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Net sales of $1,698.3 million; increase of 4.6%; organic increase of 5.2%Diluted GAAP EPS of $0.30; adjusted EPS of $0.22Raised FY 2026 organic revenue growth, adjusted EPS and free cash flow guidance

RADNOR, Pa., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, reports results that exceeded management’s expectations for revenue and adjusted EPS for the third fiscal quarter of 2026.

Emmanuel Ligner, President and Chief Executive Officer, says: “We are delighted to return to year-over-year growth in the third quarter. We are not done with our Revival journey yet, but this achievement reflects the dedication of our associates and the progress we are making to sharpen our strategic focus and improve execution. Third quarter results exceeded our expectations across revenue and adjusted EPS, and we generated robust free cash flow that allowed us to further strengthen our balance sheet.

“VWR Distribution & Services delivered another quarter of improving revenue performance, with organic growth accelerating to 5.8%, and Bioscience & Medtech Products returned to organic growth as expected. We believe that improving execution and stronger end markets provide a foundation for sustained revenue growth, and we remain focused on execution to build on our positive momentum,” Ligner concludes.

Third Quarter 2026

For the three months ended September 30, 2026, net sales were $1,698.3 million, which was up 4.6% compared to the third quarter of 2025. Foreign currency translation had a negative impact of 0.6%, resulting in a 5.2% increase in net sales on an organic basis.

Net income increased to $203.4 million from a net loss of $711.8 million in the third quarter of 2025, and net income margin was 12.0%; adjusted net income was $146.4 million compared to $151.1 million in the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA was $256.9 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.1%.

Operating income was $139.5 million, with an operating income margin of 8.2%; adjusted operating income was $227.6 million, with an adjusted operating income margin of 13.4%.

Diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis was $0.30, and adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.22.

Third Quarter 2026 – Segment Results

VWR Distribution & Services

Net sales were $1,233.8 million, a reported increase of 5.0%, as compared to $1,175.0 million in the third quarter of 2025. Foreign currency translation had a negative impact of 0.8%, resulting in a sales increase of 5.8% on an organic basis.Adjusted Operating Income was $119.4 million as compared to $132.0 million in the comparable prior period. Adjusted Operating Income margin was 9.7%. Adjusted Operating Income margin declined versus the prior year due to unfavorable product mix and higher SG&A expenses, partially offset by higher sales volume.

Bioscience & Medtech Products

Net sales were $464.5 million, a reported increase of 3.5%, as compared to $448.8 million in the third quarter of 2025. Foreign currency translation had a negative impact of 0.1%, resulting in a 3.6% sales increase on an organic basis.Adjusted Operating Income was $123.4 million, as compared to $119.3 million in the comparable prior period. Adjusted Operating Income margin was 26.6%. Adjusted Operating Income margin was flat versus the prior year due to higher sales volume and commercial excellence, partially offset by higher SG&A expenses.

Adjusted Operating Income is Avantor’s segment reporting profitability measure under generally accepted accounting principles and is used by management to measure and evaluate the performance of our Company’s business segments.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of September 30, 2026, total debt, gross, was $3,699.7 million and cash and cash equivalents were $464.3 million.

GAAP net leverage was 9.6x, and adjusted net leverage was 3.1x, as of September 30, 2026.

For the three months ended September 30, 2026, operating cash flow was $195.1 million, while free cash flow was $156.2 million.

Updated 2026 Guidance

Avantor updates its fiscal 2026 financial guidance.

Fiscal 2026 guidance

(as of July 29, 2026)

Updated Fiscal 2026 guidance

(as of October 28, 2026)

Organic revenue growth (1)

-0.5% to +0.5%

+0.75% to +1.25%

Adjusted EBITDA margin (1)

14.8% to 15.3%

14.8% to 15.3%

Adjusted EPS (1)

$0.80 to $0.83

$0.81 to $0.83

Free cash flow (1)(2)

$500M to $550M

$525M to $550M

(1) Non-GAAP measure (definitions and/or reconciliations below). We are unable to provide a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures provided in our full-year 2026 guidance without unreasonable effort because of the difficulty in forecasting and quantifying certain amounts and adjustment items with a reasonable degree of certainty including net income, restructuring charges, foreign currency exchange gains and losses and income tax expense. These amounts are dependent upon future events and may be outside of our control. We note that these items could have a significant impact on our full-year results determined in accordance with GAAP.

(2) Excludes cash restructuring costs.

Fiscal 2026 Assumptions

Reported revenue growth range is +1.5% to +2.0%, reflecting +0.75% foreign exchange tailwindBlended EUR/USD exchange rate of 1.15Net interest expense is expected to decline modestly when compared to Fiscal 2025Adjusted effective tax rate between 22.0% and 22.5%Fully diluted share count of 679M shares

Conference Call

We will host a conference call to discuss our results today, October 28, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast and presentation, as well as a replay, will be available on the investor section of Avantor’s website. 

About Avantor

Avantor is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. For more information, visit corporate.avantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To evaluate our performance, we monitor a number of key indicators. As appropriate, we supplement our results of operations determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) with certain non-GAAP financial measures that we believe are useful to investors, creditors and others in assessing our performance. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for reported GAAP results because they may include or exclude certain items as compared to similar GAAP-based measures, and such measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Rather, these measures should be considered as an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that provide a more complete understanding of our business. We strongly encourage investors to review our consolidated financial statements included in reports filed with the SEC in their entirety and not rely solely on any one single financial measure or communication.

The non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are sales growth (decline) on an organic basis, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Income margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted net leverage, free cash flow and free cash flow conversion.

Organic net sales growth (decline) eliminates from our reported net sales change the impacts of revenues from acquisitions and divestitures that occurred in the last year (as applicable) and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We believe that this measurement is useful to investors as a way to measure and evaluate our underlying commercial operating performance consistently across our segments and the periods presented. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted Operating Income is our operating income or loss adjusted for the following items: (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (ii) charges associated with the impairment of certain assets, (iii) gain or loss on sale of business, and (iv) certain other adjustments. Adjusted Operating Income margin is Adjusted Operating Income divided by net sales as determined under GAAP. We believe that these measures are useful to investors as ways to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented. These measures are used by our management for the same reason. Additionally, Adjusted Operating Income is our segment reporting profitability measure under GAAP.Adjusted EBITDA is our net income or loss adjusted for the following items: (i) interest expense, (ii) income tax expense, (iii) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (iv) depreciation expense, (v) losses on extinguishment of debt, (vi) charges associated with the impairment of certain assets, (vii) gain or loss on sale of business, and (viii) certain other adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales as determined under GAAP. We believe that these measures are useful to investors as ways to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented. These measures are used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted net income is our net income or loss first adjusted for the following items: (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (ii) losses on extinguishment of debt, (iii) charges associated with the impairment of certain assets, (iv) gain or loss on sale of business, and (v) certain other adjustments. From this amount, we then add or subtract an assumed incremental income tax impact on the above-noted pre-tax adjustments, using estimated tax rates, to arrive at Adjusted Net Income. We believe that this measure is useful to investors as a way to analyze the business consistently across the periods presented. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted EPS is our adjusted net income divided by our diluted GAAP weighted average share count adjusted for anti-dilutive instruments. We believe that this measure is useful to investors as an additional way to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted net leverage is equal to our gross debt, reduced by our cash and cash equivalents, divided by our trailing 12-month Adjusted EBITDA (excluding stock-based compensation expense and including the expected run-rate effect of cost synergies and the incremental results of completed acquisitions and divestitures as if those acquisitions and divestitures had occurred on the first day of the trailing 12-month period). We believe that this measure is useful to investors as a way to evaluate and measure the Company’s capital allocation strategies and the underlying trends in the business. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Free cash flow is equal to our cash flows from operating activities, less capital expenditures, plus direct transaction costs and income taxes paid related to acquisitions and divestitures (as applicable) in the period. Free cash flow conversion is free cash flow divided by adjusted net income. We believe that these measures are useful to investors as they provide a view on the Company’s ability to generate cash for use in financing or investing activities. These measures are used by our management for the same reason.

Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables accompanying this release.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements discuss our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words “aim,” “anticipate,” “assumption,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “long-term,” “near-term,” “objective,” “opportunity,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “projection,” “prospects,” “seek,” “target,” “trend,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “will,” the negatives thereof and other words and terms of similar meaning.

Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions; they are not guarantees of performance. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Although we believe that our assumptions made in connection with the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that the assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Factors that could contribute to these risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, the factors described in “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as such risk factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC.

All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. In addition, all forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligations to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise other than as required under the federal securities laws.

Investor Relations Contact

Chris Fidyk
Vice President, Investor Relations
Avantor 
chris.fidyk@avantorsciences.com

Global Media Contact

Valerie Collado
Director, External Communications and Community Impact
Avantor
484-885-9338
valerie.collado@avantorsciences.com

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations

(in millions, except per share data)

Three months ended

September 30,

Nine months ended

September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net sales

$   1,698.3

$   1,623.8

$   4,972.0

$   4,888.6

Cost of sales

1,163.5

1,097.3

3,399.5

3,273.1

Gross profit

534.8

526.5

1,572.5

1,615.5

Selling, general and administrative expenses

395.3

390.3

1,211.7

1,203.1

Impairment charges

—

785.0

—

785.0

Operating income (loss)

139.5

(648.8)

360.8

(372.6)

Interest expense, net

(39.9)

(44.2)

(122.2)

(129.8)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(0.8)

(0.2)

(2.0)

(0.2)

Other (expense) income, net

(0.8)

3.7

(1.9)

(19.5)

Income (loss) before income taxes

98.0

(689.5)

234.7

(522.1)

Income tax benefit (expense)

105.4

(22.3)

50.1

(60.5)

Net income (loss)

$      203.4

$    (711.8)

$      284.8

$    (582.6)

Earnings (loss) per share:

Basic

$       0.30

$      (1.04)

$       0.42

$      (0.86)

Diluted

$       0.30

$      (1.04)

$       0.42

$      (0.86)

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

677.1

681.7

676.3

681.4

Diluted

680.9

681.7

677.7

681.4

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets

(in millions)

September 30, 2026

December 31, 2025

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                  464.3

$                  365.4

Accounts receivable, net

1,122.9

1,074.6

Inventory

854.8

818.2

Other current assets

150.6

193.0

Total current assets

2,592.6

2,451.2

Property, plant and equipment, net

778.9

766.8

Other intangible assets, net

2,932.3

3,193.8

Goodwill, net

4,925.9

4,986.9

Other assets

400.3

396.0

Total assets

$             11,630.0

$             11,794.7

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Current portion of debt

$                   35.0

$                   30.8

Accounts payable

735.4

741.7

Employee-related liabilities

174.0

162.7

Accrued interest

31.5

47.3

Other current liabilities

393.1

396.4

Total current liabilities

1,369.0

1,378.9

Debt, net of current portion

3,648.8

3,915.5

Deferred income tax liabilities

401.9

557.1

Other liabilities

374.4

378.2

Total liabilities

5,794.1

6,229.7

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock including paid-in capital

4,030.5

3,984.8

Treasury stock at cost

(75.7)

(75.7)

Accumulated earnings

1,957.6

1,672.8

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(76.5)

(16.9)

Total stockholders’ equity

5,835.9

5,565.0

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$             11,630.0

$             11,794.7

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

(in millions)

Three months ended

September 30,

Nine months ended

September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$    203.4

$   (711.8)

$    284.8

$   (582.6)

Reconciling adjustments:

Depreciation and amortization

105.3

104.5

315.9

306.9

Impairment charges

—

785.0

—

785.0

Stock-based compensation expense

12.5

7.2

36.5

35.1

Non-cash restructuring charges

—

—

5.0

—

Provision for accounts receivable and

   inventory

19.0

16.5

46.2

43.4

Deferred income tax benefit

(147.2)

(11.9)

(141.1)

(41.9)

Amortization of deferred financing costs

1.8

2.1

5.3

6.6

Loss on extinguishment of debt

0.8

0.2

2.0

0.2

Foreign currency remeasurement loss (gain)

0.4

(3.1)

(0.5)

0.7

Pension termination charges

—

—

—

18.1

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

12.4

66.2

(68.3)

10.5

Inventory

(44.1)

(33.4)

(90.8)

(66.7)

Accounts payable

(10.2)

(23.5)

7.5

(4.4)

Accrued interest

(14.7)

(14.8)

(15.8)

(13.4)

Other assets and liabilities

54.6

25.5

42.9

(27.4)

Other

1.1

(1.3)

2.4

1.0

Net cash provided by operating activities

195.1

207.4

432.0

471.1

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(38.9)

(35.7)

(110.0)

(93.3)

Other

0.4

2.4

1.5

2.5

Net cash used in investing activities

(38.5)

(33.3)

(108.5)

(90.8)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Debt borrowings

54.0

67.7

54.0

67.7

Debt repayments

(63.1)

(439.2)

(280.6)

(477.3)

Proceeds received from exercise of stock options

12.7

2.3

14.6

4.9

Shares repurchased to satisfy employee tax

   obligations for vested stock-based awards

(1.1)

(0.4)

(5.0)

(5.4)

Other

(0.7)

—

(0.8)

—

Net cash provided by (used in) financing

   activities

1.8

(369.6)

(217.8)

(410.1)

Effect of currency rate changes on cash and cash

   equivalents

(0.9)

(2.0)

(6.8)

19.8

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted

   cash

157.5

(197.5)

98.9

(10.0)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning

   of period

309.7

452.2

368.3

264.7

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of

   period

$    467.2

$    254.7

$    467.2

$    254.7

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

(dollars in millions, %

   based on net sales)

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

$

%

$

%

$

%

$

%

Net income (loss)

$ 203.4

12.0 %

$  (711.8)

(43.8) %

$ 284.8

5.7 %

$  (582.6)

(11.9) %

Amortization

75.5

4.4 %

76.1

4.7 %

227.1

4.6 %

225.5

4.6 %

Loss on extinguishment

   of debt

0.8

— %

0.2

— %

2.0

— %

0.2

— %

Restructuring, severance,

   and related

   impairment charges1

8.1

0.5 %

2.2

0.1 %

47.2

0.9 %

28.0

0.6 %

Transformation

   expenses2

—

— %

13.7

0.8 %

—

— %

49.5

1.0 %

Reserve for certain legal

   matters, net3

1.3

0.1 %

1.6

0.1 %

4.7

0.1 %

5.2

0.1 %

Other4

3.5

0.2 %

7.8

0.5 %

3.9

0.1 %

18.5

0.4 %

Pension termination

   charges5

—

— %

(1.8)

(0.1) %

—

— %

16.3

0.3 %

Impairment charges6

—

— %

785.0

48.3 %

—

— %

785.0

16.1 %

Income tax benefit

   applicable to pretax

   adjustments

(146.2)

(8.6) %

(21.9)

(1.3) %

(166.0)

(3.3) %

(78.0)

(1.6) %

Adjusted net income

146.4

8.6 %

151.1

9.3 %

403.7

8.1 %

467.6

9.6 %

Interest expense, net

39.9

2.4 %

44.2

2.7 %

122.2

2.6 %

129.8

2.7 %

Depreciation

29.8

1.7 %

28.4

1.8 %

88.8

1.7 %

81.4

1.7 %

Income tax provision

   applicable to

   Adjusted net income

40.8

2.4 %

44.2

2.7 %

115.9

2.3 %

138.5

2.7 %

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 256.9

15.1 %

$ 267.9

16.5 %

$ 730.6

14.7 %

$ 817.3

16.7 %

____________________

1.

Reflects charges incurred during the period related to restructuring initiatives to increase profitability and productivity. Costs included in this caption consist of employee severance, site-exit and contract termination costs, and non-cash impairment charges on long-lived assets associated with site exits.

2.

Represents incremental expenses directly associated with the Company’s former cost transformation initiative, which concluded in 2025. These expenses are primarily related to the cost of external advisors.

3.

Represents charges and legal costs, net of recoveries, incurred in connection with certain litigation and other contingencies that management evaluates separately from core operating performance.

4.

Represents net foreign currency (gain) loss from financing activities, other stock-based compensation expense (benefit) and certain other items that management evaluates separately from core operating performance. The 2025 periods also include a purchase price adjustment related to the 2024 sale of our Clinical Services business and $6.1 million of severance and transition costs associated with the replacement of our Chief Executive Officer.

5.

Represents pension termination charges related to termination of our U.S. Pension Plan.

6.

Represents the $785.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge recognized in the third quarter of 2025 related to the former Distribution reporting unit.

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries 

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Income Margin

(dollars in millions, %

   based on net sales)

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

$

%

$

%

$

%

$

%

Net income (loss)

$ 203.4

12.0 %

$  (711.8)

(43.8) %

$ 284.8

5.7 %

$  (582.6)

(11.9) %

Interest expense, net

39.9

2.4 %

44.2

2.7 %

122.2

2.6 %

129.8

2.7 %

Income tax (benefit)

   expense

(105.4)

(6.2) %

22.3

1.4 %

(50.1)

(1.0) %

60.5

1.1 %

Loss on extinguishment

   of debt

0.8

— %

0.2

— %

2.0

— %

0.2

— %

Other (expense)

   income, net

0.8

— %

(3.7)

(0.3) %

1.9

— %

19.5

0.5 %

Operating income

   (loss)

139.5

8.2 %

(648.8)

(40.0) %

360.8

7.3 %

(372.6)

(7.6) %

Amortization

75.5

4.4 %

76.1

4.7 %

227.1

4.6 %

225.5

4.6 %

Restructuring,

   severance, and

   related impairment

   charges1

8.1

0.5 %

2.2

0.1 %

47.2

0.9 %

28.0

0.6 %

Transformation

   expenses2

—

— %

13.7

0.8 %

—

— %

49.5

1.0 %

Reserve for certain legal

   matters, net3

1.3

0.1 %

1.6

0.1 %

4.7

0.1 %

5.2

0.1 %

Other4

3.2

0.2 %

7.5

0.6 %

3.5

— %

11.7

0.2 %

Impairment charges5

—

— %

785.0

48.3 %

—

— %

785.0

16.1 %

Adjusted Operating

   Income

$ 227.6

13.4 %

$ 237.3

14.6 %

$ 643.3

12.9 %

$ 732.3

15.0 %

____________________

1.

Reflects charges incurred during the period related to restructuring initiatives to increase profitability and productivity. Costs included in this caption consist of employee severance, site-exit and contract termination costs, and non-cash impairment charges on long-lived assets associated with site exits.

2.

Represents incremental expenses directly associated with the Company’s former cost transformation initiative, which concluded in 2025. These expenses are primarily related to the cost of external advisors.

3.

Represents charges and legal costs, net of recoveries, incurred in connection with certain litigation and other contingencies that management evaluates separately from core operating performance.

4.

Represents other stock-based compensation expense (benefit) and certain other items that management evaluates separately from core operating performance. The 2025 periods also include a purchase price adjustment related to the 2024 sale of our Clinical Services business and $6.1 million of severance and transition costs associated with the replacement of our Chief Executive Officer.

5.

Represents the $785.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge recognized in the third quarter of 2025 related to the former Distribution reporting unit.

 

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

Adjusted earnings per share

(shares in millions)

Three months ended

September 30,

Nine months ended

September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Diluted earnings (loss) per share (GAAP)

$      0.30

$     (1.04)

$      0.42

$     (0.86)

Amortization

0.11

0.11

0.34

0.33

Loss on extinguishment of debt

—

—

—

—

Restructuring, severance, and related impairment

   charges

0.01

—

0.07

0.04

Transformation expenses

—

0.02

—

0.07

Reserve for certain legal matters, net

—

—

0.01

0.01

Other

0.01

0.01

—

0.04

Pension termination charges

—

—

—

0.02

Impairment charges

—

1.15

—

1.15

Income tax benefit applicable to pretax adjustments

(0.21)

(0.03)

(0.24)

(0.11)

Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)

$      0.22

$      0.22

$      0.60

$      0.69

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding:

Share count for Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)

680.9

681.7

677.7

681.4

Free cash flow

(in millions)

Three months ended

September 30,

Nine months ended

September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net cash provided by operating activities

$    195.1

$    207.4

$    432.0

$    471.1

Capital expenditures

(38.9)

(35.7)

(110.0)

(93.3)

Divestiture-related transaction expenses and taxes

   paid

—

—

2.2

1.4

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

$    156.2

$    171.7

$    324.2

$    379.2

   

GAAP net leverage

(dollars in millions)

September 30,

2026

Total debt, gross

$      3,699.7

Less cash and cash equivalents

(464.3)

$      3,235.4

Trailing twelve months net income

$         337.2

GAAP net leverage

              9.6 x

Adjusted net leverage

(dollars in millions)

September 30,

2026

Total debt, gross

$      3,699.7

Less cash and cash equivalents

(464.3)

$      3,235.4

Trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA

$         982.7

Trailing twelve months ongoing stock-based compensation expense

47.5

$      1,030.2

Adjusted net leverage (non-GAAP)

              3.1 x

 

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Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

Net sales by segment

(in millions)

September 30,

Reconciliation of net sales growth

(decline) to organic net sales growth

(decline)

Net sales

growth

(decline)

Foreign

currency

impact

Organic

net sales

growth

(decline)

2026

2025

$

$

$

$

$

Three months ended:

Bioscience & Medtech Products

$      464.5

$      448.8

$       15.7

$       (0.6)

$       16.3

VWR Distribution & Services

1,233.8

1,175.0

58.8

(9.0)

67.8

Total

$   1,698.3

$   1,623.8

$       74.5

$       (9.6)

$       84.1

Nine months ended:

Bioscience & Medtech Products

$   1,347.7

$   1,351.1

$       (3.4)

$       15.7

$      (19.1)

VWR Distribution & Services

3,624.3

3,537.5

86.8

54.7

32.1

Total

$   4,972.0

$   4,888.6

$       83.4

$       70.4

$       13.0

(dollars in millions, % based on net sales)

September 30,

Reconciliation of net sales growth

(decline) to organic net sales growth

(decline)

Net sales

growth

(decline)

Foreign

currency

impact

Organic

net sales

growth

(decline)

2026

2025

$

$

%

%

%

Three months ended:

Bioscience & Medtech Products

$     464.5

$     448.8

3.5 %

(0.1) %

3.6 %

VWR Distribution & Services

1,233.8

1,175.0

5.0 %

(0.8) %

5.8 %

Total

$   1,698.3

$   1,623.8

4.6 %

(0.6) %

5.2 %

Nine months ended:

Bioscience & Medtech Products

$   1,347.7

$   1,351.1

(0.3) %

1.1 %

(1.4) %

VWR Distribution & Services

3,624.3

3,537.5

2.5 %

1.6 %

0.9 %

Total

$   4,972.0

$   4,888.6

1.7 %

1.4 %

0.3 %

 

Adjusted Operating Income by segment

(dollars in millions, %

represent Adjusted

Operating Income margin)

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

$

%

$

%

$

%

$

%

Bioscience & Medtech

Products

$ 123.4

26.6 %

$ 119.3

26.6 %

$ 343.7

25.5 %

$ 365.2

27.0 %

VWR Distribution &

Services

119.4

9.7 %

132.0

11.2 %

351.2

9.7 %

421.5

11.9 %

Corporate

(15.2)

— %

(14.0)

— %

(51.6)

— %

(54.4)

— %

Total

$ 227.6

13.4 %

$ 237.3

14.6 %

$ 643.3

12.9 %

$ 732.3

15.0 %

 

 

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GLOBAL VOTING FOR 7 WONDERS OF FUTURE CITIES OFFICIALLY SWITCHED ON

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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — New Clark City, Philippines, hosts “switch-on” ceremony as New7Wonders opens worldwide public voting on www.7wondersfc.com to choose the urban developments shaping our future.

New7Wonders today officially launched global public voting for the 7 Wonders of Future Cities, in a landmark ceremony hosted in the Philippines on World Cities Day, marking the beginning of a year of worldwide participation, inviting people everywhere to vote for the cities and urban developments they believe best represent the future of urban life, which will culminate with the official declaration of the seven winning cities and developments on 31 October 2027. 

Hosted and organised by New Clark City, an Official Participant in the 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign and one of the Philippines’ flagship urban development projects, the special switch-on ceremony brought together city leaders, media and invited guests to witness the activation of the global voting platform. 

Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Director of New7Wonders and Chairman of the 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign, led the official switch-on. In a ceremonial moment, the campaign website at www.7wondersfc.com was transformed from its presentation format into the worldwide public voting platform, opening the opportunity for citizens across the globe to participate in selecting the urban visions that will define the cities of tomorrow. “Today, from the Philippines to the world, we have switched on more than a voting platform – we have switched on a global conversation about the future of our cities,” said de la Fuente. “For the next year, people everywhere have the opportunity to discover, engage with and champion the places they believe should become global symbols of urban progress.”

The 7 Wonders of Future Cities is a worldwide participation campaign from New7Wonders, the global authority behind the New 7 Wonders of the World and the New 7 Wonders of Nature, and is organised by Global Platform Limited, its Dubai, UAE-based worldwide licensing and commercial arm. Building on the extraordinary worldwide engagement of previous campaigns, which together have generated more than 600 million votes, the new initiative shifts the focus from celebrating humanity’s natural and historical wonders to recognising the places being created and transformed for humanity’s future. Participating cities and developments are brought together through three central themes: Environmental & Nature, Smart City and Human-Centric development. These reflect the conviction that successful future cities must balance ecological responsibility, technological progress and the needs and aspirations of the people who inhabit them.

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SCANOLOGY Introduces AirGO Pad for On-Site 3D Scanning, Inspection and Reporting

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HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SCANOLOGY introduces AirGO Pad, an integrated mobile measurement platform that brings 3D scanning, inspection and reporting alongside the part being measured. Combining computing, industrial 3D inspection software and touchscreen operation, AirGO Pad works with compatible SCANOLOGY wireless 3D scanners to help operators complete the inspection workflow on-site without carrying a separate laptop.

When inspecting a large component, operators need to move around the part while keeping scan data and measurement controls accessible. Finding a suitable place for a laptop—and returning to it to check results or adjust settings—can interrupt that process, particularly where space is limited. AirGO Pad places the inspection interface on a portable tablet, allowing operators to view data and interact with the software beside the component.

Users can connect a compatible wireless 3D scanner and view 3D data in real time, monitoring scan coverage and quality as they work. They can then align data, perform measurements and inspect results on the same device. During scanning, operators can create comparison points, features and other inspection elements as needed. Preconfigured report templates complete the workflow, enabling standardized inspection reports to be generated directly on AirGO Pad.

The platform’s design supports these transitions between scanning, inspection and reporting. Its high-definition touchscreen keeps model details and measurement results within reach. Operators can use the tablet in handheld mode while moving around the part, then unfold the convertible stand to review results on a suitable surface. A neck strap provides additional support when carrying and operating the device.

“Making a measurement system mobile means considering more than how operators carry the 3D scanner. They also need access to their data and inspection tools beside the part. We developed AirGO Pad to bring these activities together, from reviewing scan data to producing the inspection report,” said a product manager at SCANOLOGY.

AirGO Pad supports SCANOLOGY’s third-generation handheld and wireless optical 3D scanning systems, standard CAD/3D formats and wireless PC synchronization for measurement, annotation and review.

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SCANOLOGY develops industrial 3D measurement solutions for manufacturing and engineering. Its products are used for 3D measurement, automated inspection, and quality control. They are trusted by more than 10,000 enterprises across over 70 countries and regions, serving industries such as aerospace, automotive, and heavy manufacturing.

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SKYWORTH Solar Announces Global Launch of Solavita as a Smart Microgrid Brand

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SKYWORTH Solar has officially announced the global launch of Solavita, its dedicated brand for smart microgrid solutions. Positioned strategically as “A Smart Microgrid Expert for Diverse Energy Scenarios,” Solavita consolidates the company’s extensive solution portfolio and service infrastructure under a unified global identity, building upon its rapidly expanding international footprint.

Addressing Grid Flexibility and Long-Term System Value

The launch comes as electricity systems face growing demands for flexibility. The International Energy Agency’s 2026 mid-year electricity update highlights the importance of flexible resources and more efficient use of infrastructure as renewable generation expands. For customers, the priorities vary by market: managing electricity costs, using more locally generated solar power, or maintaining essential loads where grid supply is unreliable.

“As renewable energy becomes more distributed, the long-term performance of the whole system becomes increasingly important,” said Fan Ruiwu, Chairman of SKYWORTH Solar. “We see that performance as the foundation of our international energy business. With Solavita, we are bringing our capabilities together around a common approach to solution development and service, while working with local partners to adapt delivery to each market. Our focus is on the value these systems provide throughout their life.”

Solutions for Different Energy Needs

To address the dual challenges of grid volatility and operational cost, Solavita engineers its systems around a core architectural philosophy prioritizing grid-forming stability, intelligent automation, cross-generation efficiency, and multi-tier security. Translating these technical principles into practical applications, the brand introduces a comprehensive solution matrix tailored to specific market demands.

For residential users, the SolaHome suite utilizes an advanced Home Energy Management System (HEMS) to seamlessly coordinate rooftop solar, battery storage, and flexible domestic loads like heat pumps and EV chargers. In markets with dynamic electricity tariffs, such as Germany, HEMS automates energy dispatch to capitalize on low-price periods. This practical value is evidenced by a recent residential installation in Jesteburg, Germany, combines 18.9 kW of rooftop solar with 20.48 kWh of battery storage. Solavita reports nearly €50 in electricity-price arbitrage benefits during the first month of dynamic-tariff operation.

Expanding beyond the home, the portfolio scales up with SolaBiz, which integrates distributed solar, commercial storage, and smart dispatch to help factories and retail spaces manage peak-demand costs and safeguard against grid disruptions.

For larger utility and off-grid demands, SolaMatrix delivers scalable, containerized storage and microgrid management focused on stabilizing renewable integration in weak grid environments.

Finally, ensuring energy access in highly mobile contexts, SolaGo offers plug-and-play balcony solar and portable power systems for outdoor activities and critical emergency backup, completing Solavita’s end-to-end coverage of modern energy applications.

Global Engineering Foundation and Ecosystem Delivery

To guarantee the reliable implementation and long-term asset value of these diverse solutions, SKYWORTH Solar underpins Solavita with a robust global engineering foundation.

On the technology front, the Smart Microgrid Technology Centre connects cutting-edge research with product engineering, supported by academic collaborations with Tianjin University and Hainan University. This pipeline is further strengthened by a comprehensive Haikou test platform—scheduled for commissioning by the end of 2026—to rigorously validate grid-connected, islanded, and grid-forming systems.

The InfraCosmos Digital Platform supports lifecycle data management, operational monitoring and fault identification. It connects system information with service and maintenance, helping teams monitor performance and respond to operating issues.

Beyond hardware and software, this foundation extends to flexible supply chain execution and strategic project delivery. Solavita employs F+D+EPC+O (Financing, Development, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Operations) framework for large-scale, asset-light project coordination, alongside a localized PD2C cooperation model actively deployed in markets like Germany and Italy to ensure rapid, market-specific service.

These capabilities underpin Solavita’s positioning as a smart microgrid expert, connecting system development with local delivery and ongoing service. The aim is to make integrated energy systems practical to deploy and support in each market.

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