Auto-Parts Maker RealTruck’s Earnings Under Stress, Taps Adviser

RealTruck Group Inc.’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization dropped 15% in the last quarter compared to the previous year as they got squeezed by tariffs, the company reported on Thursday, according to people familiar with the matter.

• Revenue after stripping out acquisitions declined 6.5% vs. last year, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private results
• The auto-parts manufacturer disclosed that a spike in aluminum prices will remain a pressure point, the people familiar added
• RealTruck is working with Evercore Partners as an adviser as its debt has dropped to distressed level, according ...