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TE Connectivity announces third quarter results for fiscal year 2024
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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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From IFA Berlin to CES 2027: OlloBot Continues Its Journey in Emotional Companionship
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HONG KONG, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AI companion robot brand OlloBot made its European debut at IFA Berlin 2026, where its AI companion robot OlloNi SS1 was named an Honoree in the Best in Home & Entertainment category of the IFA Innovation Awards. The recognition, alongside feedback from visitors at the show, offered further encouragement for OlloBot’s belief that the future of home robotics lies not only in what robots can do, but also in the connections they can build with people.
In the Top 10 Trends in China’s Robotics and Embodied Intelligence Market for 2026, IDC identifies the evolution of educational and companion robots into all-age home intelligent terminals as a key trend. The report highlights a growing emphasis on long-term companionship, contextual understanding and ongoing content services, with value extending beyond specific functions to lasting relationships and services.
OlloBot is building its identity around this shift. Rather than developing humanoid robots or devices primarily centered on task execution, the brand is exploring a different path through what it calls “Cyber Pet,” an emerging category of home companions designed around emotional relationships. Its approach starts with a simple question: how can a robot become a familiar and meaningful presence in someone’s life?
For OlloBot, the answer lies in restraint. A companion robot should not replace human relationships or compete for a user’s constant attention. It should learn when to engage and when to step back. The goal is not about delivering a moment of novelty or amusement. It is about creating a unique relationship that can expand with each interaction and gradually become personally meaningful.
“We believe home robots need to enter the household through emotional connection,” said Lyn Fang, founder of OlloBot. “Technology can create the conditions for interaction, but meaningful companionship comes from how those interactions make people feel over time.”
At IFA, the enthusiasm from visitors offered a tangible reflection of this approach. Under the theme “Touch. Feel. Bond.,” OlloBot created an open, home-inspired setting where visitors could interact with OlloNi SS1 directly. Powered by OlloBot’s proprietary EmpathCore emotional engine and Affinilog interaction system, OlloNi SS1 engages dynamically through touch, sound and facial expressions. OlloNi SS1 also appeared in IFA’s “Robots on the Runway” showcase, where its emotional engine enabled it to react to its surroundings in real time. Visitors were not simply examining a device or comparing functions. They were exploring how it responded to them. The experience reinforced the brand’s conviction that, in the home, emotional connection can matter as much as technical capability.
Next stop: Las Vegas
The recognition and feedback at IFA mark an encouraging step as OlloBot continues to advance its product development and commercialization. Looking ahead to CES 2027, OlloBot is set to take the next step in its journey by introducing two all-new robot family members: a desktop lamp-form robot and OlloBot Gen 2. Visitors will also get a first look at a rich lineup of IP merchandise and ecosystem peripherals built around the flagship OlloVerse universe. Please stay tuned—OlloBot looks forward to welcoming everyone in Las Vegas and sharing how its expanding ecosystem continues to redefine emotional companionship in the home.
About OlloBot
OlloBot is an AI companion robot brand developed by Ollobot Robotics Limited, a Hong Kong-based company and part of BizConf Technology Co., Ltd. (SZSE: 300578).
The company focuses on embodied intelligence and family-oriented AI companion robots designed to support more natural interaction, emotional presence and connection in modern homes. Through its Cyber Pet concept, OlloBot aims to explore how AI and robotics can become a more meaningful and approachable part of everyday family life.
For more information, please visit ollobot.com.
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A new way to explore Japan with AI: Naviu AR Travel Companion for Japan Launches November 1 2026
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Patent pending geospatial technology brings 29 language guidance and city scale AR navigation to travelers
TOKYO, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Naviu, a business under TANGLE Inc., offering an AI-powered augmented-reality travel companion for Japan, launches on iOS and Android on November 1. Built on patent-pending geospatial technology, Naviu places AR content and navigation accurately in the real world across entire cities, without requiring a visual positioning system.
Travelers can ask Naviu about anything around them and receive answers in any of 29 languages, grounded in their exact location. A semi-transparent AR path provides turn-by-turn guidance, an AI companion walks with the traveler, and the app reveals side-street cafes, local landmarks, and other places that conventional maps and guidebooks may overlook.
About Naviu
Naviu combines an ask-anything AI guide, city-scale AR navigation, photo recognition, bespoke trip planning, and an optional cultural storytelling companion. Its spatial content network also allows brands, cities, and creators to place interactive 3D and AR content in the real world. AR experiences are already live at landmarks including Senso-ji, Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Meiji Jingu, and Tokyo Station.
Naviu is available on the App Store and Google Play.
Official site: naviu.app
Key Features
Ask-anything AI guide: Conversational answers about any place in 29 languages, grounded in precise location dataCultural storytelling and guidance: An optional companion mode that guides travelers street by street and narrates local history and storiesAR navigation: A semi-transparent augmented-reality path overlaid on real streets across entire citiesPhoto recognition: Travelers can point the camera at a temple, sign, or storefront and ask what it isBespoke trip planning: Itineraries built around dietary needs, interests, accessibility, and available timeSpatial content network: Brands, cities, and creators can place interactive 3D and AR content in the real world
Statement from the Head of Naviu
“The hard part of traveling in Japan isn’t getting lost. It’s standing in front of something remarkable with no idea what it is. Naviu answers that question in your own language, right where you’re standing, so the city opens up instead of staying a backdrop.”
Jack Mead
CEO of Ashita Co. and Head of Naviu
About TANGLE Inc
TANGLE Inc. is the Tokyo-based company behind the tour operators TOMOGO! and Untold Japan. Its mission, Make the City Yours, reflects a decade of helping travelers discover Japan beyond the guidebook and now extends that experience into software through Naviu.
Company
TANGLE Inc.
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Representative Director
Kengo Goto
Business
TOMOGO!, Untold Japan, and development and operation of Naviu
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Karma Automotive Announces Eximius, the Bespoke Vehicle Program for Elite Clients Seeking Singular Expressions of Extreme Performance and Bold Craftsmanship
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The First Eximius Creation, “Eximius 1,” is a Menacing Four-Seater Built for the Track which Makes its World Premiere at the 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Karma Automotive builds vehicles in the hundreds rather than the thousands, attracting a highly individualistic clientele seeking a unique statement. For those who wish to go further still, and explore new possibilities beyond the extensive options for personalization available through the Studio program, Karma has created the Eximius bespoke vehicle program. Eximius clients may modify the vehicle’s body, performance and powertrain, collaborating with Karma’s design and engineering teams to build a One-of-One statement which will never be repeated.
The first vehicle from Karma Eximius debuts today at the 2026 Concours at Wynn Las Vegas. A menacing four-seater purpose-built for the track, “Eximius 1” is in ongoing development with its commissioning client, who is not revealed at this time. Upon delivery in 2027, “Eximius 1” will be fitted with an extreme-performance Plug-in Series Hybrid utilizing a 6.2 Liter V8 producing nearly 1200hp (550hp ICE, 645hp battery), delivering acceleration from 0-60mph in 2.7 seconds and a top speed in excess of 200mph (estimated). As these parameters would demand, “Eximius 1” will be equipped with carbon-ceramic brakes and two-piece slotted brake rotors, and Ohlins semi-active suspension.
“‘Eximius 1’ began as a conversation with an elite client who loves their Karma Revero, but wanted something more extreme and unexpected, which was music to our ears,” says Marques McCammon, President and Chief Executive, Karma Automotive. “The Eximius program effectively deletes the word ‘no’ from conversations about what’s possible,” he continues, “and as a four-seat track weapon packing what’ll be the most powerful Plug-in Series Hybrid powertrain and vehicle ever developed, ‘Eximius 1’ shatters expectations and further establishes Karma as a manufacturer of exotic, uniquely American vehicles.”
Exterior Design
“Eximius 1” is an imposing vehicle to behold, exhibiting the muscularity and eyepopping strength of a superhero. Every panel – excluding the body surface outer – is constructed of pre-impregnated carbon fiber, and the vehicle is 50mm wider due to its wheel arch extensions. The front doors and hood have a unique technical fade from glossy, exposed regular carbon fiber to signature Borealis Blue paint.
The front carbon splitter sets an aggressive tone and is flanked by massive side air intakes incorporating Karma’s Target Acquisition Lighting, rotated 45º to create a distinctive ‘><‘ DRL graphic identity. On the hood, the dramatic arc of the Comet Line – which is inspired by Halley’s Comet is it streaks across the evening sky – widens from its apex towards the base of the windshield; vents above the front fenders release air pressure from the wheel housings and add further visual intrigue. Moving to the side of the vehicle, the front fenders aft of the wheels feature Karma’s signature “Backslash” bearing the number “5,” which is of particular significance to the commissioning client. 21″ Magnesium wheels with center-locks reduce rotating and unsprung mass, and are finished in satin black. Aft of the driver’s side front wheel, twin exhaust tips announce the fearsome new powertrain.
The full-width rear GT wing maximizes stability and downforce at high speeds, and continues the distinctive ‘><‘ DRL graphic identity established at the front of “Eximius 1.” The rear fascia also boasts large side air intakes which are connected by a dominant diffuser to manage underbody airflow.
Interior Design
An aura of intensity continues to the interior of “Eximius 1.” In concert with the exterior, blue-tinted carbon-fiber adorns the seats, flat-bottom steering wheel and doors; for aesthetics and weight-savings, all four doors are manufactured in exposed carbon fiber with one purposeful arm pad on each door. The seats, which are Recaro carbon fiber buckets up front, are trimmed with blue Alcantara and blue Italian leather with Moondust Alcantara upper sections, creating an articulated, form-fitted feel. To support high-speed driving and intense braking force, the accelerator, brake pedal and dead pedal are billet machined aluminum.
The instrument panel is reimagined in glossy carbon fiber and incorporates anodized billet aluminum HVAC vents. The carbon fiber center console is simplified to include the essentials only: the PRND gear selector, window switches, key fob holder, and Emergency kill switch. This console extends through to the rear compartment, to which the client’s custom-fitted carbon fiber racing helmet is held in place by a center-latched strap matching the blue seat belts.
About Karma Automotive
Karma Automotive is America’s only full-line ultra-luxury vehicle manufacturer, and a pioneer of Plug-in Series Hybrid vehicles which it manufactures at its Karma Innovation and Customization Center (KICC) in Moreno Valley, CA. Its Executive, Product Development, and Design headquarters are located in nearby Irvine, CA. The Karma portfolio embodies California’s spirit of innovation and entrepreneurial boldness, reflected by the signature Comet Line which is the central hallmark of Karma’s new design language. The Gyesera Grand Coupe, a Plug-in Series Hybrid four-seater, arrives at dealerships in December 2026; and the Amaris GT 2-Door Plug-in Series Hybrid arrives in Q4 2027. The Karma Kaveya Super Coupe, with over 1,000HP and butterfly-doors, will arrive in Q1 2028, to be followed by the Karma Ivara GT-UV: both EVs will incorporate SDVA (Software-Defined Vehicle Architecture) developed with leading technology partners. For more information, visit www.karmaautomotive.com)
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