“adjusted operating margin expansion of 70 to 80 basis points”

In context

“Abrasives, industrial adhesives and tapes, and electronics were all up mid-single digits, abrasives accelerating from low single digits in the first half, IATD holding steady through the year, and electronics not softening as previously anticipated. Auto and auto aftermarket remain soft as expected, while our consumer segment and roofing granules business were weaker than expected. Despite the macro headwind, organic sales growth accelerated to 2.7% in the second half from 1.5% in the first, due to the breadth of our portfolio and our strong execution. Turning to our outlook on Slide five, our team's constancy of purpose and execution rigor allowed us to finish 2025 strong, and we are carrying that momentum forward into 2026. This year, we expect organic sales growth of approximately 3%, adjusted operating margin expansion of 70 to 80 basis points, and earnings per share of $8.5 to $8.7, and free cash flow conversion greater than 100%. We are planning for the macro to be similar to 2025, but it is still early to put too much weight on market forecasts. We expect most of our industrial businesses to continue to perform well in '26, with watch items including the pace and timing of a US consumer recovery, auto build rates, especially in geographies where we have higher content, and consumer electronics. While we will closely monitor macro trends, we are going to continue to execute our game plan and control the controllables. Lastly, I want to turn your attention to slide six, which is the framework by which we will create value for shareholders over time. The three phases are not meant to be sequential but evolve together with shift”