Summary of the Conference Call on Amorphous Motor Industry Industry Overview - **Emerging Field**: The amorphous motor industry is at a critical point of industrialization, nearing mass production [1] - **Material Revolution**: Amorphous alloys are set to replace traditional silicon steel sheets, representing a fundamental innovation in the century-old motor industry with vast application potential [1] - **Application Scenarios**: Short-term focus on electric drive systems for new energy vehicles (both range-extended and pure electric), with long-term expansion into home appliances, industrial motors, aircraft, and humanoid robots [1] Industry Progress - **Increased Attention**: The third Amorphous Motor Conference saw a rise in participants, including secondary market investors (from 1 last year to 4-5 this year), major manufacturers (GAC, BYD, NIO), silicon steel companies (concerned about replacement risks), and motor manufacturers (Bosch, Nidec, Wolong Electric) [2] - **Manufacturer Updates**: GAC Aion has implemented amorphous motors in the Haobo HL model (dual electric drive version) since May, showing a 40-60% reduction in iron loss under CLTC conditions, a 2% increase in energy efficiency, and an additional 50 km in range (saving 6-7 kWh, initial installation cost reduced by 2400-2800 yuan) [2] - **Market Penetration**: Plans to expand to A0 to C-class models with an expected penetration rate of 20-30% [2] Technical Breakthroughs and Challenges - **Performance Advantages**: Amorphous materials exhibit low iron loss and high magnetic permeability, making them suitable for high-frequency and high-speed applications, leading to significant efficiency improvements [4] - **Processing Bottlenecks**: The brittle nature of amorphous strips results in lower stamping yields (currently below that of silicon steel), but the industry remains optimistic about yield improvements with scale [4] Economic Analysis and Comparisons - **Cost Efficiency**: Each vehicle can save 2400-2800 yuan in initial installation costs (reduced battery usage), with ongoing reductions in energy consumption, making cost efficiency superior to silicon carbide replacing IGBT (amorphous reducing costs vs. silicon carbide increasing costs) [5] - **Replacement Potential**: With a 30% penetration rate in domestic amorphous transformers, the mid-term penetration rate in new energy vehicles is projected at 30% (9 million vehicles), with a single vehicle value of 1000 yuan, corresponding to a 9 billion yuan market [5] Key Company Recommendations 1. **Yunlu Co., Ltd. (Core Target)** - **Core Advantages**: Leading global producer of amorphous strips with nearly 50% market share in transformers, excellent cost control (gross/net profit margins at 20%) [5] - **Capacity Expansion**: Steady capacity expansion with a projected revenue of 450 million yuan in 2024 (up 25% year-on-year), current PE ratio around 25 times [5] - **Long-term Potential**: With a 30% penetration rate in the domestic new energy vehicle market, corresponding annual revenue could reach 9 billion yuan, assuming a 10% net profit margin leading to a profit of 900 million yuan, with Yunlu's market share at 50% resulting in a profit of 450 million yuan [5] 2. **Antai Technology** - **Industry Position**: One of the traditional three giants in amorphous strip production (alongside Yunlu and Hitachi Metals), focusing on technological breakthroughs and expansion into automotive clients [5] Market Size and Horizontal Expansion - **New Energy Vehicles**: Current demand for approximately 100,000 motors (with expected shipments of nearly 10,000 units in 2024), indicating a potential explosive growth in the industry [6] - **Horizontal Applications**: Potential applications in humanoid robots (e.g., Tesla's Optimus using amorphous axial flux motors for high power density scenarios), aircraft (eVTOLs sensitive to energy efficiency), and significant replacement potential in home appliances and industrial motors in the future [7]

Core Insights - The Q1 2025 earnings cycle is progressing rapidly, with many S&P 500 companies already reporting results, and more reports expected in the coming weeks [1][13] Eaton - Eaton reported record Q1 adjusted EPS of $2.72, reflecting a 13% year-over-year increase [2] - The company achieved record Q1 sales of $6.4 billion, up 7% year-over-year, and record segment margins of 23.9%, an 80 basis points increase year-over-year [2] - Organic sales growth reached 9%, exceeding previous guidance [2] - Backlog growth in the Electrical segment improved by 6% year-over-year, while the Aerospace backlog surged by 16% [3] Cboe Global Markets - Cboe Global Markets posted record adjusted EPS of $2.37, a 21% increase year-over-year, and record net revenue of $562.5 million, up 13% year-over-year [4] - The company reported record Options net revenue of $352.4 million, a 15% year-over-year increase, and Global FX net revenue of $21.3 million, climbing 16% year-over-year [5] - Cboe raised its 2025 organic revenue growth guidance, indicating a positive outlook [4] Upwork - Upwork achieved record Q1 revenue of $193 million, with net income of $37.7 million, also a quarterly record [10] - The company increased its FY25 adjusted EBITDA guidance and reiterated its sales outlook [10] - Upwork's CEO highlighted the positive impact of AI investments on customer productivity and engagement, contributing to market share expansion and ongoing profitability [10] - The stock experienced a significant rise, with shares up 30% over the last month, outperforming the S&P 500 [10]

Core Insights - Emerson Electric reported revenue of $4.43 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, a year-over-year increase of 1.3% and an EPS of $1.48, up from $1.36 a year ago, exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates for both revenue and EPS [1] - The company’s stock has returned +13.9% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% change, and currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) [3] Financial Performance Metrics - Net Sales- Eliminations: -$18 million, better than the -$19.67 million average estimate, representing a +5.9% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales- Software And Control- Total: $1.42 billion, exceeding the average estimate of $1.35 billion, with a year-over-year change of +6.7% [4] - Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Total: $3.03 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $3.06 billion, showing a -1.1% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales- Software and Control- Test & Measurement: $359 million, above the average estimate of $355.83 million, with a -2.2% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Safety & Productivity: $339 million, below the average estimate of $355.61 million, reflecting a -7.1% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Measurement & Analytical: $1 billion, below the average estimate of $1.02 billion, with a -1.1% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Final Control: $1.07 billion, matching the average estimate, with a +2.1% year-over-year change [4] - Net Sales- Intelligent Devices- Discrete Automation: $615 million, slightly above the average estimate of $610.20 million, showing a -2.7% year-over-year change [4] - EBIT- Intelligent Devices- Total: $725 million, below the average estimate of $746.93 million [4] - EBIT- Intelligent Devices- Measurement & Analytical: $266 million, below the average estimate of $275.70 million [4] - EBIT- Intelligent Devices- Discrete Automation: $117 million, slightly below the average estimate of $120.07 million [4] - EBIT- Software and Control- Test & Measurement: -$24 million, significantly below the average estimate of $133.64 million [4]

Core Viewpoint - Powell Industries, Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of Fiscal 2025, highlighting significant growth in gross profit and revenue, driven by operational efficiencies and strong order activity in key sectors [3][4][5]. Financial Performance - Revenues for the second quarter totaled $278.6 million, a 9% increase from $255.1 million in the prior year, and a 15% increase from $241.4 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2025 [4][10]. - Gross profit reached $83.4 million, representing 29.9% of revenue, which is a 33% increase compared to $62.7 million (24.6% of revenue) in the prior year [5][10]. - Net income was $46.3 million, or $3.81 per diluted share, marking a 38% increase from $33.5 million ($2.75 per diluted share) in the prior year [7][10]. Sector Performance - The Electric Utility sector saw a revenue increase of 48% to $70.3 million, while the Commercial and Other Industrial sector grew by 16% to $40.4 million [4]. - The Petrochemical sector experienced a revenue decline of 13% to $43.7 million [4]. Order Activity and Backlog - New orders totaled $249 million, up from $235 million in the prior year, driven by strong bookings in the Commercial and Other Industrial sector and robust activity in the Oil & Gas sector [6]. - The backlog remained stable at $1.3 billion as of March 31, 2025, unchanged from both December 31, 2024, and March 31, 2024 [6]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is nearing completion of an expansion project at its Electrical Products facility in Houston, aimed at enhancing manufacturing capacity and supporting future growth [8]. - The focus remains on execution discipline, customer fulfillment, and driving cost efficiencies across the business [9]. Cash Position - As of March 31, 2025, cash and short-term investments totaled $389 million, reflecting a solid liquidity position [10][19].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record adjusted EPS of $2.72, up 13% from the prior year [7] - Organic growth accelerated to 9% from 6% in the prior quarter, with total company orders increasing by 3% versus the prior quarter [7][12] - Total revenue for Q1 reached $6.4 billion, with segment margins expanding by 80 basis points to 23.9% [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Electrical Americas**: Organic sales growth accelerated to 13%, with an operating margin of 30%, up 80 basis points year-over-year [13] - **Electrical Global**: Organic growth increased from 5.5% to 9%, with an operating margin of 18.6%, up 30 basis points [15] - **Aerospace**: Organic growth accelerated to 13%, with a strong operating margin of 23.1% [18] - **Vehicle Segment**: Revenue declined by 15%, including an 11% organic decline, but managed to maintain strong margins of 15.5% [19] - **eMobility**: Revenue increased by 2%, with a 3% organic growth [19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. data center construction backlog now stands at nine years, up from seven years [10] - Strong activity in EMEA and APAC regions, with double-digit organic growth reported [15] - The backlog for Electrical Americas increased by 6% year-over-year, providing strong visibility for organic growth [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging megatrends driving growth opportunities across its end markets [8] - The acquisition of Fiberbond is seen as a strategic move to enhance capabilities in the data center market [9] - The company is raising its 2025 organic growth outlook to a range of 7.5% to 9.5% and reaffirming its adjusted EPS guidance [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term market growth prospects despite current economic uncertainties [24] - The company is implementing strategies to mitigate tariff impacts and maintain competitiveness in the U.S. market [21][22] - Management highlighted the importance of a localized sourcing and manufacturing strategy to enhance resilience [22] Other Important Information - The company has a strong negotiation pipeline, with an 18% increase in major project negotiations compared to the prior quarter [14] - The company is committed to investing in leading technologies to enhance its utility business [50] Q&A Session Summary Question: Data center performance and expectations for the rest of the year - Management remains optimistic about the data center market, expecting strong double-digit growth and high levels of negotiation activity [34] Question: Competitive positioning in the U.S. market post-tariffs - Management believes Eaton's local manufacturing strategy provides a competitive advantage, minimizing reliance on external sources [38] Question: Outlook for Electrical Americas orders - Orders are expected to remain strong, supported by record backlogs and a robust negotiation pipeline [45] Question: Performance in the utilities market - The utilities segment is expected to continue strong growth, with high single-digit growth reported globally [51] Question: Implications of the data center backlog increase - The nine-year backlog indicates strong future demand, with opportunities for Eaton to enhance its market share through modular solutions [95] Question: Tariff impact on margins - Management is focused on mitigating tariff impacts through cost management, supply chain actions, and pricing strategies [70] Question: Opportunities for data center orders with AI advancements - The transition to higher power density in data centers is expected to increase Eaton's content per megawatt, benefiting the business [116]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a strong first quarter with sales up 112% organically, driven by the infrastructure vertical [11] - Adjusted EPS grew 10% to $0.67, and free cash flow increased by 32% to $44 million [17] - The company raised its full-year sales guidance to 19% to 21% growth and adjusted EPS guidance to $3.30 to $3.13, reflecting strong performance in Data Solutions and Power Utilities [25][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Systems Protection segment sales increased by 16%, driven by the Track D acquisition, while organic sales were flat [18] - Electrical Connections segment sales grew by 3%, with organic sales up 4% [20] - Infrastructure vertical sales grew in the mid-teens, while Commercial Resi declined low single digits [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Organic orders were up mid-teens, with strong double-digit growth in Data Solutions [13] - The Americas saw low single-digit growth, while Europe was flat and Asia Pacific grew in the high teens [12] - The infrastructure vertical is expected to account for over 40% of sales, with Data Solutions and Power Utilities each contributing approximately 20% [30] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on portfolio transformation, having divested the Thermal Management business and acquired the AVAIL Electrical Products Group [10][29] - The strategy emphasizes growth in electrical infrastructure, data solutions, and power utilities, aligning with trends in electrification and sustainability [30][31] - The company plans to invest in R&D and capital expenditures to support growth and supply chain resiliency [23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in strong demand for electrical infrastructure products, anticipating a 50% increase in electricity demand by 2050 [32] - The company is taking steps to mitigate tariff impacts through pricing, productivity, and supply chain actions [13][26] - Management remains optimistic about the second half of the year, expecting strong growth driven by backlog and order strength [60] Other Important Information - The company has a strong balance sheet with over $1.3 billion in cash and $600 million available on its revolver [22] - The company repurchased approximately $250 million in shares year-to-date, exceeding its plan [24] - The recent sustainability report highlighted the company's commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and improving employee satisfaction [34] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more details on the data solutions business and order demand? - Management indicated strong double-digit growth in data solutions, with a growing backlog providing visibility into the second half of the year [40] Question: What are the contributions and synergies from the recent acquisitions? - The AVAIL acquisition is expected to contribute a nickel to EPS, with strong growth and cost synergies anticipated [51][52] Question: How confident is the company in the second half organic sales growth? - Management expressed confidence in strong orders and backlog, particularly in data solutions and power utilities, which are expected to drive growth [58][60] Question: What is the impact of tariffs on margins and pricing? - Management noted that tariffs are expected to impact margins in the first half, but pricing and productivity measures are anticipated to offset these impacts in the second half [61][62] Question: Can you clarify the order growth and its organic nature? - Management confirmed that organic orders were up mid-teens, with strong contributions from data solutions and infrastructure [68] Question: What is the outlook for the commercial residential segment? - Management revised expectations for commercial residential to flattish growth due to tariff impacts and market uncertainty [90]

Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.72 in Q1 2025, a 13% increase compared to Q1 2024, marking a Q1 record[4] - Q1 2025 segment margins increased to 23.9%, up 80 bps versus Q1 2024, also a Q1 record[6] - Sales reached $6.377 billion, representing a 7% increase[12] - Adjusted earnings totaled $1.070 billion, an 11% increase[12] Growth and Backlog - Organic growth accelerated to 9%, driven by a 13% increase in Electrical Americas and Aerospace, and 9% in Electrical Global[5] - Total book-to-bill for combined segments was 1.1, with Electrical Americas and Aerospace above 1.0 on a rolling 12-month basis[6] - Backlog increased by 6% in Electrical Americas and 16% in Aerospace in Q1 2025[6] Segment Performance - Electrical Americas sales reached $3.010 billion, a 12% increase, with an operating margin of 30.0%[13] - Electrical Global sales reached $1.610 billion, a 7% increase, with an operating margin of 18.6%[15] - Aerospace sales reached $979 million, a 12% increase, with an operating margin of 23.1%[17] - Vehicle segment sales were $617 million, a decrease of 15%, with an operating margin of 15.5%[20] - eMobility segment sales were $162 million, a 2% increase, with an operating margin of (2.7)%[22] Guidance - The company is raising its 2025 guidance for organic growth and reaffirming guidance for adjusted EPS, cash flow, and share repurchases[6] - Full year 2025 adjusted earnings per share are projected to be between $11.80 and $12.20[29] - Full year 2025 organic growth is expected to be between 7.5% and 9.5%[29]

Financial Performance - Sales reached $809 million, up 11% year-over-year, with organic sales up 2%[9, 10] - Adjusted operating income increased by 4% to $162 million, resulting in a Return on Sales (ROS) of 20%[10, 15] - Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 10% to $0.67[9, 10, 17] - Free cash flow saw a significant increase of 32%, reaching $44 million[9, 10, 17] Segment Performance - Infrastructure segment sales increased by 16%, driving growth in Data Solutions and Power Utilities[18] - Commercial/Residential segment experienced a decline in sales[18] - Electrical Connections segment sales increased by 3%, with 4% organic growth[18] Portfolio Transformation and Acquisitions - The company divested its Thermal Management business and acquired the Electrical Products Group of Avail Infrastructure Solutions[9] - Acquisitions contributed 10 points to sales growth[13, 17] - Avail Electrical Products Group acquisition is expected to add approximately $375 million in annual revenue[42] Outlook and Guidance - Full-year sales guidance was raised to an increase of 19% to 21% reported, and 5% to 7% organic[9, 25] - Full-year adjusted EPS guidance was raised to $3.03 to $3.13, representing an increase of 22% to 26%[9, 25] - Q2 2025 reported sales are expected to increase by 22% to 24%, with organic sales up 4% to 6%[30]

Core Insights - Hammond Power Solutions Inc. reported a 5.6% increase in same-quarter sales, reaching $201 million, demonstrating business resilience amid trade-tariff uncertainties [3][6] - The company experienced a 17.7% increase in backlog compared to Q4 2024, driven by strong demand in certain markets, particularly data center activities [3][4] - Gross margin for Q1 2025 was 31.5%, slightly down from 31.7% in Q1 2024, attributed to increased material and labor costs [5][6] Sales Performance - Sales in the U.S. and Mexico increased by 7.8% year-over-year to $140.9 million, while Canadian sales rose by 6.9% to $51.6 million [3] - Sales in India decreased by 23.9% to $8.9 million, reflecting challenges in that market [3] - Private label sales saw significant growth, particularly in data center applications [3] Financial Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $30.9 million, representing 15.4% of sales, while net earnings reached $26.2 million, a substantial increase from $8 million in Q1 2024 [6][10] - Basic earnings per share were $2.20, up from $0.67 in the same quarter last year [11] - Total selling and distribution expenses increased to $22.3 million, or 11.1% of sales, reflecting higher variable freight and commission expenses [7] Backlog and Future Outlook - The backlog increased by 18.9% compared to Q1 2024, indicating strong future demand driven by large projects [4] - The company anticipates a favorable shift towards more custom product shipments in the latter half of the year due to the new factory coming online faster than planned [3] Cost Management - General and administrative expenses significantly decreased to $3.7 million, or 1.9% of sales, primarily due to the recovery of share-based compensation costs [8] - The company announced a price increase in February 2025 to offset rising material and labor costs, effective for catalogue-based products starting April 2025 [5]

First Quarter 2025 Earnings Call Certain terms used in this presentation or in our earnings press release, including "Net debt", "Free Cash Flow", "Organic net sales", "Organic net sales growth", "Restructuring-related costs", "Adjusted EBITDA", and certain "adjusted" measures, are defined under the section entitled "Non-GAAP Definitions." See Appendix, our press releases and SEC filings for more information. 2 Key Messages May 1, 2025 Forward Looking Statements and Non-GAAP Measures Forward Looking Stateme ...