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TE Connectivity delivers sales and EPS above guidance in second quarter of fiscal year 2025

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1 year ago

April 23, 2025

Third quarter guidance reflects continued momentum and Richards acquisition

GALWAY, Ireland, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) today reported results for the fiscal second quarter ended Mar. 28, 2025.

Second Quarter Highlights

Net sales were $4.1 billion, up 4% on a reported basis year over year and 5% organically driven by double digit growth in the Industrial segment.GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations was $0.04, which includes a one-time non-cash tax charge due to a change in tax law in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted EPS was $2.10, a company record and up approximately 13% year over year.Orders were $4.25 billion, up 6% both year over year and sequentially.Operating margin was 18.1% and adjusted operating margin was 19.4%, driven by strong operational performance in both segments.Cash flow from operating activities during the first half of the fiscal year was $1.5 billion and free cash flow was approximately $1.1 billion.Returned approximately $1 billion to shareholders and announced a 9% dividend increase.Richards Manufacturing Co. acquisition completed in April to capitalize on strong growth opportunities in the North American utility market.Issued One Connected World corporate responsibility report, highlighted by an 80% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions during the past four years.

“Our teams delivered strong operational performance that led to record adjusted EPS and results that exceeded our guidance on both sales and earnings,” said TE Connectivity CEO Terrence Curtin. “Our Transportation segment continued to execute well, capitalizing on our leading position in Asia and maintaining strong margin performance. Our Industrial segment expanded its operating margin on sales growth of 17%, driven by broad business growth and ongoing momentum in AI, aerospace and energy applications.

“Due to our long-standing business strategy and investments to locate manufacturing facilities near customers, we expect to effectively navigate the current trade environment. Our ongoing momentum and ability to pull operational levers gives us confidence in our third quarter guidance for year-over-year improvement in sales and EPS. We are well positioned for the current uncertain macroeconomic environment and remain focused on innovating in long-term industrial technology growth trends and creating value for both our customers and owners.”

Third Quarter FY25 Outlook
For the third quarter of fiscal 2025, the company expects net sales of approximately $4.30 billion, up 8% year over year. GAAP EPS from continuing operations is expected to be approximately $2.02, up nearly 9% year over year, with adjusted EPS of approximately $2.06, up 8% year over year. Third quarter guidance includes the benefit from the Richards acquisition and tariff impact assumptions, as well as tax rate headwinds of $0.04 on a year over year basis and $0.06 sequentially.

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 April 23.

About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity plc (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, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 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 (loss) 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. 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 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, our change of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland is subject to risks, such as the risk 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. More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in TE Connectivity plc’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Sept 27, 2024, 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 PLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

For the Quarters Ended

For the Six Months Ended

March 28,

March 29,

March 28,

March 29,

2025

2024

2025

2024

(in millions, except per share data)

Net sales

4,143

3,967

7,979

7,798

Cost of sales

2,684

2,604

5,160

5,111

Gross margin

1,459

1,363

2,819

2,687

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

454

444

881

868

Research, development, and engineering expenses

203

184

391

357

Acquisition and integration costs

Restructuring and other charges, net

Operating income

748

692

1,438

1,390

Interest income

Interest expense

(14)

(19)

(20)

(37)

Other expense, net

(1)

(5)

(2)

(8)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

755

687

1,461

1,386

Income tax (expense) benefit

(742)

(146)

(920)

959

Income from continuing operations

541

2,345

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

—

(1)

Net income

541

2,344

Basic earnings per share:

Income from continuing operations

0.04

1.76

1.81

7.59

Net income

0.04

1.76

1.81

7.59

Diluted earnings per share:

Income from continuing operations

0.04

1.75

1.80

7.54

Net income

0.04

1.75

1.80

7.54

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding:

Basic

298

308

299

309

Diluted

300

310

301

311

TE CONNECTIVITY PLC

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

March 28,

September 27,

2025

2024

(in millions, except share data)

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

2,554

1,319

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $36 and $32, respectively

3,193

3,055

Inventories

2,603

2,517

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

724

740

Total current assets

9,074

7,631

Property, plant, and equipment, net

3,925

3,903

Goodwill

5,900

5,801

Intangible assets, net

1,161

1,174

Deferred income taxes

2,741

3,497

Other assets

855

848

Total assets

23,656

22,854

Liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Short-term debt

2,351

871

Accounts payable

1,843

1,728

Accrued and other current liabilities

1,805

2,147

Total current liabilities

5,999

4,746

Long-term debt

3,263

3,332

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

786

810

Deferred income taxes

211

199

Income taxes

396

411

Other liabilities

784

870

Total liabilities

11,439

10,368

Commitments and contingencies

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

132

131

Shareholders’ equity:

Preferred shares, $1.00 par value, 2 shares authorized, none outstanding as of March 28, 2025

—

Ordinary class A shares, €1.00 par value, 25,000 shares authorized, none outstanding as of March 28, 2025

—

Ordinary shares, $0.01 par value, 1,500,000,000 shares authorized, 301,276,687 shares issued and
common shares, CHF 0.57 par value, 316,574,781 shares authorized and issued, respectively

139

Accumulated earnings

12,811

14,533

Ordinary shares and common shares held in treasury, at cost, 4,139,531 and 16,656,681 shares, respectively

(615)

(2,322)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

(114)

Total shareholders’ equity

12,085

12,355

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders’ equity

23,656

22,854

TE CONNECTIVITY PLC

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

For the Quarters Ended

For the Six Months Ended

March 28,

March 29,

March 28,

March 29,

2025

2024

2025

2024

(in millions)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

541

2,344

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

—

Income from continuing operations

541

2,345

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

Depreciation and amortization

192

378

386

Deferred income taxes

603

701

(1,212)

Non-cash lease cost

Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventories

Share-based compensation expense

Other

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

Accounts receivable, net

(317)

(55)

(171)

Inventories

(14)

(132)

(241)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

140

(1)

Accounts payable

(4)

(73)

146

Accrued and other current liabilities

(3)

(48)

(298)

(287)

Income taxes

Other

(7)

(48)

(44)

Net cash provided by operating activities

653

710

1,531

1,429

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(230)

(167)

(435)

(318)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

—

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

(321)

(339)

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

—

Other

(2)

(7)

(10)

Net cash used in investing activities

(224)

(159)

(761)

(627)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper

1,155

1,245

(39)

Proceeds from issuance of debt

773

—

773

—

Repayment of debt

(579)

—

(579)

(1)

Proceeds from exercise of share options

Repurchase of ordinary/common shares

(306)

(409)

(609)

(885)

Payment of ordinary/common share dividends to shareholders

(193)

(182)

(382)

(365)

Other

(6)

—

(33)

(27)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

869

(539)

474

(1,284)

Effect of currency translation on cash

(6)

(9)

(3)

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

1,300

1,235

(485)

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

1,254

1,170

1,319

1,661

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

2,554

1,176

2,554

1,176

Supplemental cash flow information:

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

115

138

164

238

TE CONNECTIVITY PLC

RECONCILIATION OF FREE CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)

For the Quarters Ended

For the Six Months Ended

March 28,

March 29,

March 28,

March 29,

2025

2024

2025

2024

(in millions)

Net cash provided by operating activities

653

710

1,531

1,429

Capital expenditures, net

(229)

(167)

(433)

(316)

Free cash flow (1)

424

543

1,098

1,113

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

TE CONNECTIVITY PLC

SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)

For the Quarters Ended

For the Six Months Ended

March 28,

March 29,

March 28,

March 29,

2025

2024

2025

2024

($ in millions)

Net Sales

Transportation Solutions

2,314

2,407

4,557

4,800

Industrial Solutions

1,829

1,560

3,422

2,998

Total

4,143

3,967

7,979

7,798

Operating

Income

Margin

Income

Margin

Income

Margin

Income

Margin

Transportation Solutions

445

19.2

477

19.8

891

19.6

964

20.1

Industrial Solutions

303

16.6

215

13.8

547

16.0

426

14.2

Total

748

18.1

692

17.4

1,438

18.0

1,390

17.8

Adjusted

Operating

Income (1)

Margin (1)

Income (1)

Margin (1)

Income (1)

Margin (1)

Income (1)

Margin (1)

Transportation Solutions

478

20.7

496

20.6

956

21.0

1,000

20.8

Industrial Solutions

327

17.9

239

15.3

594

17.4

466

15.5

Total

805

19.4

735

18.5

1,550

19.4

1,466

18.8

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

TE CONNECTIVITY PLC

RECONCILIATION OF NET SALES GROWTH (DECLINE) (UNAUDITED)

Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended March 28, 2025

versus Net Sales for the Quarter Ended March 29, 2024

Net Sales

Organic Net Sales

Growth (Decline)

Growth (Decline) (1)

Translation (2)

Acquisitions

($ in millions)

Transportation Solutions (3):

Automotive

(37)

(2.1)

0.4

(43)

—

Commercial transportation

(27)

(7.0)

(20)

(5.1)

(7)

—

Sensors

(29)

(11.6)

(25)

(9.6)

(4)

—

Total Transportation Solutions

(93)

(3.9)

(39)

(1.5)

(54)

—

Industrial Solutions (3):

Automation and connected living

2.4

1.5

(10)

Aerospace, defense, and marine

9.4

10.8

(5)

—

Digital data networks

209

76.6

213

78.0

(4)

—

Energy

19.2

7.6

(7)

Medical

(29)

(13.7)

(29)

(13.7)

—

Total Industrial Solutions

269

17.2

247

15.7

(26)

Total

176

4.4

208

5.3

(80)

Change in Net Sales for the Six Months Ended March 28, 2025

versus Net Sales for the Six Months Ended March 29, 2024

Net Sales

Organic Net Sales

Acquisitions/

Growth (Decline)

Growth (Decline) (1)

Translation (2)

(Divestiture)

($ in millions)

Transportation Solutions (3):

Automotive

(111)

(3.1)

(49)

(1.3)

(50)

(12)

Commercial transportation

(71)

(9.6)

(61)

(8.3)

(10)

—

Sensors

(61)

(12.4)

(55)

(11.1)

(6)

—

Total Transportation Solutions

(243)

(5.1)

(165)

(3.4)

(66)

(12)

Industrial Solutions (3):

Automation and connected living

2.8

(13)

(1.4)

(12)

Aerospace, defense, and marine

12.0

12.9

(6)

—

Digital data networks

343

62.1

347

62.8

(4)

—

Energy

12.8

7.2

(10)

Medical

(78)

(19.0)

(78)

(19.0)

—

Total Industrial Solutions

424

14.1

370

12.3

(32)

Total

181

2.3

205

2.7

(98)

(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 PLC

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Quarter Ended March 28, 2025

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

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

445

—

478

Industrial Solutions

303

—

327

Total

748

—

805

Operating margin

18.1

19.4

Income tax expense

(742)

(2)

(11)

574

(181)

Effective tax rate

98.3

22.3

Income from continuing operations

574

631

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

0.04

0.03

0.11

1.91

2.10

(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 expense related to a net increase in the valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets associated with a ten-year tax credit obtained by a Swiss subsidiary in fiscal 2024.

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

TE CONNECTIVITY PLC

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Quarter Ended March 29, 2024

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

(Non-GAAP) (2)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

477

—

496

Industrial Solutions

215

239

Total

692

735

Operating margin

17.4

18.5

Income tax expense

(146)

(1)

(6)

(153)

Effective tax rate

21.3

21.0

Income from continuing operations

541

577

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

1.75

0.01

0.11

1.86

(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 PLC

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Six Months Ended March 28, 2025

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

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

891

—

956

Industrial Solutions

547

—

594

Total

1,438

—

1,550

Operating margin

18.0

19.4

Income tax expense

(920)

(3)

(20)

587

(356)

Effective tax rate

63.0

22.6

Income from continuing operations

541

587

1,217

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

1.80

0.05

0.25

1.95

4.04

(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 income tax expense of $574 million related to a net increase in the valuation allowance for certain deferred tax assets associated with a ten-year tax credit obtained by a Swiss subsidiary in fiscal 2024 as well as income tax expense of $13 million related to the revaluation of deferred tax assets as a result of a decrease in the corporate tax rate in a non-U.S. jurisdiction.

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

TE CONNECTIVITY PLC

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Six Months Ended March 29, 2024

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

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

964

—

1,000

Industrial Solutions

426

466

Total

1,390

1,466

Operating margin

17.8

18.8

Income tax (expense) benefit

959

(2)

(11)

(1,254)

(308)

Effective tax rate

(69.2)

21.1

Income from continuing operations

2,345

(1,250)

1,154

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

7.54

0.03

0.16

(4.02)

3.71

(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 PLC

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Quarter Ended June 28, 2024

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

(Non-GAAP) (2)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

506

—

(8)

498

Industrial Solutions

249

268

Total

755

766

Operating margin

19.0

19.3

Income tax expense

(181)

—

(177)

Effective tax rate

24.0

23.1

Income from continuing operations

573

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 PLC

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Year Ended September 27, 2024

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

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

1,880

—

1,950

Industrial Solutions

916

1,037

Total

2,796

166

2,987

Operating margin

17.6

18.9

Income tax (expense) benefit

397

(3)

(29)

(1,016)

(651)

Effective tax rate

(14.2)

21.8

Income from continuing operations

3,194

137

(1,012)

2,337

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

10.34

0.06

0.44

(3.28)

7.56

(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 a $636 million net income tax benefit associated with a $972 million ten-year tax credit obtained by a Swiss subsidiary reduced by a $336 million valuation allowance related to the amount of the tax credit not expected to be realized. Also includes 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 and 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 PLC

RECONCILIATION OF FORWARD-LOOKING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

TO FORWARD-LOOKING GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

As of April 23, 2025

(UNAUDITED)

Outlook for

Quarter Ending

June 27,

2025

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

2.02

Restructuring and other charges, net

0.02

Acquisition-related charges

0.02

Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (1)

2.06

Net sales growth

8.1

(Acquisitions) divestitures, net

(3.0)

Organic net sales growth (1)

5.1

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

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Autonomous Defense Technologies Set to Ignite a Nearly $200 Billion Global Market

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July 23, 2026

AI-Powered Military Drones, Autonomous Platforms, and Next-Generation Defense Systems Are Fueling One of the Fastest-Growing Opportunities in Aerospace and Defense

NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Market News Updates News Commentary – Around the globe, the defense industry is quickly adopting autonomous technologies, with governments investing significantly in artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, advanced sensors, and self-directed decision-making capabilities. Military forces are on the lookout for technologies that can swiftly gather intelligence, function in dangerous settings without risking personnel, and respond promptly to threats. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) utilizing autonomous AI are increasingly crucial in modern military operations, proficient in various tasks such as reconnaissance, surveillance, target identification, electronic warfare, logistics support, and precision strike missions with minimal human intervention. As artificial intelligence advances, these sophisticated systems are expected to improve their efficiency in managing drone swarms, sharing battlefield information, and swiftly adjusting to changing combat situations. Companies leading the Autonomous and AI technology Defense Operations boom include: VisionWave Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: VWAV), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), AEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX), Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU).

There is also a rapid expansion in financial opportunities. Fortune Business Insights forecasts substantial growth in the global Autonomous Defense Platforms Market, with a projected increase from approximately US$69.77 billion in 2026 to US$198.87 billion by 2034, indicating a robust compound annual growth rate of 14.0%. Additionally, the firm anticipates a surge in the global Military Drone Market from US$22.49 billion in 2026 to US$52.31 billion by 2034, showing an 11.1% compound annual growth rate. With rising defense budgets and a focus on AI-enhanced military capabilities, companies specializing in autonomous aircraft, AI software, advanced sensors, cybersecurity platforms, navigation systems, and cutting-edge battlefield technologies are well positioned to capitalize on these expanding markets.

The widespread integration of autonomous AI UAVs is revolutionizing military strategies and operations. Instead of relying on individual aircraft, armed forces are increasingly deploying coordinated fleets of intelligent drones capable of monitoring vast areas, identifying targets, transmitting secure communications, and offering real-time situational awareness to ground troops. Advancements in machine learning, computer vision, edge computing, and secure battlefield networking are empowering these systems to autonomously process large amounts of data, thereby reducing the workload on operators and increasing mission success. As global tensions rise and defense modernization remains a top priority worldwide, autonomous defense technologies are expected to be one of the fastest-growing sectors in the military industry in the coming decade.

VisionWave (NASDAQ: VWAV) and Meteor Aerospace Leadership Advance Integration Planning for AI-Enabled Multi-Domain Defense Technologies Following Previously Announced Acquisition Agreement — VisionWave Holdings Inc. (“VisionWave” or the “Company”) a defense technology company developing advanced artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and next-generation security technologies, today announced that its executive leadership team has completed a strategic technology and integration working session with the leadership of Meteor Aerospace Ltd. in Israel following the Company’s previously announced acquisition agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Meteor Aerospace. Completion of the transaction remains subject to the closing conditions described below.

The executive meetings represent an important milestone in the transaction process as both companies continue advancing technical, operational and commercial integration planning while progressing toward satisfaction of the closing conditions described below.

During the visit, VisionWave executives conducted comprehensive reviews of Meteor Aerospace’s expanding portfolio of advanced defense technologies, including tactical and strategic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), unmanned surface vessels (USVs), electronic warfare (EW) and SIGINT technologies, precision strike systems, C4ISR platforms and integrated sovereign defense architectures.

The working sessions included executive strategy meetings, engineering reviews, technology demonstrations, manufacturing assessments and product roadmap discussions focused on identifying opportunities to accelerate innovation, expand international commercialization and strengthen VisionWave’s multi-domain defense technology platform.

Meteor Aerospace presented video documentation of field tests and demonstrations of its products, including flights of the Impact-700 UAV at the Bar Yehuda airfield near the Dead Sea in Israel, that were done with the regulatory monitoring and approval of the Israeli Aviation Authority.

For operational security reasons, the meetings were conducted at a confidential location, and additional details regarding attendees and facilities are not being disclosed.

Douglas Davis, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VisionWave Holdings, stated: “Visiting Meteor Aerospace and working directly alongside its leadership and engineering teams reinforced what we recognized when we entered into the acquisition agreement. Meteor has developed a highly differentiated portfolio of autonomous systems, electronic warfare technologies, and integrated battlefield capabilities supported by a team with decades of aerospace engineering experience. Seeing these technologies firsthand further strengthened our confidence in the strategic opportunity this transaction represents.”

Mr. Davis continued: “Our integration planning, in preparation for a potential closing, is well underway. By bringing together VisionWave’s expertise in artificial intelligence, advanced sensing and computational technologies with Meteor’s capabilities across autonomous platforms, C4ISR, precision defense technologies and sovereign defense architectures, we believe we are building a next-generation defense technology platform positioned to address rapidly growing global demand for integrated battlefield solutions, autonomous systems and national security modernization.”

Throughout the visit, executives from both organizations evaluated opportunities to align technology development, manufacturing capabilities, international business development initiatives and long-term product strategies as part of VisionWave’s integration planning process.

The meetings also provided both leadership teams with the opportunity to establish integration priorities across engineering, operations, commercialization and future product development while preparing for the successful completion of the proposed transaction.

As previously announced, completion of the acquisition remains subject to a number of conditions for VisionWave’s satisfactory completion of legal, financial, operational, technical, aerospace, cybersecurity, export control, intellectual property and commercial due diligence, receipt of any applicable regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. There can be no assurance that the closing conditions will be satisfied, or that the transaction will be completed on the anticipated timeline or at all. Continued… Read this full release and additional news for VWAV by visiting: https://www.vwav.inc/newsroom/

Why Investors Are Watching the UAV / Autonomous / AI Military Operations Industries:

Autonomous AI-powered UAVs becoming standard assets for ISR and combat support missionsRising global defense spending focused on artificial intelligence and autonomous warfareGrowing adoption of autonomous drone swarms and collaborative mission capabilitiesIncreased demand for real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)Continued advances in machine learning, computer vision, edge computing, and autonomous navigationExpansion of electronic warfare, cybersecurity, and secure battlefield communicationsDefense modernization programs accelerating across North America, Europe, and the Indo-PacificGrowing opportunities for companies developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms

Other recent developments in the autonomous, defense/military/UAV/drone industries of note include:

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, recently announced it has been awarded a sole-source, single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for approximately $156 million, by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Office of Secure Transportation (OST), in support of Project Solar Shield.

Under this new contract award, Kratos will provide mobile Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) platforms designed to support OST’s critical National Security mission. The Office of Secure Transportation is responsible for the safe and secure ground and air transportation of nuclear weapons, weapon components, and special nuclear materials, as well as other missions supporting U.S. national security.

AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain autonomous systems, recently announced it has been awarded a $117.3 million contract by the U.S. Army for its P550™ electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aerial system in support of the Army’s Long Range Reconnaissance program, advancing the Army’s push to field scalable, adaptable capabilities for modern warfare.

The award was issued under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) through a competitive Call for Solutions (C4S) under the U.S. Army’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Marketplace initiative, a centralized digital platform designed to accelerate the procurement of vetted drone technologies.

AEVEX Corp. (NYSE: AVEX) recently announced it has been awarded a $17.5 million follow-on contract under its Global Solutions portfolio to continue delivering critical services in support of U.S. national security objectives.

The contract reinforces the company’s role in providing mission focused, data-driven services and solutions that help decision makers act with speed and confidence. AEVEX’s Global Solutions capabilities integrate technology and multi-domain expertise to transform complex data into actionable insight for time sensitive missions.

“Our teams are trusted to support some of the nation’s most important missions,” said Roger Wells, Chief Executive Officer at AEVEX. “This award reflects continued confidence in AEVEX to deliver the specialized expertise required to advance essential national security interests.”

Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) (“Sidus” or the “Company”), an innovative space and defense technology company, recently announced that its next LizzieSat® has successfully completed vibration testing, a key environmental qualification milestone for SpaceX’s Transporter-18 rideshare mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, currently scheduled for launch no earlier than October 2026.

Vibration testing simulates the intense mechanical loads a spacecraft experiences during launch and ascent. The testing was conducted at Element U.S. Space & Defense’s facility in Orlando, Florida, an accredited independent provider of product qualification and environmental testing services. Completing this testing is designed to confirm that the satellite’s structure, components, and integrated payloads can withstand the stresses of liftoff and remain fully operational on orbit, a critical step in clearing the spacecraft for final integration and shipment to the launch site.

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atQor Earns Microsoft Frontier Partner Status for AI Delivery

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2 minutes ago

July 23, 2026

The recognition validates atQor’s ability to unite Cloud & AI Platforms, AI Business Solutions and Security for customers in financial services, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and public sector.

AHMEDABAD, India, MISSISSAUGA, ON and SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — atQor, a Microsoft-focused AI and data platform company, today announced it has achieved Microsoft Frontier Partner status, with its nomination led by Microsoft India and recognition extending across Canada, the United States and India.

atQor holds all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations, the Support Services designation, Azure Expert MSP status, Microsoft Fabric Featured Partner recognition and ten Advanced Specializations.

“Our engineers do not wait for a mandate to use AI, they build with it every day, and that is what Microsoft recognized,” said Pushkaraj Kale, CEO of atQor India. “Earlier this year, our teams built and deployed more than two hundred production AI agents in a single seventy-two-hour engineering event, and twenty-five of those are now live on Microsoft Marketplace. This nomination was led by Microsoft India, and it reflects the discipline our customers see across every industry we serve.”

“The Frontier Partner designation recognizes organizations that are helping customers move beyond AI experimentation and into business transformation. atQor has consistently invested across Microsoft’s AI, data, cloud, and security stack while building the Go-To-Market and delivery capabilities required to create measurable customer outcomes. We are pleased to see atQor join this distinguished group of partners and look forward to their continued contribution to AI adoption across industries,” said Om Batra, Channel Partner Sales Leader, India and South Asia, Microsoft.

“The most successful AI partners are those that can bridge innovation with operational excellence. atQor has built competencies spanning Microsoft Fabric, Azure AI, Security, and Copilot while maintaining a strong focus on delivery quality and governance. Their Frontier Partner recognition reflects the technical maturity and execution capability needed to help customers scale AI with confidence,” said Sanjeev Sharma, Director Tech Sales and Partner CTO, India and South Asia, Microsoft.

For customers, the recognition means fewer handoffs: one firm carrying the work from the first Microsoft Fabric workshop through the AI agent in production, instead of a customer coordinating several vendors to get there. atQor applies this across financial services, manufacturing, retail, healthcare and public sector organizations in Canada, the United States and India, continuing the relationship through managed Azure operations once systems are live.

Pushkaraj and the India team led this global recognition, according to Kartik Shah, Founder of atQor, who said Canada and U.S. teams, led by Co-Founder and Global COO Greg Kachhadiya, already hold themselves to that same standard.

About atQor: atQor is a Microsoft-focused AI and data platform company that helps enterprises move AI from pilot to production. Founded in 2002, the company operates across Canada, the United States and India, and holds CSP Direct authorization including Azure Gov Cloud in US. atQor maintains ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 certifications. Learn more at atQor.com.

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Carrier Accelerates Intelligent Building Strategy with Acquisition of 75F

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2 minutes ago

July 23, 2026

Cloud-native building automation strengthens Carrier’s digital ecosystem to enable increasingly intelligent and autonomous buildings

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, today announced it has acquired 75F, a leading innovator in cloud-native, wireless, AI-enabled building automation systems. The acquisition strengthens Carrier’s intelligent building capabilities across applications — from complex applied systems and high-growth data centers to light commercial and retrofits.

“Buildings are becoming intelligent and autonomous systems that continuously learn, adapt and optimize performance,” said David Gitlin, Chairman & CEO, Carrier. “Through Carrier ClimaVision™, we have already seen firsthand the power of 75F’s cloud-native, AI-enabled platform. This acquisition accelerates our strategy to create increasingly autonomous and self-optimizing buildings by bringing together connected equipment, intelligent controls and digital solutions in a unified platform that simplifies deployment, connects building data and enables agentic AI.”

The combination of Carrier’s WebCTRL® building controls install base, Abound™ predictive analytics capability and the Nlyte® operational intelligence platform with 75F’s unified data layer and AI capabilities will create a differentiated end-to-end offering spanning equipment, controls, analytics and outcomes for buildings globally. Together, these integrated capabilities enable building operators to transition from traditional building management to fully autonomous operations that proactively identify maintenance opportunities, optimize energy consumption, intelligently manage assets and improve occupant comfort.

“75F was founded to fundamentally rethink building automation using cloud-native software, AI and wireless technologies,” said Deepinder Singh, founder and CEO, 75F. “Joining Carrier enables us to accelerate that vision on a global scale. Together, we can help make intelligent buildings simpler to deploy, easier to operate and more accessible to customers everywhere.”

75F’s platform combines wireless sensors, intuitive controls, cloud software and AI-enabled automation designed to reduce installation time and simplify commissioning while optimizing energy efficiency and indoor air quality. Carrier plans to integrate 75F’s generative and agentic AI as well as auto-commissioning capabilities into its large commercial platforms, including its Carrier QuantumLeap™ thermal management suite, improving deployment and real-time thermal performance for the rapidly growing data center market.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP acted as external legal counsel to Carrier in connection with the transaction. Avisen Legal, PA acted as external legal counsel to 75F in connection with the transaction.

About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

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