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Woodward, Inc. (WWD): restructuring charge — Woodward to wind down China on-highway natural gas truck business; expects $20-25M in pre-tax charges
Woodward, Inc.
- Cumulative pre-tax charges estimated at $20-25M: $3-4M non-cash asset charges, $5-7M severance, $12-14M other exit costs.
- Majority of charges expected in Q2 and Q3 of fiscal 2026; cash outflows of $15-20M through Q3 FY2026.
- Wind-down includes closing a small manufacturing facility in China; limited staff reductions in sales, engineering, and support.
- China OH business did not significantly contribute to overall financial performance; prior divestiture efforts unsuccessful.
- Decision aligns Industrial segment with priority end-markets (Transportation, Power Gen, Oil & Gas); FY2025 record sales/earnings cited.