TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX: FTG) (OTCQX: FTGFF) (“FTG” or the “Corporation”) today announced the acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) of FTG’s Notice of Intention to Make a Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”), renewing the NCIB that expired in August 2025. Pursuant to the NCIB, FTG is authorized to purchase through the facilities of the TSX, from time to time over the next 12 months, if considered advisable, up to an aggregate of 1,258,6 ...

TORONTO, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX: FTG) (OTCQX: FTGFF) (“FTG”) will release the third quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The Corporation will host a live conference call on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 8:30am (Eastern) to discuss the third quarter of 2025 financial results. Anyone wishing to participate in the call should dial 1-289-514-5100 or 1-800-717-1738, Conference ID 10435, and identify that you are ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Teledyne reported record quarterly sales with a 10.2% increase, driven by both organic growth and acquisitions, marking the highest organic sales growth in nearly three years [5][6] - Non-GAAP earnings per share rose by 13.5% year-over-year, also setting a record for any second quarter [6] - Cash flow from operating activities was $226.6 million, down from $318.7 million in 2024, primarily due to higher income tax payments [14][15] - The company ended the quarter with $2.3 billion in net debt, reflecting a debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.6 [16] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Digital Imaging Segment**: Sales increased by 4.3%, the highest growth in three years, driven by strong international defense sales and unmanned air systems [9] - **Instrumentation Segment**: Total sales rose by 10.2%, with marine instruments up 16% and environmental instruments up 5.6% [10] - **Aerospace and Defense Electronics Segment**: Sales surged by 36.2%, primarily due to acquisitions and organic growth in defense electronics products [11] - **Engineered Systems Segment**: Revenue increased by 3.3%, with operating profit rising due to strong execution on government programs [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Orders exceeded sales for the seventh consecutive quarter, indicating strong demand across segments [6] - The U.S. government defense sector saw a 12.5% year-over-year improvement, while foreign government defense improved over 15% [54] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Teledyne is focusing on smaller acquisitions and stock repurchases, increasing its stock repurchase authorization from $896 million to $2 billion [8] - The company remains cautious about short-cycle businesses due to potential demand pull-ins ahead of U.S. trade policy announcements [7][12] - Management is optimistic about long-term growth, particularly in unmanned systems and defense technologies [12][54] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution regarding short-cycle businesses, noting potential pull-ins of $15 million to $20 million [21][22] - Despite this caution, the overall outlook remains positive, with expectations for continued growth in long-cycle businesses [12][13] - The company anticipates GAAP earnings per share for 2025 to be in the range of $4.39 to $4.54, with non-GAAP earnings per share between $5.35 and $5.45 [16] Other Important Information - Teledyne's board has authorized a significant increase in stock repurchase, reflecting confidence in the company's value despite high acquisition prices in the market [8][112] - The company is actively managing its cost structure and focusing on improving margins across its segments [39][52] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance for Q3 and caution on pull forward - Management indicated that the caution primarily relates to short-cycle businesses, with visibility on long-cycle businesses being more stable [21][22] Question: Order activity in long-cycle businesses - There has been a healthy book-to-bill ratio across various segments, with specific growth noted in unmanned systems [24][25] Question: Digital imaging sales growth despite strong bookings - Management explained that while FLIR is performing well, some short-cycle businesses are stabilizing, leading to cautious sales projections [31][33] Question: Aerospace and defense margin drivers - Margins are improving due to better execution and integration of recently acquired businesses, despite initial lower margins from acquisitions [36][37] Question: Revenue guidance for Q3 and Q4 - Management expects Q3 to be flat compared to Q2, with a slight uptick from acquired businesses, and has raised full-year revenue guidance [46][47] Question: Defense sector growth contributions - U.S. and foreign government defense sectors have shown significant growth, driven by increased spending and a strong product portfolio [53][54] Question: Drone exposure and opportunities - The company is focusing on both its own drone products and selling sensors to other manufacturers, indicating a broad market strategy [96][97] Question: R&D tax changes and implications - Management noted potential benefits from R&D tax changes, with expectations of lower cash taxes in the second half of the year [100][101] Question: Golden Dome program relevance - Teledyne has a strong presence in space-based imaging and electronic subsystems, positioning it well for opportunities related to the Golden Dome program [108][109] Question: Share buyback implications - The increase in share buyback authorization reflects a strategic decision to maintain flexibility in the face of high acquisition prices [112][113]