001 
Total current assets118,703 102,879 
Right of use asset2,812 3,802 
Property, plant and equipment, net79,725 81,185 
Goodwill17,376 17,376 
Intangibles, net5,224 6,017 
Other non-current assets1,857 2,118 
Total Assets$225,697 $213,377 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity:
Liabilities:
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt$1,780 $1,468 
Accounts payable29,458 23,958 
Contract liabilities5,886 5,204 
Compensation and related benefits8,153 10,498 
Accrued other liabilities6,749 5,058 
Total current liabilities52,026 46,186 
Other non-current liabilities2,812 3,759 
Long-term debt20,603 21,519 
Post retirement benefits liability2,753 2,960 
Total Liabilities78,194 74,424 
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock88 86 
Paid in capital44,770 43,265 
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of income taxes3,976 5,301 
Treasury stock(33,578)(31,768)
Retained earnings132,247 122,069 
Total Stockholders' Equity147,503 138,953 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$225,697 $213,377 



Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited, in thousands)
Six months ended June 30,
20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$10,178 $13,788 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization6,728 6,346 
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment231 80 
Share-based compensation1,505 1,487 
Losses (gain) on foreign currency404 296 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(5,277)(6,107)
Inventories299 (523)
Prepaid and other assets613 (190)
Accounts payable5,159 700 
Accrued and other liabilities1,631 3,492 
Post retirement benefits liability(528)(465)
Net cash provided by operating activities20,943 18,904 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(4,805)(4,511)
Net cash used in investing activities(4,805)(4,511)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Gross borrowings on revolving loans— (38,962)
Gross repayment on revolving loans— 37,098 
Payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards(1,417)(1,907)
Purchase of treasury shares(393)— 
Payment on principal on term loans(645)(643)
Net cash used in financing activities(2,455)(4,414)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents13,683 9,979 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period24,104 4,183 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$37,787 $14,162 
Cash paid for:
Interest$538 $653 
Income taxes$1,230 $3,347 
Non cash investing activities:
Fixed asset purchases in accounts payable$157 $848 




Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains financial information determined by methods other than in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). Core Molding management uses non-GAAP measures in its analysis of the Company's performance. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP results available in the accompanying tables.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before, as applicable from time to time, (i) interest expense, net, (ii) provision (benefit) for income taxes, (iii) depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, (iv) share based compensation expense, (v) plant closure costs, and (vi) nonrecurring legal settlement costs and associated legal expenses unrelated to the Company's core operations. Debt-to-trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA represents total outstanding debt divided by trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA. Free Cash Flow represents net cash (used in) provided by operating activities less purchase of property, plant and equipment. Trailing twelve months return on capital employed represents the trailing twelve months earnings before (i) interest expense, net and (ii) provision (benefit) for income taxes divided by (i) stockholders' equity and (ii) current and long-term debt.

We present Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales, debt-to-trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and trailing twelve months Return on Capital Employed because management uses these measures as key performance indicators, and we believe that securities analysts, investors and others use these measures to evaluate companies in our industry. These measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP as an indicator of our operating performance. Our calculation of these measures may not be comparable to similarly named measures reported by other companies. The following tables present reconciliations of net income to Adjusted EBITDA, and Cash Flow from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, and Debt to trailing twelve months adjusted EBITDA and trailing twelve months Return on Capital Employed, for the periods presented:



Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
(unaudited, in thousands)

Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Net income$6,419 $7,936 $10,178 $13,788 
Provision for income taxes1,246 1,893 2,273 3,812 
Total other expenses(1)
(176)241 (231)544 
Depreciation and amortization3,308 2,918 6,581 6,388 
Share-based compensation766 756 1,505 1,487 
Adjusted EBITDA$11,563 $13,744 $20,306 $26,019 
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of net sales13.0 %14.1 %12.2 %13.2 %
(1)Includes net interest expense and non-cash periodic post-retirement benefit cost.





Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Computation of Debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA
(unaudited, in thousands)
Q3 2023Q4 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024Trailing Twelve Months
Net income$4,354 $2,182 $3,759 $6,419 $16,714 
Provision for income taxes1,386 223 1,029 1,246 3,884 
Total other expenses(1)
135 112 (56)(176)15 
Depreciation and amortization3,208 3,315 3,272 3,308 13,103 
Share-based compensation736 700 739 766 2,941 
Adjusted EBITDA$9,819 $6,532 $8,743 $11,563 $36,657 
Total Outstanding Term Debt as of June 30, 2024$22,383 
 Debt to Trailing Twelve Months Adjusted EBITDA
0.61 
(1)Includes net interest expense and non-cash periodic post-retirement benefit cost.





Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Computation of Trailing Twelve Months Return on Capital Employed
(unaudited, in thousands)
Q3 2023Q4 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024Trailing Twelve Months
Operating Income$5,875 $2,517 $4,732 $7,489 $20,613 
Equity$147,503 
Structured Debt$22,383 
Total Capital Employed
$169,886 
Return on Capital Employed12.1 %




Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Computation of Trailing Twelve Months Return on Capital Employed Excluding Cash
(unaudited, in thousands)
Q3 2023Q4 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024Trailing Twelve Months
Operating Income$5,875 $2,517 $4,732 $7,489 $20,613 
Equity$147,503 
Structured Debt$22,383 
Less Cash$(37,787)
Total Capital Employed, Excluding Cash
$132,099 
Return on Capital Employed, Excluding Cash 15.6 %



Core Molding Technologies, Inc.
Free Cash Flow
Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
(unaudited, in thousands)

20242023
Cash flow provided by operations$20,943 $18,904 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(4,805)(4,511)
Free cash flow$16,138 $14,393 

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