Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA rose to $1.24 billion, reflecting a 2% year-over-year increase, with consolidated adjusted EBITDA margins increasing by 20 basis points to 17.7% [5][26] - Total company bookings reached $8.2 billion, with free cash flow generated amounting to $699 million [26][27] - Full-year adjusted EBITDA is now expected to exceed $4.7 billion, with a free cash flow conversion target of 45%-50% [5][27][36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) orders totaled $4.1 billion, with revenue increasing by 15% year-over-year to $3.4 billion [6][31] - Oilfield Services and Equipment (OFSE) revenue was $3.6 billion, up 1% sequentially, with EBITDA of $671 million [32] - IET achieved a record backlog of $32.1 billion, while OFSE's EBITDA margins declined by 30 basis points to 18.5% [31][32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - LNG demand grew by 6% this year, driven by strong storage injection in Europe, with record LNG contracting activity reported [18] - The macro environment remains resilient despite geopolitical risks, with AI-driven investments projected to account for 30%-40% of U.S. GDP growth [15][16] - Global upstream spending is expected to decline in 2026, influenced by softening oil fundamentals [17][37] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on achieving a 20% adjusted EBITDA margin by 2028, with a target of securing at least $40 billion in IET orders over the next three years [38][39] - The acquisition of Chart Industries is seen as a significant milestone, expected to enhance technology offerings and create commercial synergies [24][30] - The company aims to leverage its technology portfolio to capitalize on growth in LNG, power generation, and new energy markets [19][22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the strong momentum across key end markets, particularly in natural gas and AI-driven power [19][20] - The outlook for LNG capacity expansion has been revised, with expectations for global LNG installed capacity to reach approximately 950 MTPA by 2035 [19] - The company anticipates continued growth in OPEX-driven upstream investment as operators focus on enhancing recovery rates [17] Other Important Information - The company secured significant contracts in various sectors, including a long-term service contract with BP for its Tangguh LNG facility and a major order for geothermal power solutions [11][14] - The integration planning for the Chart Industries acquisition is underway, with a focus on harmonizing systems and processes [30][87] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunities in Power Generation - Management highlighted strong demand growth across power generation solutions, including distributed power and geothermal opportunities, with $800 million in power generation-related orders booked this quarter [47][48][50] Question: Financial Targets in Horizon 2 - Management discussed the confidence in achieving $40 billion in IET orders and the importance of LNG and gas infrastructure in driving future growth [58][60] Question: Evaluation of Capital Allocation - Management emphasized the ongoing evaluation of capital allocation and business costs to enhance shareholder value, particularly in light of the Chart Industries acquisition [74][76] Question: Integration of Chart Industries - Management provided insights into the integration planning for Chart Industries, focusing on aligning cultures and driving commercial synergies [83][85]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA increased to $1.24 billion, reflecting a 2% year-over-year growth, with consolidated adjusted EBITDA margins rising by 20 basis points to 17.7% [5][26] - Full-year adjusted EBITDA is now expected to exceed $4.7 billion, indicating strong operational performance year to date [5][36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) orders reached $4.1 billion, with a record backlog of $32.1 billion, reflecting a 3% sequential growth [6][31] - IET revenue increased by 15% year-over-year to $3.4 billion, with segment EBITDA rising 20% to $635 million and margins expanding by 90 basis points to 18.8% [31] - Oilfield Services and Equipment (OFSE) revenue was $3.6 billion, up 1% sequentially, with EBITDA of $671 million and margins declining by 30 basis points to 18.5% [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - LNG demand grew by 6% this year, driven by strong storage injection in Europe, with record LNG contracting activity [18] - The company anticipates continued growth in gas infrastructure, power generation, and new energy markets, with LNG equipment orders expected to remain consistent [8][19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition of Chart Industries is seen as a significant milestone, expected to enhance technology offerings and create commercial synergies [24][30] - The company aims for at least $40 billion in IET orders over the next three years, supported by a robust technology portfolio [7][38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The macro environment remains resilient despite geopolitical challenges, with AI-driven investments projected to account for 30% to 40% of U.S. GDP growth [15] - The outlook for 2026 suggests subdued activity levels, but longer-term growth is expected, particularly in natural gas and LNG markets [17][19] Other Important Information - The company has a strong balance sheet with cash of $2.7 billion and a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.7 times [28] - Free cash flow generation is expected to be between 45% to 50% for the full year [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunities in Power Generation - Management highlighted strong demand across various power generation solutions, including distributed power and geothermal, with significant orders booked [47][48] Question: Financial Targets in Horizon 2 - The company is confident in achieving $40 billion in IET orders and targeting a 20% adjusted EBITDA margin by 2028, driven by strong project visibility and technology portfolio [58][66] Question: Evaluation of Capital Allocation - A comprehensive evaluation of capital allocation and business costs is underway to enhance shareholder value, with a focus on unlocking additional value creation opportunities [74][76] Question: Integration of Chart Industries - Integration planning is progressing well, with a focus on realizing $325 million in anticipated cost synergies and aligning cultures between the two companies [85][87]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA rose to $1,240 million, exceeding the midpoint of guidance, reflecting strong operational performance and a 20 basis points year-over-year increase in consolidated adjusted EBITDA margins to 17.7% [7][33] - Full year adjusted EBITDA is now expected to exceed $4,700 million, with a strong operational performance year to date [8][46] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - IET orders totaled $4,100 million during the quarter, driven by LNG equipment and strong performance in gas infrastructure and power generation [8][39] - IET revenue increased by 15% year-over-year to $3,400 million, with segment EBITDA rising 20% year-over-year to $635 million [39] - OFSE revenue was $3,600 million, up 1% sequentially, with EBITDA of $671 million, slightly above guidance midpoint [40] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - LNG demand grew by 6% this year, with record LNG contracting activity, surpassing last year's total of 81 MTPA [23] - Global LNG installed capacity is expected to increase to approximately 950 MTPA by 2035, requiring additional projects to reach FID [25][26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on achieving at least $40,000 million in IET orders over the next three years, supported by a robust technology portfolio [9][49] - The acquisition of Chart Industries is expected to enhance the company's technology offerings and drive long-term growth [30][38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The macro environment remains resilient despite geopolitical challenges, with AI-driven investments contributing significantly to GDP growth [18][20] - The outlook for 2025 remains unchanged, with expectations for a high single-digit decline in global upstream spending [21][22] Other Important Information - The company secured significant awards in power generation, including a contract for mobile power generation for oil and gas operations in North America [11][12] - A long-term service contract was secured with BP for its Tangu LNG facility in Indonesia, reinforcing the convertibility of the installed base into aftermarket opportunities [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunities in Power Generation - Management highlighted strong demand growth across various power generation solutions, including distributed power and geothermal opportunities, with $800 million in power generation-related orders booked this quarter [58][60][64] Question: Financial Targets in Horizon Two - Management expressed confidence in achieving $40 billion in IET orders by 2028, supported by strong visibility in project activity and a versatile technology portfolio [69][70] Question: Evaluation of Capital Allocation - The company is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of capital allocation and business costs to enhance shareholder value, particularly in light of the pending acquisition of Chart [84][86] Question: Integration of Chart Acquisition - Management discussed the integration planning underway, focusing on realizing cost synergies and enhancing commercial opportunities through the combined portfolio [91][93]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EBITDA rose to $1.24 billion, reflecting a 2% year-over-year increase, with consolidated adjusted EBITDA margins increasing by 20 basis points to 17.7% [4][23] - Revenue growth was 1%, with GAAP diluted earnings per share at $0.61 and adjusted earnings per share at $0.68 [23] - Free cash flow generated was $699 million, with an expected full-year free cash flow conversion of 45% to 50% [23][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) orders totaled $4.1 billion, with a record backlog of $32.1 billion, reflecting a 3% sequential growth [5][28] - IET revenue increased by 15% year-over-year to $3.4 billion, with segment EBITDA rising 20% to $635 million [28] - Oilfield Services and Equipment (OFSE) revenue was $3.6 billion, up 1% sequentially, with EBITDA of $671 million and margins declining by 30 basis points to 18.5% [29] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - LNG demand increased by 6% this year, driven by strong storage injection in Europe, with record LNG contracting activity [15] - The macro environment remains resilient despite geopolitical challenges, with AI-driven investments contributing significantly to GDP growth [12][13] - Natural gas demand is expected to grow by over 20% by 2040, with global LNG increasing by at least 75% [14][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on achieving a 20% adjusted EBITDA margin by 2028, with a target of at least $40 billion in IET orders over the next three years [35][36] - The acquisition of Chart Industries is seen as a significant milestone, expected to enhance technology offerings and create commercial synergies [21][27] - The company aims to leverage its technology portfolio to capitalize on growth in LNG, power generation, and new energy markets [20][38] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the ability to navigate market volatility and maintain strong operational performance [20][36] - The outlook for 2026 suggests subdued activity in upstream spending, but long-term growth is anticipated, especially in offshore and international markets [14][34] - The company expects continued growth in gas infrastructure and power generation, with strong visibility into future orders [5][6] Other Important Information - The company returned $227 million to shareholders through dividends during the quarter [24] - A comprehensive evaluation of capital allocation and operations is underway in connection with the Chart Industries acquisition [21][63] - The integration planning for Chart Industries is focused on harmonizing systems and processes to realize anticipated cost synergies [27][70] Q&A Session Summary Question: Opportunities in Power Generation - Management highlighted strong demand across various power generation solutions, including distributed power and geothermal opportunities, with significant orders booked [42][43][44] Question: Financial Targets in Horizon 2 - The company is confident in achieving $40 billion in IET orders by 2028, supported by strong project visibility and a versatile technology portfolio [49][50][51] Question: Evaluation of Capital Allocation - The ongoing evaluation aims to enhance shareholder value and explore additional value creation opportunities, reflecting a disciplined approach to capital allocation [61][63] Question: Integration of Chart Industries - Integration planning is underway, focusing on systems integration and capturing cost synergies, with a strong alignment in company cultures [67][69]