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Simulations Plus, Inc. (“Simulations Plus”, “SLP”), a leading provider of cheminformatics, biosimulation, simulation-enabled performance and intelligence solutions, and medical communications to the biopharma industry, announced that it will participate in two healthcare investor conferences in February. The Company is attending the BTIG 12 th Annual MedTech, Digital Health, Life Science & Diagnostic Tools Conference taking place in Snowbird, Utah. Shawn O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer, will host one-on-one meetings with institutional investors on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The Company is also attending the Oppenheimer 35 th Annual Healthcare Life Sciences Conference taking place virtually. Mr. O’Connor will be participating in a fireside chat on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 12:40 PM ET and will host one-on-one meetings with institutional investors. The live webcast of the fireside chat can be accessed via this link and also on the Investors page of the Simulations Plus website where it will be available for replay following the event. For more information about the events or questions

Based on preliminary figures, Bechtle AG has been able to reconcile its 2024 financial results with capital market expectations. Business volume increased by approximately 2% to nearly €8 bn, driven in part by strong growth in our software business. As this cannot be fully recognised under IFRS 15, reported revenue declined by approximately 2%. Earnings before taxes (EBT) stood at around €345 million, representing an 8% decrease compared to the previous year. Consequently, the EBT margin amounts to 5.5% (previous year: 5.8%). As of 31 December 2024, Bechtle employed 15,801 people, an increase of 4.2% or 642 compared to the previous year. This growth was largely driven by the six acquisitions completed in 2024, while organic workforce expansion remained moderate at 1.7%. The fourth quarter saw a slight upturn in business, particularly due to a strong final month. Business volume grew by approximately 4% from October to December. Although revenue declined by around 5% and earnings were

Emerson reported results1 for its first quarter ended December 31, 2024 and updated its full year outlook for fiscal 2025. Emerson also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.5275 per share of common stock payable March 10, 2025 to stockholders of record on February 14, 2025.  (dollars in millions, except per share) 2024 Q1 2025 Q1 Change Underlying Orders2 1% Net Sales Underlying Sales3 $4,117 $4,175 1% 2% Pretax Earnings Margin $175 4.2% $775 18.6% 1440 bps Adjusted Segment EBITA4 Margin $1,014 24.6% $1,169 28.0% 340 bps GAAP Earnings Per Share Adjusted Earnings Per Share5 $0.29 $1.22 $1.02 $1.38 252% 13% Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow $444 $367 $777 $694 75% 89% Management Commentary “Emerson began the fiscal year on a strong note, exceeding first quarter expectations for incremental operating margins and earnings per share with strong cash flow generation,” said Emerson President and Chief Executive Officer Lal Karsanbhai. “Our record gross profit margin and adjusted segment EBITA margin reflect the strength of our transformed industrial technology portfolio and Emerson Management System, as well as the talent and dedication of our world-class team.” Karsanbhai continued, “We reiterate our guide for underlying sales, earnings per share and cash flow

Honeywell announced results for the fourth quarter and 2024 that met or exceeded the company's updated full-year guidance. The company also provided its outlook for 2025 and separately announced its Board of Directors completed the comprehensive business portfolio evaluation launched a year ago by chairman and chief executive officer Vimal Kapur and intends to pursue a full separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies. The company reported fourth-quarter year-over-year sales growth of 7% and organic1 sales growth of 2%, or 6% excluding the impact of the previously announced Bombardier agreement4, led by double-digit organic1 sales growth in defense and space and building solutions. Despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges, Honeywell's backlog grew 11% to a record $35.3 billion. Earnings per share for the fourth quarter was $1.96, up 3% year over year. Adjusted earnings per share1 was $2.47, down 8% year over year, exceeding previous guidance, or up 9% excluding the $0.45 impact of the Bombardier agreement4. Operating income increased 10% and operating margin expanded 50 basis points

PTC reported financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2024. “In Q1’25, we delivered solid year-over-year constant currency ARR growth of 11% and cash flow growth above 25%, which was in-line with our guidance. Our differentiated strategy leverages our unique portfolio to help product companies accelerate their time to market and manage increasing complexity. It’s an exciting time because our products are at the epicenter of driving business transformation at our customers,” said Neil Barua, President and CEO, PTC. “In order to better serve the needs of our customers and strengthen our ability to drive consistent growth, in Q1’25, we began the realignment of our go-to-market organization to align with the vertical industries we serve. We will continue to focus on optimizing how we operate, so we can increase customer value while also enhancing shareholder returns,” concluded Barua. First Fiscal Quarter 2025 Highlights “In a selling environment that continued to be challenging,

Renesas Electronics Corporation announced consolidated financial results in accordance with IFRS for the year ended December 31, 2024. Summary of Consolidated Financial Results (Note 1) Summary of Consolidated Financial Results (Non-GAAP basis) (Note 2)   Three months ended December 31, 2024 The year ended December 31, 2024   Billion Yen % of revenue Billion Yen % of revenue Revenue 292.6 100.0 1,348.5 100.0 Gross profit 160.5 54.9 756.3 56.1 Operating profit 75.4 25.8 397.9 29.5 Profit attributable to owners of parent 71.9 24.6 360.4 26.7 EBITDA (Note 3) 98.2 33.6 486.2 36.1 Summary of Consolidated Financial Results (IFRS basis)   Three months ended December 31, 2024 The year ended December 31, 2024   Billion yen % of revenue Billion yen % of revenue Revenue 292.6 100.0 1,348.5 100.0 Gross profit 159.2 54.4 749.8 55.6 Operating profit 22.1 7.5 223.0 16.5 Profit attributable to owners of parent 21.8 7.4 219.1 16.2 EBITDA (Note 3) 78.4 26.8 433.7 32.2 Reconciliation of Non-GAAP gross profit to IFRS gross profit and Non-GAAP operating profit to IFRS operating profit (Billion yen)   Three months ended December 31, 2024 The year ended December 31, 2024 Non-GAAP gross profit Non-GAAP gross margin 160.5 54.9% 756.3 56.1% Amortization of purchased intangible assets and depreciation of property, plant and equipment (0.2) (1.0) Stock-based compensation (0.8) (2.8) Other reconciliation items in non-recurring expenses and adjustments (Note 4) (0.3) (2.6) IFRS gross profit IFRS gross margin 159.2 54.4% 749.8 55.6%       Non-GAAP

Trimble will hold a conference call on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 8 a.m. ET to review its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results. The call will be broadcast live on the web at https://investor.trimble.com. Investors and participants who wish to dial into the call may do so by first registering at https://registrations.events/direct/Q4I841133938. Upon registration, dial-in details will be sent via email to the registrant. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Trimble on CIMdata.com

AMETEK, Inc. announced the acquisition of Kern Microtechnik, a leading manufacturer of high-precision machining and optical inspection solutions. Kern specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-precision manufacturing solutions capable of achieving sub-micron level accuracy. Kern's advanced product portfolio includes high-precision machining solutions and optical tool inspection systems. Their highly engineered solutions support a wide range of applications that demand exceptional precision, including within the medical, semiconductor, research, and space markets.  "We are excited to welcome the Kern Microtechnik family to AMETEK," said David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Kern is an outstanding strategic fit with our Ultra Precision Technologies division, providing attractive technology, market and geographic expansion synergies. We look forward to leveraging our respective design and engineering capabilities to further advance our precision manufacturing capabilities." Kern is headquartered near Munich, Germany and has annual sales of approximately €50 million. Kern will join AMETEK as part of its Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) - a leader

Aspen Technology, Inc. (“AspenTech” or the “Company”), a global leader in industrial software, announced financial results for its second quarter in fiscal 2025, ended December 31, 2024. Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 and Recent Business Highlights Annual contract value (“ACV”) was $964.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, increasing 9.2% year over year and 2.5% quarter over quarter. Cash flow from operations was $38.1 million and free cash flow was $36.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results Summary AspenTech’s total revenue was $303.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, compared to $257.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024. Total revenue in the period included license and solutions revenue of $188.2 million, compared to $152.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, maintenance revenue of $90.6 million, compared to $85.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2024, and services

Autodesk, Inc. announced it will share its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 financial results conference call via its website on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. Pacific Time. Join the live webcast call here: autodesk.com/investors. An audio replay of the webcast will be available after 5 p.m. PT at autodesk.com/investors. More information will be available on autodesk.com/investors. To view the original press release, please click here. Search for Autodesk on CIMdata.com