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• Intuitive Surgical, Inc. reported robust third-quarter financial results for 2024, reflecting both significant positive developments and some areas of challenge.
• The company demonstrated strong global growth in its key product lines, particularly the da Vinci systems, which is central to its operation.
• On the positive side, Intuitive displayed robust procedure growth at 18% year-over-year, with contributions especially strong in the U.S., Japan, Germany, France, and the U.K. Notably, the introduction of the da Vinci 5 system, which launched in March 2024, saw promising early adoption with 188 installations and over 12,000 procedures completed.

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• EMCOR Group’s third-quarter 2024 results reflect significant revenue growth, robust operating income, and a strong backlog of projects, underscoring its strategic expansion into resilient market sectors.
• The company reported record revenues of $3.7 billion, showing a 15.3% increase year-over-year, and operating income surged by 54.7% to $363.5 million.
• Diluted earnings per share also rose considerably from $3.57 in the third quarter of 2023 to $5.80 this quarter.

• Rubrik, cybersecurity company and leader in the segment of enterprise backup and recovery software solutions, delivered a high quality beat and raise in 3QFY25.
• Stock indicated up 20%+ during regular trading session on heavy volume. Rubrik raised guidance for FY25 total revenue to $861M at the midpoint, implying ~37% growth.
• Moreover, the company generated positive FCF, achieved strong growth at scale and surpassed $1B+ in subscription ARR, a big milestone.

• Lancaster Colony Corporation reported its fiscal year 2025 first-quarter results, showing modest growth with some challenges.
• Consolidated net sales increased by 1.1% to a record $467 million, while gross profit rose by 1.9% to $111 million.
• A key highlight was the record gross profit, marking positive operational efficiency, although the operating income decreased slightly due to higher selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses.

• Intapp, Inc. concluded its fiscal first quarter of 2025 on a strong note, showcasing substantial growth in cloud annual recurring revenue (ARR) and laying a strong foundation for future expansion.
• A key highlight was the 27% year-over-year growth in cloud ARR, reaching $309 million, which now comprises 74% of the company’s total ARR of $417 million.
• SaaS revenue also increased by 30% year-over-year to $77 million, driving total revenue up by 17% to $119 million.

• DigitalOcean, a cloud infrastructure provider aimed at developers, startups, and SMBs, achieved steady progress in its third quarter of 2024.
• The company reported revenue growth of 12% year-over-year, propelled by the success of its core cloud offerings and substantial gains in its AI/ML platform.
• Despite facing challenges from earlier price adjustments and acquisitions, DigitalOcean demonstrated robust growth in annual run rate revenue of $798.3 million, marking a consistent 12% increase year-over-year.

• Ares Management (ARES US) entered into a definitive agreement a $3.7 billion acquisition of GLP Capital Partners’ international operations.
• The acquisition is structured with a mix of cash and stock, including performance incentives.
• The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, will impact Ares’ presence in a global and a major US index, potentially creating significant passive demand.

• The latest financial report from Graphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK) offers a range of insights into both the achievements and challenges experienced by the company during the third quarter of 2024.
• The company, a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, has shown resilience in a volatile market environment but also faces certain headwinds.
• In terms of performance, Graphic Packaging reported third-quarter sales of $2.2 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA of $433 million, reflecting a solid EBITDA margin of 19.5%.

• Ingersoll Rand reported its Q3 2024 financial results, showcasing a mix of strong performance and growth challenges, against a backdrop of macroeconomic uncertainty.
• The company recorded significant results, achieving record orders and revenue increases, with adjusted EBITDA margins expanding by over 200 basis points and free cash flow margins reaching 20%.
• Despite these achievements, Ingersoll Rand acknowledged that the challenging macro environment has impacted customer order timing and site readiness, leading to adjustments in revenue expectations for the full year.