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Delivered EPS above guidance driven by strong margin expansion; Record year-to-date cash flow

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today reported results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 28, 2024.

Third Quarter Highlights

Net sales were $4.0 billion, in line with guidance, down 1% on a reported basis year over year and up 2% organically.GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations were $1.86, up 11% year over year. Adjusted EPS exceeded guidance at $1.91, a quarterly record and up 8% year over year.Orders were $4.1 billion, up 4% year over year and 3% sequentially, driven by momentum in artificial intelligence programs.Operating margins were 19% and adjusted operating margins were 19.3%, up 200 basis points year over year and a quarterly record, driven by strong operational performance.Generated record cash flow year to date, including:Cash from operating activities of $2.4 billion, up 22% year over year.Free cash flow of approximately $2.0 billion, up 36% year over year.Deployed over $2.2 billion of capital year to date, with $1.8 billion returned to shareholders

“I’m pleased that our team continued to navigate a dynamic market environment to deliver another strong quarter of performance, highlighted by operating margin expansion of 200 basis points, delivering EPS above guidance and record cash flow generation,” said TE Connectivity CEO Terrence Curtin. “In our Transportation Segment, our automotive business grew 4% organically despite a decline in auto production, and three out of four businesses in our Industrial segment continued their growth trajectories. In our Communications segment, we achieved sales growth of more than 20% along with record orders, driven by momentum in artificial intelligence programs where we are well positioned with multiple customers. We expect to deliver year-over-year earnings growth and margin expansion in the fourth quarter as well as double-digit earnings growth for the full year. As we look to the future, we continue to invest in key long-term growth trends to innovate alongside our valued customers around the world.”

Fourth Quarter FY24 Outlook
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the company expects net sales of approximately $4.0 billion. GAAP EPS from continuing operations is expected to be approximately $1.80, up 3% year over year, with adjusted EPS of approximately $1.94, up 9% year over year. Fourth quarter guidance includes a $0.10 year-over-year headwind from tax and currency exchange rates.

Information about TE Connectivity’s use of non-GAAP financial measures is provided below. For reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the attached tables.

Conference Call and Webcast
The company will hold a conference call for investors today beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call may be accessed in the following ways:

At TE Connectivity’s website: investors.te.comBy telephone: For both “listen-only” participants and those participants who wish to take part in the question-and-answer portion of the call, the dial-in number in the United States is (800) 715-9871 and for international callers, the dial-in number is (646) 307-1963.A replay of the conference call will be available on TE Connectivity’s investor website at investors.te.com at 11:30 a.m. ET on July 24, 2024.

About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present non-GAAP performance and liquidity measures as we believe it is appropriate for investors to consider adjusted financial measures in addition to results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). These non-GAAP financial measures provide supplemental information and should not be considered replacements for results in accordance with GAAP. Management uses non-GAAP financial measures internally for planning and forecasting purposes and in its decision-making processes related to the operations of our company. We believe these measures provide meaningful information to us and investors because they enhance the understanding of our operating performance, ability to generate cash, and the trends of our business. Additionally, we believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that management uses in evaluating our operations. The primary limitation of these measures is that they exclude the financial impact of items that would otherwise either increase or decrease our reported results. This limitation is best addressed by using these non-GAAP financial measures in combination with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in order to better understand the amounts, character, and impact of any increase or decrease in reported amounts. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies.

The following provides additional information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures:

Organic Net Sales Growth (Decline) – represents net sales growth (decline) (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, and acquisitions and divestitures that occurred in the preceding twelve months, if any. Organic Net Sales Growth (Decline) is a useful measure of our performance because it excludes items that are not completely under management’s control, such as the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and items that do not reflect the underlying growth of the company, such as acquisition and divestiture activity. This measure is a significant component in our incentive compensation plans.Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin – represent operating income and operating margin, respectively, (the most comparable GAAP financial measures) before special items including restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, impairment of goodwill, and other income or charges, if any. We utilize these adjusted measures in combination with operating income and operating margin to assess segment level operating performance and to provide insight to management in evaluating segment operating plan execution and market conditions. Adjusted Operating Income is a significant component in our incentive compensation plans.Adjusted Income Tax (Expense) Benefit and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate – represent income tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate, respectively, (the most comparable GAAP financial measures) after adjusting for the tax effect of special items including restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, impairment of goodwill, other income or charges, and certain significant tax items, if any.Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations – represents income from continuing operations (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) before special items including restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, impairment of goodwill, other income or charges, and certain significant tax items, if any, and, if applicable, the related tax effects.Adjusted Earnings Per Share – represents diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) before special items including restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, impairment of goodwill, other income or charges, and certain significant tax items, if any, and, if applicable, the related tax effects. This measure is a significant component in our incentive compensation plans.Free Cash Flow (FCF) – is a useful measure of our ability to generate cash. The difference between net cash provided by operating activities (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) and Free Cash Flow consists mainly of significant cash outflows and inflows that we believe are useful to identify. We believe Free Cash Flow provides useful information to investors as it provides insight into the primary cash flow metric used by management to monitor and evaluate cash flows generated from our operations. Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities excluding voluntary pension contributions and the cash impact of special items, if any, minus net capital expenditures. Voluntary pension contributions are excluded from the GAAP financial measure because this activity is driven by economic financing decisions rather than operating activity. Certain special items, including cash paid (collected) pursuant to collateral requirements related to cross-currency swap contracts, are also excluded by management in evaluating Free Cash Flow. Net capital expenditures consist of capital expenditures less proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment. These items are subtracted because they represent long-term commitments. In the calculation of Free Cash Flow, we subtract certain cash items that are ultimately within management’s and the Board of Directors’ discretion to direct and may imply that there is less or more cash available for our programs than the most comparable GAAP financial measure indicates. It should not be inferred that the entire Free Cash Flow amount is available for future discretionary expenditures, as our definition of Free Cash Flow does not consider certain non-discretionary expenditures, such as debt payments. In addition, we may have other discretionary expenditures, such as discretionary dividends, share repurchases, and business acquisitions, that are not considered in the calculation of Free Cash Flow.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainty and changes in circumstances, which may cause actual results, performance, financial condition or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, financial condition or achievements. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking and the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have no intention and are under no obligation to update or alter (and expressly disclaim any such intention or obligation to do so) our forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law. The forward-looking statements in this release include statements addressing our future financial condition and operating results. In addition, our proposed change of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland is subject to risks, such as the risk that the change of place of incorporation might not be completed or, if completed, that the anticipated advantages might not materialize, as well as the risks that the price of our stock could decline and our position on stock exchanges and indices could change, and Irish corporate governance and regulatory schemes could prove different or more challenging than currently expected. Examples of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the extent, severity and duration of business interruptions, such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) negatively affecting our business operations; business, economic, competitive and regulatory risks, such as conditions affecting demand for products in the automotive and other industries we serve; competition and pricing pressure; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices; natural disasters and political, economic and military instability in countries in which we operate, including continuing military conflict in certain parts of the world; developments in the credit markets; future goodwill impairment; compliance with current and future environmental and other laws and regulations; and the possible effects on us of changes in tax laws, tax treaties and other legislation. In addition, the extent to which COVID-19 will impact our business and our financial results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in TE Connectivity Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Sept 29, 2023, as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other reports filed by us with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

For the Quarters Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

June 28,

June 30,

June 28,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in millions, except per share data)

Net sales

$

3,979

$

3,998

$

11,777

$

11,999

Cost of sales 

2,593

2,699

7,704

8,229

Gross margin

1,386

1,299

4,073

3,770

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

431

431

1,299

1,258

Research, development, and engineering expenses

189

176

546

534

Acquisition and integration costs

5

9

16

26

Restructuring and other charges, net

6

53

67

283

Operating income

755

630

2,145

1,669

Interest income

20

18

61

39

Interest expense

(18)

(20)

(55)

(61)

Other expense, net

(3)

(4)

(11)

(13)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

754

624

2,140

1,634

Income tax (expense) benefit

(181)

(96)

778

(283)

Income from continuing operations

573

528

2,918

1,351

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

—

—

(1)

7

Net income

$

573

$

528

$

2,917

$

1,358

Basic earnings per share:

Income from continuing operations

$

1.87

$

1.68

$

9.47

$

4.28

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

—

—

—

0.02

Net income

1.87

1.68

9.47

4.30

Diluted earnings per share:

Income from continuing operations

$

1.86

$

1.67

$

9.41

$

4.25

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

—

—

—

0.02

Net income

1.86

1.67

9.41

4.27

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding: 

Basic

306

315

308

316

Diluted

308

317

310

318

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

June 28,

September 29,

2024

2023

(in millions, except share data)

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,469

$

1,661

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $37 and $30, respectively

2,889

2,967

Inventories

2,669

2,552

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

686

712

Total current assets

7,713

7,892

Property, plant, and equipment, net

3,758

3,754

Goodwill

5,664

5,463

Intangible assets, net

1,177

1,175

Deferred income taxes

3,768

2,600

Other assets

818

828

Total assets

$

22,898

$

21,712

Liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Short-term debt

$

1,249

$

682

Accounts payable

1,662

1,563

Accrued and other current liabilities

2,206

2,218

Total current liabilities

5,117

4,463

Long-term debt

2,953

3,529

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

720

728

Deferred income taxes

186

185

Income taxes

386

365

Other liabilities

781

787

Total liabilities

10,143

10,057

Commitments and contingencies

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

123

104

Shareholders’ equity:

Common shares, CHF 0.57 par value,  316,574,781 shares authorized and issued, and 322,470,281 shares authorized and issued, respectively 

139

142

Accumulated earnings 

14,253

12,947

Treasury shares, at cost, 12,129,385 and 10,487,742 shares, respectively

(1,647)

(1,380)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(113)

(158)

Total shareholders’ equity

12,632

11,551

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders’ equity

$

22,898

$

21,712

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

For the Quarters Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

June 28,

June 30,

June 28,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in millions)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

573

$

528

$

2,917

$

1,358

(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

—

—

1

(7)

Income from continuing operations

573

528

2,918

1,351

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

208

200

594

594

Deferred income taxes

22

(51)

(1,190)

(121)

Non-cash lease cost

33

36

100

106

Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventories

15

13

70

82

Share-based compensation expense

31

32

100

95

Impairment of held for sale business

—

—

—

67

Other 

(11)

17

53

85

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions and divestitures:

Accounts receivable, net

10

22

82

(202)

Inventories

114

(50)

(127)

(323)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

13

(5)

12

(30)

Accounts payable

44

(36)

99

68

Accrued and other current liabilities

(37)

69

(324)

(14)

Income taxes

13

16

28

51

Other

(22)

(12)

20

185

Net cash provided by operating activities

1,006

779

2,435

1,994

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(149)

(166)

(467)

(538)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

10

1

12

3

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

—

—

(339)

(108)

Proceeds from divestiture of businesses, net of cash retained by businesses sold

21

(3)

59

48

Other

1

(1)

(9)

22

Net cash used in investing activities

(117)

(169)

(744)

(573)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper

18

3

(21)

(82)

Proceeds from issuance of debt

—

—

—

499

Repayment of debt

(1)

—

(2)

(591)

Proceeds from exercise of share options

19

13

52

33

Repurchase of common shares

(416)

(208)

(1,301)

(674)

Payment of common share dividends to shareholders

(199)

(186)

(564)

(541)

Other

(12)

(2)

(39)

(30)

Net cash used in financing activities

(591)

(380)

(1,875)

(1,386)

Effect of currency translation on cash

(5)

(4)

(8)

8

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

293

226

(192)

43

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

1,176

905

1,661

1,088

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$

1,469

$

1,131

$

1,469

$

1,131

Supplemental cash flow information:

Interest paid on debt, net

$

6

$

9

$

38

$

48

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

146

131

384

354

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF FREE CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)

For the Quarters Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

June 28,

June 30,

June 28,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in millions)

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

1,006

$

779

$

2,435

$

1,994

Capital expenditures, net

(139)

(165)

(455)

(535)

Free cash flow (1)

$

867

$

614

$

1,980

$

1,459

(1) Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)

For the Quarters Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

June 28,

June 30,

June 28,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

($ in millions)

Net Sales

Net Sales

Net Sales

Net Sales

Transportation Solutions

$

2,330

$

2,433

$

7,087

$

7,175

Industrial Solutions

1,133

1,141

3,301

3,392

Communications Solutions

516

424

1,389

1,432

Total

$

3,979

$

3,998

$

11,777

$

11,999

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Income

Margin

Income

Margin

Income

Margin

Income

Margin

Transportation Solutions

$

498

21.4

%

$

425

17.5

%

$

1,443

20.4

%

$

1,040

14.5

%

Industrial Solutions

153

13.5

150

13.1

451

13.7

440

13.0

Communications Solutions

104

20.2

55

13.0

251

18.1

189

13.2

Total

$

755

19.0

%

$

630

15.8

%

$

2,145

18.2

%

$

1,669

13.9

%

Adjusted

Adjusted

Adjusted

Adjusted

Adjusted

Adjusted

Adjusted

Adjusted

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Income (1)

Margin (1)

Income (1)

Margin (1)

Income (1)

Margin (1)

Income (1)

Margin (1)

Transportation Solutions

$

490

21.0

%

$

452

18.6

%

$

1,471

20.8

%

$

1,221

17.0

%

Industrial Solutions

171

15.1

180

15.8

499

15.1

529

15.6

Communications Solutions

105

20.3

60

14.2

262

18.9

228

15.9

Total

$

766

19.3

%

$

692

17.3

%

$

2,232

19.0

%

$

1,978

16.5

%

(1) Adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margin are non-GAAP financial measures. See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NET SALES GROWTH (DECLINE) (UNAUDITED)

Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 28, 2024

versus Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2023

Net Sales

Organic Net Sales

Acquisition/

Growth (Decline)

Growth (Decline) (1)

Translation (2)

(Divestiture)

($ in millions)

Transportation Solutions (3):

Automotive

$

(20)

(1.1)

%

$

63

3.6

%

$

(39)

$

(44)

Commercial transportation

(40)

(9.9)

(34)

(8.4)

(6)

—

Sensors

(43)

(15.2)

(37)

(13.1)

(6)

—

Total

(103)

(4.2)

(8)

(0.3)

(51)

(44)

Industrial Solutions (3):

Industrial equipment

(70)

(16.5)

(98)

(23.6)

(8)

36

Aerospace, defense, and marine

52

17.7

53

18.7

(1)

—

Energy

(4)

(1.7)

8

3.4

(12)

—

Medical

14

7.2

14

7.2

—

—

Total

(8)

(0.7)

(23)

(2.1)

(21)

36

Communications Solutions (3):

Data and devices

77

30.6

80

31.8

(3)

—

Appliances

15

8.7

20

11.7

(5)

—

Total

92

21.7

100

23.7

(8)

—

Total 

$

(19)

(0.5)

%

$

69

1.7

%

$

(80)

$

(8)

Change in Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 28, 2024

versus Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023

Net Sales

Organic Net Sales

Acquisitions/

Growth (Decline)

Growth (Decline) (1)

Translation (2)

(Divestitures)

($ in millions)

Transportation Solutions (3):

Automotive

$

61

1.2

%

$

220

4.2

%

$

(46)

$

(113)

Commercial transportation

(53)

(4.6)

(49)

(4.2)

(4)

—

Sensors

(96)

(11.6)

(90)

(10.9)

(6)

—

Total

(88)

(1.2)

81

1.1

(56)

(113)

Industrial Solutions (3):

Industrial equipment

(279)

(21.2)

(344)

(26.2)

—

65

Aerospace, defense, and marine

122

14.3

137

16.2

3

(18)

Energy

13

2.0

12

1.8

(19)

20

Medical

53

9.3

53

9.3

—

—

Total

(91)

(2.7)

(142)

(4.2)

(16)

67

Communications Solutions (3):

Data and devices

12

1.4

17

2.0

(5)

—

Appliances

(55)

(9.8)

(46)

(8.2)

(9)

—

Total

(43)

(3.0)

(29)

(2.0)

(14)

—

Total 

$

(222)

(1.9)

%

$

(90)

(0.7)

%

$

(86)

$

(46)

(1) Organic net sales growth (decline) is a non-GAAP financial measure. See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

(2) Represents the change in net sales resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

(3) Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be periodically revised as management deems necessary.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Quarter Ended June 28, 2024

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

Related

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

(Non-GAAP) (2)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

$

498

$

—

$

(8)

$

490

Industrial Solutions

153

5

13

171

Communications Solutions

104

—

1

105

Total 

$

755

$

5

$

6

$

766

Operating margin

19.0

%

19.3

%

Income tax expense

$

(181)

$

—

$

4

$

(177)

Effective tax rate

24.0

%

23.1

%

Income from continuing operations

$

573

$

5

$

10

$

588

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

1.86

$

0.02

$

0.03

$

1.91

(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.

(2) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2023

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

Related

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

(Non-GAAP) (2)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

$

425

$

—

$

27

$

452

Industrial Solutions

150

8

22

180

Communications Solutions

55

1

4

60

Total 

$

630

$

9

$

53

$

692

Operating margin

15.8

%

17.3

%

Income tax expense

$

(96)

$

(2)

$

(27)

$

(125)

Effective tax rate

15.4

%

18.2

%

Income from continuing operations

$

528

$

7

$

26

$

561

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

1.67

$

0.02

$

0.08

$

1.77

(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.

(2) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Nine Months Ended June 28, 2024

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

Related

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

Tax Items (2)

(Non-GAAP) (3)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

$

1,443

$

—

$

25

$

3

$

1,471

Industrial Solutions

451

15

32

1

499

Communications Solutions

251

1

10

—

262

Total 

$

2,145

$

16

$

67

$

4

$

2,232

Operating margin

18.2

%

19.0

%

Income tax (expense) benefit

$

778

$

(2)

$

(7)

$

(1,254)

$

(485)

Effective tax rate

(36.4)

%

21.8

%

Income from continuing operations

$

2,918

$

14

$

60

$

(1,250)

$

1,742

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

9.41

$

0.05

$

0.19

$

(4.03)

$

5.62

(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.

(2) Includes an $874 million net income tax benefit associated with a ten-year tax credit obtained by a Swiss subsidiary and a $262 million income tax benefit related to the revaluation of deferred tax assets as a result of a corporate tax rate increase in Switzerland. Also includes a $118 million income tax benefit associated with the tax impacts of a legal entity restructuring with related costs of $4 million recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses for other non-income taxes.

(3) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

Related

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

(Non-GAAP) (2)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

$

1,040

$

2

$

179

$

1,221

Industrial Solutions

440

21

68

529

Communications Solutions

189

3

36

228

Total 

$

1,669

$

26

$

283

$

1,978

Operating margin

13.9

%

16.5

%

Income tax expense

$

(283)

$

(5)

$

(82)

$

(370)

Effective tax rate

17.3

%

19.0

%

Income from continuing operations

$

1,351

$

21

$

201

$

1,573

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

4.25

$

0.07

$

0.63

$

4.95

(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.

(2) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Quarter Ended September 29, 2023

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

Related

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

Tax Items (2)

(Non-GAAP) (3)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

$

411

$

1

$

32

$

—

$

444

Industrial Solutions

162

6

16

—

184

Communications Solutions

62

—

9

—

71

Total 

$

635

$

7

$

57

$

—

$

699

Operating margin

15.7

%

17.3

%

Income tax expense

$

(81)

$

(1)

$

(3)

$

(49)

$

(134)

Effective tax rate

12.8

%

19.2

%

Income from continuing operations

$

553

$

6

$

54

$

(49)

$

564

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

1.75

$

0.02

$

0.17

$

(0.16)

$

1.78

(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.

(2) Represents income tax benefits associated with a decrease in the valuation allowance for certain tax loss and credit carryforwards.

(3) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Year Ended September 29, 2023

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

Related

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

Tax Items (2)

(Non-GAAP) (3)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

$

1,451

$

3

$

211

$

—

$

1,665

Industrial Solutions

602

27

84

—

713

Communications Solutions

251

3

45

—

299

Total 

$

2,304

$

33

$

340

$

—

$

2,677

Operating margin

14.4

%

16.7

%

Income tax expense

$

(364)

$

(6)

$

(85)

$

(49)

$

(504)

Effective tax rate

16.0

%

19.1

%

Income from continuing operations

$

1,904

$

27

$

255

$

(49)

$

2,137

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

6.01

$

0.09

$

0.80

$

(0.15)

$

6.74

(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.

(2) Represents income tax benefits associated with a decrease in the valuation allowance for certain tax loss and credit carryforwards.

(3) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF FORWARD-LOOKING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

TO FORWARD-LOOKING GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

As of July 24, 2024

(UNAUDITED)

Outlook for

Quarter Ending

September 27,

2024

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

1.80

Restructuring and other charges, net

0.12

Acquisition-related charges

0.02

Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (1)

$

1.94

Net sales growth (decline)

(0.9)

%

Translation

1.4

(Acquisitions) divestitures, net

0.2

Organic net sales growth (1)

0.7

%

(1) See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

 

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Triskell Software unveils new AI capabilities in its 2026 SP2 Release

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MADRID, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Triskell Software, a leading provider of Project Portfolio Management (PPM) and Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) solutions, announces an expansion of its artificial intelligence capabilities with the release of Triskell 2026 SP2.

Building on previous innovations, Triskell Software integrates enhanced AI capabilities into everyday workflows, enabling organizations to analyze portfolio information, automate routine operations, optimize resource allocation, and interact with project data using natural language.

The update also introduces the Triskell MCP Server, enabling organizations to connect compatible external AI assistants to their Triskell environment.

AI-Powered Project and Portfolio Management
Through the Triskell AI Assistant, users can analyze project data, generate summaries and charts, identify resource constraints, and support portfolio decision-making using natural-language instructions.

The assistant also simplifies everyday operations, including creating project objects, updating timesheets, generating SQL queries, configuring business rules, and translating or summarizing content.

“One of our main objectives with AI is to make portfolio management more intuitive and accessible. We want users to spend less time navigating data and performing repetitive tasks, and more time making decisions that create business value,” explains Angel Garcia, CEO of Triskell Software.

Triskell MCP Server: Connecting PPM with external AI Assistants
One of the most significant innovations is the Triskell MCP Server, built on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard connecting AI applications with external systems.

It enables compatible AI assistants to retrieve project information, analyze portfolio data, and execute supported actions directly through conversational interfaces, without constantly switching applications.

For example, users can ask an external AI assistant to retrieve project information, review attributes, create project objects, or record timesheet entries.

“The introduction of the Triskell MCP Server is an important step in our AI strategy. By extending Triskell beyond its traditional interface, we are making portfolio information more accessible through the AI tools and workflows organizations increasingly use,” adds Angel Garcia.

AI tailored to business needs
This new release also introduces an AI Knowledge Base, enabling organizations to upload corporate documentation and obtain contextualized responses using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology.

Additionally, Custom AI Skills allow administrators to configure specific AI instructions for different business contexts, adapting how the assistant interprets project and portfolio information.

To strengthen data governance, the new Data Security module allows administrators to exclude sensitive attributes from information shared with external AI providers.

Organizations can also choose between Triskell’s built-in OpenAI provider and other supported providers, including Anthropic, Google Gemini, and Mistral.

These enhancements reinforce Triskell Software’s commitment to making portfolio management more intelligent, connected, and efficient while helping organizations improve decision-making and align strategic objectives with execution.

About Triskell Software
Triskell is an enterprise solution focusing on Strategy Execution Management with advanced Project Portfolio Management features, helping to fill the gap between planning and proper execution. Triskell allows companies to plan, prioritize, manage and monitor their organization’s initiatives from one centralized platform.

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Pudu Robotics Opens European Headquarters in Germany to Support Continued Growth Across the Region

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NEUSS, Germany, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial robotics, today announced the opening of its European headquarters in Neuss, Germany, strengthening its local operating capabilities as its business continues to expand across the region.

The new headquarters brings together sales, product demonstrations, training, warehousing and after-sales services, reinforcing Pudu Robotics’ investment in the local infrastructure and customer support needed to scale robotic deployments across European markets.

Strong Growth and Scaled Deployments Across Europe

Pudu Robotics’ business spans more than 20 countries across Europe, reflecting its expanding presence throughout the region. Over the past two years, markets including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic and Poland have each recorded annual business growth of more than 60%.

The company serves customers across 16 industries, including retail, food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, transportation, education, and more. Its European customers include leading retailers and hospitality groups such as EDEKA, Albert Heijn, Carrefour, Marriott, Van der Valk, Pizza Hut, Intermarché and Denner, as well as major transportation hubs such as Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

A notable example is Denner, a leading Swiss supermarket chain, which has deployed more than 200 PUDU CC1 Series cleaning robots across its store network. The deployment illustrates how autonomous cleaning can scale in demanding retail environments, where reliability, store-specific workflows and consistent service support are essential.

Supporting deployments of this scale requires more than supplying robotic equipment. Pudu works with customers to adapt deployment plans to store layouts and operating patterns, while providing technical assistance and ongoing operational support. This combination helps customers integrate robotic cleaning into daily operations and expand its use across their businesses.

Building Local Capabilities to Support Customers

Pudu Robotics’ European growth is supported by an operating model built around local teams, regional partners and service infrastructure. The company continues to invest in local capabilities to strengthen collaboration with customers and partners and provide support throughout the deployment lifecycle.

Across Europe, Pudu has nearly 50 sales professionals supporting channel partners and customer projects, alongside nearly 40 technical support personnel serving different markets and deployments. Its local infrastructure includes a service center in Germany and warehousing facilities in the Netherlands and Germany for whole-robot inventory and spare parts, helping support delivery coordination and service responsiveness.

The company also works closely with local distributors, system integrators and service providers to support market development, deployment and ongoing maintenance. Within its European subsidiaries, Pudu has established local organizational structures and operational objectives, with continued investment in sales and service teams, warehousing and local service networks.

By combining local market knowledge and service capabilities with its global technical resources, Pudu aims to help customers deploy robotic solutions more effectively across diverse operating environments. Multilingual support in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and other languages further facilitates collaboration across the region.

A Regional Hub for the Next Phase of Growth

Located in Neuss, Germany, the new European headquarters brings together office operations, a product showroom, warehousing, training, sales, after-sales service and repair capabilities, all of which are now operational. The facility supports product demonstrations, customer engagement, distributor training and local service delivery, while providing a hub for coordinating regional business activities.

The headquarters complements Pudu Robotics’ existing European offices, partner network and warehousing infrastructure in the Netherlands and Germany. Together, these resources strengthen coordination across sales, deployment and after-sales support, providing a foundation for continued growth across the region.

Looking ahead, Pudu Robotics will continue to develop its local operating capabilities, deepen collaboration with regional partners and expand the application of its robotic solutions across industries, supporting customers as robotics becomes increasingly integrated into everyday operations.

“Europe is an important growth market for Pudu Robotics. As adoption expands, customers need more than reliable robotic solutions—they need local teams and service capabilities that can support deployment and ongoing operations over the long term. Our European headquarters in Neuss strengthens our ability to work closely with partners and customers across the region and support the next phase of our growth,” said Bella Sun, Vice President and General Manager for Europe at Pudu Robotics.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics is a global commercial robotics leader dedicated to empowering easier work and better lives through AI and robotics, with a vision of building a global intelligent robotics infrastructure serving 10 billion people worldwide.

Pudu has pioneered a “One Brain, Multiple Embodiments” architecture spanning specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots. Pudu develops robotic solutions across commercial and home robotics, with a portfolio spanning service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, general embodied AI, commercial grounds care, and consumer lawn care.

With over 130,000 robots shipped and a presence in more than 85 countries and regions, Pudu serves customers across diverse industries, including retail, hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, real estate and property services, education, entertainment and sport, and public services.

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As AI Gets Smarter, Healthcare Education Must Get More Human

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WHITTIER, Calif., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, the next generation of healthcare professionals will need more than technological proficiency. They will need stronger critical thinking, clinical judgment, and interpersonal skills to ensure that advances in technology translate into better care for patients, according to Tamara Rozhon, EdD, Provost of Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU).

AI is already helping healthcare professionals analyze medical images, support clinical decisions, and advance research. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration maintains a list of AI-enabled medical devices authorized for marketing, while the World Health Organization identifies applications across clinical care, drug development, and health systems management.

As access to information expands, Rozhon says that educators must place greater emphasis on how students evaluate and apply it. Future healthcare professionals need to assess the evidence, recognize potential bias and error, consider ethical concerns, and determine whether an AI-generated finding makes sense for an individual patient.

“The best healthcare requires not just understanding patient data, but understanding patients: their individual circumstances, preferences, goals, aspirations, and all the factors that may be supporting or hindering their health and well-being,” Rozhon says.

For educators, this means designing learning experiences and assessments that require students to question and defend an answer and make sound decisions in the context of a real person. Clinical experiences must also strengthen listening, empathy, communication, judgment, and connection. These abilities become increasingly important as technology takes on more of the work of generating and synthesizing information.

“Perhaps the greatest challenge for health sciences education, then, is not keeping pace with artificial intelligence. It is developing the human intelligence required to use it well,” says Rozhon.

Read Rozhon’s full perspective: “As AI Gets Smarter, Healthcare Education Must Get More Human.”

About Southern California University of Health Sciences

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is one of the world’s only Integrative, Whole Health universities—teaching students to blend the best of conventional medicine with proven complementary approaches, and to treat the whole person (body, mind, and spirit). Founded in 1911, SCU has been challenging convention and pushing healthcare forward for more than 100 years. Today, the institution offers graduate, undergraduate, and certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines, including Chiropractic, Sports Medicine, Physical & Occupational Therapy, Genetic Counseling, Genetics & Genomics, Medical Science, Physician Assistant, Ayurveda, Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine, Clinical Psychology, Whole Health Leadership, and beyond. Learn more at scuhs.edu.

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