Leadership Transition and Strategic Vision
Dave Shaffer announced his retirement as CEO effective May 2025, with Sean O'Connell named as successor. Sean has led significant business transformations, including cost reductions of nearly $50 million and 20% operating earnings growth in his prior roles.
Record Motive Power Performance
Motive Power reported record second quarter operating earnings with a 15.7% adjusted operating margin, the highest Q2 ever, driven by strong demand for maintenance-free offerings.
Department of Energy Award for Lithium Gigafactory
EnerSys was selected for a $200 million Department of Energy award to partially fund a planned lithium Gigafactory, with Board approval to proceed with construction.
Improvement in Energy Systems Orders
Energy Systems orders increased 30% year-on-year with a book-to-bill ratio exceeding 1.0, indicating recovery in communications and data center markets.
Strong Data Center Demand
Data center sales expected to grow double digits in fiscal '25, with orders in the Americas up 50% year-on-year.