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3M Delivers Strong Second-Quarter Results; Company Updates Full-Year 2024 Earnings Guidance

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Sales of $6.3 billion, down 0.5% YoYAdjusted sales of $6.0 billion with organic growth up 1.2% YoYGAAP EPS from continuing operations of $2.17, up 117% YoYAdjusted EPS from continuing operations of $1.93, up 39% YoYOperating cash flow of $1.0 billion with adjusted free cash flow of $1.2 billionUpdates full-year 2024 adjusted EPS from continuing operations to $7.00 to $7.30 from $6.80 to $7.30

ST. PAUL, Minn., July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 3M (NYSE: MMM) today reported second-quarter results.

“We delivered another strong quarter with adjusted earnings growth up double-digits and robust cash generation. I want to thank 3M employees for their exceptional execution, which we expect to continue in the second half of the year,” said William Brown, 3M Chief Executive Officer. “As I look ahead, I am focused on three priorities: driving sustained organic revenue growth, increasing operational performance, and effectively deploying capital. I have long admired 3M’s track record of innovation and am excited to be leading this great company and by the opportunities ahead.”

Second-Quarter Highlights:

Q2 2024

Q2 2023

GAAP EPS from continuing operations (GAAP EPS)

$          2.17

$      (12.94)

Special items:

Net costs for significant litigation

0.44

14.43

(Increase) decrease in value of Solventum ownership

(2.00)

—

Pension risk transfer charge

1.09

—

Other special items, net

0.23

(0.10)

Adjusted EPS from continuing operations (Adjusted EPS)

$          1.93

$          1.39

Memo:

GAAP operating income margin

20.3 %

(148.9) %

Adjusted operating income margin

21.6 %

17.2 %

GAAP EPS of $2.17 and operating margin of 20.3%.Adjusted EPS of $1.93, up 39% year-on-year.Adjusted operating income margin of 21.6%, an increase of 4.4 percentage points year-on-year.

GAAP

Adjusted (Non-GAAP)

Net sales (Millions)

$6,255

$6,019

Sales change

Total sales

(0.5) %

1.1 %

Components of sales change:

Organic sales1

(0.3) %

1.2 %

Acquisitions/divestitures

1.2 %

1.3 %

Translation

(1.4) %

(1.4) %

Adjusted sales excludes manufactured PFAS products.

1Above adjusted organic sales increase includes a 120 basis point headwind from product portfolio initiatives and exit
of certain small countries.

Sales of $6.3 billion, down 0.5% year-on-year, with organic sales down 0.3% year-on-year.Adjusted sales of $6.0 billion, up 1.1% year-on-year with adjusted organic sales up 1.2% year-on-year.Operating cash flow of $1.0 billion; adjusted free cash flow of $1.2 billion.3M returned $786 million to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases.

This document includes reference to certain non-GAAP measures. See the “Supplemental Financial Information Non-GAAP Measures” section for applicable information.

Updated Full-Year 2024 Earnings Outlook

3M updated its full-year adjusted earnings expectations given the company’s strong operational execution in the first half of the year. The 2024 earnings outlook below reflects the continuing operations of 3M.

Prior 2024 forecast2

Current 2024 forecast2

Adjusted total sales growth

(0.25%) to +1.75%

(0.25%) to +1.75%

Adjusted organic sales growth

flat to +2%

flat to +2%

Adjusted EPS

$6.80 to $7.30

$7.00 to $7.30

2As further discussed at 6 within the “Supplemental Financial Information Non-GAAP Measures” sections, 3M cannot, without unreasonable

 effort, forecast certain items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures and, therefore, does not provide them on a

 forward-looking basis reflecting these items.

Conference Call

3M will conduct an investor teleconference at 9 a.m. EDT (8 a.m. CDT) today. Investors can access this conference via the following:

Live webcast at https://investors.3M.com Webcast replay at https://investors.3m.com/financials/quarterly-earnings 

Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplemental Financial Information Non-GAAP Measures

View the Financial Statement Information on 3M’s website: https://investors.3m.com/financials/quarterly-earnings

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as “plan,” “expect,” “aim,” “believe,” “project,” “target,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “forecast” and other words and terms of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events and trends that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those reflected in any such forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, regulatory, international trade, geopolitical, capital markets and other external conditions and other factors beyond the Company’s control, including inflation, recession, military conflicts, and natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (3) liabilities and the outcome of contingencies related to certain fluorochemicals; known as “PFAS,” including liabilities related to claims, lawsuits, and government regulatory proceedings concerning various PFAS-related products and chemistries, as well as risks related to the Company’s plans to exit PFAS manufacturing and discontinue use of PFAS across its product portfolio; (4) risks related to the class-action settlement to resolve claims by public water suppliers in the United States regarding PFAS; (5) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company’s reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K (the “Reports”); (6) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (7) the timing and market acceptance of new product and service offerings; (8) the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy due to shortages, increased demand and wages, supply chain interruptions, or natural or other disasters; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company’s information technology infrastructure; (10) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other strategic events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies; (11) operational execution, including the extent to which the Company can realize the benefits of planned productivity improvements, as well as the impact of organizational restructuring activities; (12) financial market risks that may affect the Company’s funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; (13) the Company’s credit ratings and its cost of capital; (14) tax-related external conditions, including changes in tax rates, laws or regulations; (15) matters relating to the spin-off of the Company’s Health Care business, including the risk that the expected benefits will not be realized; the risk that the costs or dis-synergies will exceed the anticipated amounts; potential business disruption; the diversion of management time; the impact of the transaction on the Company’s ability to retain talent; potential impacts on the Company’s relationships with its customers, suppliers, employees, regulators and other counterparties; the ability to realize the desired tax treatment; the risk that any consents or approvals required will not be obtained; risks under the agreements and obligations entered into in connection with the spin-off, and (16) matters relating to Combat Arms Earplugs (“CAE”), including those related to, the August 2023 settlement that is intended to resolve, to the fullest extent possible, all litigation and alleged claims involving the CAE sold or manufactured by the Company’s subsidiary Aearo Technologies and certain of its affiliates and/or the Company. A further description of these factors is located in the Reports under “Cautionary Note Concerning Factors That May Affect Future Results” and “Risk Factors” in Part I, Items 1 and 1A (Annual Report) and in Part I, Item 2 and Part II, Item 1A (Quarterly Reports). Changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements discussed herein as a result of new information or future events or developments.

About 3M

3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what’s possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we’re working to improve lives and make what’s next at 3M.com/news.

Please note that the company announces material financial, business and operational information using the 3M investor relations website, SEC filings, press releases, public conference calls and webcasts. The company also uses the 3M News Center and social media to communicate with our customers and the public about the company, products and services and other matters. It is possible that the information 3M posts on the News Center and social media could be deemed to be material information. Therefore, the company encourages investors, the media and others interested in 3M to review the information posted on 3M’s news center and the social media channels such as @3M or @3MNews.

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3M
Investor Contacts:
Bruce Jermeland, 651-733-1807
or
Diane Farrow, 612-202-2449
or
Eric Herron, 651-233-0043
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Sean Lynch, slynch2@mmm.com

 

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Molex Unveils Versatile VaporConnect Optical Feedthrough Modules Enabling Thermal Management Innovations to Address AI-Driven Data Center Growth

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First-to-market, cassette-based solution for two-phase immersion cooling slashes time and cost associated with installing and upgrading hyperscale data centersPlug-and-play deployment easily connects immersion-tank optical transceivers to cabling infrastructure via fully upgradeable sealed modulesFuture-proof capabilities include flexibility to change connector types and shuffle circuit configurations without impacting mechanical interfaces or tank design

LISLE, Ill., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, today introduced a thermal management solution that reduces the time and cost of deploying and upgrading high-performance data centers to meet unrelenting demand for generative AI and machine learning workflows. Molex VaporConnect™ Optical Feedthrough Modules for two-phase immersion cooling address constant increases in data center speed and capacity by leveraging a unique, cassette-based design that bolts directly onto immersion tanks and enables optical transceivers and network cabling infrastructure to be swapped out without changing mechanical interfaces or impacting immersion tank architecture. Reference designs for the new modules will be available commercially in Q1 of 2025.

“Molex continually embraces innovative optical solutions to ease data center deployments and upgrades while alleviating critical thermal management challenges,” said Trevor Smith, general manager, Optical Connectivity, Molex. “VaporConnect gives customers the flexibility to upgrade connectivity and scale cooling system designs to keep pace with data center growth by simply deploying a different module, which will accelerate upgrades while reducing overall energy, cooling and technology costs.”

Streamlining Two-Phase Immersion Cooling
Molex VaporConnect Optical Feedthrough Modules simplify the connections between optical transceivers contained within immersion tanks and cabling infrastructure that exists outside the tank using fully upgradeable sealed modules. With VaporConnect, sealing and cabling is accomplished inside the module, giving customers the opportunity to upgrade connectors without impacting immersion tank design or architecture. Additionally, customers have the flexibility to re-use standard cabling infrastructure for multiple product generations, which further reduces deployment time, cost and complexity.

A full range of industry-standard and Molex optical connector form factors are available for single- and multi-mode fiber solutions. They also feature mix-and-match functionality to facilitate system upgrades to newer or denser connectors. Customizable module footprints are available to fit specific space and application requirements. Also, Molex VaporConnect Optical Feedthrough Modules are designed to minimize external patching and shuffle requirements by leveraging Molex FlexPlane™ optical circuitry technology. As a result, complex optical shuffles and high-density fiber routing are integrated seamlessly within the module for simpler installation and plug-and-play operation.

Reliable, Versatile, Upgradeable Optical Interconnects
A sealing gasket comes with every VaporConnect module, which is thoroughly tested using industry-standard, helium-leak testing to ensure a reliable seal with the tank wall. This also assures a seamless transition from the server line cards inside the tank to outside cabling infrastructure. Testing is underway for compliance with industry-standard GR-1435-CORE.

VaporConnect modules are designed to accommodate customer specifications, with the number of fiber channels dependent on the number and type of connectors used. As many as 576 fibers can be integrated into a single module. A range of form factor options are available, including MPO, LC and very small form factor (VSFF) options, such as MMC, MDC, SN and SN-MT. This ensures conformance to existing infrastructure and streamlines system upgrades. As part of Molex’s continued investment in this area, an EBO connector option is currently in development, with availability slated for the first half of 2025.

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About Molex
Molex is a global electronics leader committed to making the world a better, more-connected place. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex enables transformative technology innovation in the automotive, data center, industrial automation, healthcare, 5G, cloud and consumer device industries. Through trusted customer and industry relationships, unrivaled engineering expertise, and product quality and reliability, Molex realizes the infinite potential of Creating Connections for Life. For more information, visit www.molex.com.

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NEW DELHI, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co. Ltd, headquartered in Japan and the parent company of Casio India, launches its exclusive store in Kamla Nagar. With this endeavour, the brand has strengthened its retail footprint to 64 stores across India with the fifth exclusive Casio store in New Delhi.

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Speaking about the launch, Mr. Hideki Imai, Managing Director of Casio India, said, “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newest CASIO store in Kamla Nagar, marking our fifth milestone in Delhi and our 64th across India. This launch represents a significant step in our nationwide expansion and our commitment to engaging with the students and watch enthusiasts who frequently visit and reside in the North campus of Delhi University.

“Kamla Nagar, with its vibrant community of young, creative minds, is the ideal location for our newest store. This launch reinforces our dedication to delivering unique and immersive experiences to our consumers in Delhi NCR, aligning with their evolving lifestyles and preferences. We look forward to welcoming our customers to the new store, where they can experience a fine blend of Japanese craftsmanship, unmatched durability and trendsetting style.”

Set to open its doors to Delhi University’s fashion and watch enthusiasts who value individuality and a unique sense of style, this store promises an enthralling experience unlike any other. Located at Shop No. 33/34, Kamla Nehru Marg, Bungalow Road, the brand invites visitors to explore its newly curated space, where every corner embodies the spirit of innovation and creativity. The store is operational from 10:30 AM to 09:30 PM on all days of the week.

About Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd.:

Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd.(CIC) is the Indian subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Casio India has established a dynamic presence in the Indian market since 1996, emerging as a leading and cherished consumer goods manufacturer. Casio India’s range of products includes the sales and marketing of Timepieces, Electronic Musical Instruments, Desktop Calculators, Scientific Calculators, Label Printers, and Clocks.

 Setting the benchmark for excellence, Casio India is dedicated to embodying the spirit of innovation and quality that defines the Casio legacy. With a strong commitment to its corporate creed of ‘creativity and contribution,’ Casio has consistently translated this ethos into the creation of innovative products making a positive impact on society.

For more information, visit https://www.casio.com/in/

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LINKÖPING, Sweden, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) will provide its enterprise imaging solution to Dronning Ingrids hospital (DIH) in Greenland. The solution will enhance DIH’s ongoing collaboration with hospitals in Denmark, addressing resource and subspecialty challenges, and ultimately improving patient care in the region. 

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DIH is Greenland’s central hospital. It is located in the city of Nuuk, also supporting 15 clinics spread around the country. The contract for Sectra’s enterprise imaging solution was signed in the second quarter of Sectra’s 2024/2025 fiscal year following a donation to the hospital from Kirsten og Freddy Johansens Fond. DIH will initially utilize the solution’s module for radiology.

“Sharing resources, expertise and workload between hospitals within a region or, as in this case, even across borders, is crucial in handling the increasing workloads in healthcare and resource shortages. Therefore, the sharing of information and images between hospitals should be efficient and easy. It is encouraging to witness the collaboration between DIH and hospitals in Denmark. The involvement of Rigshospitalet in Denmark, which went live with Sectra this summer, and particularly the expertise of Chief Radiologist Martin Lundsgaard Hansen, has been helpful in shaping this project,” says Sune Henriksen, Managing Director, Sectra Denmark.

He continues: “I am honored to support Dronning Ingrids hospital in delivering high-quality patient care, and we are excited about this new chapter for Sectra as we extend to support healthcare in Greenland.”

Sectra’s enterprise imaging solution provides a unified strategy for all imaging needs while lowering operational costs. The scalable and modular solution, with a VNA at its core, allows healthcare providers to grow from ology to ology and from enterprise to enterprise. Visit Sectra’s website to read more about Sectra and why it’s top-ranked in ‘Best in KLAS‘.

About Sectra
Sectra contributes to a healthier and safer society by assisting health systems throughout the world to enhance the efficiency of care, and authorities and defense forces in Europe to protect society’s most sensitive information. The company, founded in 1978, is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with direct sales in 19 countries, and distribution partners worldwide. Sales in the 2023/2024 fiscal year totaled SEK 2,964 million. The Sectra share is quoted on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. For more information, visit Sectra’s website.

For further information, please contact:
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