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<li>GTX benefited from steady order rates and product mix in the first quarter allowing the Company to surpass initial expectations. Automakers have increased production levels as semiconductor availability has improved.</li>
<li>For GTX, an expanded product offering beyond purely turbochargers is fueling revenue growth</li>
<li>GTX reported sales of $970 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $898 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The improvement in results was related to demand </li>
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GTX benefited from steady order rates and product mix in the first quarter allowing the Company to surpass initial expectations. Automakers have increased production levels as semiconductor availability has improved.
For GTX, an expanded product offering beyond purely turbochargers is fueling revenue growth
GTX reported sales of $970 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $898 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The improvement in results was related to demand 


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<li>GTX has entered into an agreement with its two largest shareholders to force the conversion of its Series A Preferred stock into common stock</li>
<li>The agreement with Centerbridge Partners and Oaktree Capital Management calls for GTX to repurchase shares $570 million of Series A Preferred stock and pay dividends owed</li>
<li>GTX had already claimed it would have reached the adjusted EBITDA requirement for the forced conversion. The transaction is accretive to GTX’s earnings.</li>
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GTX has entered into an agreement with its two largest shareholders to force the conversion of its Series A Preferred stock into common stock
The agreement with Centerbridge Partners and Oaktree Capital Management calls for GTX to repurchase shares $570 million of Series A Preferred stock and pay dividends owed
GTX had already claimed it would have reached the adjusted EBITDA requirement for the forced conversion. The transaction is accretive to GTX’s earnings.


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<li>GTX updated its annual outlook by forecasting results would be towards the high end of the previous guidance range.</li>
<li>GTX also highlighted the opportunity to force the conversion of the Series A Preferred stock by the middle of the year.</li>
<li>GTX had previously issued a sales outlook of $3.55 billion to $3.85 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $555 million to $615 million</li>
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GTX updated its annual outlook by forecasting results would be towards the high end of the previous guidance range.
GTX also highlighted the opportunity to force the conversion of the Series A Preferred stock by the middle of the year.
GTX had previously issued a sales outlook of $3.55 billion to $3.85 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $555 million to $615 million


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<li>GTX used its fourth quarter earnings report to update investors on its efforts to broaden its product portfolio beyond turbo chargers</li>
<li>Q4 results highlighted how the business continues to generate free cash flow even though orders can be lumpy. GTX reported Q4 at the midpoint of their guidance </li>
<li>In 2023, GTX should benefit from an increase in the number of turbochargers sold. New products should become a larger source of sales in 2024</li>
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GTX used its fourth quarter earnings report to update investors on its efforts to broaden its product portfolio beyond turbo chargers
Q4 results highlighted how the business continues to generate free cash flow even though orders can be lumpy. GTX reported Q4 at the midpoint of their guidance 
In 2023, GTX should benefit from an increase in the number of turbochargers sold. New products should become a larger source of sales in 2024


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<li>GTX experienced a recovery in its order trends from all segments in the third quarter leading to the Company reporting sales exceeding our expectations</li>
<li>GTX reported third quarter sales of $945 million compared to our lowered forecast of $908 million</li>
<li>GTX’s foray into EVs should have a positive impact on GTX’s sales and stock valuation. Investors have not been valuing GTX on the basis for having exposure to EVs</li>
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GTX experienced a recovery in its order trends from all segments in the third quarter leading to the Company reporting sales exceeding our expectations
GTX reported third quarter sales of $945 million compared to our lowered forecast of $908 million
GTX’s foray into EVs should have a positive impact on GTX’s sales and stock valuation. Investors have not been valuing GTX on the basis for having exposure to EVs


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Garrett Motion Inc. operates as an automobile technology provider. The Company offers turbocharging, electric boosting, and automotive software solutions. Garrett Motion serves customers worldwide.

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