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SPX Technologies, Inc. Q1 2026 Filing Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended March 28, 2026. SPX Technologies, Inc. operates as a diversified global supplier of highly specialized, engineered solutions through two reportable segments: HVAC and Detection and Measurement. The quarter was characterized by significant M&A activity, including the acquisitions of Thermolec Ltd. and Crawford United Corporation, and the subsequent divestiture of non-core businesses acquired with Crawford.

Key Financial Metrics

Margins: Gross profit margin was 40.7% (vs. 40.6% in Q1 2025). Operating margin improved to 15.5% (vs. 13.8% in Q1 2025).

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Driven by 9.0% inorganic growth from acquisitions (Sigma & Omega, Thermolec, Crawford, KTS) and 7.4% organic growth. The HVAC segment saw a 22.0% revenue increase, while Detection and Measurement grew 8.3%.
• Acquisitions: Completed acquisitions of Thermolec ($140.2M) and Crawford United ($299.4M) in Q1 2026. These deals significantly increased goodwill and intangible assets.
• Discontinued Operations: Recorded a $6.1 million loss on the disposition of non-core businesses (aerospace, defense, transportation) acquired with Crawford United. These were sold for $60.0 million shortly after acquisition.
• Debt and Liquidity: Total debt increased to $674.0 million, primarily due to borrowings to fund the Crawford acquisition. Cash balances declined from $364.0 million to $156.5 million due to acquisition outflows ($439.6M net cash used in investing activities).
• Tax Rate: Effective tax rate increased to 16.8% from 10.7% in the prior year, largely due to a decrease in excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation ($7.0M vs. $8.5M).

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Management Commentary: Management attributes revenue growth to strong organic demand, particularly in data center cooling and transportation systems, alongside successful integration of recent acquisitions. Margins in the HVAC segment were slightly pressured by start-up costs and inefficiencies related to capacity expansion initiatives.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Tariffs: Significant uncertainty remains regarding U.S. tariffs. While the Supreme Court invalidated 2025 IEEPA tariffs, the government has announced new tariffs under Section 232 (aluminum, steel, copper). The company has not recognized an asset for potential refunds of invalidated tariffs.
• Geopolitical Conflict: Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East (U.S., Israel, Iran) pose risks to global supply chains, energy prices, and raw material costs, though direct impact on operations is currently assessed as non-material.
• Integration: Risks associated with integrating multiple large acquisitions (Thermolec, Crawford, KTS) and realizing anticipated synergies.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Acquisition Integration: Verify the timeline and cost realization for integrating Thermolec and Crawford United, specifically regarding the "start-up costs" impacting HVAC margins.
• Tariff Exposure: Assess the specific impact of new Section 232 tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper inputs on future gross margins.
• Debt Covenants: Confirm continued compliance with senior credit facility covenants given the increased leverage from the Crawford acquisition.
• Discontinued Operations: Review the final settlement of the non-core business sale to ensure no further adjustments to the recorded loss.
• Backlog: Monitor the $755.3 million HVAC backlog and $333.0 million Detection and Measurement backlog for conversion rates into future revenue.