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Delivered EPS above guidance driven by strong margin expansion; Record year-to-date cash flow

SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) today reported results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 28, 2024.

Third Quarter Highlights

Net sales were $4.0 billion, in line with guidance, down 1% on a reported basis year over year and up 2% organically.GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations were $1.86, up 11% year over year. Adjusted EPS exceeded guidance at $1.91, a quarterly record and up 8% year over year.Orders were $4.1 billion, up 4% year over year and 3% sequentially, driven by momentum in artificial intelligence programs.Operating margins were 19% and adjusted operating margins were 19.3%, up 200 basis points year over year and a quarterly record, driven by strong operational performance.Generated record cash flow year to date, including:Cash from operating activities of $2.4 billion, up 22% year over year.Free cash flow of approximately $2.0 billion, up 36% year over year.Deployed over $2.2 billion of capital year to date, with $1.8 billion returned to shareholders

“I’m pleased that our team continued to navigate a dynamic market environment to deliver another strong quarter of performance, highlighted by operating margin expansion of 200 basis points, delivering EPS above guidance and record cash flow generation,” said TE Connectivity CEO Terrence Curtin. “In our Transportation Segment, our automotive business grew 4% organically despite a decline in auto production, and three out of four businesses in our Industrial segment continued their growth trajectories. In our Communications segment, we achieved sales growth of more than 20% along with record orders, driven by momentum in artificial intelligence programs where we are well positioned with multiple customers. We expect to deliver year-over-year earnings growth and margin expansion in the fourth quarter as well as double-digit earnings growth for the full year. As we look to the future, we continue to invest in key long-term growth trends to innovate alongside our valued customers around the world.”

Fourth Quarter FY24 Outlook
For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the company expects net sales of approximately $4.0 billion. GAAP EPS from continuing operations is expected to be approximately $1.80, up 3% year over year, with adjusted EPS of approximately $1.94, up 9% year over year. Fourth quarter guidance includes a $0.10 year-over-year headwind from tax and currency exchange rates.

Information about TE Connectivity’s use of non-GAAP financial measures is provided below. For reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures, see the attached tables.

Conference Call and Webcast
The company will hold a conference call for investors today beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call may be accessed in the following ways:

At TE Connectivity’s website: investors.te.comBy telephone: For both “listen-only” participants and those participants who wish to take part in the question-and-answer portion of the call, the dial-in number in the United States is (800) 715-9871 and for international callers, the dial-in number is (646) 307-1963.A replay of the conference call will be available on TE Connectivity’s investor website at investors.te.com at 11:30 a.m. ET on July 24, 2024.

About TE Connectivity
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present non-GAAP performance and liquidity measures as we believe it is appropriate for investors to consider adjusted financial measures in addition to results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). These non-GAAP financial measures provide supplemental information and should not be considered replacements for results in accordance with GAAP. Management uses non-GAAP financial measures internally for planning and forecasting purposes and in its decision-making processes related to the operations of our company. We believe these measures provide meaningful information to us and investors because they enhance the understanding of our operating performance, ability to generate cash, and the trends of our business. Additionally, we believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that management uses in evaluating our operations. The primary limitation of these measures is that they exclude the financial impact of items that would otherwise either increase or decrease our reported results. This limitation is best addressed by using these non-GAAP financial measures in combination with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in order to better understand the amounts, character, and impact of any increase or decrease in reported amounts. These non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies.

The following provides additional information regarding our non-GAAP financial measures:

Organic Net Sales Growth (Decline) – represents net sales growth (decline) (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, and acquisitions and divestitures that occurred in the preceding twelve months, if any. Organic Net Sales Growth (Decline) is a useful measure of our performance because it excludes items that are not completely under management’s control, such as the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and items that do not reflect the underlying growth of the company, such as acquisition and divestiture activity. This measure is a significant component in our incentive compensation plans.Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin – represent operating income and operating margin, respectively, (the most comparable GAAP financial measures) before special items including restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, impairment of goodwill, and other income or charges, if any. We utilize these adjusted measures in combination with operating income and operating margin to assess segment level operating performance and to provide insight to management in evaluating segment operating plan execution and market conditions. Adjusted Operating Income is a significant component in our incentive compensation plans.Adjusted Income Tax (Expense) Benefit and Adjusted Effective Tax Rate – represent income tax (expense) benefit and effective tax rate, respectively, (the most comparable GAAP financial measures) after adjusting for the tax effect of special items including restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, impairment of goodwill, other income or charges, and certain significant tax items, if any.Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations – represents income from continuing operations (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) before special items including restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, impairment of goodwill, other income or charges, and certain significant tax items, if any, and, if applicable, the related tax effects.Adjusted Earnings Per Share – represents diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) before special items including restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related charges, impairment of goodwill, other income or charges, and certain significant tax items, if any, and, if applicable, the related tax effects. This measure is a significant component in our incentive compensation plans.Free Cash Flow (FCF) – is a useful measure of our ability to generate cash. The difference between net cash provided by operating activities (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) and Free Cash Flow consists mainly of significant cash outflows and inflows that we believe are useful to identify. We believe Free Cash Flow provides useful information to investors as it provides insight into the primary cash flow metric used by management to monitor and evaluate cash flows generated from our operations. Free Cash Flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities excluding voluntary pension contributions and the cash impact of special items, if any, minus net capital expenditures. Voluntary pension contributions are excluded from the GAAP financial measure because this activity is driven by economic financing decisions rather than operating activity. Certain special items, including cash paid (collected) pursuant to collateral requirements related to cross-currency swap contracts, are also excluded by management in evaluating Free Cash Flow. Net capital expenditures consist of capital expenditures less proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment. These items are subtracted because they represent long-term commitments. In the calculation of Free Cash Flow, we subtract certain cash items that are ultimately within management’s and the Board of Directors’ discretion to direct and may imply that there is less or more cash available for our programs than the most comparable GAAP financial measure indicates. It should not be inferred that the entire Free Cash Flow amount is available for future discretionary expenditures, as our definition of Free Cash Flow does not consider certain non-discretionary expenditures, such as debt payments. In addition, we may have other discretionary expenditures, such as discretionary dividends, share repurchases, and business acquisitions, that are not considered in the calculation of Free Cash Flow.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainty and changes in circumstances, which may cause actual results, performance, financial condition or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, financial condition or achievements. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking and the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “plan,” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have no intention and are under no obligation to update or alter (and expressly disclaim any such intention or obligation to do so) our forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law. The forward-looking statements in this release include statements addressing our future financial condition and operating results. In addition, our proposed change of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland is subject to risks, such as the risk that the change of place of incorporation might not be completed or, if completed, that the anticipated advantages might not materialize, as well as the risks that the price of our stock could decline and our position on stock exchanges and indices could change, and Irish corporate governance and regulatory schemes could prove different or more challenging than currently expected. Examples of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the extent, severity and duration of business interruptions, such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) negatively affecting our business operations; business, economic, competitive and regulatory risks, such as conditions affecting demand for products in the automotive and other industries we serve; competition and pricing pressure; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices; natural disasters and political, economic and military instability in countries in which we operate, including continuing military conflict in certain parts of the world; developments in the credit markets; future goodwill impairment; compliance with current and future environmental and other laws and regulations; and the possible effects on us of changes in tax laws, tax treaties and other legislation. In addition, the extent to which COVID-19 will impact our business and our financial results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. More detailed information about these and other factors is set forth in TE Connectivity Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Sept 29, 2023, as well as in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other reports filed by us with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

For the Quarters Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

June 28,

June 30,

June 28,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in millions, except per share data)

Net sales

$

3,979

$

3,998

$

11,777

$

11,999

Cost of sales 

2,593

2,699

7,704

8,229

Gross margin

1,386

1,299

4,073

3,770

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

431

431

1,299

1,258

Research, development, and engineering expenses

189

176

546

534

Acquisition and integration costs

5

9

16

26

Restructuring and other charges, net

6

53

67

283

Operating income

755

630

2,145

1,669

Interest income

20

18

61

39

Interest expense

(18)

(20)

(55)

(61)

Other expense, net

(3)

(4)

(11)

(13)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

754

624

2,140

1,634

Income tax (expense) benefit

(181)

(96)

778

(283)

Income from continuing operations

573

528

2,918

1,351

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

(1)

7

Net income

$

573

$

528

$

2,917

$

1,358

Basic earnings per share:

Income from continuing operations

$

1.87

$

1.68

$

9.47

$

4.28

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

0.02

Net income

1.87

1.68

9.47

4.30

Diluted earnings per share:

Income from continuing operations

$

1.86

$

1.67

$

9.41

$

4.25

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

0.02

Net income

1.86

1.67

9.41

4.27

Weighted-average number of shares outstanding: 

Basic

306

315

308

316

Diluted

308

317

310

318

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

June 28,

September 29,

2024

2023

(in millions, except share data)

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,469

$

1,661

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $37 and $30, respectively

2,889

2,967

Inventories

2,669

2,552

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

686

712

Total current assets

7,713

7,892

Property, plant, and equipment, net

3,758

3,754

Goodwill

5,664

5,463

Intangible assets, net

1,177

1,175

Deferred income taxes

3,768

2,600

Other assets

818

828

Total assets

$

22,898

$

21,712

Liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Short-term debt

$

1,249

$

682

Accounts payable

1,662

1,563

Accrued and other current liabilities

2,206

2,218

Total current liabilities

5,117

4,463

Long-term debt

2,953

3,529

Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities

720

728

Deferred income taxes

186

185

Income taxes

386

365

Other liabilities

781

787

Total liabilities

10,143

10,057

Commitments and contingencies

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

123

104

Shareholders’ equity:

Common shares, CHF 0.57 par value,  316,574,781 shares authorized and issued, and 322,470,281 shares authorized and issued, respectively 

139

142

Accumulated earnings 

14,253

12,947

Treasury shares, at cost, 12,129,385 and 10,487,742 shares, respectively

(1,647)

(1,380)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(113)

(158)

Total shareholders’ equity

12,632

11,551

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders’ equity

$

22,898

$

21,712

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

For the Quarters Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

June 28,

June 30,

June 28,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in millions)

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

573

$

528

$

2,917

$

1,358

(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

1

(7)

Income from continuing operations

573

528

2,918

1,351

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

Depreciation and amortization

208

200

594

594

Deferred income taxes

22

(51)

(1,190)

(121)

Non-cash lease cost

33

36

100

106

Provision for losses on accounts receivable and inventories

15

13

70

82

Share-based compensation expense

31

32

100

95

Impairment of held for sale business

67

Other 

(11)

17

53

85

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

Accounts receivable, net

10

22

82

(202)

Inventories

114

(50)

(127)

(323)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

13

(5)

12

(30)

Accounts payable

44

(36)

99

68

Accrued and other current liabilities

(37)

69

(324)

(14)

Income taxes

13

16

28

51

Other

(22)

(12)

20

185

Net cash provided by operating activities

1,006

779

2,435

1,994

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(149)

(166)

(467)

(538)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant, and equipment

10

1

12

3

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

(339)

(108)

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

21

(3)

59

48

Other

1

(1)

(9)

22

Net cash used in investing activities

(117)

(169)

(744)

(573)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper

18

3

(21)

(82)

Proceeds from issuance of debt

499

Repayment of debt

(1)

(2)

(591)

Proceeds from exercise of share options

19

13

52

33

Repurchase of common shares

(416)

(208)

(1,301)

(674)

Payment of common share dividends to shareholders

(199)

(186)

(564)

(541)

Other

(12)

(2)

(39)

(30)

Net cash used in financing activities

(591)

(380)

(1,875)

(1,386)

Effect of currency translation on cash

(5)

(4)

(8)

8

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

293

226

(192)

43

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

1,176

905

1,661

1,088

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

$

1,469

$

1,131

$

1,469

$

1,131

Supplemental cash flow information:

Interest paid on debt, net

$

6

$

9

$

38

$

48

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

146

131

384

354

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF FREE CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)

For the Quarters Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

June 28,

June 30,

June 28,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(in millions)

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

1,006

$

779

$

2,435

$

1,994

Capital expenditures, net

(139)

(165)

(455)

(535)

Free cash flow (1)

$

867

$

614

$

1,980

$

1,459

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

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

CONSOLIDATED SEGMENT DATA (UNAUDITED)

For the Quarters Ended

For the Nine Months Ended

June 28,

June 30,

June 28,

June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

($ in millions)

Net Sales

Net Sales

Net Sales

Net Sales

Transportation Solutions

$

2,330

$

2,433

$

7,087

$

7,175

Industrial Solutions

1,133

1,141

3,301

3,392

Communications Solutions

516

424

1,389

1,432

Total

$

3,979

$

3,998

$

11,777

$

11,999

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Income

Margin

Income

Margin

Income

Margin

Income

Margin

Transportation Solutions

$

498

21.4

%

$

425

17.5

%

$

1,443

20.4

%

$

1,040

14.5

%

Industrial Solutions

153

13.5

150

13.1

451

13.7

440

13.0

Communications Solutions

104

20.2

55

13.0

251

18.1

189

13.2

Total

$

755

19.0

%

$

630

15.8

%

$

2,145

18.2

%

$

1,669

13.9

%

Adjusted

Adjusted

Adjusted

Adjusted

Adjusted

Adjusted

Adjusted

Adjusted

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Operating

Income (1)

Margin (1)

Income (1)

Margin (1)

Income (1)

Margin (1)

Income (1)

Margin (1)

Transportation Solutions

$

490

21.0

%

$

452

18.6

%

$

1,471

20.8

%

$

1,221

17.0

%

Industrial Solutions

171

15.1

180

15.8

499

15.1

529

15.6

Communications Solutions

105

20.3

60

14.2

262

18.9

228

15.9

Total

$

766

19.3

%

$

692

17.3

%

$

2,232

19.0

%

$

1,978

16.5

%

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

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NET SALES GROWTH (DECLINE) (UNAUDITED)

Change in Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 28, 2024

versus Net Sales for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2023

Net Sales

Organic Net Sales

Acquisition/

Growth (Decline)

Growth (Decline) (1)

Translation (2)

(Divestiture)

($ in millions)

Transportation Solutions (3):

Automotive

$

(20)

(1.1)

%

$

63

3.6

%

$

(39)

$

(44)

Commercial transportation

(40)

(9.9)

(34)

(8.4)

(6)

Sensors

(43)

(15.2)

(37)

(13.1)

(6)

Total

(103)

(4.2)

(8)

(0.3)

(51)

(44)

Industrial Solutions (3):

Industrial equipment

(70)

(16.5)

(98)

(23.6)

(8)

36

Aerospace, defense, and marine

52

17.7

53

18.7

(1)

Energy

(4)

(1.7)

8

3.4

(12)

Medical

14

7.2

14

7.2

Total

(8)

(0.7)

(23)

(2.1)

(21)

36

Communications Solutions (3):

Data and devices

77

30.6

80

31.8

(3)

Appliances

15

8.7

20

11.7

(5)

Total

92

21.7

100

23.7

(8)

Total 

$

(19)

(0.5)

%

$

69

1.7

%

$

(80)

$

(8)

Change in Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 28, 2024

versus Net Sales for the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023

Net Sales

Organic Net Sales

Acquisitions/

Growth (Decline)

Growth (Decline) (1)

Translation (2)

(Divestitures)

($ in millions)

Transportation Solutions (3):

Automotive

$

61

1.2

%

$

220

4.2

%

$

(46)

$

(113)

Commercial transportation

(53)

(4.6)

(49)

(4.2)

(4)

Sensors

(96)

(11.6)

(90)

(10.9)

(6)

Total

(88)

(1.2)

81

1.1

(56)

(113)

Industrial Solutions (3):

Industrial equipment

(279)

(21.2)

(344)

(26.2)

65

Aerospace, defense, and marine

122

14.3

137

16.2

3

(18)

Energy

13

2.0

12

1.8

(19)

20

Medical

53

9.3

53

9.3

Total

(91)

(2.7)

(142)

(4.2)

(16)

67

Communications Solutions (3):

Data and devices

12

1.4

17

2.0

(5)

Appliances

(55)

(9.8)

(46)

(8.2)

(9)

Total

(43)

(3.0)

(29)

(2.0)

(14)

Total 

$

(222)

(1.9)

%

$

(90)

(0.7)

%

$

(86)

$

(46)

(1) Organic net sales growth (decline) is a non-GAAP financial measure. See description of non-GAAP financial measures.

(2) Represents the change in net sales resulting from changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

(3) Industry end market information is presented consistently with our internal management reporting and may be periodically revised as management deems necessary.

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Quarter Ended June 28, 2024

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

Related

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

(Non-GAAP) (2)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

$

498

$

$

(8)

$

490

Industrial Solutions

153

5

13

171

Communications Solutions

104

1

105

Total 

$

755

$

5

$

6

$

766

Operating margin

19.0

%

19.3

%

Income tax expense

$

(181)

$

$

4

$

(177)

Effective tax rate

24.0

%

23.1

%

Income from continuing operations

$

573

$

5

$

10

$

588

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

1.86

$

0.02

$

0.03

$

1.91

(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.

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

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Quarter Ended June 30, 2023

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

Related

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

(Non-GAAP) (2)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

$

425

$

$

27

$

452

Industrial Solutions

150

8

22

180

Communications Solutions

55

1

4

60

Total 

$

630

$

9

$

53

$

692

Operating margin

15.8

%

17.3

%

Income tax expense

$

(96)

$

(2)

$

(27)

$

(125)

Effective tax rate

15.4

%

18.2

%

Income from continuing operations

$

528

$

7

$

26

$

561

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

1.67

$

0.02

$

0.08

$

1.77

(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.

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

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Nine Months Ended June 28, 2024

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

Related

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

Tax Items (2)

(Non-GAAP) (3)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

$

1,443

$

$

25

$

3

$

1,471

Industrial Solutions

451

15

32

1

499

Communications Solutions

251

1

10

262

Total 

$

2,145

$

16

$

67

$

4

$

2,232

Operating margin

18.2

%

19.0

%

Income tax (expense) benefit

$

778

$

(2)

$

(7)

$

(1,254)

$

(485)

Effective tax rate

(36.4)

%

21.8

%

Income from continuing operations

$

2,918

$

14

$

60

$

(1,250)

$

1,742

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

9.41

$

0.05

$

0.19

$

(4.03)

$

5.62

(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.

(2) Includes an $874 million net income tax benefit associated with a ten-year tax credit obtained by a Swiss subsidiary and a $262 million income tax benefit related to the revaluation of deferred tax assets as a result of a corporate tax rate increase in Switzerland. Also includes a $118 million income tax benefit associated with the tax impacts of a legal entity restructuring with related costs of $4 million recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses for other non-income taxes.

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

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2023

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

Related

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

(Non-GAAP) (2)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

$

1,040

$

2

$

179

$

1,221

Industrial Solutions

440

21

68

529

Communications Solutions

189

3

36

228

Total 

$

1,669

$

26

$

283

$

1,978

Operating margin

13.9

%

16.5

%

Income tax expense

$

(283)

$

(5)

$

(82)

$

(370)

Effective tax rate

17.3

%

19.0

%

Income from continuing operations

$

1,351

$

21

$

201

$

1,573

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

4.25

$

0.07

$

0.63

$

4.95

(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.

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

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Quarter Ended September 29, 2023

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

Related

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

Tax Items (2)

(Non-GAAP) (3)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

$

411

$

1

$

32

$

$

444

Industrial Solutions

162

6

16

184

Communications Solutions

62

9

71

Total 

$

635

$

7

$

57

$

$

699

Operating margin

15.7

%

17.3

%

Income tax expense

$

(81)

$

(1)

$

(3)

$

(49)

$

(134)

Effective tax rate

12.8

%

19.2

%

Income from continuing operations

$

553

$

6

$

54

$

(49)

$

564

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

1.75

$

0.02

$

0.17

$

(0.16)

$

1.78

(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.

(2) Represents income tax benefits associated with a decrease in the valuation allowance for certain tax loss and credit carryforwards.

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

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

For the Year Ended September 29, 2023

(UNAUDITED)

Adjustments

Acquisition-

Restructuring

Related

and Other

Adjusted

U.S. GAAP

Charges (1)

Charges, Net (1)

Tax Items (2)

(Non-GAAP) (3)

($ in millions, except per share data)

Operating income:

Transportation Solutions

$

1,451

$

3

$

211

$

$

1,665

Industrial Solutions

602

27

84

713

Communications Solutions

251

3

45

299

Total 

$

2,304

$

33

$

340

$

$

2,677

Operating margin

14.4

%

16.7

%

Income tax expense

$

(364)

$

(6)

$

(85)

$

(49)

$

(504)

Effective tax rate

16.0

%

19.1

%

Income from continuing operations

$

1,904

$

27

$

255

$

(49)

$

2,137

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

6.01

$

0.09

$

0.80

$

(0.15)

$

6.74

(1) The tax effect of each non-GAAP adjustment is calculated based on the jurisdictions in which the expense (income) is incurred and the tax laws in effect for each such jurisdiction.

(2) Represents income tax benefits associated with a decrease in the valuation allowance for certain tax loss and credit carryforwards.

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

 

TE CONNECTIVITY LTD.

RECONCILIATION OF FORWARD-LOOKING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

TO FORWARD-LOOKING GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

As of July 24, 2024

(UNAUDITED)

Outlook for

Quarter Ending

September 27,

2024

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$

1.80

Restructuring and other charges, net

0.12

Acquisition-related charges

0.02

Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (1)

$

1.94

Net sales growth (decline)

(0.9)

%

Translation

1.4

(Acquisitions) divestitures, net

0.2

Organic net sales growth (1)

0.7

%

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

 

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Boqii Announces ADS Ratio Change

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SHANGHAI, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boqii Holding Limited (“Boqii” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: BQ) today announced that it will change its ratio of its American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) to Class A ordinary shares from one (1) ADS representing fifteen (15) Class A ordinary shares to one ADS representing one hundred and fifty (150) Class A ordinary shares (the “ADS Ratio Change”). The ADS Ratio Change is expected to become effective on or about January 21, 2025 (U.S. Eastern Time) (the “ADS Ratio Change Effective Date”).

For Boqii’s ADS holders, the ADS Ratio Change will have the same effect as a 1-for-10 reverse split on the existing ADSs. Each ADS holder on the ADS Ratio Change Effective Date will be required on mandatory basis to surrender to The Bank of New York Mellon, as depositary, (the “Depositary”) for Boqii’s ADS program, every 10 old ADSs held in exchange for one new ADSs. No action is required by holders of uncertificated ADSs to effect the ADS Ratio Change as the change will be effected on the books of the Depositary.  

No fractional new ADSs will be issued in connection with the ADS Ratio Change. Instead, the Depositary will attempt to sell any fractional entitlements to new ADSs and the net cash proceeds from the sale of the fractional ADS entitlements (after deduction of fees, taxes and expenses) will be distributed to the applicable ADS holders by the Depositary. Boqii’s ADSs will continue to be traded on the NYSE American under the ticker symbol “BQ”. As a result of the ADS Ratio Change, the ADS price is expected to increase proportionally, although the Company can give no assurance that the ADS price after the ADS Ratio Change will be equal to or greater than ten (10) times the ADS price before the change.

 About Boqii Holding Limited 

Boqii Holding Limited (NYSE American: BQ) is a leading pet-focused platform in China. It is the leading online destination for pet products and supplies in China with a broad selection of high-quality products including global leading brands, local emerging brands, and its own private label, Yoken, Mocare and D-cat, offered at competitive prices. Boqii’s online sales platforms, including Boqii Mall and our flagship stores on third-party e- commerce platforms, provide customers with convenient access to a wide selection of high-quality pet products and an engaging and personalized shopping experience. Its Boqii Community provides an informative and interactive content platform for users to share their knowledge and love for pets.

Safe Harbor Statement 

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Further information regarding such risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For investor inquiries, please contact: 

Boqii Holding Limited
Investor Relations
Tel: +86-21-6882-6051
Email: ir@boqii.com 

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NASA Awards 2025 Innovative Technology Concept Studies

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NASA selected 15 visionary ideas for its NIAC (NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts) program which develops concepts to transform future missions for the benefit of all. Chosen from companies and institutions across the United States, the 2025 Phase I awardees represent a wide range of aerospace concepts.

The NIAC program nurtures innovation by funding early-stage technology concept studies for future consideration and potential commercialization. The combined award for the 2025 concepts is a maximum of $2.625M in grants to evaluate technologies that could enable future aerospace missions.

“Our next steps and giant leaps rely on innovation, and the concepts born from NIAC can radically change how we explore deep space, work in low Earth orbit, and protect our home planet” said Clayton Turner, associate administrator for NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate in Washington. “From developing small robots that could swim through the oceans of other worlds to growing space habitats from fungi, this program continues to change the possible.”

The newly selected concepts include feasibility studies to explore the Sun’s influence on our solar system, build sustainable lunar habitats from glass, explore Saturn’s icy moon, and more. All NIAC studies are in the early stages of conceptual development and are not considered official NASA missions.

Ryan Weed, Helicity Space LLC in Pasadena, California, proposes a constellation of spacecraft powered by the Helicity Drive, a compact and scalable fusion propulsion system, that could enable rapid, multi-directional exploration of the heliosphere and beyond, providing unprecedented insights on how the Sun interacts with our solar system and interstellar space. Demonstrating the feasibility of fusion propulsion could also benefit deep space exploration including crewed missions to Mars.

Martin Bermudez, Skyeports LLC in Sacramento, California, presents the concept of constructing a large-scale, lunar glass habitat in a low-gravity environment. Nicknamed LUNGS (Lunar Glass Structure), this approach involves melting lunar glass compounds to create a large spherical shell structure. This idea offers a promising solution for establishing self-sustaining, large-scale habitats on the lunar surface.

Justin Yim, University of Illinois in Urbana, proposes a jumping robot appropriately named LEAP (Legged Exploration Across the Plume), as a novel robotic sampling concept to explore Enceladus, a small, icy moon of Saturn that’s covered in geysers, or jets. The LEAP robots could enable collection of pristine, ocean-derived material directly from Enceladus’s jets and measurement of particle properties across multiple jets by traveling from one to another.

“All advancements begin as an idea. The NIAC program allows NASA to invest in unique ideas enabling innovation and supporting the nation’s aerospace economy,” said John Nelson, program executive for NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts in Washington.

The NIAC researchers, known as fellows, will investigate the fundamental premise of their concepts, identify potential challenges, and look for opportunities to bring these concepts to life.

In addition to the projects mentioned above, the following selectees received 2025 NIAC Phase I grants:

Michael Hecht, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge: EVE (Exploring Venus with Electrolysis)Selim Shahriar, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois: SUPREME-QG: Space-borne Ultra-Precise Measurement of the Equivalence Principle Signature of Quantum GravityPhillip Ansell, University of Illinois, Urbana: Hy2PASS (Hydrogen Hybrid Power for Aviation Sustainable Systems)Ryan Benson, ThinkOrbital Inc., Boulder, Colorado: Construction Assembly DestinationGyula Greschik, Tentguild Engineering Co, Boulder, Colorado: The Ribbon: Structure Free Sail for Solar Polar ObservationMarco Quadrelli, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California: PULSAR: Planetary pULSe-tAkeRBen Hockman, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California: TOBIAS: Tethered Observatory for Balloon-based Imaging and Atmospheric SamplingKimberly Weaver, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland: Beholding Black Hole Power with the Accretion Explorer InterferometerJohn Mather NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland: Inflatable Starshade for Earthlike ExoplanetsRobert Hinshaw, NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley: MitoMars: Targeted Mitochondria Replacement Therapy to Boost Deep Space EnduranceChristine Gregg, NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley: Dynamically Stable Large Space Structures via Architected MetamaterialsSaurabh Vilekar, Precision Combustion, North Haven, Connecticut: Thermo-Photo-Catalysis of Water for Crewed Mars Transit Spacecraft Oxygen Supply

NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate funds the NIAC program, as it is responsible for developing the agency’s new cross-cutting technologies and capabilities to achieve its current and future missions.

To learn more about NIAC, visit:

https://www.nasa.gov/niac

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Corn Next Launches CornNext-17: A Groundbreaking Sustainable Solution to Plastic Pollution

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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Corn Next, a leader in sustainable innovation and biodegradable solutions, has officially launched CornNext-17, a game-changing bio-based material designed to combat the global plastic pollution crisis. Accompanying this launch is the release of the CornNext-17 White Paper, a detailed report that highlights the revolutionary features of CornNext-17, its potential to replace traditional plastics, and its critical role in supporting global sustainability initiatives.

Derived from renewable corn starch, CornNext-17 utilizes a patented fermentation-based process to create a fully biodegradable material with superior versatility and performance. Unlike traditional plastics and bio-plastics such as PLA and PHA, CornNext-17 retains its natural polysaccharide structure, enabling rapid decomposition within 30 days in natural environments while maintaining the mechanical properties necessary for diverse applications.

“CornNext-17 represents a significant leap forward in sustainable materials,” said Randy Yongzhong Zhang, Founder and CEO of Corn Next. “We are proud to offer a solution that addresses the urgent need for environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastics. The development of CornNext-17 is guided by our vision to revolutionize how materials are used and discarded. As a fully natural biodegradable innovation, it marks not just a breakthrough in material science, but a significant milestone in humanity’s pursuit of a greener, more sustainable future.”

Key Features of CornNext-17

Fully Biodegradable: Decomposes naturally within 30 days, leaving no harmful residues.Versatile: Suitable for a wide range of applications, including packaging, consumer goods, and industrial components.Cost-Effective: Produced through an efficient manufacturing process, offering competitive pricing.High Performance: Exhibits excellent mechanical properties, including strength, flexibility, and heat resistance.Eco-Friendly: Derived from renewable corn starch and produced without harmful chemicals.

Market Potential and Industrial Applications

CornNext-17 has the potential to transform multiple industries by replacing traditional plastics with a sustainable alternative:

Consumer Goods: CornNext-17 is ideal for creating compostable tableware, single-use products, food containers, and eco-friendly packaging solutions that cater to environmentally conscious consumers.Packaging Industry: The material’s strength, flexibility, and resistance to heat and moisture make it a superior choice for biodegradable packaging, including retail, food, and industrial applications.Agriculture: CornNext-17 can be used to manufacture biodegradable mulch films, seedling trays, and irrigation components, reducing waste and enhancing soil health.Medical and Healthcare: With its ability to decompose fully, CornNext-17 is well-suited for disposable medical supplies such as gloves, syringes, and packaging, ensuring environmental safety.Automotive: Lightweight and durable, CornNext-17 can be utilized in creating automotive components such as panels, trim, and interior parts, contributing to vehicle sustainability and fuel efficiency.Electronics: As a biodegradable alternative, CornNext-17 can replace certain plastic components in electronics, helping reduce electronic waste.

The global push for environmentally sustainable materials positions CornNext-17 to capitalize on increasing regulatory support and consumer demand for green products. Its adaptability, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendly properties provide a competitive edge in addressing the growing plastic pollution crisis.

Why CornNext-17 Matters

Plastic waste remains one of the most pressing environmental challenges, with over 400 million tons of plastic produced annually and only a fraction recycled. CornNext-17’s innovative composition and rapid biodegradability make it a transformative solution for reducing reliance on petrochemical-based plastics and mitigating environmental harm.

Looking for Partnership

Corn Next is committed to advancing CornNext-17’s applications through ongoing research and development, fostering innovation in biodegradable materials. The company seeks strategic collaborations with industry leaders, partners, investors, financial institutions, government agencies, and research organizations to drive the widespread adoption of CornNext-17 and accelerate the global shift toward a more sustainable future.

Download the White Paper

Detailed information on the potential of this revolutionary material can be downloaded from Corn Next’s website at https://www.cornnext.com/CornNext-17 by clicking “Learn More.”

About Corn Next

Corn Next (or Y & J World Inc.) is a pioneering biotech company based in Irvine, California, dedicated to eliminating plastic pollution. We specialize in developing bio-based new materials such as CornNext-17, a patented, 100% natural, biodegradable material derived from renewable corn starch. Unlike traditional plastics, CornNext-17 fully decomposes within 30 days without leaving toxins or requiring costly recycling. After eight years of R&D, we transformed CornNext-17 into a granular form, securing our proprietary technology and expanding its applications. This innovation led to the world’s first corn-based drinking straw, protein spoon, dinner knife, and forks, with future uses in utensils, dental floss, packaging and more. Corn Next is committed to replacing single-use and durable plastics with sustainable, plastic-free alternatives—free from plastics, PHA, PLA, and other bio-plastics. Our mission is to drive a cleaner, greener future. For more information, please visit https://www.cornnext.com/

Contact: David Xu, Email: david.x@cornnext.com

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