BRUKER CORP - Quarter Report: 2023 September (Form 10-Q)

10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT of 1934 c

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 000-30833

BRUKER CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

04-3110160

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

40 Manning Road, Billerica, MA 01821

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (978) 663-3660

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbols(s)

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock

BRKR

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.



Class	Outstanding at November 7, 2023
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share	138,411,212 shares

BRUKER CORPORATION

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

Table of Contents


		Page
Part I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	3
Item 1:	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	3
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022	3
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022	4
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Shareholders’ Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022	5
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022	7
	Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2:	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	26
Item 3:	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	39
Item 4:	Controls and Procedures	41
Part II	OTHER INFORMATION	42
Item 1:	Legal Proceedings	42
Item 1A:	Risk Factors	42
Item 2:	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	42
Item 5:	Other Information	42
Item 6:	Exhibits	43
	Signatures	44

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BRUKER CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in millions, except share and per share data)


	September 30, 2023			December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	363.6		$	645.5
Accounts receivable, net		485.4			472.7
Inventories		916.0			800.1
Assets held for sale		—			1.4
Other current assets		264.4			193.5
Total current assets		2,029.4			2,113.2
Property, plant and equipment, net		527.0			487.0
Goodwill		561.1			457.6
Intangible assets, net		291.9			270.9
Other long-term assets		410.2			283.1
Total assets	$	3,819.6		$	3,611.8
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	121.0		$	18.7
Accounts payable		181.5			178.4
Deferred revenue and customer advances		381.2			370.2
Other current liabilities		388.6			347.0
Total current liabilities		1,072.3			914.3
Long-term debt		1,098.6			1,200.5
Other long-term liabilities		404.5			365.2
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		17.1			6.1
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding		—			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value 260,000,000 shares authorized, 175,826,534 and 175,389,586 shares issued and 145,901,313 and 147,023,144 shares outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.		1.7			1.7
Treasury stock, at cost, 29,925,221 and 28,366,442 shares at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively		(1,186.9	)		(1,085.0	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(5.2	)		14.8
Other shareholders’ equity		2,399.2			2,182.3
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to Bruker Corporation		1,208.8			1,113.8
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries		18.3			11.9
Total shareholders’ equity		1,227.1			1,125.7
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and shareholders’ equity	$	3,819.6		$	3,611.8

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

BRUKER CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in millions, except per share data)


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
Product revenue	$	615.1		$	536.6		$	1,741.8		$	1,512.8
Service and other revenue		127.7			102.3			368.2			309.5
Total revenue		742.8			638.9			2,110.0			1,822.3
Cost of product revenue		293.0			240.5			823.0			699.6
Cost of service and other revenue		67.0			63.1			204.0			182.9
Total cost of revenue		360.0			303.6			1,027.0			882.5
Gross profit		382.8			335.3			1,083.0			939.8
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		177.6			144.8			518.2			442.7
Research and development		71.3			56.2			211.3			172.4
Other charges, net		9.4			3.0			20.1			23.0
Total operating expenses		258.3			204.0			749.6			638.1
Operating income		124.5			131.3			333.4			301.7
Interest and other income (expense), net		(5.3	)		(2.0	)		(30.1	)		(8.8	)
Income before income taxes, equity in income of unconsolidated investees, net of tax, and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries		119.2			129.3			303.3			292.9
Income tax provision		30.8			41.2			80.6			93.0
Equity in income of unconsolidated investees, net of tax		0.3			0.3			1.2			0.3
Consolidated net income		88.7			88.4			223.9			200.2
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries		0.6			0.3			2.2			1.0
Net income attributable to Bruker Corporation	$	88.1		$	88.1		$	221.7		$	199.2
Net income per common share attributable to Bruker Corporation shareholders:
Basic	$	0.60		$	0.60		$	1.51		$	1.34
Diluted	$	0.60		$	0.59		$	1.50		$	1.33
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic		146.6			147.8			146.7			149.1
Diluted		147.3			148.6			147.5			149.9
Comprehensive income	$	58.0		$	44.6		$	203.5		$	113.7
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		0.3			(0.3	)		2.9			(0.5	)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests		(0.8	)		(0.6	)		(1.1	)		(1.3	)
Comprehensive income attributable to Bruker Corporation	$	58.5		$	45.5		$	201.7		$	115.5

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

BRUKER CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in millions, except share data)


	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests			Number of Common Shares			Common Stock Amount		Number of Treasury Shares		Treasury Stock Amount			Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss)			Total Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to Bruker Corporation			Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries			Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	6.1			147,023,144		$	1.7		28,366,442	$	(1,085.0	)	$	256.3		$	1,926.0		$	14.8		$	1,113.8		$	11.9		$	1,125.7
Stock options exercised		—			34,957			—		—		—			0.7			—			—			0.7			—			0.7
Restricted stock units vested		—			18,463			—		—		—			(0.1	)		—			—			(0.1	)		—			(0.1	)
Stock-based compensation		—			—			—		—		—			4.1			—			—			4.1			—			4.1
Employee stock purchase plan		—			—			—		—		—			0.2			—			—			0.2			—			0.2
Shares repurchased		—			(315,318	)		—		315,318		(22.2	)		(0.1	)		—			—			(22.3	)		—			(22.3	)
Cash dividends paid to common shareholders ($0.05 per share)		—			—			—		—		—			—			(7.4	)		—			(7.4	)		—			(7.4	)
Biognosys acquisition - other shareholders		2.3			—			—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Other shareholders of majority-owned acquisitions		3.6			—			—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Proceeds from the sale of noncontrolling interests		—			—			—		—		—			—			—			—			—			5.3			5.3
Consolidated net (loss) income		(0.1	)		—			—		—		—			—			76.5			—			76.5			1.0			77.5
Other comprehensive income		0.1			—			—		—		—			—			—			14.8			14.8			0.3			15.1
Balance at March 31, 2023	$	12.0			146,761,246		$	1.7		28,681,760	$	(1,107.2	)	$	261.1		$	1,995.1		$	29.6		$	1,180.3		$	18.5		$	1,198.8
Stock options exercised		—			26,265			—		—		—			0.5			—			—			0.5			—			0.5
Restricted stock units vested		—			2,897			—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Stock-based compensation		—			—			—		—		—			4.1			—			—			4.1			—			4.1
Employee stock purchase plan		—			26,667			—		—		—			1.8			—			—			1.8			—			1.8
Cash dividends paid to common shareholders ($0.05 per share)		—			—			—		—		—			—			(7.4	)		—			(7.4	)		—			(7.4	)
Biognosys acquisition - other shareholders		0.2			—			—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Loan to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—		—		—			—			—			—			—			(0.3	)		(0.3	)
Consolidated net (loss) income		(0.4	)		—			—		—		—			—			57.1			—			57.1			1.1			58.2
Other comprehensive income (loss)		0.1			—			—		—		—			—			—			(5.2	)		(5.2	)		0.2			(5.0	)
Balance at June 30, 2023	$	11.9			146,817,075		$	1.7		28,681,760	$	(1,107.2	)	$	267.5		$	2,044.8		$	24.4		$	1,231.2		$	19.5		$	1,250.7
Stock options exercised		—			137,291			—		—		—			5.2			—			—			5.2			—			5.2
Restricted stock units vested		—			190,408			—		—		—			(3.2	)		—			—			(3.2	)		—			(3.2	)
Stock-based compensation		—			—			—		—		—			4.6			—			—			4.6			—			4.6
Employee stock purchase plan		—			—			—		—		—			0.2			—			—			0.2			—			0.2
Shares repurchased		—			(1,243,461	)		—		1,243,461		(79.7	)		(0.6	)		—			—			(80.3	)		—			(80.3	)
Cash dividends paid to common shareholders ($0.05 per share)		—			—			—		—		—			—			(7.4	)		—			(7.4	)		—			(7.4	)
Other shareholders of majority-owned acquisitions		6.0			—			—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Distributions to noncontrolling interest		—			—			—		—		—			—			—			—			—			(1.5	)		(1.5	)
Consolidated net (loss) income		(0.4	)		—			—		—		—			—			88.1			—			88.1			1.0			89.1
Other comprehensive loss		(0.4	)		—			—		—		—			—			—			(29.6	)		(29.6	)		(0.7	)		(30.3	)
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	17.1			145,901,313		$	1.7		29,925,221	$	(1,186.9	)	$	273.7		$	2,125.5		$	(5.2	)	$	1,208.8		$	18.3		$	1,227.1

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

BRUKER CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in millions, except share data)


	Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests			Number of Common Shares			Common Stock Amount		Number of Treasury Shares		Treasury Stock Amount			Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Total Shareholders’ Equity Attributable to Bruker Corporation			Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries			Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	0.2			150,753,687		$	1.7		24,151,348	$	(820.3	)	$	237.8		$	1,659.5		$	(8.2	)	$	1,070.5		$	14.1		$	1,084.6
Stock options exercised		—			118,630			—		—		—			3.1			—			—			3.1			—			3.1
Restricted stock units vested		—			22,440			—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Stock-based compensation		—			—			—		—		—			3.8			—			—			3.8			—			3.8
Shares repurchased		—			(1,603,055	)		—		1,603,055		(105.6	)		—			—			—			(105.6	)		—			(105.6	)
Cash dividends paid to common shareholders ($0.05 per share)		—			—			—		—		—			—			(7.5	)		—			(7.5	)		—			(7.5	)
Consolidated net income		—			—			—		—		—			—			61.6			—			61.6			0.5			62.1
PreOmics acquisition - other shareholders		6.8			—			—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Other comprehensive loss		(0.2	)		—			—		—		—			—			—			(8.9	)		(8.9	)		(0.3	)		(9.2	)
Balance at March 31, 2022	$	6.8			149,291,702		$	1.7		25,754,403	$	(925.9	)	$	244.7		$	1,713.6		$	(17.1	)	$	1,017.0		$	14.3		$	1,031.3
Stock options exercised		—			14,110			—		—		—			0.2			—			—			0.2			—			0.2
Restricted stock units vested		—			1,811			—		—		—			—			—			—			—			—			—
Stock-based compensation		—			—			—		—		—			3.8			—			—			3.8			—			3.8
Shares repurchased		—			(983,741	)		—		983,741		(60.3	)		—			—			—			(60.3	)		—			(60.3	)
Cash dividends paid to common shareholders ($0.05 per share)		—			—			—		—		—			—			(7.5	)		—			(7.5	)		—			(7.5	)
Consolidated net income		(0.2	)		—			—		—		—			—			49.5			—			49.5			0.4			49.9
Other comprehensive income (loss)		(0.3	)		—			—		—		—			—			—			(32.2	)		(32.2	)		(0.8	)		(33.0	)
Balance at June 30, 2022	$	6.3			148,323,882		$	1.7		26,738,144	$	(986.2	)	$	248.7		$	1,755.6		$	(49.3	)	$	970.5		$	13.9		$	984.4
Stock options exercised		—			30,699			—		—		—			0.6			—			—			0.6			—			0.6
Restricted stock units vested		—			204,951			—		—		—			(3.1	)		—			—			(3.1	)		—			(3.1	)
Stock-based compensation		—			—			—		—		—			3.9			—			—			3.9			—			3.9
Shares repurchased		—			(1,192,898	)		—		1,192,898		(72.4	)		—			—			—			(72.4	)		—			(72.4	)
Cash dividends paid to common shareholders ($0.05 per share)		—			—			—		—		—			—			(7.4	)		—			(7.4	)		—			(7.4	)
Consolidated net income		(0.2	)		—			—		—		—			—			88.1			—			88.1			0.5			88.6
Acquisition of minority interest		—			—			—		—		—			—			(0.4	)		(0.2	)		(0.6	)		(2.6	)		(3.2	)
Other comprehensive loss		(0.4	)		—			—		—		—			—			—			(42.6	)		(42.6	)		(0.8	)		(43.4	)
Balance at September 30, 2022	$	5.7			147,366,634		$	1.7		27,931,042	$	(1,058.6	)	$	250.1		$	1,835.9		$	(92.1	)	$	937.0		$	11.0		$	948.0

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

BRUKER CORPORATION

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in millions)


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Consolidated net income	$	223.9		$	200.2
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		77.6			64.3
Stock-based compensation expense		17.8			23.0
Deferred income taxes		12.8			(25.7	)
Impairment of strategic investments and other long-lived assets		19.5			—
Gain on sale of strategic investment		(6.8	)		—
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment		(9.4	)		—
Other non-cash expenses, net		18.3			11.8
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures:
Accounts receivable		(12.4	)		(39.7	)
Inventories		(147.3	)		(139.1	)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		11.1			0.3
Income taxes payable, net		(13.5	)		10.6
Deferred revenue and customer advances		6.5			10.5
Other changes in operating assets and liabilities, net		(53.5	)		(13.3	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		144.6			102.9
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(75.4	)		(94.6	)
Maturity of short-term investments		—			100.0
Proceeds from sale of strategic investment		11.8			—
Cash paid for strategic investments		(19.3	)		(40.8	)
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(222.3	)		(85.5	)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment		10.9			13.8
Net proceeds from cross-currency swap agreements		5.1			4.8
Net cash used in investing activities		(289.2	)		(102.3	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt		3.2			—
Repayment of other debt, net		(7.0	)		(1.2	)
Repayment of 2012 Note Purchase Agreement		—			(105.0	)
Repayment of 2019 Note Purchase Agreement		(11.3	)		(2.3	)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net		4.8			0.8
Payment of contingent consideration		(2.7	)		(1.7	)
Payment of dividends to common shareholders		(22.1	)		(22.4	)
Repurchase of common stock		(101.9	)		(236.8	)
Proceeds from (payment for) the sale (purchase) of noncontrolling interests		3.5			(10.6	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(133.5	)		(379.2	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(3.7	)		(63.8	)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(281.8	)		(442.4	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period		648.7			1,071.7
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	366.9		$	629.3
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Restricted cash period beginning balance	$	3.2		$	3.5
Restricted cash period ending balance	$	3.3		$	3.1

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

BRUKER CORPORATION

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2023

Description of Business

Bruker Corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries (Bruker or the Company), develops, manufactures and distributes high-performance scientific instruments and analytical and diagnostic solutions that enable its customers to explore life and materials at microscopic, molecular and cellular levels. Many of the Company’s products are used to detect, measure and visualize structural characteristics of chemical, biological and industrial material samples. The Company’s products address the rapidly evolving needs of a diverse array of customers in life science research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, applied markets, cell biology, clinical research, microbiology, in-vitro diagnostics, nanotechnology and materials science research.

The Company has four reportable segments, Bruker Scientific Instruments (BSI) BioSpin, BSI CALID, BSI NANO and Bruker Energy & Supercon Technologies (BEST).

BSI BioSpin Segment designs, manufactures and distributes enabling life science tools based on magnetic resonance technology. BSI BioSpin Segment’s revenues are generated by academic and government research customers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and nonprofit laboratories, as well as chemical, food and beverage, clinical and other industrial companies.

BSI CALID (Chemicals, Applied Markets, Life Science, In Vitro Diagnostics, Detection) Segment designs, manufactures and distributes life science mass spectrometry and ion mobility spectrometry solutions, analytical and process analysis instruments and solutions based on infrared and Raman molecular spectroscopy technologies and radiological/nuclear detectors for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) detection. Customers of the BSI CALID Segment include academic institutions and medical schools; pharmaceutical, biotechnology and diagnostics companies; contract research organizations; nonprofit and for-profit forensics laboratories; agriculture, food and beverage safety laboratories; environmental and clinical microbiology laboratories; hospitals and government departments and agencies.

BSI NANO Segment designs, manufactures and distributes advanced X-ray instruments; atomic force microscopy instrumentation; advanced fluorescence optical microscopy instruments; analytical tools for electron microscopes and X-ray metrology; defect-detection equipment for semiconductor process control; handheld, portable and mobile X-ray fluorescence spectrometry instruments; spark optical emission spectroscopy systems; chip cytometry products and services for targeted spatial proteomics, multi-omic services; and products and services for spatial genomics research. Customers of the BSI NANO Segment include academic institutions, governmental customers, nanotechnology companies, semiconductor companies, raw material manufacturers, industrial companies, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and other businesses involved in materials research and life science research analysis.

BEST Segment develops and manufactures superconducting and non-superconducting materials and devices for use in renewable energy, energy infrastructure, healthcare and “big science” research. The segment focuses on metallic low temperature superconductors for use in magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear magnetic resonance, fusion energy research and other applications.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements represent the consolidated accounts of the Company. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, the financial information presented herein does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair statement have been included. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for any other interim period or the full year.

At September 30, 2023, the Company’s significant accounting policies, which are detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, have not changed.

Risks and Uncertainties

The Company is subject to risks common to its industry including, but not limited to, global economic conditions, such as increasing inflation, uncertainties caused by recent banking industry volatility, rapid technological change, government and academic funding levels, geopolitical uncertainties, changes in commodity prices, spending patterns of its customers, protection of its intellectual property, availability of key raw materials and components and other supply chain challenges, compliance with existing and future regulation by government agencies and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.

The Company has experienced supply chain interruptions as a result of general global economic conditions, including inflation and the threat of a potential recession, a tighter labor market and other factors including natural events and disasters. Various factors, including increased demand for certain components and production delays, are contributing to shortages of certain components used in the Company’s products and increased difficulties in the Company’s ability to obtain a consistent supply of materials at stable pricing levels. Supply shortages and longer lead times for components used in the Company’s products, including limited source components, has resulted and may continue to cause disruptions to the Company’s production activities, which has had and may continue to have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or result of operations. These factors have impacted and may continue to impact the timing of the Company’s revenue, and have also resulted, and may in the future result in a delay of revenue, and an increase in manufacturing costs, all of which have adversely impacted and may continue to adversely impact the Company’s operating results.

Additionally, world events, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and related economic sanctions, the conflict in Israel, Palestine and surrounding areas, the possible expansion of such conflicts and potential geopolitical consequences, the ongoing tensions between the United States and China, tariff and trade policy changes, and increasing potential of conflict involving countries in Asia that are significant to the Company's supply chain operations, such as Taiwan and China, have resulted in increasing global instability and have created uncertainty for global commerce. As a result of the adverse economic impacts resulting from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, such as increased prices for and a reduced supply of key metals used in our products, the Company has ceased its Russian operations. Sustained or worsening global economic conditions and increasing inflation and geopolitical tensions have increased the Company's cost of doing business, impacted the Company's supply chain operations, caused some of the Company's customers to reduce or delay spending and further intensified pricing pressures. Combined with increased inflation, potential energy shortages in Europe where we have significant operations, and overall higher energy and transportation costs, these factors have affected and may continue to affect the Company's financial condition and results of operations.

The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements requires the Company to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, equity, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis the Company evaluates estimates, judgments and methodologies. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which they become known. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that it believes are reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets, liabilities and equity and the amount of revenues and expenses. The full extent to which the global supply chain interruptions, higher energy costs and shortages, the global economy, including inflation and the threat of recession, and geopolitical instability will directly or indirectly impact future business, results of operations and financial condition, including sales, expenses, reserves and allowances, manufacturing, research and development costs and employee cost related amounts, will depend on future developments that are highly uncertain, including as a result of new developments concerning global supply chain and various global conflicts. The Company has made estimates of the impact of these disruptions within the financial statements and there may be changes to those estimates in future periods. Actual results may differ from management’s estimates if these results differ from historical experience.

Deferred revenue previously included in other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets is currently presented together with customer advances. The change in the prior period was made to conform to the current period presentation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-01, Leases (Topic 842): Common Control Arrangements (“ASU 2023-01”), which provides additional guidance concerning related party leasing arrangements between entities under common control. Specifically, ASU 2023-01 provides a practical expedient for private companies in determining whether a related party arrangement qualifies as a lease, and provides new guidance for all entities on the amortization period of leasehold improvements for common control arrangements. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this adoption on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Revenue

The following tables present the Company’s revenues by Segment and End Customer Geography (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
Revenue by Segment:
BSI BioSpin	$	198.3		$	175.7		$	540.6		$	493.3
BSI CALID		239.3			207.5			703.2			601.0
BSI NANO		238.7			199.1			673.4			559.8
BEST		70.6			59.3			205.5			178.2
Eliminations (a)		(4.1	)		(2.7	)		(12.7	)		(10.0	)
Total revenue	$	742.8		$	638.9		$	2,110.0		$	1,822.3

(a)

Represents corporate costs and eliminations not allocated to the reportable segments.


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Revenue by End Customer Geography:
United States	$	211.1	$	191.8	$	565.5	$	518.3
Germany		78.0		51.9		202.1		177.7
Rest of Europe		174.0		151.7		495.0		425.4
China		136.7		111.6		360.8		291.0
Rest of Asia Pacific		92.6		85.1		332.0		271.1
Other		50.4		46.8		154.6		138.8
Total revenue	$	742.8	$	638.9	$	2,110.0	$	1,822.3

Revenue for the Company recognized at a point in time versus over time is as follows (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Revenue recognized at a point in time	$	643.1	$	557.0	$	1,828.5	$	1,580.2
Revenue recognized over time		99.7		81.9		281.5		242.1
Total revenue	$	742.8	$	638.9	$	2,110.0	$	1,822.3

Remaining Performance Obligations

Remaining performance obligations represent the aggregate transaction price allocated to a promise to transfer a good or service that is fully or partially unsatisfied at the end of the period. As of September 30, 2023, remaining performance obligations were approximately $2,189.4 million.

Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, note receivables and unbilled receivables (contract assets) and deferred revenue, customer deposits and billings in excess of revenue recognized (contract liabilities) on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Contract assets—Most of the Company’s long-term contracts are billed as work progresses in accordance with the contract terms and conditions, either at periodic intervals or upon achievement of certain milestones. Billing often occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets. Contract assets are classified as either other current assets or other long-term assets in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The balance of contract assets as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $90.0 million and $61.3 million, respectively.

Contract liabilities—The Company often receives cash payments from customers in advance of the Company’s performance, resulting in contract liabilities. These contract liabilities are classified as either current or long-term in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets based on the timing of when revenue recognition is expected. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the contract liabilities were $475.4 million and $471.7 million, respectively. Approximately $304.9 million of the contract liability balance on December 31, 2022 was recognized as revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Other Current Assets

Other current assets consisted of the following (in millions):


	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Unbilled and notes receivable	$	88.5	$	60.8
Income and other taxes receivable		82.3		61.8
Prepaid expenses		26.7		24.3
Deposits with vendors		30.5		19.0
Other assets		36.4		27.6
Other current assets	$	264.4	$	193.5

Acquisitions

The Company has not presented pro forma financial information reflecting all acquisitions because the impact, individually and collectively, on revenues and net income is not material. The Company does not expect the amounts allocated to goodwill that are attributable to expected synergies to be deductible for tax purposes.

2023

Biognosys, AG

On January 3, 2023, the Company acquired 97.15% of the outstanding stock of Biognosys, AG (“Biognosys”), a privately held company, for a purchase price of CHF 75 million (approximately $80.1 million) less assumed liability for employee awards of CHF 5.9 million (approximately $6.3 million). Biognosys offers mass spectrometry based next-generation proteomics contract research services as well as proprietary proteomics software and laboratory consumables to support academic, pharma and biotech research and clinical development. Biognosys is domiciled in Zurich, Switzerland, and was integrated into the BSI CALID Segment.

Concurrent with the acquisition, the Company entered into an agreement with the noncontrolling interest holders that provides the Company with the right to purchase, and the noncontrolling interest holders with the right to sell, the remaining 2.85% of Biognosys for cash to the founders at a contractually defined redemption value exercisable beginning in 2028. The option price to acquire the remaining 2.85% equity interest will have a minimum redemption, or floor, value at each purchase or sell date, subject to post combination employment. The fair value at acquisition date of these put option rights has been bifurcated into two financial instruments to separately account for the amounts attributable to the put option rights to sell the non-controlling interests on exercise dates at (1) above the minimum redemption value and (2) the minimum redemption value or floor value that is subject to post combination employment (the hybrid instrument) services.

The rights (embedded derivative) to the option shares can be sold at a minimum redemption value provided certain post combination employment services are met or at fair value, if above the floor, on the purchase or sell date. Therefore, the portion assigned to the minimum redemption value of option value of the hybrid instrument, which is tied to continued employment of the noncontrolling interest holders, was classified as a long-term liability on the consolidated balance sheet. The hybrid instrument was initially measured at fair value on the acquisition date and shall be accreted over the post combination service period. The acquisition date fair value of the hybrid instrument which is an embedded derivative was not material.

The rights associated with the portion of the noncontrolling interest above the minimum redemption value are contingently redeemable at the option of the Company or the noncontrolling interest holders. As redemption of the rights is contingently redeemable at the option of the noncontrolling interest shareholders, the Company classifies the carrying amount of these rights in the mezzanine section on the consolidated balance sheet, which is presented above the equity section and below liabilities. The redeemable noncontrolling interest is initially measured at fair value on acquisition date and subsequently at the greater of the amount that would be paid if settlement occurred as of the balance sheet date based on fair value as defined in the purchase agreement and its carrying amount adjusted for net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Adjustments to the carrying value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest are recorded through retained earnings.

The amortization period for the intangible assets acquired is seven years for the technology and nine years for the customer relationships. The trade name was determined to have an indefinite life. The Company expects to amortize backlog through the end of 2025.

The components and fair value allocation of the consideration transferred in connection with the acquisition are as follows (in millions):


Consideration Transferred:
Cash paid	$	73.6
Cash acquired		(9.5	)
Holdback		0.2
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interest		2.5
Total consideration transferred	$	66.8
Allocation of Consideration Transferred:
Accounts receivable	$	3.6
Inventories		0.4
Other current assets		0.9
Property, plant and equipment		8.0
Other assets		4.3
Intangible assets:
Technology		10.2
Customer relationships		13.8
Trade name		2.7
Backlog		0.8
Goodwill		47.5
Liabilities assumed (a)		(25.4	)
Total consideration allocated	$	66.8

(a) This amount includes assumed liability for vested employee awards of $6.3 million on acquisition date and was settled in the post-closing period ended March 31, 2023.

Zontal, Inc.

On May 4, 2023, the Company acquired 60% of the outstanding share capital of OSTHUS Beteiligungs GmbH and its wholly owned subsidiaries: OSTHUS Group GmbH, Zontal Inc., Zontal GmbH, and Zontal Data Information Technology (Dalian) co., Ltd, (hereinafter, the “Zontal Companies”) for EUR 13.4 million (approximately $14.8 million) with the potential for additional consideration of up to $14.4 million if certain revenue and EBITDA targets are met through 2025. Zontal, Inc, is the main operating company. The Zontal Companies offer various software applications and integrations including data management (Informatics and SDMS), which enables customers to harmonize, preserve and reuse their data to generate efficiencies and automate workflows. The Zontal Companies are domiciled in Aachen, Germany, and are integrated into the BSI BioSpin Segment.

Concurrent with the acquisition, the Company entered into an agreement with the noncontrolling interest holders that provides the Company with the right to purchase, and the noncontrolling interest holders with the right to sell, the remaining 40% of the Zontal Companies at a contractually defined redemption value exercisable beginning in 2027 and in 2031. The rights (embedded derivative) to the option shares can be exercised at a discounted redemption value upon certain events related to post combination employment services. As the options are tied to continued employment, the Company classified the hybrid instrument (noncontrolling interest with an embedded derivative) as a long-term liability on the consolidated balance sheet. The hybrid instrument associated with the options is initially measured at fair value on the acquisition date. Subsequent to the acquisition, the carrying value of the hybrid instrument is remeasured to fair value with changes recorded to stock-based compensation expense in proportion to the requisite service period vested.

The amortization period for the intangible assets acquired is eight years for technology, ten years for the trade name, and thirteen years for the customer relationships. The Company expects to amortize backlog through 2023.

The components and fair value allocation of the consideration transferred in connection with the acquisition are as follows (in millions):


Consideration Transferred:
Cash paid	$	14.8
Cash acquired		(0.2	)
Fair value of contingent consideration		0.5
Fair value of hybrid liability		18.5
Total consideration transferred	$	33.6
Allocation of Consideration Transferred:
Accounts receivable	$	0.7
Other current assets		0.3
Other assets		1.2
Intangible assets:
Technology		5.8
Customer relationships		4.0
Trade name		1.1
Backlog		0.2
Goodwill		27.4
Liabilities assumed		(7.1	)
Total consideration allocated	$	33.6

In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company acquired various other businesses which were accounted for under the acquisition method that complemented the Company’s existing product offerings. The following table reflects the consideration transferred and the respective reporting segment for the acquisitions (in millions):


Name of Acquisition	Date Acquired	Segment	Total Consideration		Cash Consideration		Goodwill
Acquifer Imaging GmbH and Deltabyte GmbH	January 4, 2023	BSI NANO	$	7.6	$	7.6	$	4.5
Pinpoint Testing LLC	March 28, 2023	BSI CALID		8.6		3.6		4.8
Fasmatech Science SA	March 3, 2023	BSI CALID		10.3		8.4		8.0
Interherence GmbH	July 3, 2023	BSI CALID		17.3		3.9		12.8
			$	43.8	$	23.5	$	30.1

In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company also made several strategic investments. The following table reflects the consideration transferred and the respective reporting segment for the investments (in millions):


Name	Financial Statement Classification	Date Acquired	Segment	Total Consideration		Cash Consideration
Tome Biosciences	Other long-term assets	July 26, 2023	Corporate	$	10.0	$	10.0
Other Investments	Other long-term assets	Various	Various		9.2		9.2
				$	19.2	$	19.2

Equity-method investments

The Company's investments in Tofwerk, AG and Eliptica Limited amount to an equity investment in common stock of 40% and 20%, respectively, and are accounted for using the equity-method of accounting. The Company accounts for the investments under the equity method if the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over an investee. Investments in equity-method investees are included within “Other long-term assets” in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company's proportional share of the earnings or losses as reported by equity-method investees are classified as “Equity in income of unconsolidated investees, net of tax” in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. The Company regularly evaluates these investments, which are not carried at fair value, for other-than-temporary impairment. The Company records investments, including incremental investments, of shares in equity-method investees at cost. In the event the Company no longer has the ability to exercise significant influence over an equity-method investee, the Company would discontinue accounting for the investment under the equity method.

In the three months ended September 30, 2023, and September 30, 2022, the Company did not record any realized gains or unrealized gains related to its strategic investments. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded a realized gain of $6.8 million from the sale of a strategic investment. In the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded an unrealized gain of $1.7 million from the remeasurement of a strategic investment upon the occurrence of an observable transaction. The realized and unrealized gain is included in “Interest and other income (expense), net” in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews its strategic investments and equity method investments to determine if there have been any events and conditions that could indicate an impairment or other-than temporary impairment. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company did not recognize any impairment charges related to its strategic investments. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized $18.3 million in impairment charges to write down the carrying value of certain strategic investments. The Company did not recognize any impairment charges related to its strategic investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.The impairment charges are included in “Interest and other income (expense), net” in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

Subsequent Events - Acquisitions

On October 2, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of PhenomeX, Inc. (“PhenomeX”), a functional cell biology company that provides single-cell biology research tools to deliver deep insights into cellular function and new perspectives on phenomes and genotype-to-phenotype linkages. PhenomeX’s product platforms are highly complementary to the Company's existing spatial biology and single-cell research tools. The transaction was accounted for as a business combination. The acquisition was completed through a tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock as of the date of acquisition. The acquisition consideration consisted of an advance payment, an assumption of liability paid on acquisition date, and an offer of $1.00 per share, net to the holders of PhenomeX outstanding common shares and rights to receive PhenomeX common shares, in cash, without interest, for a total of approximately $121 million. The purchase consideration of $1.00 per share was funded into escrow as of September 30, 2023, and along with the advance payment, is included in other long-term assets of the Company's unaudited consolidated financial statements. Following the acquisition date, the Company announced a restructuring plan for PhenomeX and anticipates it will substantially complete this undertaking by the end of 2024.

As a result of the acquisition, PhenomeX common stock is no longer listed for trading on the Nasdaq Global Market and is deregistered under the Exchange Act. The Company renamed PhenomeX to Bruker Cellular Analytics following acquisition.

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following (in millions):


	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Raw materials	$	339.6	$	300.9
Work-in-process		315.6		278.7
Finished goods		160.6		128.2
Demonstration units		100.2		92.3
Total Inventories	$	916.0	$	800.1

Finished goods include in-transit systems shipped to the Company’s customers for which control has not passed to the customers. As of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the value of finished goods inventory-in-transit was $47.5 million and $41.1 million, respectively.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The following table sets forth the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill (in millions):



Balance at December 31, 2022	$	457.6
Current period additions/adjustments		105.0
Foreign currency effect		(1.5	)
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	561.1

Intangible Assets

The following is a summary of intangible assets (in millions):


	September 30, 2023							December 31, 2022
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Existing technology and related patents	$	381.7	$	(235.5	)	$	146.2	$	354.7	$	(219.0	)	$	135.7
Customer relationships		212.6		(85.8	)		126.8		192.3		(72.1	)		120.2
Trade names		27.4		(9.0	)		18.4		22.3		(7.4	)		14.9
Other		2.0		(1.5	)		0.5		1.0		(0.9	)		0.1
Intangible assets	$	623.7	$	(331.8	)	$	291.9	$	570.3	$	(299.4	)	$	270.9

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, the Company recorded amortization expense of $11.5 million and $8.9 million, respectively, related to intangible assets subject to amortization. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, the Company recorded amortization expense of $33.4 million and $27.5 million, respectively, related to intangible assets subject to amortization.

On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews its goodwill and intangible assets to determine if there have been any triggering events that could indicate an impairment. In connection with certain restructuring activities in the third quarter of 2023, the Company performed impairment assessments of its long-lived assets comparing the carrying values to the sum of their undiscounted future cash flows. The Company also performed an impairment test of the goodwill related to the Software Reporting Unit. Based on the results of these analyses, the Company determined there were no impairments to its long-lived assets, including its intangibles assets and goodwill.

There were no events noted for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 that could indicate an impairment of goodwill and intangible assets.

Debt

The Company’s debt obligations consist of the following (in millions):


	September 30, 2023			December 31, 2022
EUR notes (in U.S. Dollars) under the 2021 Note Purchase Agreement due 2031	$	158.6		$	160.6
CHF notes (in U.S. Dollars) under the 2021 Note Purchase Agreement due 2031		327.8			325.1
CHF notes (in U.S. Dollars) under the 2019 Note Purchase Agreement due 2029		324.5			321.9
U.S. Dollar notes under the 2019 Term Loan Agreement annual payments of $15.0 and balloon payment due 2026		282.0			293.3
U.S. Dollar notes under the 2012 Note Purchase Agreement due 2024		100.0			100.0
Unamortized debt issuance costs		(1.4	)		(1.7	)
Other loans		8.0			5.9
Total notes and loans outstanding		1,199.5			1,205.1
Finance lease obligations		20.1			14.1
Total debt		1,219.6			1,219.2
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease obligations		(121.0	)		(18.7	)
Total long-term debt, less current portion	$	1,098.6		$	1,200.5

The following is a summary of the maximum commitments and the net amounts available to the Company under the 2019 Revolving Credit Agreement and other lines of credit with various financial institutions located primarily in Germany and Switzerland that are unsecured and typically due upon demand with interest payable monthly, at September 30, 2023 (in millions):


	Weighted Average Interest Rate	Total Amount Committed by Lenders		Outstanding Borrowings		Outstanding Letters of Credit		Total Amount Available
2019 Credit Agreement	0.15%	$	600.0	$	—	$	0.4	$	599.6
Bank guarantees and working capital line	varies		143.7		—		143.7		—
Total revolving lines of credit		$	743.7	$	—	$	144.1	$	599.6

As of September 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants of all debt agreements.

As of September 30, 2023, the Company had several cross-currency and interest rate swap agreements with a notional value of $141.0 million of U.S. dollar to Swiss Franc and a notional value of $241.0 million of U.S. dollar to Euro to hedge the variability in the movement of foreign currency exchange rates on portions of our Euro and Swiss Franc denominated net asset investments. These agreements qualify for hedge accounting and accordingly the changes in fair value of the derivative are recorded in other comprehensive income and remain in accumulated comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Bruker Corporation in shareholders’ equity until the sale or substantial liquidation of the foreign operation. The difference between the interest rate received and paid under the interest rate and cross-currency swap agreements is recorded in interest and other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. The Company presents the cross-currency swap periodic settlements in investing activities and the interest rate swap periodic settlements in operating activities in the statement of cash flows.

On September 30, 2022, the Company entered into the Second Amendment to the 2019 Term Loan Agreement and the Second Amendment to the 2019 Credit Agreement (collectively, the “Amendments”), to modify certain aspects of the 2019 Term Loan Agreement and 2019 Credit Agreement, respectively. The Amendments modify the reference rate thereunder from London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). There were no other changes to the 2019 Term Loan Agreement or 2019 Credit Agreement as a result of the Amendments. The Company did not record any gains or losses on the conversion of the reference rate for borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement from LIBOR to SOFR.

On June 16, 2022, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the 2019 Credit Agreement to modify certain contract definitions within the agreement. Primarily, the current LIBOR rates were changed to new alternative base rates for the respective currencies. As part of the change any related items, such as fall-back rates and day conventions were also changed. No other material terms were modified with this agreement. During 2022, the Company adopted the practical expedient for Reference Rate Reform related to its debt arrangements and as such, this amendment is treated as a continuation of the existing debt agreement and no gain or loss on the modification was recorded.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company measures the following financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. The following tables set forth the Company’s financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis and present them within the fair value hierarchy using the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement (in millions):


September 30, 2023	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets Available (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Time deposits and money market funds	$	78.8	$	—	$	78.8	$	—
Interest rate and cross-currency swap agreements		38.2		—		38.2		—
Forward currency contracts		0.1		—		0.1		—
Embedded derivatives in purchase and delivery contracts		0.3		—		0.3		—
Debt securities available for sale		1.2		—		—		1.2
Total assets recorded at fair value	$	118.6	$	—	$	117.4	$	1.2
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration	$	5.9	$	—	$	—	$	5.9
Hybrid instruments liability		64.5		—		—		64.5
Liability awards		1.3		—		—		1.3
Interest rate and cross-currency swap agreements		15.8		—		15.8		—
Forward currency contracts		1.7		—		1.7		—
Fixed price commodity contracts		0.2		—		0.2		—
Embedded derivatives in purchase and delivery contracts		0.1		—		0.1		—
Total liabilities recorded at fair value	$	89.5	$	—	$	17.8	$	71.7

December 31, 2022	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets Available (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Time deposits and money market funds	$	198.7	$	34.0	$	164.7	$	—
Interest rate and cross-currency swap agreements		37.8		—		37.8		—
Forward currency contracts		0.6		—		0.6		—
Embedded derivatives in purchase and delivery contracts		0.1		—		0.1		—
Fixed price commodity contracts		0.6		—		0.6		—
Debt securities available for sale		10.5		—		—		10.5
Total assets recorded at fair value	$	248.3	$	34.0	$	203.8	$	10.5
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration	$	9.6	$	—	$	—	$	9.6
Hybrid instruments liability		34.2		—		—		34.2
Liability awards		1.1		—		—		1.1
Interest rate and cross-currency swap agreements		12.2		—		12.2		—
Forward currency contracts		0.3		—		0.3		—
Total liabilities recorded at fair value	$	57.4	$	—	$	12.5	$	44.9

Derivative financial instruments are classified within Level 2 because there is not an active market for each derivative contract. However, the inputs used to calculate the value of the instruments are obtained from active markets.

The Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. Fair value treatment may be elected either upon initial recognition of an eligible asset or liability or, for an existing asset or liability, if an event triggers a new basis of accounting. The Company did not elect to remeasure any of its existing financial assets or liabilities and did not elect the fair value option for any financial assets or liabilities which originated during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, or the year ended December 31, 2022.

The fair value of the Company's long-term fixed interest rate debt was $776.0 million and $767.8 million as of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively. The fair value was based on market and observable sources with similar maturity dates and classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. The carrying value of the Company's variable rate debt approximates its fair value at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews its short-term investments to determine if there have been any events that could indicate an impairment. There were none noted for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, or 2022.

Debt securities consist of investments in redeemable preferred stock. Debt securities are classified as either current or long-term investments based on their contractual maturities unless the Company intends to sell an investment within the next twelve months, in which case it is classified as current on the consolidated balance sheets. Debt securities are classified as available for sale and are carried at fair value.

Contingent consideration recorded within other current and other long-term liabilities represents the estimated fair value of future payments to the former shareholders as part of certain acquisitions. The contingent consideration is primarily based on the applicable acquired company achieving annual revenue and gross margin targets in certain years as specified in the relevant purchase and sale agreement. The Company initially values the contingent consideration on the acquisition date by using a Monte Carlo simulation or an income approach method. The Monte Carlo method models future revenue and costs of goods sold projections and discounts the average results to present value. The income approach method involves calculating the earnout payment based on the forecasted cash flows, adjusting the future earnout payment for the risk of reaching the projected financials, and then discounting the future payments to present value by the counterparty risk. The counterparty risk considers the risk of the buyer having the cash to make the earnout payments and is commensurate with a cost of debt over an appropriate term. Changes in fair value subsequent to acquisition are recognized in “Acquisition-related expenses, net” included in Other Charges, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income.

The following table sets forth the changes in contingent consideration liabilities (in millions):



Balance at December 31, 2022	$	9.6
Current period additions		2.8
Current period adjustments		1.5
Current period settlements		(8.1	)
Foreign currency effect		0.1
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	5.9

As part of the 2018 Mestrelab Research, S.L. (“Mestrelab”), 2022 PreOmics, 2023 Biognosys and Zontal acquisitions and certain other majority owned acquisitions, the Company entered into agreements with the noncontrolling interest holders that provide the Company with the right to purchase, and the noncontrolling interest holders with the right to sell, the remaining ownerships for cash at contractually defined redemption values. These rights (embedded derivatives) can be adjusted upon certain events related to post combination employment services. As the options are tied to continued employment, the Company classified the hybrid instruments (noncontrolling interests with embedded derivatives) as long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. Subsequent to the acquisitions, the carrying value of the hybrid instruments are remeasured to fair value with changes recorded to stock-based compensation expense in proportion to the respective requisite service period vested. The Company classified the hybrid instruments as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

The following table sets forth the changes in hybrid instruments liability (in millions):



Balance at December 31, 2022	$	34.2
Acquisitions		26.8
Current period adjustments		4.1
Foreign currency effect		(0.6	)
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	64.5

10.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

Commodity Price Risk Management

The Company has arrangements with certain customers under which it has a firm commitment to deliver copper-based superconductors at a fixed price. In order to minimize the volatility that fluctuations in the price of copper have on the Company’s sales of these commodities, the Company enters into commodity hedge contracts. As commodity contracts settle, gains (losses) as a result of changes in fair values are adjusted to the contracts with the customers through revenues.

Foreign Exchange Rate Risk Management

The Company had the following notional amounts outstanding under foreign exchange contracts, cross-currency interest rate swap agreements and long-term debt designated as net investment hedges and the respective fair value of the financial instruments recorded in the consolidated balance sheets as follows (in millions):


	September 30, 2023					December 31, 2022
	Notional (in USD)		Fair Value			Notional (in USD)		Fair Value
Financial instruments designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate cross-currency swap agreements
Other current assets			$	19.3				$	14.8
Other assets				18.9					23.0
Other long-term liabilities				(15.8	)				(12.2	)
	$	382.0	$	22.4		$	393.3	$	25.6
Long-term debt
Long-term debt		810.9		(20.2	)		807.6		(17.0	)
Total financial instruments designated as hedging instruments	$	1,192.9	$	2.2		$	1,200.9	$	8.6
Financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments:
Forward currency contracts
Other current assets	$	45.6	$	0.1		$	89.8	$	0.6
Other current liabilities		307.3		(1.7	)		97.4		(0.3	)
Embedded derivatives in purchase and delivery contracts
Other current assets		7.0		0.3			15.3		0.1
Other current liabilities		10.3		(0.1	)		—		—
Fixed price commodity contracts
Other current assets		—		—			8.9		0.6
Other current liabilities		0.9		(0.2	)		—		—
Total financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments	$	371.1	$	(1.6	)	$	211.4	$	1.0
Total financial instruments	$	1,564.0	$	0.6		$	1,412.3	$	9.6

In addition, the Company periodically enters into purchase and sales contracts denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the Company's subsidiaries in the transaction. The Company accounts for these transactions separately valuing the “embedded derivative” component of these contracts. The contracts, denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the transacting parties, amounted to approximately $17.3 million and $15.3 million for the purchase of products at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 respectively. The Company records the changes in the fair value of these embedded derivatives in interest and other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

The following is a summary of the gain (loss) included in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income related to the financial instruments described above (in millions):


		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Financial Statement Classification	2023			2022			2023			2022
Financial instruments not designated as hedging instruments
Forward currency contracts	Interest and other income (expense), net	$	(5.5	)	$	(2.8	)	$	(4.2	)	$	(6.9	)
Embedded derivatives in purchase and delivery contracts	Interest and other income (expense), net		(0.6	)		0.1			0.1			0.1
			(6.1	)		(2.7	)		(4.1	)		(6.8	)
Financial instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Interest rate cross-currency swap agreements	Interest and other income (expense), net	$	2.7		$	0.3		$	7.6		$	(1.3	)
Financial instruments designated as net investment hedging instruments
Interest rate cross-currency swap agreements	Interest and other income (expense), net		2.0			2.2			6.0			6.5
			4.7			2.5			13.6			5.2
Total		$	(1.4	)	$	(0.2	)	$	9.5		$	(1.6	)

		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	Financial Statement Classification	2023			2022			2023			2022
Financial instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Interest rate cross-currency swap agreements	Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$	0.5		$	7.5		$	0.1		$	22.6
			0.5			7.5			0.1			22.6
Financial instruments designated as net investment hedging instruments
Interest rate cross-currency swap agreements	Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax	$	5.5		$	12.4		$	(2.8	)	$	27.4
Long-term debt	Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax		15.5			23.0			(2.4	)		55.5
			21.0			35.4			(5.2	)		82.9
Total		$	21.5		$	42.9		$	(5.1	)	$	105.5

11.

Provision for Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability approach by recognizing deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the financial statement basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, calculated using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to be reflected in the tax return. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. In addition, the Company accounts for uncertain tax positions that have reached a minimum recognition threshold.

The income tax provision for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022 was $30.8 million and $41.2 million, respectively representing effective tax rates of 25.8% and 31.9%, respectively. The income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022 was $80.6 million and $93.0 million, respectively, representing effective tax rates of 26.6% and 31.8%, respectively. The decrease in the Company's effective tax rate was primarily due to the impact of final treasury regulations that became effective in the fourth quarter of 2022 allowing a larger benefit relating to foreign tax credits, change in jurisdictional mix, and the impact of resolution of a tax controversy in the first quarter of 2022.

As of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding penalties and interest, of approximately $57.7 million and $54.9 million, respectively, which, if recognized, would result in a reduction of the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company recognizes penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. As of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, approximately $5.1 million and $4.2 million, respectively, of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions were included in other long-term liabilities on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Penalties and interest of $0.2 million and $0.4 million were recorded in the provision for income taxes for unrecognized tax benefits during the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022 respectively. Penalties and interest of $0.8 million and $0.9 million were recorded in the provision for income taxes for unrecognized tax benefits during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

The Company files tax returns in the United States, which include federal, state and local jurisdictions, and many foreign jurisdictions with varying statutes of limitations. The Company considers Germany, the United States and Switzerland to be its significant tax jurisdictions. The majority of the Company’s earnings are derived in Germany and Switzerland. Accounting for the various federal and local taxing authorities, the statutory rates for 2023 are approximately 30.0% and 20.0% for Germany and Switzerland, respectively. The mix of earnings in those two jurisdictions resulted in an increase of approximately 5.7% from the U.S. statutory rate of 21.0% in the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

12.

Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding and net income per common share attributable to Bruker shareholders (in millions, except per share amounts):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Net income attributable to Bruker Corporation	$	88.1	$	88.1	$	221.7	$	199.2
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		146.6		147.8		146.7		149.1
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and restricted stock units		0.7		0.8		0.8		0.8
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted		147.3		148.6		147.5		149.9
Net income per common share attributable to Bruker Corporation shareholders:
Basic	$	0.60	$	0.60	$	1.51	$	1.34
Diluted	$	0.60	$	0.59	$	1.50	$	1.33

The following common share equivalents have been excluded from the computation of diluted weighted average common shares outstanding, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive (amounts in millions of shares):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Stock options		0.2		0.1		0.2		0.1
Unvested restricted stock units		—		0.3		—		0.2

13.

Shareholders’ Equity

Share Repurchase Program

In May 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program (the “2021 Repurchase Program”) authorizing the purchase of up to $500.0 million of the Company’s common stock over a two-year period, in amounts, at prices, and at such times as management deems appropriate, subject to market conditions, legal requirements and other considerations. Authorization for the remaining $94.4 million on the 2021 Repurchase Program expired in May 2023.

In May 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program (the “2023 Repurchase Program”) authorizing the purchase of up to $500.0 million of the Company’s common stock over a two-year period, in amounts, at prices, and at such times as management deems appropriate, subject to market conditions, legal requirements and other considerations. At September 30, 2023, $420.3 million remains available for future purchase under the 2023 Repurchase Program.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company purchased a total of 1,243,461 shares at an aggregate cost of $79.7 million under the 2023 Repurchase Program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company purchased a total of 315,318 shares at an aggregate cost of $22.2 million under the 2021 Repurchase Program.

During the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company purchased a total of 1,192,898 shares at an aggregate cost of $72.4 million under the 2021 Repurchase Program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company purchased a total of 3,779,694 shares at an aggregate cost of $238.3 million under the 2021 Repurchase Program.

In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law in the United States. The IRA introduced new tax provisions, including a 1.0% excise tax on stock repurchases. The Company expects additional guidance and regulations to be issued in future periods and will continue to assess its potential impact on its business as further information becomes available. The estimated excise tax on our stock repurchases was not material and was recorded in other current liabilities and additional paid in capital for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Shelf Registration

On June 2, 2023, the Company filed a Form S-3ASR with the SEC (“2023 Shelf Registration”) for the issuance of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, units, subscription rights and purchase contracts, which became effective immediately upon filing. At the time any of the securities covered by the 2023 Shelf Registration Statement are offered for sale, a prospectus supplement will be prepared and filed with the SEC containing specific information about the terms of any such offering.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax

The following is a summary of comprehensive income (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
Consolidated net income	$	88.7		$	88.4		$	223.9		$	200.2
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(52.2	)		(88.3	)		(16.1	)		(195.7	)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments, net of tax		21.5			42.9			(5.1	)		105.5
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax		—			1.6			0.8			3.7
Comprehensive income		58.0			44.6			203.5			113.7
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		0.3			(0.3	)		2.9			(0.5	)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests		(0.8	)		(0.6	)		(1.1	)		(1.3	)
Comprehensive income attributable to Bruker Corporation	$	58.5		$	45.5		$	201.7		$	115.5

The following is a summary of the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Bruker Corporation, net of tax (in millions):


	Foreign Currency Translation			Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments			Pension Liability Adjustment		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	(3.1	)	$	4.1		$	13.8	$	14.8
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		(15.7	)		(5.1	)		0.1		(20.7	)
Realized gain on amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income		—			—			0.7		0.7
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		(15.7	)		(5.1	)		0.8		(20.0	)
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	(18.8	)	$	(1.0	)	$	14.6	$	(5.2	)

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense as follows in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Stock options	$	0.4	$	0.3	$	1.2	$	1.1
Restricted stock units		4.2		3.6		11.7		10.4
Employee Stock Purchase Plan		0.2		—		0.6		—
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	4.8	$	3.9	$	13.5	$	11.5


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Cost of product revenue	$	0.4	$	0.2	$	1.1	$	1.0
Selling, general and administrative		3.9		3.3		11.0		9.2
Research and development		0.5		0.4		1.4		1.3
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	4.8	$	3.9	$	13.5	$	11.5

In addition to the awards above, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense within other charges, net of $0.9 million and $5.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively, and $4.3 million and $10.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, related to the Mestrelab, PreOmics, Biognosys, Zontal, and other majority owned acquisitions.

At September 30, 2023, the Company expected to recognize pre-tax stock-based compensation expense of $3.9 million associated with outstanding stock option awards granted under the Company's stock plans over the weighted average remaining service period of 2.7 years. The Company also expects to recognize additional pre-tax stock-based compensation expense of $40.7 million associated with outstanding restricted stock units granted under the Company's 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan over the weighted average remaining service period of 2.9 years.

14.

Other Charges, Net

The components of other charges, net were as follows (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022			2023		2022
Information technology transformation costs	$	2.2	$	(0.4	)	$	3.3	$	2.1
Restructuring charges		3.7		0.5			4.3		3.3
Acquisition-related expenses, net		1.6		1.7			7.4		15.1
Other		1.9		1.2			5.1		2.5
Other charges, net	$	9.4	$	3.0		$	20.1	$	23.0

Restructuring Initiatives

Restructuring charges include charges for various programs that were recorded in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. The following table sets forth the restructuring charges (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023		2022			2023		2022
Cost of revenues	$	1.1	$	(0.2	)	$	1.4	$	1.2
Other charges, net		3.7		0.5			4.3		3.3
Total	$	4.8	$	0.3		$	5.7	$	4.5

The following table sets forth the changes in restructuring reserves (in millions):


	Total			Severance			Exit Costs			Provisions for Excess Inventory
Balance at December 31, 2022	$	1.8		$	0.4		$	0.2		$	1.2
Restructuring charges		5.7			4.3			0.8			0.6
Cash payments		(1.9	)		(1.4	)		(0.5	)		—
Other, non-cash adjustments and foreign currency effect		(0.7	)		—			(0.1	)		(0.6	)
Balance at September 30, 2023	$	4.9		$	3.3		$	0.4		$	1.2

15.

Interest and Other Income (Expense), Net

The components of interest and other income (expenses), net were as follows (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
Interest income	$	2.0		$	0.9		$	5.3		$	1.7
Interest expense		(3.9	)		(3.7	)		(12.0	)		(11.8	)
Impairment of strategic investments		—			—			(18.3	)		—
Exchange losses on foreign currency transactions		(3.3	)		1.2			(8.8	)		0.7
Pension components		—			(0.3	)		(0.1	)		(1.0	)
Other income (expense)		(0.1	)		(0.1	)		3.8			1.6
Interest and other income (expense), net	$	(5.3	)	$	(2.0	)	$	(30.1	)	$	(8.8	)

Amounts reported in other income (expense), net, include a cumulative currency translation adjustment loss of $2.7 million recognized from substantially liquidating our Russian operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

16.

Commitments and Contingencies

In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 450, Contingencies, the Company accrues anticipated costs of settlement, damages or other costs to the extent specific losses are probable and reasonably estimable.

Litigation and Related Contingencies

Lawsuits, claims and proceedings of a nature considered normal to its businesses may be pending from time to time against the Company. Third parties might allege that the Company or its collaborators are infringing their patent rights or that the Company is otherwise violating their intellectual property rights. The Company believes the outcome of pending proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material impact on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

In September 2019, Luxendo GmbH (“Luxendo”), a subsidiary of Bruker Corporation, was sued in Germany by Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH, a subsidiary of Carl Zeiss AG (“Zeiss”), for infringement of a registered German utility model. After the utility model was canceled by the German Patent and Trademark Office in 2021, Zeiss withdrew its infringement action at the end of 2022 and the proceedings were terminated. However, a parallel European patent application, a family member of the utility model, is still pending in the European Patent Office (“EPO”). Luxendo is closely monitoring progress in the granting procedure and does not believe that a grant is imminent. Luxendo is presently unable to predict the EPO's final decision on the patent application.

In addition, the Company is subject to regulation by national, state and local government agencies in the United States and other countries in which the Company operates. From time to time, the Company is the subject of governmental investigations often involving regulatory, marketing and other business practices. These governmental investigations may result in the commencement of civil and criminal proceedings, fines, penalties and administrative remedies which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations and/or liquidity.

As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company has not recorded any material accruals for potential contingencies.

17. Business Segment Information

The Company has four reportable segments, BSI BioSpin, BSI CALID, BSI NANO and BEST, as discussed in Note 1 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. See Note 3 for revenue by reportable segment.

Operating income by reportable segment are presented below (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
Operating income (loss):
BSI BioSpin	$	52.5		$	47.9		$	123.7		$	113.7
BSI CALID		50.0			56.3			151.6			146.6
BSI NANO		39.0			35.3			99.7			72.2
BEST		9.0			8.2			28.1			21.4
Corporate, eliminations and other (a)		(26.0	)		(16.4	)		(69.7	)		(52.2	)
Total operating income	$	124.5		$	131.3		$	333.4		$	301.7

(a)

Represents corporate costs and eliminations not allocated to the reportable segments.

Total assets by reportable segment are as follows (in millions):


	September 30, 2023			December 31, 2022
Assets:
BSI BioSpin, BSI CALID, BSI NANO & Corporate	$	3,692.6		$	3,508.4
BEST		168.9			111.1
Eliminations and other (a)		(41.9	)		(7.7	)
Total assets	$	3,819.6		$	3,611.8

(a)

Assets not allocated to the reportable segments and eliminations of intercompany transactions.

The Company is unable, without unreasonable effort or expense, to disclose the amount of total assets held by each of its BSI BioSpin, BSI CALID and BSI NANO Segments as well as the Corporate function and further, the Company’s chief operating decision maker does not receive any asset information by operating segment.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements included in Part 1, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

Statements contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which express that we “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “expect,” “seek,” “may,” “will,” “intend,” “estimate,” “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations but are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the impact of supply chain challenges, expectations regarding the global economy, inflation, banking industry volatility, the potential for recession, increasing geopolitical tensions, our intentions regarding our intellectual property, our compliance with government regulations, sufficiency of cash, our competition, the impact of legal or intellectual property proceedings, the impact of changes to tax and accounting rules and changes in law, our anticipated tax rate, our expectations regarding cash dividends, share repurchases, interest expense, interest rate swap agreements, expenses and capital expenditures, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates and changes in commodity prices, the impact of our restructuring initiatives, the level and impact of our M&A activity and our ability to integrate acquired companies, our expectations regarding revenue and other risk factors discussed herein and from time to time in our other filings with the SEC. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in our filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and subsequent filings. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements other than as required by law.

Non-GAAP Measures

Although our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, we believe that describing revenue and expenses, excluding the effects of foreign currency, acquisitions and divestitures, as well as certain other charges, net, provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance. We rely internally on certain measures that are not calculated according to GAAP. These measures are organic revenue, free cash flow, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross profit margin, non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin. Our management believes that these financial measures provide relevant and useful information that is widely used by equity analysts, investors and competitors in our industry, as well as by our management, in assessing both consolidated and business unit performance.

We define the term organic revenue as GAAP revenue excluding the effect of foreign currency translation changes and the effect of acquisitions and divestitures. We define the term non-GAAP gross profit as GAAP gross profit with certain non-GAAP measures excluded and non-GAAP gross profit margin as GAAP gross profit margin with certain non-GAAP measures excluded. We define the term non-GAAP operating income as GAAP operating income with certain non-GAAP measures excluded and non-GAAP operating margin as GAAP operating margin with certain non-GAAP measures excluded. These non-GAAP measures exclude costs related to restructuring actions, acquisition and related integration expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets, costs associated with our global information technology transition initiatives, and other non-operational costs, and we believe these are useful measures to evaluate our continuing business.

We define free cash flow as GAAP net cash provided by operating activities less additions to property, plant, and equipment. We believe free cash flow is a useful measure to evaluate our business as it indicates the amount of cash generated after additions to property, plant, and equipment which is available for, among other things, investments in our business, acquisitions, share repurchases, dividends and repayment of debt.

We regularly use these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage, and evaluate our business results and make operating decisions. We also measure our employees and compensate them, in part, based on such non-GAAP measures and use this information for our planning and forecasting activities. These measures may also be useful to investors in evaluating the underlying operating performance of our business. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, and it may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies, and therefore, may not be comparable among companies.

OVERVIEW

We are a developer, manufacturer and distributor of high-performance scientific instruments and analytical and diagnostic solutions that enable our customers to explore life and materials at microscopic, molecular and cellular levels. Our corporate headquarters are located in Billerica, Massachusetts. We maintain major technical and manufacturing centers in Europe, Asia and North America and we have sales offices located throughout the world. Bruker is organized into four reportable segments: the Bruker Scientific Instruments (BSI) BioSpin Segment, the BSI CALID Segment, the BSI NANO Segment and the Bruker Energy & Supercon Technologies (BEST) Segment.

Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased by $103.9 million, or 16.3%, to $742.8 million, compared to $638.9 million for the comparable period in 2022. Included in revenue was an increase of approximately $20.9 million from favorable foreign exchange rate movements, and an increase of $13.5 million from acquisitions. Excluding the favorable effects of foreign exchange rate movements and our recent acquisitions, our organic revenue, a non-GAAP measure, increased $69.5 million. Revenue increases were driven by strong demand for our differentiated high-value scientific instruments and life science solutions compared to the same period in 2022.

Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, increased by $287.7 million, or 15.8%, to $2,110.0 million, compared to $1,822.3 million for the comparable period in 2022. Included in revenue was an increase of $37.2 million from acquisitions offset by a decrease of approximately $(3.4) million from unfavorable foreign exchange rate movements. Excluding the unfavorable effects of foreign exchange rate movements and our recent acquisitions, our organic revenue, a non-GAAP measure, increased $253.9 million. Revenue increases were driven by strong demand for our differentiated high-value scientific instruments and life science solutions compared to the same period in 2022.

Our gross profit margin decreased to 51.5% during the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to 52.5% in the same period in 2022, the result of favorable price and volume leverage more than offset by net unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rate movements compared to 2022.

Our gross profit margin decreased to 51.3% during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to 51.6% in the same period in 2022, the result of favorable pricing and volume leverage more than offset by unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rate movements and inflation, compared to 2022.

Our income tax provision in the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022 was $30.8 million and $41.2 million, respectively, representing effective tax rates of 25.8% and 31.9%, respectively. Our income tax provision in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022 was $80.6 million and $93.0 million, respectively, representing effective tax rates of 26.6% and 31.8%, respectively. The decrease in our effective tax rate was primarily due to the impact of U.S. tax legislation that became effective in the fourth quarter of 2022 allowing a larger benefit relating to foreign tax credits, the resolution of tax controversies, and change in jurisdictional mix. The Company also recorded discrete tax impacts during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $0.60, an increase of $0.01 compared to $0.59 per share in the same period in 2022. Diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was $1.50, an increase of $0.17 compared to $1.33 per share in the same period in 2022. The increase in diluted earnings per share in both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, was driven by higher net income and lower weighted average shares outstanding as compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, due to share repurchases under our repurchase program.

The following table presents a reconciliation from net cash provided by operating activities, which is the most directly comparable GAAP operating financial measure, to free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, as used by management (in millions):


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022
GAAP net cash provided by operating activities	$	144.6		$	102.9
Less: purchases of property, plant and equipment		(75.4	)		(94.6	)
Free cash flow	$	69.2		$	8.3

The following table presents reconciliations from gross profit and gross profit margin, which are the most directly comparable GAAP operating performance measures, to non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross profit margin as used by management (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023				2022					2023				2022
Gross profit	$	382.8	51.5	%	$	335.3		52.5	%	$	1,083.0	51.3	%	$	939.8	51.6	%
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Restructuring costs		1.1	0.1	%		(0.3	)	—			1.4	0.1	%		1.1	0.1	%
Acquisition-related costs		—	—			0.1		—			0.5	0.1	%		0.3	—
Purchased intangible amortization		5.9	0.8	%		4.5		0.7	%		16.9	0.8	%		13.5	0.7	%
Other costs		1.8	0.2	%		0.2		—			3.0	0.1	%		3.1	0.2	%
Non-GAAP gross profit	$	391.6	52.6	%	$	339.8		53.2	%	$	1,104.8	52.4	%	$	957.8	52.6	%

Our non-GAAP gross profit margin decreased in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, due to the impact of foreign exchange rate movements, partially offset by favorable pricing and volume leverage. Our non-GAAP gross profit margin remained fairly consistent in both the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022.

The following table presents reconciliations from operating income and operating margin, which are the most directly comparable GAAP operating performance measures, to non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin as used by management (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023				2022				2023				2022
Operating income	$	124.5	16.8	%	$	131.3	20.6	%	$	333.4	15.8	%	$	301.7	16.6	%
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Restructuring costs		4.8	0.6	%		0.2	—			5.7	0.3	%		4.4	0.2	%
Acquisition-related costs		1.6	0.2	%		1.8	0.3	%		7.9	0.3	%		15.4	0.9	%
Purchased intangible amortization		11.5	1.5	%		8.9	1.4	%		33.4	1.6	%		27.5	1.5	%
Other costs		5.9	0.9	%		1.0	0.2	%		11.4	0.5	%		7.7	0.4	%
Non-GAAP operating income	$	148.3	20.0	%	$	143.2	22.5	%	$	391.8	18.5	%	$	356.7	19.6	%

Our non-GAAP operating margin decreased in both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, due to impact of foreign exchange rate movements, contributions from acquisitions and inflation headwinds. We also increased planned increases in sales and marketing activities and investments in our research and development capabilities, as compared to 2022.

We can experience quarter-to-quarter fluctuations in our operating results as a result of various factors, some of which are outside our control, such as:

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general economic conditions, including inflation, uncertainties caused by the recent banking industry volatility, the threat of recession, financial liquidity, and currency volatility or devaluation, supply chain or manufacturing capabilities;

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geopolitical tensions, including those on our customers, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the conflict in Israel, Palestine and surrounding areas, the possible expansion of such conflicts and potential geopolitical consequences, the ongoing tensions between the United States and China, tariff and trade policy changes, and increasing potential of conflict involving countries in Asia that are critical to our supply chain operations;

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potential energy shortages in Europe where we have significant operations and overall higher energy and transportation costs;

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the impact of certain weather-related disruptions;

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the timing of governmental stimulus programs and academic research budgets;

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the time it takes between the date customer orders and deposits are received, systems are shipped and accepted by our customers and full payment is received;

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foreign currency exchange rates;

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changes in raw material, component and logistics costs;

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the time it takes for us to receive critical materials to manufacture our products;

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the time it takes to satisfy local customs requirements and other export/import requirements;

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the time it takes for customers to construct or prepare their facilities for our products;

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the time required to obtain governmental licenses;

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our ability to identify suitable acquisition targets and successfully integrate and manage acquired business and our overall M&A activity generally; and

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costs related to acquisitions of technology or businesses.

Several of these factors have in the past affected and continue to affect the amount and timing of revenue recognized on sales of our products and receipt of related payments and will likely continue to do so in the future. Accordingly, our operating results in any particular quarter may not necessarily be an indication of any future quarter’s operating performance.

Maintaining business continuity and service levels to our customers

Ensuring our ability to supply our enabling technologies and solutions and maintaining high service levels for our customers is a top priority for Bruker. We are continuing capital investments in production facilities for efficiencies and expansion. We continue to encounter supply chain risks associated with the global economy and increasing geopolitical tensions, including inflation, banking industry volatility, the threat of recession, financial liquidity, currency volatility or devaluation, and the worldwide shortage of semiconductor chips, components, and raw materials such as copper.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates and judgments, including those related to: revenue recognition; stock-based compensation expense; restructuring and other related charges; income taxes, including the recoverability of deferred tax assets; allowance for doubtful accounts; inventory reductions for excess and obsolete inventories; estimated fair values of long-lived assets used to measure the recoverability of long-lived assets; intangible assets and goodwill; expected future cash flows used to measure the recoverability of intangible assets and long-lived assets; warranty costs; derivative financial instruments; and contingent liabilities. We base our estimates and judgments on our historical experience, current market and economic conditions, industry trends, and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable and form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from these estimates and historical experience.

We believe the following critical accounting policies and estimates to be both those most important to the portrayal of our financial position and results of operations and those that require the most estimation and subjective judgment:

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Revenue recognition;

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Income taxes;

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Inventories;

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Goodwill, other intangible assets and other long-lived assets; and

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Business combinations.

For a further discussion of our critical accounting policies, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023, compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2022

Consolidated Results

The following table presents our results (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022			Dollar Change			Percentage Change
Product revenue	$	615.1		$	536.6		$	78.5			14.6	%
Service and other revenue		127.7			102.3			25.4			24.8	%
Total revenue		742.8			638.9			103.9			16.3	%
Cost of product revenue		293.0			240.5			52.5			21.8	%
Cost of service and other revenue		67.0			63.1			3.9			6.2	%
Total cost of revenue		360.0			303.6			56.4			18.6	%
Gross profit		382.8			335.3			47.5			14.2	%
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		177.6			144.8			32.8			22.7	%
Research and development		71.3			56.2			15.1			26.9	%
Other charges, net		9.4			3.0			6.4			213.3	%
Total operating expenses		258.3			204.0			54.3			26.6	%
Operating income		124.5			131.3			(6.8	)		(5.2	)%
Interest and other income (expense), net		(5.3	)		(2.0	)		(3.3	)		165.0	%
Income before income taxes, equity in income of unconsolidated investees, net of tax, and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries		119.2			129.3			(10.1	)		(7.8	)%
Income tax provision		30.8			41.2			(10.4	)		(25.2	)%
Equity in income of unconsolidated investees, net of tax		0.3			0.3			—			—
Consolidated net income		88.7			88.4			0.3			0.3	%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries		0.6			0.3			0.3			100.0	%
Net income attributable to Bruker Corporation	$	88.1		$	88.1		$	—			—

Revenue

The following table presents revenue, change in revenue and revenue growth by reportable segment (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022			Dollar Change			Percentage Change
BSI BioSpin	$	198.3		$	175.7		$	22.6			12.9	%
BSI CALID		239.3			207.5			31.8			15.3	%
BSI NANO		238.7			199.1			39.6			19.9	%
BEST		70.6			59.3			11.3			19.1	%
Eliminations (a)		(4.1	)		(2.7	)		(1.4	)
Total revenue	$	742.8		$	638.9		$	103.9			16.3	%

(a)

Represents product and service revenue between reportable segments.

Revenue increases were driven by strong demand for our differentiated instruments and solutions as well as pricing improvements. The BSI BioSpin Segment revenue increase was related primarily to the strong demand for our instruments, especially in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and software businesses. The BSI CALID Segment revenue increase was a direct result of strong demand for our differentiated instruments. Primarily, strong demand in our life science mass spectrometry proteomics solutions, as well as our optics spectroscopy and microscopy instruments. The BSI NANO Segment revenue increase was driven by strong demand in its academic, government, industrial and biopharma markets. The BEST revenue increase was driven by strong superconductor demand from our magnetic resonance imaging original equipment manufacturer customers.

Geographically in the three months ended September 30, 2023, our North American revenue grew 8.4%, Asia Pacific revenue increased by 16.6%, and European revenue increased by 23.8% compared to the same period in 2022.

Gross Profit

While gross profit increased in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, the gross profit margin decreased as a result of unfavorable foreign exchange rate movements compared to 2022.

Selling, General and Administrative

Our selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased to 23.9% of total revenue, from 22.7% of total revenue for the comparable period in 2022. The increase as a percentage of revenue was a result of inflation and increased planned investments in sales and marketing compared to 2022. Primary investments are related to additional headcount and personnel expenses as well as increased consulting and professional fees related to acquisitions, tax, audit and audit-related fees.

Research and Development

Our research and development expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023 increased to 9.6% of total revenue from 8.8% of total revenue for the comparable period in 2022. The increase as a percentage of revenue is a result of our increased investment in research and development capabilities, especially in our key Project Accelerate 2.0 initiatives. Investments are primarily related to additional headcount and personnel expenses as well as increased consulting and professional fees related to research and development activities.

Other Charges, Net

Other charges, net for the three months ended September 30, 2023, consisted of $1.6 million of acquisition-related charges related to acquisitions completed in 2023 and 2022, $2.2 million of costs associated with our global information technology (IT) transformation activities, $1.9 million of other charges and $3.7 million of restructuring costs. Acquisition-related charges relate primarily to integration cost of newly acquired entities and the cost of post-combination employment services in the period acquired. The IT transformation initiative is a multi-year project aimed at updating and integrating our global enterprise resource planning and human resource information systems.

Other charges, net for the three months ended September 30, 2022, consisted of $1.7 million of acquisition-related charges related to acquisitions completed in 2022 and 2021, $0.5 million of restructuring costs, $(0.4) million of costs associated with our global information technology (IT) transformations activities, and $1.2 million of other charges.

Operating Income

The following table presents operating income and operating margins on revenue by reportable segment (in millions):


	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2023						2022
	Operating Income (Loss)			Percentage of Segment Revenue			Operating Income (Loss)			Percentage of Segment Revenue
BSI BioSpin	$	52.5			26.5	%	$	47.9			27.3	%
BSI CALID		50.0			20.9	%		56.3			27.1	%
BSI NANO		39.0			16.3	%		35.3			17.7	%
BEST		9.0			12.7	%		8.2			13.8	%
Corporate, eliminations and other (a)		(26.0	)					(16.4	)
Total operating income	$	124.5			16.8	%	$	131.3			20.6	%

(a) Represents corporate costs and eliminations not allocated to the reportable segments.

The overall decrease in operating income was due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development costs offset by an increase in gross profit. BSI CALID operating income was lower due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates and increased personnel costs.

The operating margin decreases in the BSI BioSpin, BSI CALID, BSI NANO and BEST Segments were primarily due to unfavorable product mix, impact of foreign exchange rate movements and inflation offset by favorable pricing and volume leverage.

Interest and Other Income (Expense), Net

The increase in interest and other income (expense), net in the three months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022 was primarily due to higher foreign currency exchange losses of $3.3 million driven by weakening of the U.S. dollar against other currencies.

Income Tax Provision

The 2023 and 2022 effective tax rates were estimated using projected annual pre-tax income on a jurisdictional basis. Expected tax benefits, including tax credits and incentives, the impact of changes to valuation allowances and the effect of jurisdictional differences in statutory tax rates were also considered in the calculation.

The effective tax rates for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022 were 25.8% and 31.9%, respectively. The decrease in our effective tax rate was primarily due to the impact of U.S. tax legislation that became effective in the fourth quarter of 2022 allowing a larger benefit relating to foreign tax credits and change in jurisdictional mix. The Company also recorded discrete tax impacts during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Investees, net of tax

Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Investees, net of tax represents the Company's proportional share of the earnings or losses as reported by equity-method investees.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

The net income attributable to noncontrolling interests represented the minority shareholders’ proportionate share of the net income recorded by our majority-owned subsidiaries.

Consolidated Results

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023, compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022

The following table presents our results (in millions):


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022			Dollar Change			Percentage Change
Product revenue	$	1,741.8		$	1,512.8		$	229.0			15.1	%
Service and other revenue		368.2			309.5			58.7			19.0	%
Total revenue		2,110.0			1,822.3			287.7			15.8	%
Cost of product revenue		823.0			699.6			123.4			17.6	%
Cost of service and other revenue		204.0			182.9			21.1			11.5	%
Total cost of revenue		1,027.0			882.5			144.5			16.4	%
Gross profit		1,083.0			939.8			143.2			15.2	%
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		518.2			442.7			75.5			17.1	%
Research and development		211.3			172.4			38.9			22.6	%
Other charges, net		20.1			23.0			(2.9	)		(12.6	)%
Total operating expenses		749.6			638.1			111.5			17.5	%
Operating income		333.4			301.7			31.7			10.5	%
Interest and other income (expense), net		(30.1	)		(8.8	)		(21.3	)		242.0	%
Income before income taxes, equity in income of unconsolidated investees, net of tax, and noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries		303.3			292.9			10.4			3.6	%
Income tax provision		80.6			93.0			(12.4	)		(13.3	)%
Equity in income of unconsolidated investees, net of tax		1.2			0.3			0.9			300.0	%
Consolidated net income		223.9			200.2			23.7			11.8	%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries		2.2			1.0			1.2			120.0	%
Net income attributable to Bruker Corporation	$	221.7		$	199.2		$	22.5			11.3	%

Revenue

The following table presents revenue, change in revenue and revenue growth by reportable segment (in millions):


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022			Dollar Change			Percentage Change
BSI BioSpin	$	540.6		$	493.3		$	47.3			9.6	%
BSI CALID		703.2			601.0			102.2			17.0	%
BSI NANO		673.4			559.8			113.6			20.3	%
BEST		205.5			178.2			27.3			15.3	%
Eliminations (a)		(12.7	)		(10.0	)		(2.7	)
Total revenue	$	2,110.0		$	1,822.3		$	287.7			15.8	%

(a)

Represents product and service revenue between reportable segments.

Revenue increases were driven by strong demand for our differentiated instruments and solutions as well as pricing improvements offset by the negative impact of foreign currency translation. The BSI BioSpin Segment revenue increase related primarily to the strong demand for our instruments, especially in the NMR and software businesses. The BSI CALID Segment increase in revenues was a direct result of strong demand for our differentiated instruments. Primarily, strong demand in our life science mass spectrometry proteomics solutions, as well as our optics spectroscopy and microscopy instruments. BSI NANO Segment increase in revenue was driven by strong demand in its academic, government, industrial and semiconductor metrology markets. The BEST revenue increase was driven by strong superconductor demand from our magnetic resonance imaging original equipment manufacturer customers.

Geographically in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, our North American revenue grew 8.4%, Asia Pacific revenue increased by 23.3%, and European revenue increased by 15.6% compared to the same period in 2022.

Gross Profit

The increase in gross profit in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022, was a result of pricing and volume leverage, partially offset by net unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rate movements compared to 2022.

Selling, General and Administrative

Our selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, increased to 24.6% of total revenue, from 24.3% of total revenue for the comparable period in 2022. The increase as a percentage of revenue was a result of inflation and increased planned investments in sales and marketing capabilities compared to 2022. Primary investments are related to additional headcount and personnel expenses as well as increased consulting and professional fees related to acquisitions, tax, audit and audit-related fees.

Research and Development

Our research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, increased to 10.0% of total revenue from 9.5% of total revenue for the comparable period in 2022. The increase as a percentage of revenue is a result of our increased investment in research and development capabilities, especially in our key Project Accelerate 2.0 initiatives. Investments are primarily related to additional headcount and personnel expenses as well as increased consulting and professional fees related to research and development activities.

Other Charges, Net

Other charges, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, consisted of $7.4 million of acquisition-related charges related to acquisitions completed in 2023 and 2022, $3.3 million of costs associated with our global information technology (IT) transformation activities, $5.1 million of other charges and $4.3 million of restructuring costs. Acquisition-related charges relate primarily to integration cost of newly acquired entities and the cost of post-combination employment services in the period acquired. The IT transformation initiative is a multi-year project aimed at updating and integrating our global enterprise resource planning and human resource information systems.

Other charges, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, consisted of $15.1 million of acquisition-related charges related to acquisitions completed in 2022 and 2021, $3.3 million of restructuring costs, $2.1 million of costs associated with our global information technology (IT) transformations activities, $1.8 million of other charges, and $0.7 million related to suspension of operations in Russia.

Operating Income

The following table presents operating income and operating margins on revenue by reportable segment (in millions):


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023						2022
	Operating Income (Loss)			Percentage of Segment Revenue			Operating Income (Loss)			Percentage of Segment Revenue
BSI BioSpin	$	123.7			22.9	%	$	113.7			23.0	%
BSI CALID		151.6			21.6	%		146.6			24.4	%
BSI NANO		99.7			14.8	%		72.2			12.9	%
BEST		28.1			13.7	%		21.4			12.0	%
Corporate, eliminations and other (a)		(69.7	)					(52.2	)
Total operating income	$	333.4			15.8	%	$	301.7			16.6	%

(a) Represents corporate costs and eliminations not allocated to the reportable segments.

The overall increase in operating income was due to higher gross profit offset by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development.

While the BSI BioSpin and BSI CALID operating income increased, the operating margin decreased due to acquisition costs and unfavorable foreign exchange rate movements as well as planned marketing and research and development investments, and impact of inflation costs on margin in 2023 as compared to 2022. The operating income increase in the BSI NANO Segments was primarily due to higher gross margin resulting from favorable product mix, pricing, and volume leverage more than offsetting inflation. The operating margin increase in the BEST Segment was primarily driven by volume leverage, operating efficiency, and favorable product mix.

Interest and Other Income (Expense), Net

The increase in interest and other income (expense), net in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022 was primarily due to impairment charges recognized of $18.3 million on certain strategic investments and higher foreign currency exchange losses of $8.8 million driven by weakening of the U.S. dollar against other currencies.

Income Tax Provision

The effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022 were 26.6% and 31.8%, respectively. The decrease in our effective tax rate was primarily due to the impact of U.S. tax legislation that became effective in the fourth quarter of 2022 allowing a larger benefit relating to foreign tax credits, resolution of tax controversies, and change in jurisdictional mix. The Company also recorded discrete tax impacts during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Investees, net of tax

Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Investees, net of tax represents the Company's proportional share of the earnings or losses as reported by equity-method investees.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

The net income attributable to noncontrolling interests represented the minority shareholders’ proportionate share of the net income recorded by our majority-owned subsidiaries.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We anticipate that our existing cash and credit facilities will be sufficient to support our operating and investing needs for at least the next twelve months. Our future cash requirements could be affected by acquisitions that we may complete, purchases of our common stock or the payment of dividends in the future. Historically, we have financed our growth and liquidity needs through cash flow generation from operations and a combination of debt financings and issuances of common stock. In the future, there are no assurances that we will continue to generate cash flow from operations or that additional financing alternatives will be available to us, if required, or, if available, will be obtained on terms favorable to us.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 totaled $363.6 million and $645.5 million, respectively, of which $269.2 million and $593.8 million, respectively, related to cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments held outside of the United States in our foreign subsidiaries, most significantly in the Netherlands, Switzerland, China and Japan.

The following table presents our cash flows from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities for the periods presented (in millions):


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2023			2022
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	144.6		$	102.9
Net cash used in investing activities		(289.2	)		(102.3	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(133.5	)		(379.2	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(3.7	)		(63.8	)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	(281.8	)	$	(442.4	)

Cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, resulted primarily from consolidated net income adjusted for non-cash items of $353.7 million, partially offset by a change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures of $209.1 million. The increase in net income adjusted for non-cash items was mainly due to higher revenue, gross profit, and operating income. The increase in operating cash flows due to changes in operating assets and liabilities was primarily due to increase in receivables due to increased revenue and timing of tax payment payables. Cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, resulted primarily from consolidated net income adjusted for non-cash items of $273.6 million, partially offset by a change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and divestitures of $170.7 million. The decrease was primarily due to strategic inventory management to handle supply chain challenges, timing of tax payments partially offset by customer advances received during the period related to new orders and deferral of revenue due to supply chain challenges.

Cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, resulted primarily from acquisitions and advances of $222.3 million, purchases of property, plant and equipment of $75.4 million, and strategic investments of $19.3 million, offset by $11.8 million of proceeds from sale of strategic investment and $10.9 million of net proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment. Cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, resulted primarily from acquisitions of $85.5 million, purchases of property, plant and equipment of $94.6 million, and strategic investments of $40.8 million, offset by maturity of short-term investments of $100.0 million and $13.8 million of net proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment.

Net cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was primarily from cash paid for purchases of common stock under our repurchase program of $101.9 million and $22.1 million for the payment of dividends. Net cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was primarily from cash paid for purchases of common stock under our repurchase program of $236.8 million, repayment of our 2012 Note Purchase Agreement of $105.0 million and $22.4 million for the payment of dividends.

Share Repurchase Program

In May 2021, our Board of Directors approved the “2021 Repurchase Program” authorizing the purchase of up to $500.0 million of our common stock over a two-year period, in amounts, at prices, and at such times as we deem appropriate, subject to market conditions, legal requirements and other considerations. Authorization for the remaining $94.4 million on the 2021 Repurchase Program expired in May 2023.

In May 2023, our Board of Directors approved the “2023 Repurchase Program” authorizing the purchase of up to $500.0 million of our common stock over a two-year period, in amounts, at prices, and at such times as we deem appropriate, subject to market conditions, legal requirements and other consideration. At September 30, 2023, $420.3 million remains available for future purchase under the 2023 Repurchase Program.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company purchased a total of 1,243,461 shares at an aggregate cost of $79.7 million under the 2023 Repurchase Program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we purchased a total of 315,318 shares at an aggregate cost of $22.2 million under the 2021 Repurchase Program.

During the three months ended September 30, 2022, we purchased a total of 1,192,898 shares at an aggregate cost of $72.4 million under the 2021 Repurchase Program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we purchased a total of 3,779,694 shares at an aggregate cost of $238.3 million under the 2021 Repurchase Program.

In August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was signed into law in the United States. The IRA introduced new tax provisions, including a 1.0% excise tax on stock repurchases. We expect additional guidance and regulations to be issued in future periods and will continue to assess its potential impact on our business as further information becomes available. The estimated excise tax on stock repurchases was not material and was recorded in other current liabilities and additional paid in capital for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Shelf Registration

On June 2, 2023, we filed a Form S-3ASR with the SEC (“2023 Shelf Registration”) for the issuance of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, units, subscription rights and purchase contracts, which became effective immediately upon filing. At the time any of the securities covered by the 2023 Shelf Registration Statement are offered for sale, a prospectus supplement will be prepared and filed with the SEC containing specific information about the terms of any such offering.

Credit Facilities

On December 7, 2021, we entered into a note purchase agreement to issue and sell CHF 300 million aggregate principal amount of 0.88% series A senior notes and EUR 150 million aggregate principal amount of 1.03% series B senior notes due December 8, 2031. We designated our CHF 300 million series A senior notes as a hedge in our net investment in our Swiss Franc denominated net assets. We designated our EUR 150 million series B senior notes as a hedge in our net investment in our EUR denominated net assets. Proceeds of the notes will be used for general corporate purposes.

On December 11, 2019, we entered into (1) a new revolving credit agreement to establish a new revolving credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of $600 million; (2) a term loan agreement to establish a new term loan facility in the aggregate principal amount of $300 million; and (3) a note purchase agreement to issue and sell CHF 297 million aggregate principal amount of 1.01% senior notes due December 11, 2029. Floating interest rates under the term loan were simultaneously fixed through cross-currency and interest rate swap agreements into Euro ($150 million) and Swiss Franc ($150 million) rates carrying average effective interest rates of 0.94% and hedging our net investment in our Euro and Swiss Franc denominated net assets.

In addition, we designated our CHF 297 million senior notes as a hedge in our net investment in our Swiss Franc denominated net assets. Proceeds from this financing were used to repay the outstanding borrowings under our prior 2015 revolving credit facility and we intend to use the remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes and to support corporate strategic objectives. During December 2019, we entered into U.S. Dollar to Euro cross-currency swaps on our existing 2012 private placement notes of $105 million 4.31% Series 2012A Senior Notes, Tranche C, repaid in January 2022, and the existing $100 million of 4.46% Series 2012A Senior Notes, Tranche D, due January 18, 2024, resulting in an average effective interest rate of 2.25% on these instruments. The cross-currency swaps hedge our net investment in our Euro denominated net assets.

On September 30, 2022, we entered into the Second Amendment to the 2019 Term Loan Agreement and the Second Amendment to the 2019 Credit Agreement (collectively, the “Amendments”), to modify certain aspects of the 2019 Term Loan Agreement and 2019 Credit Agreement, respectively. The Amendments modify the reference rate thereunder from London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). There were no other changes to the 2019 Term Loan Agreement or 2019 Credit Agreement as a result of the Amendments. We did not record any gains or losses on the conversion of the reference rate for borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement from LIBOR to SOFR.

On June 16, 2022, we entered into the First Amendment to the 2019 Credit Agreement to modify certain contract definitions within the agreement. Primarily, the current LIBOR rates were changed to new alternative base rates for the respective currencies. As part of the change any related items, such as fall-back rates and day conventions were also changed. No other material terms were modified with this agreement. During 2022, we adopted the practical expedient for Reference Rate Reform related to its debt arrangements and as such, this amendment is treated as a continuation of the existing debt agreements and no gain or loss on the modification was recorded.

For a summary of the fair and carrying values of our outstanding debt as of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, please read Note 8, Debt and Note 9, Fair Value of Financial Instruments, to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report. For additional information on our outstanding debt and credit facility please read, Note 11, Debt, to our consolidated financial statements included in our 2022 Form 10-K.

As of September 30, 2023, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.

As of September 30, 2023, we were compliant with the financial covenants of these debt agreements.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Information regarding recent accounting standard changes and developments is incorporated by reference from Part I, Item 1, Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, of this document and should be considered an integral part of this Item 2. See Note 2 in the Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for recently adopted and issued accounting standards.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are potentially exposed to market risks associated with changes in foreign currency translation rates, interest rates and commodity prices. We selectively use financial instruments to reduce these risks. All transactions related to risk management techniques are authorized and executed pursuant to our policies and procedures. Analytical techniques used to manage and monitor foreign currency translation and interest rate risk include market valuations and sensitivity analysis.

Foreign Currency Risk

We generate a substantial portion of our revenues in international markets, principally Germany and other countries in the European Union, Switzerland and Japan, which exposes our operations to the risk of exchange rate fluctuations. The impact of currency exchange rate movements can be positive or negative in any period. Our costs related to sales in foreign currencies are largely denominated in the same respective currencies, reducing our transaction risk exposure. However, for foreign currency denominated sales in certain regions, such as Japan, where we do not incur significant costs denominated in Japanese Yen, we are more exposed to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations.

For sales not denominated in U.S. dollars, if there is an increase in the rate at which a foreign currency is exchanged for U.S. dollars, it will require more of the foreign currency to equal a specified amount of U.S. dollars than before the rate increase. In such cases, if we price our products in the foreign currency, we will receive less in U.S. dollars than we would have received before the rate increase went into effect. If we price our products in U.S. dollars and competitors price products in local currency, an increase in the relative strength of the U.S. dollar could result in our prices not being competitive in a market where business is transacted in the local currency. For example, if the U.S. dollar strengthened against the Japanese Yen, our Japanese-based competitors would have a greater pricing advantage over us.

Changes in foreign currency translation rates increased our revenue by 3.3% and decreased our revenue by 9.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Changes in foreign currency translation rates decreased our revenue by 0.1% and by 6.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

Assets and liabilities of our foreign subsidiaries, where the functional currency is the local currency, are translated into U.S. dollars using period-end exchange rates. Revenues and expenses of foreign subsidiaries are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the year. Adjustments resulting from financial statement translations are included as a separate component of shareholders’ equity. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, we recorded net gains (losses) from currency translation adjustments of $(52.2) million and $(88.3) million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, we recorded net gains (losses) from currency translation adjustments of $(16.1) million and $(195.7) million, respectively. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are reported in interest and other income (expense), net in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Amounts reported in interest and other income (expense), net, include a cumulative currency translation adjustment loss of $2.7 million recognized from substantially liquidating our Russian operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

We periodically enter into forward currency contracts in order to minimize the volatility that fluctuations in currency translation have on our monetary transactions. Under these arrangements, we typically agree to purchase a fixed amount of a foreign currency in exchange for a fixed amount of U.S. dollars or other currencies on specified dates with maturities of less than 12 months, with some agreements extending to longer periods. These transactions do not qualify for hedge accounting and, accordingly, the instrument is recorded at fair value with the corresponding gains and losses recorded in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

As of September 30, 2023, we have several cross-currency and interest rate swap agreements with a notional value of $141.0 million of U.S. dollar to Swiss Franc and a notional value of $241.0 million of U.S. dollar to Euro to hedge the variability in the movement of foreign currency exchange rates on portions of our Euro and Swiss Franc denominated net asset investments. Under the GAAP hedge accounting guidance, changes in fair value of the derivative that relates to changes in the foreign currency spot rate are recorded in the currency translation adjustment in comprehensive income (loss) and remain in accumulated comprehensive income (loss) in shareholders’ equity until the sale or substantial liquidation of the foreign operation. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, we recorded net gains (losses) from the changes in fair value of the derivatives of $6.0 million and $19.9 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, we recorded net gains (losses) from the changes in fair value of the derivatives of $(2.7) million and $50.0 million, respectively.

On December 7, 2021, we entered into a note purchase agreement, referred to as the 2021 Note Purchase Agreement, with a group of institutional accredited investors. Pursuant to the 2021 Note Purchase Agreement, we issued and sold CHF 300 million aggregate principal amount of 0.88% series A senior notes and EUR 150 million aggregate principal amount of 1.03% series B senior notes due December 8, 2031. We designated our CHF 300 million series A senior notes as a hedge in our net investment in our Swiss Franc denominated net assets. We designated our EUR 150 million series B senior notes as a hedge in our net investment in our Euro denominated net assets. Accordingly, the change in fair value of the 2021 Note Purchase Agreement is recorded in other comprehensive income within derivatives designated as hedging instruments, net of tax.

On December 11, 2019, we entered into a note purchase agreement, referred to as the 2019 Note Purchase Agreement, with a group of institutional accredited investors. Pursuant to the 2019 Note Purchase Agreement, we issued and sold CHF 297 million aggregate principal amount of 1.01% senior notes due December 11, 2029. We designated our CHF 297 million senior notes as a hedge in our net investment in our Swiss Franc denominated net assets. Accordingly, the change in fair value of the 2019 Note Purchase Agreement is recorded in other comprehensive income within derivatives designated as hedging instruments, net of tax.

For the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, we recorded net gains (losses) from the changes in fair value, net of tax, of the 2021 Note Purchase Agreement and the 2019 Note Purchase Agreement of $15.5 million and $23.0 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, we recorded net gains (losses) from the changes in fair value, net of tax, of the 2021 Note Purchase Agreement and the 2019 Note Purchase Agreement of $(2.4) million and $55.5 million, respectively.

From time to time, we have entered into forward exchange contracts designed to minimize the volatility that fluctuations in foreign currency have on our cash flows related to purchases and sales denominated in foreign currencies. Under these arrangements, we agree to purchase a fixed amount of a foreign currency in exchange for a fixed amount of U.S. dollars or other currencies on specified dates typically with maturities of less than 12 months with some agreements extending to longer periods. These transactions are recorded at fair value with the corresponding gains and losses recorded in interest and other income (expense), net in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had foreign exchange contracts with notional amounts aggregating $352.9 million and $187.2 million, respectively. We will continue to evaluate our currency risks and, in the future, may utilize foreign currency contracts more frequently.

Interest Rate Risk

We regularly invest excess cash in short-term investments that are subject to changes in interest rates. We believe that the market risk arising from holding these financial instruments is minimal because of our policy of investing in short-term financial instruments issued by highly rated financial institutions.

Our exposure related to adverse movements in interest rates is derived primarily from outstanding floating rate debt instruments that are indexed to short-term market rates. We currently have a higher level of fixed rate debt than variable rate debt, which limits the exposure to adverse movements in interest rates.

Commodity Price Risk

We are exposed to certain commodity risks associated with prices for various raw materials. The prices of copper and certain other raw materials, particularly niobium-tin, used to manufacture superconductors, have increased significantly over the last decade. Copper and niobium-tin are the main components of low temperature superconductors and continued commodity price increases for copper and niobium, as well as other raw materials, may negatively affect our profitability. Periodically, we enter into commodity forward purchase contracts to minimize the volatility that fluctuations in the price of copper have on our sales of these products. At September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we had fixed price commodity contracts with notional amounts aggregating $0.9 million and $8.9 million, respectively. The fair value of the fixed price commodity contracts at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $(0.2) million and $0.6 million, respectively. As commodity contracts settle, gains (losses) as a result of changes in fair values are adjusted to the contracts with the customers through revenues. We will continue to evaluate our commodity risks and may utilize commodity forward purchase contracts more frequently in the future.

Inflation Risk

We are subject to inflationary cost pressures across global supply chain networks. Certain components, parts, or materials are experiencing significant cost pressures that have impacted or may impact our cost of operations in future periods. Further, inflation has increased our general and administrative expenses and may vary between countries in which we operate. We continue to evaluate these cost increases in relation to our new orders and may continue to see a negative impact on our financial results for a period of time.

Credit Risk

Economic conditions remain volatile and continue to be affected by inflation, high interest rates, supply chain disruptions and recent bank failures. We have cash and investments with certain banking institutions and money market funds in the United States and Europe where we have operations that have been the subject of concern regarding their financial conditions. Cash and investments held in these accounts exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. In the event of failure of any of the banking institutions where we maintain our cash and investments, there can be no assurance that we would be able to access uninsured funds in a timely manner or at all. We have a risk assessment process to evaluate the Company’s credit counterparties and we continue to closely monitor the developments in the financial markets and take steps to minimize potential impact to our business.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We have established disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act)) that are designed to ensure that material information relating to us, including our consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) by others within our organization. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2023. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2023.

Management concluded that the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly state, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with GAAP.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2023, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in lawsuits, claims, and proceedings, including, but not limited to, patent, customer, labor and employment and commercial matters, which arise in the ordinary course of business. There are no such matters pending that we currently believe are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our business or to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. No assurances can be given with respect to the extent or outcome of any investigation, litigation or dispute.

In addition, we are subject to regulation by national, state and local government agencies in the United States and other countries in which we operate. From time to time, we are the subject of governmental investigations often involving regulatory, marketing and other business practices. These governmental investigations may result in the commencement of civil and criminal proceedings, fines, penalties and administrative remedies which could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and/or liquidity.

ITEM IA. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES, USE OF PROCEEDS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

The following table provides information about purchases made by or on behalf of the Company or any “affiliated purchaser”, as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act, during the quarter ended September 30, 2023, of shares of our common stock.


Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Program (2)
July 1 - July 31, 2023		—	$	—		—	$	500,000,000
August 1 - August 31, 2023		457,361		65.55		457,361		470,018,031
September 1 - September 30, 2023		786,100		63.28		786,100		420,271,418
		1,243,461	$	64.12		1,243,461	$	420,271,418.35

(1)

The Company purchased shares of common stock in accordance with the 2023 share repurchase program (the “2023 Repurchase Program”). The shares were purchased on the open market at prevailing prices. Under the 2023 Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase shares pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 and/or Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act.

(2)

The 2023 Repurchase Program authorizes the purchases of the Company's common stock of up to $500.0 million from time to time over a two-year period, in amounts, at prices, and at such times as management deems appropriate, subject to market conditions, legal requirements and other considerations.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Rule 10b-5 Trading Plans

During the quarter ended September 30, 2023, none of the Company's directors or officers informed the Company of the adoption or termination of a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement”, as those terms are defined in Regulation S-K, Item 408.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS


Exhibit No.	Description
31.1*	Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2*	Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1*	Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS*	Inline XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE*	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

104*	The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 has been formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101)

* Filed or furnished herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Date: November 9, 2023	BRUKER CORPORATION

	By:	/s/ FRANK H. LAUKIEN, PH.D.
		Frank H. Laukien, Ph.D.
		President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
		(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: November 9, 2023	By:	/s/ GERALD N. HERMAN
		Gerald N. Herman
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)