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Ralliant Corp. 10-Q Summary: Q2 2025

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended June 27, 2025. Ralliant Corporation is a global technology company operating in two segments: Test and Measurement and Sensors and Safety Systems. The filing marks Ralliant's first quarter as an independent public company following its separation from Fortive Corporation, which was completed on June 28, 2025, via a pro rata distribution to Fortive shareholders. The financial statements are presented on a carve-out basis derived from Fortive's historical records.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Decline: Sales decreased 5.7% in Q2 and 8.3% YTD compared to 2024. This was driven by a 5.8% decline in organic revenue (Q2) and 7.4% (YTD), primarily due to volume declines of 9.2% (Q2) and 10.0% (YTD), partially offset by favorable pricing.
• Margin Compression: Operating profit margins contracted significantly (800 bps in Q2, 940 bps YTD). Drivers included volume reductions, higher salaries and wages, increased corporate costs associated with becoming a standalone public company, and the net impact of tariffs.
• Segment Performance:
  • Test and Measurement: Reported an operating loss of $14.3 million in Q2 (vs. $24.6 million profit in 2024) due to severe demand weakness in oscilloscopes and high-power solutions.
  • Sensors and Safety Systems: Remained resilient with operating profit of $79.5 million in Q2, driven by grid modernization demand, though volume declines in energetic materials were noted.
• One-Time Items: The prior year (2024) included a $63.1 million gain on the sale of property and a $25.6 million loss from the Invetech divestiture, which are not present in the current period.

Outlook, Risks, and Unusual Items

• Separation Financing: In connection with the separation, Ralliant established a $2.05 billion credit facility (Term Loans and Revolver) and borrowed $1.15 billion to pay Fortive as consideration for the asset contribution.
• Capital Allocation: The Board approved a $200 million share repurchase authorization and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share.
• Tariff Impact: Management highlighted that new U.S. tariffs and retaliatory measures from China and other countries are negatively impacting operations through supply chain disruptions and increased costs. The company is utilizing pricing and productivity measures to offset these dynamics.
• Standalone Costs: The company incurred incremental costs related to establishing a separate corporate function, including IT systems, governance, and professional fees, which impacted margins.
• Tax Matters: Ralliant expects to reimburse Fortive approximately $50 million for tax transaction costs related to the separation, with $16 million paid in July 2025.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Organic Revenue Trends: Verify the sustainability of the volume decline in the Test and Measurement segment and the resilience of the Sensors and Safety Systems segment.
• Standalone Cost Run-Rate: Assess the full impact of "standalone public company costs" on future operating margins, as these were partially allocated from Fortive in prior periods.
• Tariff Exposure: Evaluate the specific exposure to new trade policies and the effectiveness of pricing actions in offsetting cost increases.
• Debt Covenants: Monitor the Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio (capped at 3.50x, with temporary increases to 4.00x for acquisitions) given the new $1.15 billion debt load.
• Carve-Out Adjustments: Review the "Basis of Presentation" to understand that historical financials include allocated corporate expenses that may not reflect the true standalone cost structure.