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Core Insights - Vaisala Corporation has published its Annual Report for 2025, which includes the Board of Directors' Report, Consolidated and Parent Company Financial Statements, Auditor's Report, and Remuneration Report [1] - The Sustainability statement in the report adheres to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and the Finnish Accounting Act [1] Group 1 - The Annual Report is accessible on the company's website and includes separate documents for the Corporate Governance Statement and Remuneration Report [2] - Vaisala's financial statements are published in the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF), with primary financial statements labeled with XBRL tags [3] - An independent auditor's report by PricewaterhouseCoopers Oy has been provided for Vaisala's ESEF financial statements [3] Group 2 - Vaisala is recognized as a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action, focusing on resource efficiency and energy transition [4] - The company has over 90 years of innovation and employs approximately 2,500 experts dedicated to environmental measures [4] - Vaisala's series A shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange [4]

Core Viewpoint - Vaisala Corporation's Board of Directors has approved a new long-term Performance Share Plan aimed at aligning the interests of shareholders and key employees to promote sustainable growth and enhance company value over the long term [1] Group 1: Performance Share Plan Details - The Performance Share Plan for 2026–2028 will reward participants based on Total Shareholder Return (TSR), operating profit during the performance period, and a sustainability target [2] - If maximum performance is achieved, rewards will correspond to the value of an aggregate 252,000 Vaisala series A shares, including cash payments, and approximately 70 key employees, including members of the Leadership Team, will be nominated for the plan [3] - Rewards will be distributed partly in shares and partly in cash in 2029, with the cash portion intended to cover taxes and related costs [4] Group 2: Retention and Ownership Requirements - The President and CEO, along with each member of the Vaisala Leadership Team, is required to retain ownership of shares received under this plan until their ownership value equals at least their annual gross base salary [5]

Core Insights - Vaisala Corporation reported strong performance in 2025, with a notable increase in orders received in Q4 despite challenges in the renewable energy market and normalization in meteorology and aviation sectors [1][11][12] Financial Performance - In Q4 2025, orders received were EUR 152.0 million, a 5% increase from EUR 144.5 million in Q4 2024, while the full-year orders received decreased by 9% to EUR 517.2 million [7][9] - Net sales for Q4 2025 were EUR 162.3 million, down 3% from EUR 167.5 million in Q4 2024, but full-year net sales increased by 6% to EUR 596.9 million [7][9] - EBITA for Q4 2025 was EUR 26.1 million, a decrease from EUR 30.3 million in Q4 2024, while full-year EBITA rose to EUR 94.2 million from EUR 90.3 million [7][9] - Earnings per share for Q4 2025 were EUR 0.50, down from EUR 0.59 in Q4 2024, and for the full year, it was EUR 1.65 compared to EUR 1.76 in 2024 [9][10] Business Outlook - For 2026, Vaisala estimates net sales to be between EUR 600–630 million and EBITA to be in the range of EUR 95–110 million [4][18] - Industrial markets are expected to grow, particularly in data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, and power sectors, while meteorology and aviation markets are anticipated to remain stable [5][17] - Renewable energy markets are projected to stabilize after a decline in 2025, with Xweather subscription sales expected to grow [6][17] Strategic Developments - The company successfully integrated acquisitions into its Xweather team, leading to a 50% increase in subscription sales in 2025, with organic growth of 11% in constant currencies [16] - The Industrial Measurements business area achieved record-high order intake and net sales, contributing significantly to overall performance [14][12] - Vaisala's strategy execution in 2025 focused on enhancing its position as a leader in measurement instruments for climate action, despite facing market uncertainties [11][14]

Core Insights - Mettler-Toledo reported revenue of $1.13 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, reflecting an 8.1% increase year-over-year and surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.1 billion by 2.53% [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $13.36, up from $12.41 in the same quarter last year, exceeding the consensus EPS estimate of $12.76 by 4.67% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Net Sales- Products reached $856.96 million, exceeding the average analyst estimate of $839.62 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 6.9% [4] - Net Sales- Service totaled $272.77 million, surpassing the average estimate of $263.45 million, with an 11.9% increase compared to the previous year [4] - Net Sales- Retail amounted to $54.41 million, exceeding the average estimate of $49.53 million, showing a significant year-over-year growth of 24% [4] - Net Sales- Industrial was reported at $437.13 million, above the average estimate of $421.26 million, reflecting a 9.7% increase year-over-year [4] - Net Sales- Laboratory reached $638.2 million, slightly above the average estimate of $630.62 million, marking a 5.9% increase from the prior year [4] Stock Performance - Mettler-Toledo's shares have declined by 5.6% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has decreased by 1.5% during the same period [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Mettler-Toledo (MTD) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $12.76 per share, reflecting a 2.8% increase year over year, with revenues projected at $1.1 billion, indicating a 5.4% year-over-year growth [1] Earnings Estimates and Revisions - Prior to earnings announcements, revisions to earnings estimates are crucial indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock [2] - The consensus EPS estimate for Mettler-Toledo has remained unchanged over the past 30 days, indicating analysts have not revised their projections [1] Key Metrics Forecast - Analysts estimate 'Net Sales- Products' at $839.62 million, representing a year-over-year change of +4.8% [3] - 'Net Sales- Service (Point in Time+Over Time)' is expected to reach $263.45 million, reflecting an 8.1% increase from the previous year [4] - 'Net Sales- Retail' is forecasted at $49.53 million, suggesting a 12.9% year-over-year change [4] - 'Net Sales- Industrial' is projected to be $421.26 million, indicating a 5.7% increase from the prior year [4] - 'Net Sales- Laboratory' is expected to reach $630.62 million, reflecting a 4.6% year-over-year change [5] Stock Performance - Mettler-Toledo shares have decreased by 7.8% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 0.9% [5] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), suggesting it is expected to closely follow overall market performance in the near term [5]

Core Viewpoint - Vaisala Corporation will release its Financial Statement for January to December 2025 on February 12, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m. (EET) [1] Group 1: Financial Statement Release - The Financial Statement Release will be available on the company's investor website [1] - The President and CEO's presentation will be published by 1:00 p.m. on the same day [1] Group 2: Audiocast and Teleconference - An audiocast and teleconference for analysts, investors, and media will take place on the same day starting at 1:00 p.m. (EET) [2] - Participants can join the live audiocast via a provided link and can ask questions during the teleconference [2] - A recording of the audiocast will be available on the company's investor website later the same day [2] Group 3: Company Information - Vaisala is a global leader in measurement instruments and intelligence for climate action, focusing on resource efficiency and energy transition [3] - The company has over 90 years of innovation and employs nearly 2,500 experts [3] - Vaisala's series A shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange [3]

Group 1 - Longhua District's actual foreign investment utilization reached approximately 2.03 billion yuan in 2025, showing a year-on-year increase of 91.16%, significantly exceeding the annual assessment target [2][3] - A total of 4,814 foreign-funded enterprises have been established in Longhua, with actual foreign investment amounting to 5.633 billion USD [3] - Non-Hong Kong foreign investment in Longhua was 880 million yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 126.26%, indicating an ongoing optimization of foreign investment structure [3] Group 2 - Six key enterprises in the district are expected to accumulate an investment of approximately 1.021 billion yuan by 2026, laying a solid foundation for foreign investment growth [3] - The Longhua District Business Bureau is focusing on policies such as profit reinvestment tax credits, conducting online research and offline visits to promote policy understanding among 21 enterprises [4] - The global pool robot business of Yuanding Intelligent is projected to reach 1.85 billion yuan in 2025, with a global market share increase to 35% [6] Group 3 - Hexagon Group has established its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Longhua, with a projected revenue of 336 million yuan in Shenzhen by 2025 [6] - The City Football Group's Shenzhen New Pengcheng is expected to have an average attendance of over 25,000 per match in 2025, highlighting the growing sports industry in the region [7] - Nord Insurance aims to expand its core business in enterprise overseas operations and IPO preparations, focusing on providing customized risk solutions for key industries in Longhua [7]

Core Insights - Mettler-Toledo reported revenue of $1.03 billion for Q3 2025, a year-over-year increase of 7.9% and a surprise of +3.84% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $991.67 million [1] - The company's EPS for the quarter was $11.15, up from $10.21 a year ago, exceeding the consensus estimate of $10.62 by +4.99% [1] Revenue Breakdown - Net Sales- Products reached $766.65 million, surpassing the average estimate of $748.2 million, with a year-over-year change of +7.1% [4] - Net Sales- Service totaled $263.05 million, exceeding the average estimate of $242.5 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of +10.1% [4] - Net Sales- Retail amounted to $58.54 million, above the average estimate of $51.8 million, with a year-over-year change of +8% [4] - Net Sales- Industrial were $406.4 million, compared to the average estimate of $378.99 million, representing a year-over-year increase of +11.2% [4] - Net Sales- Laboratory reached $564.77 million, slightly above the average estimate of $559.88 million, with a year-over-year change of +5.6% [4] Stock Performance - Mettler-Toledo shares have returned +10.1% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Vaisala Corporation reported strong sales and profitability in the third quarter of 2025, despite a decline in order intake [11][12] - The company anticipates full-year 2025 net sales to be between EUR 590–605 million and EBITA between EUR 90–100 million, reflecting a strategic shift from EBIT to EBITA in its financial outlook [4][17] Third Quarter 2025 Performance - Orders received amounted to EUR 119.6 million, a decrease of 21% year-on-year, while the order book stood at EUR 180.4 million, down 18% [7][9] - Net sales reached EUR 154.0 million, representing a 13% increase compared to the same period last year, with a 16% growth in constant currencies [9][12] - EBITA was reported at EUR 28.0 million, with a margin of 18.2% of net sales, while the operating result (EBIT) was EUR 25.7 million, accounting for 16.7% of net sales [9][10] January–September 2025 Overview - Total orders received for the first nine months were EUR 365.2 million, down 13% from the previous year, while net sales increased by 9% to EUR 434.6 million [9][10] - EBITA for the period was EUR 68.0 million, representing 15.7% of net sales, and the operating result (EBIT) was EUR 60.5 million, or 13.9% of net sales [9][10] Market Outlook - The industrial, life science, and power markets showed growth in the first three quarters, with expectations for continued development, although uncertainty remains [5][17] - Mature market segments such as meteorology and aviation are projected to decline, while the renewable energy market is expected to face challenges due to a slowdown in new projects [6][17] Business Segment Performance - The Industrial Measurements segment reported a 9% increase in orders received, with strong growth in the EMEA and APAC regions [13] - The Weather and Environment segment experienced an 18% increase in net sales, driven by large project deliveries and subscription sales, despite facing weak demand in the renewable energy market [14][16] Strategic Developments - The company acquired Quanterra Systems to enhance its capabilities in atmospheric monitoring of CO2 fluxes [15] - Subscription sales in the Xweather business grew by 57% in the third quarter, contributing positively to profitability [16]