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Fortive Corporation is a provider of essential technologies for connected workflow solutions across various attractive end-markets, operating through three strategic segments: Intelligent Operating Solutions (IOS), Precision Technologies (PT), and Advanced Healthcare Solutions (AHS) . The company offers advanced instrumentation, software, and services that enable mission-critical workflows in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and utilities . Fortive's global operational footprint is highlighted by deriving approximately 46% of its sales from customers outside the United States .
- Intelligent Operating Solutions (IOS) - Offers advanced instrumentation, software, and services that enable mission-critical workflows, including electrical test and measurement, facility and asset lifecycle software applications, and connected worker safety solutions, serving industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and utilities .
- Precision Technologies (PT) - Focuses on solving technical challenges with products like electrical test and measurement and sensing technologies, catering to industries such as automotive, aerospace, and energy .
- Advanced Healthcare Solutions (AHS) - Provides critical workflow solutions for healthcare providers, including instrument sterilization, biomedical test tools, and clinical productivity software, ensuring safety and efficiency in healthcare environments .
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Given the rise of cheaper AI-enabled products posing risks of churn and disintermediation, particularly for Accruent and ServiceChannel, what specific strategies are you implementing to protect and enhance your competitive position in the software market?
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With the Precision Technologies segment facing headwinds from customer caution and macro uncertainty leading to OEM and channel weakness, can you elaborate on how you plan to counter these challenges and what gives you confidence in projecting order growth in the second half?
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Your forecast shows a significant sequential margin increase from Q3 to Q4, rising from 27% to over 29%; what are the key drivers behind this expected margin expansion, and how are you mitigating the risks that could prevent you from achieving it?
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Regarding your capital deployment plans, including M&A and share buybacks, how do you intend to reach your five-year accretion targets by 2025, and can you achieve these goals without a significant change in your current capital allocation strategy?
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Considering that increased R&D investments are impacting margins without immediate growth benefits, when do you anticipate these investments will translate into meaningful revenue contributions, and how does this timing align with your overall strategic objectives?
Recent developments and announcements about FTV.
Corporate Leadership
Leadership Change
Who is leaving? Alan G. Spoon, a director of Fortive Corporation, is retiring and will not stand for re-election at the 2025 Annual Meeting on June 3, 2025. His decision is not due to any disagreements with the company.
Who is stepping up? Sharmistha Dubey, an independent director, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board, effective January 28, 2025.