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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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Changhong at IFA 2026: From Going Global to Going Local

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BERLIN, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At IFA 2026, Changhong unveiled a new lineup of AI-powered home appliances spanning TVs, refrigerators, air conditioners and laundry appliances. Centered on real-life scenarios, the company is bringing AI technologies designed to better understand everyday needs into the product experience, highlighting its transition from technological innovation toward more intuitive living experiences. The showcase also signals Changhong’s continued localization efforts.

The concept comes to life across Changhong’s latest AI products. The Q60S Pro TV features the Changhong LeDong AI sports platform, extending the TV beyond a traditional content screen into a space for family fitness and interaction. An AI human-sensing air conditioner can recognize users’ locations and habits and adjust airflow accordingly, while an AI refrigerator uses intelligent sensing to help users take a more proactive approach to food freshness. Rather than adding complexity, Changhong is making everyday life simpler.

This is at the heart of Changhong’s exploration of “seamless technology”—technology that works quietly in the background. The best technology does not always need to be seen; it simply helps people worry less.

A distinctive cultural element is also finding its way into Changhong’s smart product experience. The brand has incorporated the giant panda into AI assistant interactions, bringing greater warmth and approachability to AI-powered TVs and other home appliances. Closely associated with Changhong’s Sichuan heritage, the panda also provides a natural way to bring a recognizable element of Chinese culture into the technology experience.

Skiing offers another bridge to European lifestyles. In recent years, Changhong has continued to strengthen its presence in Europe with CHiQ as an important brand vehicle, building closer connections with local consumers through sports partnerships, including sponsorship of FIS Ski World Cup events in Germany, collaboration with the German Ski Association and its role as an official partner of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. More than a sporting platform, skiing allows CHiQ to connect the speed, passion and outdoor spirit of the sport with its product experience, bringing technology closer to the way European consumers live.

Behind these initiatives is a deeper commitment to localization. From product experience and brand expression to sports, culture and local lifestyles, Changhong is creating more diverse touchpoints with the European market. From “going global” to “going local,” the company is moving beyond products and channels toward a deeper integration of its brands, technology and the markets it serves.

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Clean hydrogen investment reaches USD 130 billion as energy security and resilience rise up the global agenda

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BRUSSELS, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Clean hydrogen is no longer a future bet – it is being built now. According to the Hydrogen Council’s Global Hydrogen Compass 2026, released today, committed investment has surpassed USD 130 billion, corresponding to 6.9 Mtpa of committed capacity across more than 570 projects worldwide, 90% of which are under construction or already operational.

The new report, co-authored with McKinsey & Company and informed by the perspectives of some 70 global CEOs, highlights continued industry progress alongside a changing strategic context. Over the past year, global operational capacity has nearly doubled and is expected to double again next year as projects under construction come online.

At the same time, shifting geopolitical priorities are strengthening hydrogen’s role as a strategic resilience lever. As governments seek to strengthen energy security, build more resilient economies and support long-term industrial growth, hydrogen is receiving renewed attention for its ability to help address multiple strategic priorities alongside deep decarbonization, complementing growing electrification and use of renewable energy sources.

Geographically, China remains the largest market, accounting for more than half of global committed renewable hydrogen capacity, as well as 90% of new operational capacity globally added since 2025. Europe now follows as the second-largest market, leading in project count and relative investment growth (+35% since 2025). The United States continues to lead in low-carbon hydrogen deployment, accounting for approximately 75% of global committed low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia capacity.

The experience of these leading markets also points to the industry’s next challenge: projects move forward where policy and infrastructure are the most robust. Of the 11 Mpta of potential 2030 clean hydrogen demand that existing policies could unlock by 2030, around 6 Mtpa is firmed today by policies that have been enacted and enforced.  Unlocking the remaining 5 Mpta now requires urgent action from governments to deliver on existing policy commitments.  

For policymakers, the top priority is to implement enabling incentives and mandates, as well as robust carbon pricing instruments providing demand signals. For industry, the focus is to serve that demand cost effectively, which requires strong push to reduce cost and build the necessary infrastructure.

Combining comprehensive industry data with CEO perspectives and lessons learned from some of the world’s most significant clean hydrogen projects, Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 provides a fact-based assessment of the industry’s progress and the practical actions needed to accelerate deployment. The report was launched today for the first time through a dedicated global virtual event, featuring the Hydrogen Council Co-Chairs alongside CEOs from Baker Hughes, CF Industries, Port of Rotterdam and Sinopec, with its findings also presented at today’s Hydrogen Energy Ministerial in Japan.

Jaehoon Chang, Vice-Chair of Hyundai Motor Group and Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, said: “The debate has shifted from whether hydrogen can deliver to how fast countries choose to build. While the pace varies by market, the principle is the same: identify where hydrogen creates the most value, build the ecosystem around it and prove it works. This year’s Compass highlights a clear lesson: wherever countries deploy hydrogen solutions suited to their context and support them with policy, competitive hydrogen ecosystems are taking hold. By learning from those examples, we can build on that momentum faster and with greater confidence.”

François Jackow, CEO of Air Liquide and Co-Chair of the Hydrogen Council, said: “Hydrogen is not only a decarbonization solution; it is also the indispensable partner to renewable electricity. Through their synergies, hydrogen strengthens the resilience and improves the efficiency and affordability of the overall energy system. As countries accelerate electrification, recognizing hydrogen’s systemic role will be essential to building secure, competitive and affordable energy systems for the future.”

Ivana Jemelkova, CEO of the Hydrogen Council, said: “Decision-makers need both robust market data and practical experience from those delivering projects on the ground. Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 complements the IEA’s Global Hydrogen Review by bringing together the collective perspective of industry leaders. Together, they provide a more complete picture of where the industry stands today and the practical actions needed to accelerate deployment.”

Global Hydrogen Compass Launch
Join the Hydrogen Council for the launch of Global Hydrogen Compass 2026 on September 10, 2026 where you will hear directly from industry CEOs.

The event will be delivered in two live virtual sessions. Sign up here: https://hc.brrmedia.co.uk/

About Global Hydrogen Compass 

Global Hydrogen Compass is the Hydrogen Council’s annual publication tracking the progress and priorities of the global hydrogen industry. Authored in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, it combines comprehensive industry data with proprietary insights from Hydrogen Council members, direct perspectives from global CEO leaders, and lessons learned from key hydrogen projects worldwide.

Visit compass.hydrogencouncil.com for key insights, dynamic dashboards and global maps.

About The Hydrogen Council

The Hydrogen Council is the world’s largest and only CEO-led global hydrogen alliance, bringing together some 140 companies from 20+ countries across the entire hydrogen value chain. Representing some $9 trillion in market capitalization, 7.1 million in FTEs and some $6.4 trillion in revenues, the Council provides a unique, cross-sector platform for global leaders to align strategy, accelerate collaboration and shape the development of a globally integrated hydrogen sector.

To find out more visit www.hydrogencouncil.com and follow the Hydrogen Council on LinkedIn.

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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NatGold Digital Ltd. (“NatGold Digital” or the “Company”), a pioneering digital gold mining company with a patent-pending process for sustainably unlocking the intrinsic value of in-ground gold resources through its digital mining and blockchain-based tokenization platform, today announced the launch of its European marketing campaign for the NatGold Token (NATG).

The initiative represents the first major regional activation of NatGold Digital’s expanding global marketing strategy, moving from the establishment of international trading access and multilingual marketing infrastructure to direct market engagement across Europe.

78X Marketing Group, which is leading NatGold Digital’s global marketing efforts, has engaged Germany-based bull markets media GmbH to spearhead the Company’s European educational and market-awareness campaign. Bull markets brings an established financial-media ecosystem, digital marketing capabilities, investor communities and specialized experience across both commodity and cryptocurrency markets to the European program.

Through financial-market education and content, digital audience development and targeted market engagement, the program will introduce European audiences to NatGold’s sustainable digital mining model — designed to unlock the intrinsic value of technically verified in-ground gold resources through tokenization without physically extracting, processing or moving the gold. This non-extractive approach allows the gold to remain securely stored in Mother Nature’s Vault while providing a new digital pathway for realizing its intrinsic value.

“Gold and Bitcoin have demonstrated the enormous global demand for assets that offer an alternative to traditional fiat money,” said Matthias Abresch, Managing Director of bull markets media GmbH. “NatGold introduces something genuinely new to that category: the geological scarcity and monetary heritage of gold combined with the accessibility of a digital asset, while avoiding the environmental disruption associated with physically mining the gold. We believe this combination of sound-money principles, sustainability and digital innovation will resonate strongly with European investors, and we are excited to introduce the NatGold story across the region.”

The European initiative is being structured to operate in accordance with applicable European regulatory requirements, including MiCA requirements governing crypto-asset marketing communications.

NatGold Digital’s newly launched multilingual Web3 platform and professionally localized educational video library will support the campaign, with resources available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

“Europe brings together many of the characteristics that make the NatGold proposition particularly relevant — a deep understanding of gold as a monetary asset, strong expectations around sustainability and an increasingly sophisticated digital-asset marketplace,” said Andrés Fernández, Chief Executive Officer of NatGold Digital. “With the regional expertise and market reach now in place to engage European audiences directly, this campaign represents an important next step in building  international awareness and understanding of NatGold and NATG.”

NatGold Digital intends to progressively expand its marketing activities into additional international markets and languages while continuing to broaden global trading access to NATG.

About NatGold Digital Ltd.

NatGold Digital Ltd. is the global leader in digital gold mining and the architect and operator of a patent-pending, non-extractive platform designed to unlock the intrinsic value of technically verified in-ground gold resources that remain securely stored in Mother Nature’s Vault. NatGold Tokens are structured to represent standardized unit interests in NatGold Certified Resources, disclosed under internationally recognized geological Technical Reports — without physical extraction, processing, or movement of gold. The result is a superior fiat money alternative designed to help lead a global monetary reformation.

For additional background, please visit NatGold.com or our official YouTube channel for videos and information about our digital mining ecosystem: youtube.com/@NatGold_Digital.

About bull markets media GmbH

bull markets media GmbH is a Germany-based financial media company specializing in financial-market information, investor education and digital financial publishing, serving private investors and market participants across European markets.

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