Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2024, consolidated revenues were 601million,representing9368 million, while non-healthcare revenues grew 11% to 232million[24]−Consolidatedgrossmarginwas52134 million, representing 46% growth year-over-year, with an operating margin of 22.4% [25][26] - Non-GAAP net earnings per share was 1.80,representing442.94 billion, with healthcare revenues of 1.395billionandnon−healthcarerevenuesof699 million [29] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Healthcare business revenues grew 10% for the year, driven by substantial growth in consumable and service revenues [30] - Consumable and service revenues exceeded growth targets across major product platforms, including pulse oximetry and hemodynamics [30] - Capital equipment revenues declined due to a change in accounting rules affecting revenue recognition [31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Incremental value of new contracts was 432million,indicatingstrongmarketpositioningandfuturerevenuegrowthpotential[33]−Thecompanyshippednearly235,000technologyboardsandmonitors,exceedingexpectations[32]CompanyStrategyandDevelopmentDirection−Thecompanyisrefocusingonitscoreprofessionalhealthcaremarketandoptimizingitscoststructure[23][28]−Managementiscommittedtobuildingprogramsthatengageanddeveloptalenttosupportlong−termgrowth[19]−Thepotentialsaleoftheconsumerbusinessisunderevaluation,withnofinaldecisionsmadeyet[5][39]Management′sCommentsonOperatingEnvironmentandFutureOutlook−Managementexpressedconfidenceinthecompany′sabilitytodriveprofitablegrowthandimprovemarginsduetorecentcoststructureoptimizations[25][38]−Theguidancefor2025projectshealthcarerevenueof1.5 billion to 1.53billion,representingapproximately86.52 per share on a GAAP basis due to non-cash impairment charges [26] - The Sound United business will be classified as held for sale starting in 2025, impacting future financial reporting [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about operating margin guidance - Management noted that the increase in operating margin guidance to 27.5% - 28% for 2025 is due to earlier-than-expected margin improvement initiatives and project rationalization [44][46] Question: Hospital census and flu activity assumptions for 2025 - Guidance assumes low-single-digit growth in sensors and inpatient admissions, with strong contracting performance expected to carry into 2025 [50][51] Question: CEO's focus on executing against the financial framework - The new CEO emphasized understanding core markets and expanding leadership positions while focusing on healthcare innovation [56][58] Question: Update on tariff contingency plans - Management discussed the flexibility gained from expanded manufacturing in Malaysia to mitigate potential tariff impacts [63][66] Question: Hemodynamic monitoring opportunities - The CEO expressed excitement about the potential for growth in hemodynamic monitoring, emphasizing the need to treat more patients [72][73] Question: Quarterly revenue flow and seasonality - Management indicated that the first quarter is expected to follow historical seasonality, with an extra week contributing to fourth-quarter results [76][78] Question: Update on hospital automation focus - Management confirmed that hospital automation remains a strong growth area, with continued investment planned [108][110] Question: Status of Apple litigation - Management provided an update on ongoing litigation with Apple, confirming it will remain part of the healthcare business [114][120]