Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales for the quarter were $983 million, representing a 2% increase in local currency and a 4% increase on a U.S. dollar reported basis [11] - Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $10.9, a 5% increase over the prior year [15] - Gross margin was 59%, a decrease of 70 basis points due to tariff costs and lower volume [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Laboratory sales increased by 1%, while industrial sales increased by 4%, with core industrial up 2% and product inspection up 8% [12] - Food retail sales were flat for the quarter [28] - Service business grew by 4% in the quarter and 5% year-to-date [30] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Local currency sales increased by 3% in The Americas, were flat in Europe, and increased by 3% in Asia Rest of the World [12] - Local currency sales in China declined by 2% during the quarter [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging its innovative product portfolio and strategic programs to navigate uncertain market conditions [8] - There is an emphasis on capitalizing on onshoring investments and the demand for automation and productivity solutions [27][32] - The company anticipates growth opportunities from the replacement cycle of aging equipment as market conditions stabilize [34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in mitigating tariff impacts and expects to fully offset these costs next year [10][20] - The outlook for the second half of the year remains cautious, with expectations of stable demand in China and mixed conditions in the laboratory sector [44] - Management noted that geopolitical tensions and trade disputes continue to create uncertainty in the market [20] Other Important Information - The company expects local currency sales to grow approximately 3% to 4% for the full year 2025 [21] - Adjusted EPS guidance for 2025 is in the range of $10.55 to $10.75, reflecting a growth rate of 3% to 5% [22] - The effective tax rate is expected to remain at 19% for 2025 [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of Swiss tariffs on EPS guidance - Management indicated that the gross headwind from the Swiss tariffs is approximately $0.40, and they are working on mitigation actions for next year [36][38] Question: Demand visibility in China - Management noted that while there is some stabilization, underlying market conditions remain soft, and they have not factored in potential stimulus [40][45] Question: Strength in product inspection - Management highlighted that new product innovations have led to market share gains and they expect continued growth in this segment [48][51] Question: Service business timing issues - Management explained that timing issues in Q2 were project-related, but they remain optimistic about growth in the second half of the year [75][78] Question: Replacement cycle dynamics - Management discussed pent-up demand for equipment replacement and indicated that while there may not be a snapback, there will be an acceleration as market confidence returns [99][101]