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- **Record Financials**: Q3 operating income of $1.1 billion, 27.4% margin, and $900 million free cash flow highlight strong execution.
- **China Outperformance**: 12% year-to-date growth driven by automotive and Welding segments, with EV content leadership.
- **Margin Expansion**: 140 basis points from enterprise initiatives, 240 basis points in Automotive, and 260 basis points in Test & Measurement.
- **Guidance Adjustment**: Narrowed EPS to $10.40-$10.50, reflecting cautious demand outlook but maintaining margin strength.
- **Strategic Focus**: CBI at 2.3-2.5% (trending to 3%+ by 2030) and disciplined PLS driving above-market growth and margin expansion.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue and Growth**: Q3 revenue increased 3% (1% organic growth), with favorable FX contributing 2%. GAAP EPS was $2.81, up 6% year-over-year. Operating income reached a record $1.1 billion, with operating margin expanding 90 basis points to 27.4%.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: Enterprise initiatives contributed 140 basis points to margins. Pricing and supply chain actions offset tariffs, positively impacting EPS and margins. Free cash flow grew 15% to $900 million.
- **Dividend and Buyback**: 62nd consecutive dividend increase (7% raise) and $1.1 billion in share repurchases year-to-date. Confident in delivering on 2030 goals, including 3%+ CBI yield.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Segment Performance**: 
  - **Automotive OEM**: 7% revenue growth (5% organic), China up 10%. Operating margin improved 240 basis points to 21.8%.
  - **Welding**: 3% organic growth, driven by customer-backed innovation. Equipment sales up 6%, operating margin 32.6%.
  - **Test & Measurement**: Sequential margin improvement of 260 basis points to 25.4%, with Q4 growth expected.
  - **Construction**: Organic growth improved 140 basis points to 31.6%, despite flat top-line.
- **Full Year Guidance**: Organic growth 0-2%, revenue up 1-3%. Operating margin 26-27%, narrowed EPS guidance to $10.40-$10.50 (midpoint $10.45). Free cash flow conversion rate 110%.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Construction Margins**: 11 consecutive quarters of margin expansion due to portfolio focus and enterprise initiatives. Confident in long-term growth despite short-term demand challenges.
- **China Growth**: Automotive and Welding segments led 12% year-to-date growth, driven by EV penetration and CBI.
- **Tariff Impact**: Pricing and supply chain actions offset tariffs. Q3 price/cost neutral, with positive impact on margins.
- **2026 Outlook**: Expect above-market organic growth, margin improvement from enterprise initiatives, and incremental margins above historical average.
- **Capital Deployment**: $1.5 billion buyback program, 2x EBITDA leverage, and focus on dividend growth.

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