David M. Hession
Mr. David M. Hession notified Dorman Products, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to retire as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company later this year.
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Dorman Products issues $450M of 6.250% senior notes due 2034, refinances credit facility
Issued $450M of 6.250% senior notes due June 2034; interest payable semi-annually.
Dorman Products prices $450M private placement of 6.250% senior notes due 2034
Issued $450M aggregate principal of 6.250% Senior Notes due June 15, 2034 at par.
Dorman Products shareholders elect eight directors, approve 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan
All eight director nominees elected; Kevin Olsen received 26,977,365 votes in favor (95.5% of votes cast).
Dorman Q1 net sales up 4.2% to $528.8M; EPS down 24% on tariff headwinds; reaffirms 2026 guide
Net sales $528.8M (+4.2% YoY); diluted EPS $1.43 (-24%), adjusted EPS $1.57 (-22%).
Q4 net sales $537.9M (up 0.8%), adjusted diluted EPS $2.17 (down 1%)
Dorman names Charles Rayfield CFO designate, Nathan Porter COO, and new division presidents
Charles Rayfield appointed CFO Designate (eff. Jan 19); will become CFO after 2025 10-K filing. Base $525k, 75% bonus target, $350k sign-on.
Dorman Products Q3 net sales +7.9% to $543.7M, diluted EPS $2.48 (+38%), reaffirms FY guidance
Net sales $543.7M vs $503.8M (+7.9%); diluted EPS $2.48 vs $1.80 (+38%); adjusted EPS $2.62 vs $1.96 (+34%).
Dorman Q2 net sales +7.6% to $541M; EPS beats; guides FY2025 up sharply
Diluted EPS $1.91 vs $1.53 (+25% YoY); adjusted diluted EPS $2.06 vs $1.67 (+23%).
Dorman Products CFO David Hession plans retirement; successor search underway
David Hession notified Dorman of his retirement, effective when successor is appointed.
Dorman appoints Gregory Bowen as VP & CAO; shareholders approve directors and say-on-pay
Gregory Bowen appointed VP, Chief Accounting Officer; prior role was VP, Controller since Aug 2020.
Dorman Q1 EPS $1.87 (+78% YoY), sales up 8.3%; reaffirms FY guidance ex-tariffs
Net sales $507.7M, up 8.3% YoY; gross margin 40.9% vs 38.7% YoY.
Dorman Q4 net sales $533.8M (+8% YoY), adj. EPS $2.20 (+40%); FY25 guidance EPS $7.00-$7.30
Q4 net sales of $533.8M (+8% YoY); diluted EPS $1.77 (+11%); adjusted diluted EPS $2.20 (+40%).
Dorman Q3 net sales $503.8M, EPS $1.80 (+41%); raises FY EPS guidance to $6.15-$6.25; $500M buyback
Q3 net sales $503.8M (+3.2% YoY); diluted EPS $1.80 (+41%); adjusted diluted EPS $1.96 (+40%).
Dorman Products Q2 2024: EPS up 47% to $1.53; raises full-year guidance
Net sales $503.0M (+4.7% YoY); Light Duty up 9%, Heavy Duty down 11%, Specialty Vehicle down 2%.
Dorman Products shareholders elect directors, approve executive compensation, ratify KPMG as auditor
All eight director nominees elected with at least 24.2M votes in favor; G. Michael Stakias received 3.8M against.
Dorman Products Q1 EPS $1.05 (adjusted $1.31); revenue $468.7M, up 0.4% YoY; confirms FY guidance
Diluted EPS $1.05 vs $0.18 prior year (+483%); adjusted diluted EPS $1.31 vs $0.56 (+134%).
Dorman Q4 EPS $1.60 (+182%), guides FY2024 adjusted EPS $5.40-$5.70
Q4 net sales $494.3M (-1% YoY; +3% ex-extra week); gross margin 39.3% vs 31.5%.
Dorman Q3 net sales up 18% to $488.2M; record adjusted EPS $1.40; lowers FY guidance
Q3 net sales $488.2M (+18% YoY); organic growth 6% excluding SuperATV acquisition.
Dorman Q2 net sales $480.6M (+15%), but adj. EPS $1.01 vs $1.29 YoY
Net sales $480.6M, up 15% YoY; organic ex-acquisitions up 1%.
All eight director nominees elected; G. Michael Stakias received the most votes against (4.0M).
Dorman Q1 net sales up 16% to $466.7M; GAAP EPS plunges to $0.18 from $1.11
Q1 net sales $466.7M (+16% YoY); GAAP diluted EPS $0.18 vs $1.11; adjusted diluted EPS $0.56 vs $1.29.
Dorman Products Q4 net sales up 25.9% to $501.3M; GAAP EPS $0.57; issues 2023 guidance
Record Q4 net sales $501.3M (+25.9% YoY); FY2022 net sales $1.73B (+28.9%).
Berman transitions from Executive Chairman to Non-Executive Chairman on April 1, 2023; employment agreement not renewed.
Dorman Q3 net sales up 19% to $413.5M; acquires SuperATV; lowers FY EPS guidance
Net sales $413.5M (+19% YoY); GAAP diluted EPS $0.97 (down 7%); adjusted EPS $1.17 (down 1%).
Dorman Products completes acquisition of SuperATV for $490M cash plus up to $100M earn-out
Acquired 100% of SuperATV equity for $490M at closing, subject to customary adjustments, plus potential earn-out up to $100M based on 2023-2024 performance.
Dorman Products to acquire SuperATV for $490M cash plus up to $100M earn-out
Transaction valued at $490M at closing, adjusted to ~$445M after tax benefits; earn-out up to $100M based on 2023-2024 targets.
Dorman Q2 net sales +34% to $417.4M; lowers FY EPS guidance on higher rates
Q2 net sales $417.4M (+34% YoY); diluted EPS $1.20, adjusted diluted EPS $1.29.
All eight director nominees elected; J. Darrell Thomas received most votes (27.97M), G. Michael Stakias fewest (26.28M).
Dorman Products Q1 net sales $401.6M (+39% YoY); adj. EPS $1.29 (+24%)
Record net sales of $401.6M, up 39% YoY; diluted EPS $1.11 vs $1.02.
Dorman Products EVP Commercial Michael B. Kealey resigns effective May 6, 2022
Michael B. Kealey notified his resignation as Executive Vice President, Commercial on April 18, 2022.
Dorman Products Q4 net sales up 32% to $398.2M; adjusted EPS $1.33; guides FY22 net sales +19-22%
Q4 net sales record $398.2M (+32% YoY); GAAP diluted EPS $1.07 vs $1.11; adjusted diluted EPS $1.33 vs $1.19.
Dorman Products amends CEO employment agreement, adopts executive severance plan
CEO Kevin Olsen's new agreement: $810k base salary, no fixed term; severance includes 150% base (non-CIC) or 200% base + 200% target bonus (CIC).
Dorman appoints J. Darrell Thomas to Board of Directors, effective Oct 30, 2021
Board expands from eight to nine directors; Thomas fills newly created directorship.
Record net sales $348.4M (+16% YoY); GAAP diluted EPS $1.04 vs $1.06; adjusted diluted EPS $1.18 vs $1.14.
Dorman completes $338M Dayton Parts acquisition; raises 2021 guidance
Acquired Dayton Parts for ~$338M cash, subject to adjustments; financed with $100M cash on hand and new credit facility.
Dorman Q2 net sales $310.6M (+33% YoY), adjusted EPS $1.10 vs $0.47, reaffirms 2021 guidance
Record Q2 net sales of $310.6M, up 33% YoY; diluted EPS $0.99 vs $0.43.
Mr. David M. Hession notified Dorman Products, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to retire as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company later this year.
On May 19, 2025, Dorman Products, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Gregory Bowen as its Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and as its principal accounting officer.
Steven L. Berman will step down from his role as Executive Chairman and be appointed to serve as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board effective April 1, 2023
On April 18, 2022, Michael B. Kealey notified Dorman Products, Inc. (the “Company”) of his intent to resign from his position as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Commercial, in order to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Kealey’s resignation will be effective as of May 6, 2022.
Effective October 30, 2021 (the “Effective Date”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Dorman Products, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from eight to nine directors and appointed J. Darrell Thomas to fill the newly created directorship.
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