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Linamar reports $232 million Q4 loss on impairment related to Europe

GUELPH, Ont. — Auto parts manufacturer Linamar Corp., facing heightened risk from U.S. tariffs., says it swung to a loss last quarter from a writedown on its European operations. The Guelph, Ont.-based manufacturer says it lost $232.
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GUELPH, Ont. — Auto parts manufacturer Linamar Corp., facing heightened risk from U.S. tariffs., says it swung to a loss last quarter from a writedown on its European operations.

The Guelph, Ont.-based manufacturer says it lost $232.3 million in the quarter ending Dec. 31, compared with earnings of $104.4 million last year.

The loss came as it recorded a $385.5 million goodwill impairment related to what it says is a weak European market.

Linamar says it had sales of $2.38 billion in the quarter, down from $2.45 billion in the prior year.

Adjusted earnings worked out to $111.8 million, down from $122.2 million last year.

Along with automotive products, the company also produces agricultural and industrial equipment.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 5, 2025.

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