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Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. - Q1 2026 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026. The reporting period is defined by a material transformation in the Company's structure: the completion of the acquisition of Dana Incorporated's off-highway business (the "Acquisition") on January 1, 2026, for a purchase price of approximately $2,628 million. Consequently, the Company now operates through two reportable segments: Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway. Prior period data has been reclassified to reflect this new two-segment structure.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Composition: Total net sales increased significantly due to the inclusion of the Allison Off-Highway segment ($673 million). However, the legacy Allison Transmission segment saw a 4% decline in sales ($733 million vs. $766 million), driven by lower demand in North America On-Highway (-14%) and Global Off-Highway (-56%) markets, partially offset by a 64% increase in Defense sales.
• Profitability Compression: While gross profit dollars increased, the gross margin percentage dropped from 49% to 29%. This was primarily driven by the lower margin profile of the acquired off-highway business and purchase price accounting adjustments, including a $63 million expense for stepped-up inventory basis and $13 million for stepped-up depreciation.
• Increased Leverage: Long-term debt increased by approximately $1.4 billion to fund the Acquisition. This included a new $1,200 million Incremental Term Loan, $500 million in Senior Notes, and $300 million in revolver borrowings. Consequently, net interest expense more than doubled to $61 million.
• Balance Sheet Expansion: Total assets grew from $6.08 billion to $8.70 billion, with significant increases in Goodwill (+$752 million), Intangible Assets (+$891 million), and Property, Plant, and Equipment (+$805 million).

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Outlook: Management expects higher net sales in 2026 driven by the addition of the Allison Off-Highway segment and growth in the Defense and Outside North America On-Highway markets.
• Integration Risks: The Company faces risks related to the successful integration of the Acquired Off-Highway Business, including realizing anticipated synergies and managing expanded operations. The internal control evaluation for the acquired business is excluded from the current period assessment per SEC guidance for newly acquired businesses.
• Market Risks: The Company is exposed to commodity price fluctuations (aluminum, steel, iron), foreign currency exchange rate volatility, and interest rate changes on its variable-rate debt. A 0.125% change in interest rates would impact annual interest expense by approximately $3 million.
• Non-GAAP Measures: Adjusted EBITDA was $362 million (25.7% of sales), and Adjusted Net Income was $216 million ($2.57 diluted EPS), excluding acquisition-related costs, stepped-up basis amortization, and stock-based compensation.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Acquisition Accounting: Verify the final purchase price allocation and the measurement period adjustments to goodwill and intangible assets, as the current figures are preliminary.
• Debt Covenants: Confirm continued compliance with the Senior Secured Credit Facility covenants, specifically the maximum first lien net leverage ratio (currently 1.29x vs. 5.50x limit).
• Segment Margins: Monitor the gross margin trajectory of the new Allison Off-Highway segment to ensure it stabilizes as integration costs and purchase accounting impacts normalize.
• Working Capital: Review the significant increase in Accounts Receivable ($892 million) and Inventories ($835 million) to assess collection cycles and inventory obsolescence risks in the combined entity.
• Defense Exposure: Evaluate the sustainability of the 64% growth in Defense sales, which is subject to government spending cycles and contract renewals.