Adjusted EBITDA rose $5.9 million year-over-year to $15.7 million, despite sales headwinds, reflecting operational improvements and cost reductions.
Adjusted income from operations increased by $6.7 million year-over-year to $2 million, driven by $9.6 million reduction in SG&A expenses.
Adjusted pretax loss improved by $4 million year-over-year to a loss of $5.1 million, with adjusted diluted loss per share improving by $0.09 to $0.22.
Capital expenditures were $7.1 million, down from $13.6 million year-over-year, reflecting efficiency gains and completion of major program launch investments.
First quarter net sales were $240.5 million, down 7% year-over-year and 6% sequentially, impacted by program transitions and lower EV demand in North America.
Free cash flow was $18 million, a $20.7 million improvement from negative $2.7 million in prior year, marking the third consecutive quarter of strong free cash flow.
Net debt decreased by $11.7 million sequentially to $202.3 million, with a total reduction of $41 million over the last three quarters.