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A. O. Smith AOSThe company said it entered into definitive agreements with CPE to sell a 81% interest in its China business on October 27, 2026. The company said the deal values the China business at about $400 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, that it will retain a 19% interest, and that it expects the transaction to close in the first half of 2027.
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AI summaryThe company said it entered into definitive agreements with CPE to sell a 81% interest in its China business on October 27, 2026. The company said the deal values the China business at about $400 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, that it will retain a 19% interest, and that it expects the transaction to close in the first half of 2027.
The company said net sales for Q3 2026 were $940.5 million, slightly lower than $942.5 million for Q3 2025. Rest of World segment net sales fell $15.1 million to $192.8 million. The company cited weak consumer demand in China and effects from the strategic assessment as factors.
The company said it acquired Leonard Valve for $469.5 million in January 2026 and funded the deal with a new $470 million term loan. Its ratio of total debt to total capitalization was 27.0% at September 30, 2026, compared with 7.7% at December 31, 2025. Interest expense for Q3 was $7.7 million, up from $3.6 million a year earlier.
The company said that for the 9 months ended 2026, cash provided by operating activities was $429.4 million and free cash flow was $396.2 million. In the same filing, the company said it repurchased 1,598,303 shares in Q3 2026 at an average price of $61.44 for a total cost of $98.2 million.
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Agreement to Sell 81% Stake in China Business
The company said it entered into definitive agreements with CPE to sell a 81% interest in its China business on October 27, 2026. The company said the deal values the China business at about $400 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, that it will retain a 19% interest, and that it expects the transaction to close in the first half of 2027.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Q3 Sales Down, Rest of World Segment Declines
The company said net sales for Q3 2026 were $940.5 million, slightly lower than $942.5 million for Q3 2025. Rest of World segment net sales fell $15.1 million to $192.8 million. The company cited weak consumer demand in China and effects from the strategic assessment as factors.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
Leonard Valve Acquisition and Higher Debt
The company said it acquired Leonard Valve for $469.5 million in January 2026 and funded the deal with a new $470 million term loan. Its ratio of total debt to total capitalization was 27.0% at September 30, 2026, compared with 7.7% at December 31, 2025. Interest expense for Q3 was $7.7 million, up from $3.6 million a year earlier.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
9-Month Operating Cash Flow and Q3 Share Repurchases
The company said that for the 9 months ended 2026, cash provided by operating activities was $429.4 million and free cash flow was $396.2 million. In the same filing, the company said it repurchased 1,598,303 shares in Q3 2026 at an average price of $61.44 for a total cost of $98.2 million.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
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