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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

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POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF GEOPOLITICAL CONFLICTS

Ongoing geopolitical conflicts, and governmental actions implemented in response to these conflicts, did not have a significant adverse impact on our operating results during the three months ended March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023.

We are monitoring the availability of certain raw materials that are supplied by businesses in the countries impacted by these conflicts.

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These conflicts have created additional demand for certain products within our communication technologies business.

Any longer-term impact of these global events on our business is currently unknown due to the uncertainty around their duration and broader impact.

The longer-term impact of these global events on our business is currently unknown due to the uncertainty around their duration and broader impact.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT MATTERS

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◦ Ingénia Technologies Inc.

▪ Acquired on February 7, 2024 for cash consideration of Canadian Dollars (“CAD”) 396.8 (or $294.1 at the time of payment), net of cash acquired of $1.5.

▪ Acquired on February 7, 2024 for cash consideration of Canadian Dollar (“CAD”) 396.8 (or $294.1 at the time of payment), net of cash acquired of $1.5.

▪ The purchase price is subject to adjustment based upon the final settlement of working capital and cash as of the date of acquisition.

▪ Under the terms of the purchase and sales agreement, the seller is eligible for additional cash consideration of up to CAD 3.0 (or $2.2 at the time of acquisition), with payment scheduled to be made in the event certain contingent liabilities do not materialize.

The estimated fair value of such contingent consideration is $0.3, which is reflected as a liability in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 30, 2024.

The estimated fair value of such contingent consideration is $0.3, which is reflected as a liability in our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 29, 2024.

▪ Post-acquisition operating results of Ingénia are included within our HVAC reportable segment.

• Changes in Estimated Fair Value of an Equity Security

◦ We recorded a loss of $4.2 and a gain of $3.6 during the three months ended March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023, respectively.

◦ We recorded no adjustments to the fair value during the three months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023.

We recorded gains (losses) of $(4.2) and $3.6 during the six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively.

◦ See Note 17 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details.

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◦ See Note 12 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details.

• Resolution of Dispute with Seller of ULC Robotics (“ULC”)

◦ In connection with our acquisition of ULC in September 2020, the seller of ULC was eligible for contingent consideration of up to $45.0 under an earn-out provision.

◦ During the third quarter of 2021, we concluded that none of the milestones for the payment of any of the contingent consideration had been achieved.

◦ On May 20, 2024, we entered into a settlement agreement with the seller of ULC to resolve a lawsuit it commenced in August 2022 seeking contingent consideration of $15.0, prejudgment interest on that amount, and attorney's fees.

◦ The settlement agreement required a payment by us to the seller of ULC of $8.4, which was paid during the second quarter of 2024, with a corresponding charge recorded within “Other operating expense, net” within our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024.

We expect this payment to be tax deductible in future periods.

OVERVIEW OF OPERATING RESULTS

Revenues for the three months ended March 30, 2024 totaled $465.2, compared to $399.8 during the respective period in 2023.

The increase in revenues during the three months ended March 30, 2024, compared to the respective prior-year period, was due primarily to (i) inorganic revenue growth resulting from the Ingénia, ASPEQ, and TAMCO acquisitions (each within the HVAC reportable segment) and (ii) organic revenue growth within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment, partially offset by an organic revenue decline within the HVAC reportable segment.

Organic revenue growth within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment was due primarily to higher large project volume within the communication technologies business.

The organic revenue decline within the HVAC reportable segment was due primarily to decreased sales of heating products associated with (i) the unseasonably warm winter conditions prevalent in the relevant end markets during the first quarter of 2024 and (ii) higher volumes during the respective prior-year period that was supported by elevated backlog resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

During the three months ended March 30, 2024, we generated operating income of $ 64.6 , compared to $49.8 for the r espective period in 2023.

The increase in operating income during the three months ended March 30, 2024 was due primarily to higher income for both our HVAC and Detection and Measurement reportable segments of $25.4, partially offset by increases in intangible asset amortization expense of $8.5 and acquisition-related costs (primarily related to the Ingénia and ASPEQ acquisitions) of $2.9 .

The increase in income for our HVAC reportable segment was primarily due to (i) the inorganic revenue growth mentioned above and (ii) favorable product mix.

The increase in income for our Detection and Measurement reportable segment was due primarily to the organic revenue growth mentioned above.

The increase in intangible asset amortiza tion expense was driven by the acquisitions mentioned above.

Cash flows from operating activities associated with continuing operations totaled $10.7 for the three months ended March 30, 2024, compared to cash flows from operating activities of $0.8 during the three months ended April 1, 2023.

The increase in cash flows from operating activities was due primarily to the increase in income discussed above, exclusive of the non-cash expenses incurred during the respective periods, partially offset by (i) $11.9 in additional short-term incentive compensation payments and (ii) a payment, during the three months ended March 30, 2024, related to the resolution of a dispute with a former representative at one of our businesses within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment of $9.0.

Revenues for the three months ended June 29, 2024, totaled $501.3 compared to $423.3 during the respective period in 2023.

The increase in revenues, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to (i) inorganic revenue growth resulting from the Ingénia and ASPEQ acquisitions (each within the HVAC reportable segment) and (ii) organic revenue growth within the HVAC reportable segment, partially offset by an organic revenue decline within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment.

The organic revenue decline within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment was driven by lower large project volumes primarily within the communication technologies business.

Revenues for the six months ended June 29, 2024, totaled $966.5 compared to $823.1 during the respective period in 2023.

The increase in revenues, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to (i) inorganic revenue growth resulting from the Ingénia, ASPEQ, and TAMCO acquisitions (each within the HVAC reportable segment) and (ii) organic revenue growth within the HVAC reportable segment and, to a lesser extent, the Detection and Measurement reportable segment.

The organic revenue growth within the HVAC reportable segment was due primarily to increased sales of cooling products associated with volume increases, including execution of a larger than typical service project, partially offset by organic revenue declines of heating products due primarily to (i) the unseasonably warm winter conditions prevalent in the relevant end markets during the first quarter of 2024 and (ii) higher volumes during the first quarter of 2023 that was supported by elevated backlog resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The organic revenue growth within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment was due primarily to higher large project volumes within the communication technologies business.

During the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, we generated operating income of $74.6 and $139.2, respectively, compared to $51.3 and $101.1 for the respective periods in 2023.

The increase in operating income during the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, compared to the respective periods in 2023, was due primarily to higher income from our reportable segments of $33.2 and $58.6, respectively, and lower corporate expense of $4.6 and $5.3, respectively, primarily due to lower strategic and acquisition-related costs, partially offset by increases in (i) intangible asset amortization expense of $5.3 and $13.8, respectively and (ii) integration costs of $0.8 and $2.8, respectively, primarily related to the Ingénia and ASPEQ acquisitions.

In addition, the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 included a charge of $8.4 related to a settlement with the seller of ULC regarding additional contingent consideration.

The increase in income from our HVAC and Detection and Measurement reportable segments was primarily due to (i) the revenue growth mentioned above, (ii) more favorable product mix primarily within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment, and (iii) the impact of continuous improvement initiatives.

The increase in intangible asset amortization expense was driven by the acquisitions mentioned above.

Cash flows from operating activities associated with continuing operations totaled $69.4 for the six months ended June 29, 2024, compared to cash flows from operating activities of $74.6 during the six months ended July 1, 2023.

The decrease in cash flows from operating activities was due primarily to (i) decreases in cash flows at certain of our project-related businesses, as cash flows for these businesses are often subject to contract milestones that can impact the timing of cash flows from period to period, (ii) $11.9 in additional short-term incentive compensation payments, (iii) a payment, during the first quarter of 2024, related to the resolution of a dispute with a former representative at one of our businesses within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment of $9.0, and (iv) payment of $8.4 associated with a settlement for additional contingent consideration to the seller of ULC mentioned above.

These impacts were partially offset by cash inflows resulting from the increase in income discussed above, exclusive of the non-cash expenses (primarily intangible asset amortization) incurred during the respective periods, and reductions in the level of elevated purchases of raw materials and components during the 2024 period due to stabilization of the supply chain environment.

RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS

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This metric, however, is not a measure of financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”), should not be considered a substitute for net revenue growth (decline) as determined in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

The following table provides selected financial information for the three months ended March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023, including the reconciliation of the organic revenue increase to the net revenue increase:

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The following table provides selected financial information for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, including the reconciliation of organic revenue increase to the net revenue increase:

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Special charges, net (0.2) — * 0.4 — *

Other operating expense, net 8.4 — * 8.4 — *

Other income (expense), net (1.7) — * (5.7) 2.5 (328.0)

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Components of revenue increase:

Organic 9.0 5.8

Foreign currency (0.1) (0.1)

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* Not meaningful for comparison purposes.

Revenues — For the three months ended March 30, 2024 , the increase in revenues, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to (i) inorganic revenue growth resulting from the Ingénia, ASPEQ, and TAMCO acquisitions (each within the HVAC reportable segment) and (ii) organic revenue growth within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment, partially offset by an organic revenue decline within the HVAC reportable segment.

Organic revenue growth within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment was due primarily to higher large project volume within the communication technologies business.

Revenues — For the three months ended June 29, 2024, revenues totaled $501.3 compared to $423.3 during the respective period in 2023.

The organic revenue decline within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment was driven by lower large project volumes primarily within the communication technologies business.

For the six months ended June 29, 2024, revenues totaled $966.5 compared to $823.1 during the respective period in 2023.

revenue growth within the HVAC reportable segment and, to a lesser extent, the Detection and Measurement reportable segment.

The organic revenue growth within the HVAC reportable segment was due primarily to increased sales of cooling products associated with volume increases, including execution of a larger than typical service project, partially offset by organic revenue declines from heating products due primarily to (i) the unseasonably warm winter conditions prevalent in the relevant end markets during the first quarter of 2024 and (ii) higher volumes during the first quarter of 2023 that were supported by elevated backlog resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The organic revenue growth within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment was due primarily to higher large project volumes within the communication technologies business.

See “Results of Reportable Segments” for additional details.

Gross Profit — For the three months ended March 30, 2024, the increase in gross profit and gross profit as a percentage of revenues, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to (i) the revenue growth mentioned above and associated operating leverage and (ii) favorable product mix within the HVAC reportable segment.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expense — For the three months ended March 30, 2024, the increase in SG&A expense, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to (i) incremental SG&A resulting from the acquisitions of Ingénia, ASPEQ, and TA MCO of $8.4, (ii) hig her employee compensation expense primarily driven by merit increases and growth-related headcount additions, and (iii) higher acquisition-related costs of $2.0, partially offset by lower commissions primarily at our heating products businesses due to the lower revenues mentioned above.

Intangible Amortiz ation — For the three months ended March 30, 2024, th e increase in intangible asset amortization expense, compared to the respective period in 2023, was primarily related to incremental amortization associated with (i) backlog from the Ingénia acquisition and (ii) other intangible assets associated with the acquisitions of Ingénia, ASPEQ, and TAMCO.

Special Charges, net — Special charges, net for the three months ended March 30, 2024 related primarily to severance costs associated with restructuring actions at businesses within our HVAC and Detection and Measurement reportable segments.

Gross Profit — For the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, the increase in gross profit and gross profit as a percentage of revenues, compared to the respective periods in 2023, was due primarily to (i) the revenue growth mentioned above and associated operating leverage, (ii) more favorable product mix from certain large projects within our transportation, communication technologies and aids to navigation businesses within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment, and (iii) the impact of continuous improvement initiatives.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expense — For the three months ended June 29, 2024, the increase in SG&A expense, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to incremental SG&A resulting from the acquisitions of Ingénia and ASPEQ of $6.1 (including higher integration costs of $1.0) partially offset by lower corporate expense resulting primarily from a reduction in various strategic and acquisition-related costs of $4.3.

For the six months ended June 29, 2024, the increase in SG&A expense, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to incremental SG&A resulting from the acquisitions of Ingénia, ASPEQ, and TAMCO of $14.9 (including higher integration costs of $2.1) partially offset by lower corporate expense resulting primarily from a reduction in various strategic and acquisition-related costs of $3.4 and a reduction in short-term incentive compensation expense.

Intangible Amortiz ation — For the three an d six months ended June 29, 2024, the increase in intangible amortization, compared to the respective periods in 2023, was primarily related to incremental amortization associated with (i) backlog from the Ingénia acquisition and (ii) other intangible assets associated with the acquisitions of Ingénia and ASPEQ and, for the six month period, the acquisition of TAMCO.

Special Charges, net — Special charges, net, for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 related primarily to recording, and subsequent adjustments of, severance costs associated with restructuring actions at businesses within our HVAC and Detection and Measurement reportable segments.

See Note 7 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details.

Other Income (Expense), net — Other expense, net, for the three months ended March 30, 2024 was composed primarily of a loss of $4.2 related to a change in the estimated fair value of an equity security that we hold, environmental remediation charges of $0.8, and pension and postretirement expense of $0.4, partially offset by income of $0.9 derived from company-owned life insurance (“COLI”) policies and foreign currency transaction gains of $0.5.

Other income, net, for the three months ended April 1, 2023 was composed primarily of a gain of $3.6 related to a change in the estimated fair value of an equity security that we hold, partially offset by foreign currency transaction losses of $0.6 and pension and postretirement expense of $0.2.

Interest Expense, net — Interest expense, net, includes both interest expense and interest incom e.

The increase in interest expense, net, during the three months ended March 30, 2024, compared to the respective period in 2023, was the result of higher average debt balances and a higher effective interest rate during the 2024 period.

Other Operating Expense, net — Other operating expense, net for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 related to a charge of $8.4 regarding a settlement with the seller of ULC referred to previously.

Other Income (Expense), net — Other expense, net, for the three months ended June 29, 2024 was composed primarily of environmental remediation charges of $1.0, pension and postretirement expense of $0.4, and foreign currency transaction losses of $0.4.

Other income, net, for the three months ended July 1, 2023 was composed primarily of a gain of $0.4 related to income derived from company-owned life insurance (“COLI”) policies, offset by pension and postretirement expense of $0.2, foreign currency transaction losses of $0.1, and environmental remediation charges of $0.1.

Other expense, net, for the six months en ded June 29, 2024 was composed primarily of a loss of $4.2 related to a change in the estimated fair value of an equity security that we hold, environmental remediation charges of $1.8, and pension and postretirement expense of $0.8, partially offset by income of $0.9 derived from COLI policies.

Other income, net, for the six months ended July 1, 2023 was composed primarily of a gain of $3.6 related to a change in the estimated fair value of an equity security that we hold and a gain of $0.4 related to income derived from COLI policies, partially offset by foreign currency transaction losses of $0.7, pension and postretirement expense of $0.4, and environmental remediation charges of $0.2.

Interest Expense, net — Interest expense, net, includes both interest e xpense and interest income.

The increase in interest expense, net, during the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, compared to the respective periods in 2023, was due primarily to higher average debt balances during the 2024 periods and, to a lesser extent, a higher average effective interest rate.

The higher average debt balances primarily resulted from borrowings associated with the Ingénia, ASPEQ, and TAMCO acquisitions.

Refer to Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details.

Income Tax Provision — For the three months ended March 30, 2024, we recorded an income tax provision of $1.9 on $51.1 of pre-tax income from continuing operations, resulting in an effective rate of 3.7%.

This compares to an income tax provision for the three months ended April 1, 2023 of $11.3 on $50.4 of pre-tax income from continuing operations, resulting in an effective rate of 22.4%.

The most significant item impacting the income tax provision for the first quarters of 2024 and 2023 was $10.9 and $0.9, respectively, of excess tax benefits resulting from stock-based compensation awards that vested and/or were exercised during the periods.

Income Tax Provision — For the three months ended June 29, 2024, we recorded an income tax provision of $15.2 on $60.4 of pre-tax income from continuing operations, resulting in an effective rate of 25.2%.

This compares to an income tax provision for the three months ended July 1, 2023 of $7.8 on $46.1 of pre-tax income from continuing operations, resulting in an effective rate of 16.9%.

The most significant items impacting the income tax provision for the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 were (i) $0.5 of tax provision and $1.2 of tax benefit, respectively, related to revisions to liabilities for uncertain tax positions and (ii) $0.2 and $0.5, respectively, of excess tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation awards that vested and/or were exercised during the periods.

In addition, the rate for the three months ended July 1, 2023 was favorably impacted by a tax benefit of $1.8 related to the release of valuation allowances recognized against certain deferred tax assets, as we now expect these deferred tax assets to be realized.

For the six months ended June 29, 2024, we recorded an income tax provision of $17.1 on $111.5 of pre-tax income from continuing operations, resulting in effective rate of 15.3%.

This compares to an income tax provision for the six months ended July 1, 2023 of $19.1 on $96.5 of pre-tax income from continuing operations, resulting in an effective rate of 19.8%.

The most significant items impacting the income tax provision during the first half of 2024 and 2023 were (i) $11.1 and $1.4, respectively, of excess tax benefits resulting from stock-based compensation awards that vested and/or were exercised during the periods and (ii) $0.5 of tax provision and $1.2 of tax benefit, respectively, related to revisions to liabilities for uncertain tax positions.

In addition, the 2023 rate was favorably impacted by a tax benefit of $1.8 related to the release of valuation allowances recognized against certain deferred tax assets, as we now expect these deferred tax assets to be realized.

RESULTS OF REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

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HVAC Reportable Segment

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Revenues $ 356.5 $ 269.0 32.5 $ 658.9 $ 520.6 26.6

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Foreign currency (0.2) (0.1)

Acquisitions 22.2

Acquisition 15.0 18.5

Net revenue increase 32.5 26.6

Revenues — For the three months ended March 30, 2024, the increase in revenues, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to inorganic revenue growth resulting from the Ingénia, ASPEQ, and TAMCO acquisitions, partially offset by an organic revenue decline.

The organic revenue decline was due primarily to decreased sales of heating products associated with (i) the unseasonably warm winter conditions prevalent in the relevant end markets during the first quarter of 2024 and (ii) higher volumes during the respective prior-year period that was supported by elevated backlog resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Income — For the three months ended March 30, 2024, the increase in income and margin, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to (i) the inorganic revenue growth mentioned above and (ii) favorable product mix.

Backlog — The segment had backlog of $461.9 and $270.3 as of March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023, respectively.

Backlog associated with the Ingénia, ASPEQ, and TAMCO acquisitions totaled $137.5 as of March 30, 2024.

Revenues — For the three months ended June 29, 2024, the increase in revenues, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to organic revenue growth as well as inorganic revenue growth resulting from the Ingénia and ASPEQ acquisitions.

The organic revenue growth was due primarily to increased sales of cooling products associated with volume increases, including execution of a larger than typical service project.

For the six months ended June 29, 2024, the increase in revenues, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to (i) inorganic revenue growth resulting from the Ingénia, ASPEQ, and TAMCO acquisitions and (ii) organic revenue growth.

The organic revenue growth was due primarily to increased sales of cooling products associated with volume increases, including execution of a larger than typical service project, partially offset by organic revenue declines within heating products due primarily to (i) the unseasonably warm winter conditions prevalent in the relevant end markets during the first quarter of 2024 and (ii) higher volumes during the first quarter of 2023 that were supported by elevated backlog resulting from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Income — For the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, the increase in income and margin, compared to the respective periods in 2023, was due primarily to the revenue growth mentioned above and associated operating leverage, as well as the impact of continuous improvement initiatives.

Backlog — The segment had backlog of $433.7 and $337.2 as of June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively.

Backlog associated with the Ingénia acquisition totaled $107.5 as of June 29, 2024.

Detection and Measurement Reportable Segment

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Revenues $ 144.8 $ 154.3 (6.2) $ 307.6 $ 302.5 1.7

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% of revenues 23.4 % 18.9 % 21.2 % 18.5 %

Components of revenue increase:

Components of revenue increase (decrease):

Organic (6.2) 1.6

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Net revenue increase 9.9

Revenues — For the three months ended March 30, 2024, the increase in revenues, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to organic revenue growth resulting from higher large project volume within the communication technologies business.

Income — For the three months ended March 30, 2024, the increase in income and margin, compared to the respective period in 2023, was primarily due to the organic revenue growth mentioned above and associated beneficial operating leverage.

Backlog — The segment had bac klog of $206.5 and $244.7 as of March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023, respectively.

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Net revenue increase (decrease) (6.2) 1.7

Revenues — For the three months ended June 29, 2024, the decrease in revenues, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due to an organic revenue decline.

The organic revenue decline was driven by lower large project volumes, with the comparative period including revenue associated with a larger than typical project within the communication technologies business that executed throughout 2023 and completed during the first quarter of 2024.

For the six months ended June 29, 2024, the increase in revenues, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to organic revenue growth.

The organic revenue growth was due primarily to higher large project volumes within our communication technologies business.

Income — For the three and six months ended June 29, 2024, the increase in income and margin, compared to the respective periods in 2023, was due primarily to (i) more favorable product mix from certain large projects within our transportation, communication technologies, and aids to navigation businesses and (ii) the impact of continuous improvement initiatives.

Backlog — The segment had bac klog of $205.4 and $233.9 as of June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively.

CORPORATE AND OTHER EXPENSES

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Total consolidated revenues $ 501.3 $ 423.3 18.4 $ 966.5 $ 823.1 17.4

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Corporate Expense — Corporate expense generally relates to the operating cost associated with our Charlotte, North Carolina corporate headquarters.

The decrease in corporate expense during the three months ended March 30, 2024, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to lower short-term compensation expense during the first quarter of 2024.

Corporate Expense — Corporate expense generally relates to the operating costs of our Charlotte, North Carolina corporate headquarters.

The decrease in corporate expense during the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to lower expense related to various strategic and acquisition-related costs of $4.3 largely driven by the ASPEQ and TAMCO acquisitions in 2023.

The decline in corporate expense during the six months ended June 29, 2024, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to lower expense related to various strategic and acquisition-related costs of $3.4 largely driven by the ASPEQ and TAMCO acquisitions in 2023, partially offset by expense incurred for the Ingénia acquisition in 2024 and a reduction in short-term incentive compensation expense.

Long-Term Incentive Compensation Expense — Long-term incentive compensation expense represents our consolidated expense, which we do not allocate for segment reporting purposes.

LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

Listed below are the cash flows from (used in) operating, investing, and financing activities and discontinued operations, as well as the net change in cash and equivalents for the three months ended March 30, 2024 and April 1, 2023.

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Net change in cash and equivalents $ 28.1 $ (61.5)

Operating Activities — The increase in cash flows from operating activities during the three months ended March 30, 2024, compared to the respective period in 2023, was due primarily to the increase in income discussed above, exclusive of the non-cash expenses incurred during the respective periods, partially offset by (i) $11.9 in additional short-term incentive compensation payments and (ii) a payment, during the three months ended March 30, 2024, related to the resolution of a dispute with a former representative at one of our businesses within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment of $9.0.

Investing Activities — Cash flows used in investing activities for the three months ended March 30, 2024 were comprised primarily of net cash utilized in the acquisition of Ingénia of $294.1 and capital expenditures of $9.9.

Cash flows used in investing activities for the three months ended April 1, 2023 were comprised primarily of capital expenditures of $4.0.

Financing Activities — Cash flows from financing activities for the three months ended March 30, 2024 were comprised o f net borrowings under our credit facilities and trade receivables financing arrangement of $278.0 and $18.0, respectively, primarily in connection with the Ingénia acquisition.

T hese net borrowings were partially offset by minimum tax withholdings paid on behalf of employees related to long-term incentive awards, net of proceeds from options exercised, of $3.0 and net repayments under our other various debt instruments of $0.3.

Cash flows from financing activities for the three months ended April 1, 2023 were comprised of borrowings under our credit facilities and trade receivable financing arrangement of $20.0 and $47.0, respectively, in connection with the TAMCO acquisition, partially offset by minimum withholdings paid on behalf of employees related to long-term incentive awards, net of proceeds from options exercised, of $4.1.

Discontinued Operations — Cash used in discontinued operations for the three months ended March 30, 2024 relate primarily to disbursements for liabilities retained in connection with previous dispositions.

Cash used in discontinued operations for the three months ended April 1, 2023 relate primarily to disbursements for professional fees incurred in connection with the then-existing claim activities related to the large power projects in South Africa (see Notes 3 and 15 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details).

Change in Cash and Equivalents due to Changes in Foreign Currency Exchange Rate s — Changes in foreign currency exchange rates did not have a significant impact on our cash and equivalents during the first quarter of 2024 and 2023.

Operating Activities — Th e decrease in c ash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 29, 2024, compared to the six months ended July 1, 2023, was due primar ily to (i) decreases in cash flows at certain of our project-related businesses, as cash flows for these businesses are often subject to contract milestones that can impact the timing of cash flows from period to period, (ii) $11.9 in additional short-term incentive compensation payments, (iii) a payment, during the first quarter of 2024, related to the resolution of a dispute with a former representative at one of our businesses within the Detection and Measurement reportable segment of $9.0, and (iv) payment of $8.4 associated with a settlement with the seller of ULC for additional contingent consideration as mentioned previously.

Investing Activities — Cash fl ows used in investing activities of continuing operations for the six months ended June 29, 2024 were comprised primarily of net cash utilized in the acquisition of Ingénia of $294.1 and capital expenditures of $20.3, partially offset by net proceeds from COLI policies of $42.9, inclusive of borrowings of $41.2 against the cash surrender value of these COLI policies.

See Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details.

Cash flows used in investing activities of continuing operations for the six months ended July 1, 2023 were comprised of net cash utilized in the acquisitions of TAMCO and ASPEQ of $547.1 and capital expenditures of $8.7, partially offset by proceeds from COLI policies of $1.0.

Financing Activities — Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations for the six months ended June 29, 2024 were comprised of net borrowings under the Credit Agreement and trade receivables financing arrangement of $193.2 and $39.0, respectively, primarily in connection with the Ingénia acquisition.

These net borrowings were partially offset by minimum tax withholdings paid on behalf of employees related to long-term incentive awards, net of proceeds from options exercised, of $0.9 and net repayments under our other various debt instruments of $0.8.

Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations for the six months ended July 1, 2023 were comprised of net borrowings under the Credit Agreement and trade receivables financing arrangement of $400.0 and $30.0, respectively, primarily in connection with the TAMCO and ASPEQ acquisitions, minimum withholdings paid on behalf of employees on long-term incentive awards, net of proceeds from options exercised, of $2.4, and fees paid in connection with the Incremental Term Loan of $1.3.

Discontinued Operations — Cash flows used in discontinued operations for the six months ended June 29, 2024 relate primarily to disbursements for liabilities retained in connection with previous dispositions.

Cash flows used in discontinued operations for the six months ended July 1, 2023 relate primarily to disbursements for professional fees incurred in connection with the claims activities related to the large power projects in South Africa (see Notes 3 and 15 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details).

Borrowings and Availability

Borrowings — The following summarizes our debt activity (both current and non-current) for the three months ended March 30, 2024.

Borrowings — The following summarizes our debt activity (both current and non-current) for the six months ended June 29, 2024.

2023 Borrowings Repayments Other (5)

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current maturities of long-term debt 17.3 24.1

Total long-term debt $ 523.1 $ 516.6

Total long-term debt, net $ 523.1 $ 509.9

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(1) While the revolving credit facility extends through August 2027 under the terms of our senior credit agreement, it is available in notes that mature, but may be reissued upon maturity, over varying terms of twelve months or less.

(1) While the revolving credit facility extends through August 2027 under the terms of the Credit Agreement, it is available in notes that mature, but may be reissued upon maturity, over varying terms of twelve months or less.

The revolving credit facility, classified within short-term debt, is primarily used to provide liquidity for general corporate and business needs or for funding acquisitions.

The revolving credit facility was utilized as the primary funding mechanism for the Ingénia acquisition.

(2) The term loans are repayable in quarterly installments equal to 0.625% of the initial term loan balances of $545.0, in each of the first three quarters of 2024, and 1.25% during the fourth quarter of 2024, all quarters of 2025 and 2026, and the first two quarters of 2027.

(2) The term loans are repayable in quarterly installments equal to 0.625% of the initial balances of $545.0, in each of the first three quarters of 2024, and 1.25% during the fourth quarter of 2024, all quarters of 2025 and 2026, and the first two quarters of 2027.

The remaining balances are payable in full on August 12, 2027.

Balances are net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.6 and $1.7 at March 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

Balances are net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $1.5 and $1.7 at June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

(3) Under this arrangement, we can borrow, on a continuous basis, up to $60.0, as available.

Borrowings under this arrangement are collateralized by eligible trade receivables of certain of our businesses.

At March 30, 2024, we had $5.0 of available borrowing capacity under this facility after giving effect to outstanding borrowings of $34.0.

(4) Primarily includes balances under a purchase card program of $1.6 and $1.9 and finance lease obligations of $0.8 and $0.5 at March 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

At June 29, 2024, we had $5.0 of available borrowing capacity under this facility after giving effect to outstanding borrowings of $55.0.

(4) Primarily includes balances under a purchase card program of $1.3 and $1.9 and finance lease obligations of $0.7 and $0.5 at June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

The purchase card program allows for payment beyond the normal payment terms for goods and services acquired under the program.

As this arrangement extends the payment of these purchases beyond their normal payment terms through third-party lending institutions, we have classified these amounts as short-term debt.

(5) “Other” includes the impact of amortization of debt issuance costs associated with the term loans.

At March 30, 2024, we were in compliance with all covenants of our senior credit agreement.

Availability — At March 30, 2024, we had $207.8 of available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facilities, after giving effect to borrowings under the domestic revolving loan facility of $281.4 and $10.8 reserved for outstanding letters of credit.

In addition, at March 30, 2024, we had $8.6 of available issuance capacity under our foreign credit instrument facilities after giving effect to $16.4 reserved for outstanding letters of credit.

(5) “Other” includes the amortization of debt issuance costs associated with the term loans.

At June 29, 2024, we were in compliance with all covenants of the Credit Agreement.

Availability — At June 29, 2024, we h ad $288.9 of available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facilities, after giving effect to borrowings under the domestic revolving loan facility of $200.0 and $11.1 reserved for outstanding letters of credit.

In addition, at June 29, 2024, we had $6.4 of available issuance capacity under our foreign credit instrument facilities after giving effect to $18.6 reserved for outstanding letters of credit.

Financing instruments may be used from time to time including, but not limited to, public and private debt and equity offerings, operating leases, finance leases and securitizations.

We expect that we will continue to access these markets as appropriate to maintain liquidity and to provide sources of funds for general corporate purposes, acquisitions or to refinance existing debt.

The Company has investments in COLI policies, which are recorded at their cash surrender value of $75.8 and $76.7 at March 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

The Company has investments in COLI policies, which are recorded at their cash surrender value at each balance sheet date.

Changes in the cash surrender value during the period are recorded as a gain or loss within “Other income (expense), net” within our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The Company has the ability to borrow against a portion of its investment in the COLI policies as an additional source of liquidity.

At March 30, 2024, the Company had not borrowed against any of its existing COLI policies’ cash surrender value.

See Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.

During the quarter ended June 29, 2024, the Company borrowed $41.2 against the cash surrender value of these COLI policies.

Such borrowings were used primarily to pay down amounts payable under the revolving credit facility.

The amounts borrowed incur interest at a rate of 5.3%.

The cash surrender value of the Company’s investments in COLI assets, net of the aforementioned borrowing, was $34.9 and $76.7 at June 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, recorded in “Other assets” on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

See Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

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Contractual Obligations — Other than the borrowings under our revolving loan facility in connection with the Ingénia acquisition discussed above, there have been no material changes in the amounts of our contractual obligations from those disclosed in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Our total net liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits including interest were $3.3 as of March 30, 2024.

Our total net liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits including interest were $3.9 as of June 29, 2024.

Based on the outcome of certain examinations or as a result of the expiration of statutes of limitations for certain jurisdictions, we believe that within the next 12 months it is reasonably possible that our previously unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by up to $0.2.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis