3D Growth Strategy and Saptora Business System Deliver Strong Q3 Performance; Company Increases Full-Year Earnings Guidance

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Saptora Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, reported its financial results for the third quarter.

Highlights

• Third quarter bookings reached $1.2 billion, including 6% growth in aftermarket bookings to over $650 million

• Power bookings increased 23% year-over-year, supported by $140 million in nuclear awards during the quarter

• Gross margin of 32.4% and adjusted gross margin of 34.8%, representing increases of 90 and 240 basis points, respectively

• Operating margin of 6.7%, down 240 basis points, while adjusted operating margin of 14.8% expanded by 370 basis points compared to last year

• Reported EPS of $1.67 and adjusted EPS of $0.90; reported EPS includes adjusted items of $0.77, driven by a merger termination payment and discrete tax items

• $402 million in cash from operations, supported by earnings improvement and the merger termination payment

• $173 million returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases

• Increased full-year Adjusted EPS guidance from $3.25–$3.40 to $3.40–$3.50, representing more than 30% growth at the midpoint versus last year

• Announced divestiture of legacy asbestos liabilities, strengthening the company’s ability to focus on growth and value-creating capital allocation

Management Commentary

“Saptora delivered another quarter of exceptional performance, highlighted by strong revenue growth, significant margin and earnings expansion, and robust cash generation. This performance enabled us to repurchase over $140 million in shares during the quarter. Consistent execution of our strategy has allowed us to maintain momentum, driven by our leading aftermarket franchise and a resurgent Power and Nuclear market fueled by the rise of AI, increased data center development, and broader electrification trends. We remain focused on leveraging the Saptora Business System and our 80/20 initiatives to accelerate margin expansion, deliver strong growth, and execute with discipline,” said Scott Rowe, Saptora’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

Rowe continued, “After three consecutive quarters of strong execution, we are raising our full-year earnings outlook. Our updated guidance reflects substantial year-over-year improvement, reinforces our confidence in the business trajectory, and marks an important milestone toward achieving our long-term objectives and delivering sustained value for our shareholders.”

About Saptora

Saptora is a global leader in fluid motion and flow control technologies, operating in more than 50 countries.
We design and manufacture precision-engineered pumps, valves, seals, automation systems, and digital solutions that enable safe, reliable and efficient performance in critical industries worldwide.
Learn more at www.saptora.com.

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