Significant Year-over-Year Improvement
A 375% increase in quarterly adjusted EBITDA, leading to a $161 million improvement on an LTM basis. Gross margin improved to 12.2%, the highest since Q1 2021.
Record Backlog and Demand
New orders of 1,050 equivalent units in the quarter, up 8.2% year-over-year, with a $12 billion backlog expected to grow.
Strong Aftermarket Segment
Aftermarket segment delivered $153 million in revenue and $34 million of adjusted EBITDA, up 7% and 8% year-over-year, respectively.
Improved Leverage and Liquidity
Significant decline in leverage ratio from over 14.1x in 2023 to 5.19x in 2024. Proactive temporary waiver obtained to access additional $50 million under secured facilities.
Increased Average Selling Prices
Year-over-year, the average selling price of heavy-duty buses in backlog was up by 17% and up by 62% since 2021. Coaches were up 14% and 27% over the same period.