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Enersys (ENS) Fiscal 2026 10-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This filing is the Annual Report on Form 10-K for Enersys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. The report covers the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The Company operates through four segments: Energy Systems, Motive Power, Specialty, and New Ventures. Enersys serves over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries, providing batteries, chargers, and power equipment for applications ranging from data centers and telecommunications to electric forklifts and aerospace/defense.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net sales increased 3.7% to $3.75 billion, driven by a 3% price increase, 2% foreign currency translation benefit, and 1% acquisition impact, partially offset by a 2% decrease in organic volume.
• Segment Performance:
  • Energy Systems: Sales up 7.8% due to robust demand in data centers and industrial sectors.
  • Motive Power: Sales down 3.6% due to an 8% volume decline in the Americas and EMEA, attributed to macroeconomic uncertainty and tariff concerns.
  • Specialty: Sales up 12.1%, driven by the Bren-Tronics acquisition and strength in Aerospace and Defense.
• Profitability: Operating earnings decreased 8.2% to $426.4 million. Gross margin compressed 100 basis points, primarily due to a lower benefit from IRC Section 45X tax credits compared to a favorable change-in-estimate in the prior year.
• Restructuring: Restructuring and exit charges increased significantly to $51.0 million (from $14.4 million), driven by a global reduction in force plan announced in July 2025 and facility closures in Mexico and Brazil.
• Cash Flow: Operating cash flow more than doubled to $547.6 million, aided by improved collections and a reduction in accounts receivable.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: Management highlighted a strong balance sheet with a leverage ratio of 1.1x adjusted EBITDA. The Company continues to invest in cost reduction initiatives and capacity optimization. A $199 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy for a lithium-ion cell facility in South Carolina remains subject to review and negotiation following executive orders issued in early 2025.

Key Risks and Contingencies:

• Raw Material Volatility: Lead prices fluctuated between $0.85 and $0.95 per pound. The Company hedges a portion of requirements but remains exposed to cost increases in lead, copper, and steel.
• Geopolitical and Trade: Ongoing conflicts (Russia-Ukraine, Middle East) and U.S. tariff policies create supply chain disruptions and demand uncertainty. The Company is assessing the impact of potential tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
• Regulatory: Uncertainty regarding the implementation of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Section 45X tax credits and potential changes to global minimum tax rules (OECD Pillar 2).
• Restructuring Execution: Risks associated with integrating acquisitions and successfully executing facility closures (Tijuana, Sao Paulo, Monterrey) to realize anticipated cost savings.

Investor Verification Checklist

• IRA Tax Credits: Verify the status of the $199 million DOE funding and the realization of Section 45X production tax credits, which significantly impacted cost of sales in prior periods.
• Restructuring Costs: Monitor the execution of the $37 million Tijuana and $7.5 million Sao Paulo closure plans to ensure projected cost savings are realized without further unexpected charges.
• Motive Power Volume: Assess the recovery of organic volume in the Motive Power segment, which declined 8% due to macroeconomic headwinds.
• Debt Covenants: Confirm continued compliance with the Sixth Amended Credit Facility, specifically the 4.0x leverage ratio, though the current ratio is 1.1x.
• Lead Hedging: Review the effectiveness of lead hedging strategies given the volatility in commodity prices and the lag in passing costs to customers.