The paragraph details the introduction and opening of Allegion's Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. Hosted by Josh Pokrzywinski, Vice President of Investor Relations, it features John Stone, CEO, and Mike Wagnes, CFO. The call, including forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial measures, is recorded and available on the company's website. John Stone notes the company's performance in Q3, highlighting stable markets, strong execution, revenue growth, and margin expansion, which showcase the resilience of Allegion's business model.

The paragraph highlights the company's strong quarterly performance, driven by stable demand, diverse market exposure, and expertise. Institutional markets lead, while commercial sectors are varied. The company focuses on capital deployment in 2024, benefiting shareholders, and plans accretive acquisitions. Strong cash flow and a solid balance sheet support future growth. The company raised its full-year EPS guidance and affirmed revenue and cash flow outlooks. It continues investing in core areas for organic growth, exemplified by the launch of the Von Duprin 70 Series Exit Devices, which target various markets and emphasize innovation and expertise with flagship brands like Von Duprin.

The paragraph discusses Allegion's strategic and financial activities, highlighting several key points. The company leverages its experience in exit devices with the Von Duprin 70 Series and reports $42 million in cash returns to shareholders in the third quarter. Allegion recently acquired SOSS Door Hardware, expanding its mechanical portfolio with premium products like invisible hinges, which are expected to enhance earnings by 2025. The company also made $40 million in share repurchases. Financially, Allegion reported Q3 revenue of $967.1 million, a 5.4% increase over 2023, driven by favorable pricing, volume, and acquisitions, reflecting strong business performance and shareholder value.

In the third quarter, the company's America segment showed strong performance with organic revenue remaining steady internationally. Adjusted operating margin and EBITDA margin each increased by 100 basis points due to effective pricing, productivity, and volume leverage. Adjusted earnings per share rose by 11.3% to $2.16, driven by operational performance and beneficial capital deployment, despite higher taxes. Year-to-date available cash flow increased by 21.1% to $388 million. Organic revenue growth was 3.3% for the quarter, enhanced by price realization and acquisitions, with reported growth reaching 5.4% due to a favorable currency impact. The America's segment saw a 5.6% increase in reported revenue, with organic growth of 4.1%, supported by recent acquisitions and stable institutional markets. The non-residential business grew mid-single digits, while the residential business saw low single-digit growth, consistent with Q2 performance.

In the paragraph, Allegion reports a high single-digit decline in electronics revenue for Q3 compared to the previous year, despite flat revenue sequentially from Q2. The company emphasizes electronics as a long-term growth area. In the Americas, adjusted operating income increased by 9.7% due to strong top-line growth and operational efficiency, with margins improving. The international segment saw a 4.4% revenue increase, driven by acquisitions and favorable currency impacts, despite organic growth being minimal. The international adjusted operating income increased by 6.3%. Overall, margin improvements were achieved through pricing and productivity exceeding inflation. Year-to-date available cash flow rose by $67.6 million to $388 million, driven by higher earnings and better working capital management, although higher capital expenditures were a partial offset.

The paragraph discusses the company's financial performance and outlook. Working capital efficiency has improved, translating earnings to cash, and the balance sheet remains strong with a net-debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.7. Although gross leverage increased slightly due to a $400 million senior note issuance, net leverage was unaffected. The company continues to generate strong cash flow, supporting ongoing capital deployment. They affirm their 2024 revenue growth outlooks but note a shift: higher anticipated international growth and slightly lower growth in the Americas due to market conditions. They anticipate record results in 2024, have increased their adjusted earnings per share outlook, and maintain their cash flow forecast.

The paragraph provides a preliminary outlook for Allegion's key markets in 2025, ahead of the formal financial forecast to be shared during the February earnings call. In 2024, demand has been stable, supported by a resilient business model and strong workforce execution. The Americas show mixed macro indicators, with modest growth in institutional markets, muted commercial markets, and a potential slowdown in the multifamily sector. However, residential markets are expected to grow, driven by existing home sales. Internationally, despite soft macro indicators, Allegion anticipates growth due to more moderate comparisons and strong execution. The company boasts a healthy balance sheet and strong cash generation, which will aid in capital deployment to boost earnings per share and shareholder returns. Q3 has concluded positively for Allegion.

The paragraph discusses the performance and outlook of a company's America's non-residential business sector, highlighting mid-single-digit growth despite project delays. The speaker, Vivek Srivastava, representing Goldman Sachs, inquires about the sector's visibility over the next 12 months based on specification activity, and also asks about residential specification activity. John Stone responds, noting continued organic growth and stability in the non-residential sector, mentioning some softness in the multifamily vertical but strength in institutional areas like education and safety. He cites strong municipal bond issuance as an indicator of spending in education, emphasizing the company's focus on advocating and promoting safe schools to support their customers.

The paragraph discusses the state of different market sectors and their future outlook. The speaker notes stable markets led by institutional sectors and mixed performance in some commercial sectors. In the residential market, the company does not engage in speculative building but participates in the aftermarket. An improving interest rate environment is expected to spur growth in both new builds and the aftermarket. Vivek Srivastava inquires about productivity relative to pre-COVID levels and key metrics like plant utilization for 2025. Mike Wagnes responds, noting improved productivity in 2023-2024 compared to earlier supply chain challenges. The company's strategy involves using pricing and productivity gains to offset inflation and support investments. Allegion anticipates continued margin expansion and plans to maintain this strategy. Julian Mitchell from Barclays asks a follow-up question about the residential market outlook for the following year.

The paragraph involves a discussion between Julian Mitchell and Mike Wagnes regarding the business's exposure to residential green field projects versus aftermarket sales. Mike clarifies that approximately two-thirds of their business is aftermarket, with retailers like Home Depot and Amazon being key customers. He notes that new home construction responds quicker to interest rate changes but takes six months to a year, whereas aftermarket sales are driven by consumer spending with a faster recovery timeline. Julian then shifts the focus to the electronics market, inquiring about medium-term growth expectations amid recent volatility and supply chain issues. John Stone acknowledges the challenging comparisons in 2023 and the uncertainties going into 2025.

The paragraph features a discussion about Allegion's market outlook, focusing on electronics lock issues and future growth expectations. The company anticipates electronics adoption and replacement cycles to drive high single to low double-digit growth over the cycle. They express optimism for a more normal competitive environment by 2025 but refrain from providing detailed forecasts until their February call. In response to a question about market stability and growth for 2025, John Stone from Allegion highlights signs of improvement in America's residential market, acknowledging potential challenges in the multifamily sector. Overall, they describe the macroeconomic outlook as stable.

In the conversation, the participants discuss market conditions and pricing strategies. They note that institutional verticals, particularly in the non-residential sector, are expected to lead growth, supported by municipal bond issuances in areas like K-12. Despite some softness in the multifamily sector, data centers remain strong. The company expects stable markets and organic growth. Additionally, Mike Wagnes addresses concerns about inflationary pressures, indicating that the company plans to adjust pricing to maintain profitability, with any pricing announcements to be made prior to earnings calls.

In the paragraph, an unidentified analyst asks Allegion about their international specification business and demand changes related to educational funding. John Stone from Allegion responds that while historically not a strength, the company is investing in its international specification capabilities, particularly after acquiring Boss Door Controls. He notes it's early but important for future international business. Regarding educational funding, Stone mentions Esther funding was not a significant factor for Allegion's products but emphasizes the importance of safety in school budgets. Allegion is actively involved in consulting and developing products for safe schools, which are well-received in the market.

The paragraph is a dialogue from an earnings call. An unidentified analyst thanks the team before Robert Schultz from Baird asks about trends in speculative activity and any weaknesses in the healthcare sector within the company's institutional verticals. John Stone responds, acknowledging the competitor's strength and noting that any market share gains likely came from smaller suppliers affected by supply chain issues. Stone feels confident about the institutional verticals overall. Schultz also inquires about mergers and acquisitions, noting five deals year-to-date and asks about expectations for 2025. Stone does not provide specific details but alludes to the competitive landscape and general market conditions.

In the paragraph, John Stone, President and CEO, discusses the excitement around the SOSS acquisition, emphasizing its complementarity to an existing business unit and its potential to enhance customer offerings, particularly in the non-residential markets in the Americas and Asia Pacific. He mentions a positive M&A environment compared to previous years and indicates that the company plans to strategically deploy cash for acquisitions or share repurchases to benefit shareholders. He concludes by highlighting Allegion's commitment to making the world safer and more accessible, and expresses anticipation for the next quarterly update. The operator closes the session.

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