Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a strong fourth quarter performance with organic revenue growth of 4% and adjusted EPS growth of 10% [6][11] - Free cash flow remained robust, supporting strategic M&A, dividends, and share repurchases [4][5] - The company reported a record backlog of $7.8 billion, with exceptional enterprise organic bookings up 22% [6][8] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Americas Commercial HVAC bookings increased by over 35% year-over-year, contributing significantly to the overall growth [6][10] - Applied Solutions bookings surged more than 120%, achieving a record book-to-bill ratio of 200% [6][10] - EMEA HVAC bookings grew mid-teens, while residential bookings were up mid-single digits, but revenues declined mid-teens due to inventory normalization [10][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas Commercial HVAC market showed strong growth, while residential markets faced challenges with a projected decline of up to 5% [10][14] - EMEA transport markets are expected to be flat to modestly lower, while Asia Pacific faced challenges, particularly in China, with double-digit declines in bookings and revenue [10][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company emphasizes a purpose-driven strategy focused on sustainability and performance, positioning itself to meet growing energy demands through innovation [3][4] - Continued investment in services and digital capabilities is expected to drive growth, particularly in the commercial HVAC sector [9][18] - The acquisition of Stellar Energy is aimed at enhancing modular design capabilities and addressing supply chain constraints [18][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in strong growth for 2026, driven by exceptional bookings and a robust backlog [10][14] - The outlook for the residential market is cautious, with expectations of a gradual recovery in the second half of 2026 [14][15] - Management highlighted the importance of disciplined execution and innovation in maintaining competitive advantage [3][21] Other Important Information - The company plans to deploy between $2.8 billion and $3.3 billion in 2026, with a focus on strategic M&A and share repurchases [18][19] - The company expects to maintain a strong balance sheet and free cash flow conversion of 100% or greater [16][17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on revenue for Americas Commercial HVAC - Management indicated strong bookings growth in the second half of 2025, expecting revenue growth of 7%-8% in Q1 2026, increasing to low teens in the second half [22][24] Question: Confidence in U.S. Residential HVAC inventory and pricing - Management confirmed that inventory levels are normalized and pricing has not faded, with expectations of flat to down 5% in 2026 driven by volume [25][26][28] Question: Broadening of orders among end markets - Management noted broad-based growth across multiple verticals, including data centers, with encouraging signs in previously weak sectors like retail and office [33][34] Question: Impact of customer lead times on orders - Management stated that there have been no significant changes in lead times, maintaining competitiveness in delivery [39][40] Question: European margins and price-cost dynamics - Management expects European margins to improve in 2026, with a target of 25% or better organic incrementals across segments [48][50] Question: Biopharma reshoring visibility - Management is optimistic about large pharma projects related to reshoring, tracking several mega projects in the pipeline [78][80] Question: Data center HVAC content and future trends - Management believes the fraction of spending on HVAC in data centers will remain stable, with innovations in thermal management systems expected [87][88]

Financial Performance - The company reported record enterprise bookings of $5.6 billion, a 5% increase, with organic bookings up by 4%[10] - Organic revenue increased by 7%, and adjusted EPS rose by 18%[10] - The company is raising its full-year 2025 guidance, expecting organic revenue growth of approximately 8% and adjusted EPS of around $13.05[9] - Q2 2025 net revenue reached $5.746 billion, a 7% organic increase compared to $5.307 billion in Q2 2024[16] Segment Results - Americas segment saw a revenue increase of 9% with adjusted operating income margin up 120 basis points[18] - EMEA segment revenue increased by 3%, but adjusted operating income margin decreased by 200 basis points due to shipment timing and investments[18] - Asia Pacific segment revenue decreased by 8%, with adjusted operating income margin down 220 basis points due to lower volumes and inflation[18] Market Dynamics - Americas Commercial HVAC bookings experienced all-time highs, increasing by over 20%, with a two-year stack increase of over 40%[14] - Residential HVAC revenues were down MSD (mid-single digits), but year-to-date revenues were up 3%[14] - The company expects a ~$150 million revenue impact in the second half of the year due to industry-wide R454B cylinder shortages and channel inventory normalization in residential HVAC[20] Capital Allocation - The company has deployed approximately $1.5 billion in capital year-to-date, including ~$420 million in dividends and ~$900 million in share repurchases[28, 29] - The company anticipates deploying between $2.5 billion and $3.0 billion in capital throughout 2025[27, 28]