Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a significant milestone with orders and sales both exceeding $1 billion for the first time in its history [6][24] - Sales in Q4 increased by 9.5%, driven by 8.5% organic growth and 1% from the MPE acquisition [16] - Adjusted EBIT margins improved by 130 basis points to 17.4%, with adjusted EPS rising 17% to $1.46 per share [17][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Aerospace & Defense**: Orders saw a decline of 15% in Q4 due to tough comparisons from the previous year, but backlog increased by 24% to over $600 million [15][18] - **Utility Solutions Group**: Orders increased by 2% and sales grew by 6%, with adjusted EBIT up 70 basis points to 26.4% of sales [20] - **Test Business**: Orders decreased by 8.5%, but sales grew by 4%, with margins increasing by 80 basis points to 18.3% [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The regulated utility market is experiencing increased capital spending forecasts, which is beneficial for the company's global business [11] - The renewable energy segment showed strong orders and sales growth in Q4, indicating a positive outlook for future demand [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining momentum in its business segments, particularly in Aerospace & Defense and Utility Solutions, while also addressing challenges in the Test business [7][10] - The company is optimistic about the future, with guidance for 2025 indicating sales growth of 6% to 8% and adjusted EPS growth of 12% to 17% [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate challenges, including the resolution of the Boeing strike, which is not expected to impact financials in 2025 [9][30] - The company is closely monitoring the regulatory environment and potential impacts on the renewable energy sector, but remains optimistic about underlying market demand [44][48] Other Important Information - The company completed regulatory filings for the Signature Management & Power acquisition and is awaiting UK approvals [31][32] - Operating cash flow for the year was over $127 million, a substantial increase from the previous year [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: A&D outlook and Boeing impact - Management indicated a conservative approach to forecasting, with expectations of offsetting any potential impacts from Boeing contracts with work from other customers [34][36] Question: SM&P acquisition guidance - Management confirmed that updated guidance will break down components related to the acquisition, including amortization impacts [38][39] Question: Test business growth expectations - Management noted that no significant improvement in China is embedded in the forecast, maintaining a steady outlook [43] Question: Renewable energy policy risks - Management emphasized that underlying market demand for electrification is increasing, regardless of policy changes [44][48] Question: VACCO Space business review - Management is considering options for the VACCO business and expects to provide updates in February [53][54] Question: SM&P acquisition status - Management provided an update on the acquisition process, indicating a normal bureaucratic pace in the UK review [62]

Exhibit 99.1 NEWS FROM For more information contact: Kate Lowrey - VP of Investor Relations (314) 213-7277 / klowrey@escotechnologies.com ESCO REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2024 RESULTS - Q4 Sales increase 9.5% to $299 Million - Q4 GAAP EPS increase 6.5% to $1.32 - - Q4 Adjusted EPS increase 16.8% to $1.46 - - FY 2024 Sales increase 7.4% to $1.0 Billion - - FY 2024 Entered Orders increase 9.7% to $1.1 Billion - - FY 2024 GAAP EPS increase 10.1% to $3.94 - - FY 2024 Adjusted EPS increase 13.0% to $4.18 - ...

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (MARK ONE) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-10596 ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) MISSOURI 43-1554045 (State or other jurisdictio ...