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Christian Zijlstra

Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at KeyBanc Capital Markets

Christian Zijlstra is a Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at KeyBanc Capital Markets, specializing in the software sector with a focus on enterprise software, cybersecurity, and application software companies. He covers specific firms including ServiceNow (NOW), Workday (WDAY), CrowdStrike (CRWD), and Palantir (PLTR), boasting a strong performance track record with a 68% success rate on TipRanks, ranking in the top 10% of analysts, and average returns of 18.5% per rating. Zijlstra joined KeyBanc in 2021 after previous roles at William Blair (2018-2021) and Needham & Company (2014-2018), starting his equity research career in 2014 following earlier experience in finance. He holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 86/87 licenses, along with an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Christian Zijlstra's questions to AMETEK INC/ (AME) leadership

Question · Q4 2025

Christian Zijlstra asked if AMETEK's Electromechanical Group (EMG) could organically return to mid- to high-20s% operating margins, considering recent acquisitions and current mix, and what the company's long-term targets are for EMG.

Answer

Chairman and CEO David Zapico stated that there's no reason EMG won't operate at those margin levels, noting it achieved them in Q3 2025. EVP and CFO Dalip Puri added that EMG has re-tracked about 60% towards its pre-Paragon acquisition mid-20s% margins and is on track to hit those mid-20s% margins in 2026, with further growth expected.

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Question · Q4 2025

Christian Zijlstra asked about the Electromechanical Group's (EMG) operating margin potential, specifically if it's possible to return to mid- to high-20s percent organically, or if that would require acquisitions, and what AMETEK's targets are for EMG over the next few years.

Answer

Chairman and CEO David Zapico noted that EMG is typically seasonally lower in Q4 but expressed confidence in returning to mid- to high-20s operating margins. Executive Vice President and CFO Dalip Puri added that EMG has retracked about 60% of the way back to its pre-Paragon acquisition mid-20s margins and is on track to hit those mid-20% margins in 2026 and grow further.

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