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NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As employers reset priorities for spring planning and performance reviews, data from EdAssist by Bright Horizons (NYSE:BFAM) shows that skills gaps, particularly around artificial intelligence, are emerging as one of the biggest constraints on productivity and workforce confidence. According to the 2025 EdAssist by Bright Horizons Education Index, conducted by The Harris Poll among more than 2,000 U.S. employees, AI is reshaping roles faster than workers feel pre.

On April 23, 2026, Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc (BFAM) shares fell 3.9% today, closing at $81.70. The stock has fluctuated within a 52-week range of $63

Investors interested in Business - Services stocks are likely familiar with Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM) and APi (APG). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

For the quarter ended March 2026, Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BFAM - Free Report) reported revenue of $712.22 million, up 7% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.82, compared to $0.77 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $711.5 million, representing a surprise of +0.1%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +3.37%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.79.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Bright Horizons performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Number of Centers EOP (education and child care): 988 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of 992.5 million.Revenue- Full service center-based child care: $540.63 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $539.22 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +5.9%.Revenue- Educational advisory and other services: $26.92 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $27.16 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of +2.1%.Revenue- Back-up care: $144.67 million compared to the $144.05 million average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +12.5% year over year.Adjusted income from operations- Full service center-based child care: $36.91 million compared to the $34.4 million average estimate based on two analysts.Adjusted income from operations- Educational advisory and other services: $2.47 million versus $1.63 million estimated by two analysts on average.Adjusted income from operations- Back-up care: $25.57 million compared to the $25.21 million average estimate based on two analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Bright Horizons here>>>

Shares of Bright Horizons have returned -4.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +9.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (NYSE: BFAM) will replace Tri Pointe Homes Inc. (NYSE: TPH). Sumitomo Forestry Group (TSE: 1911) is acquiring Tri Pointe Homes in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions. Remitly Global Inc. (NASD: RELY) will replace Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASD: APLS). S&P 500 constituent Biogen Inc. (NASD: BIIB) is acquiring Apellis Pharmaceuticals in a deal expected to close soon, pending final closing conditions. Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

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NEW YORK & BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR and CIRCOR International (“CIRCOR” or the “Company”), a global manufacturer of flow control products for industrial, naval, and aerospace markets, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to sell CIRCOR Aerospace, the Company's aerospace division, to Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, for $2.55 billion. Funds managed by KKR first acquired CIRCOR for $1.8 billion in 2023 and.

Key Takeaways KKR's AUM grew from $252B in 2020 to $758B in Q1 2026, reflecting an 18% CAGR.KKR expanded into credit, infrastructure and insurance to diversify fee-generating growth.KKR targets $1T in AUM by 2030, supported by acquisitions and private wealth expansion. KKR & Co. Inc.’s (KKR - Free Report) $758 billion in assets under management (“AUM”) in the first quarter of 2026 highlights its transformation into a scaled, diversified global investment platform. Its AUM is spread across Credit & Liquid Strategies, Private Equity and Real Assets, showing that growth is no longer dependent on traditional private equity alone. This broad mix gives KKR multiple channels to raise capital, deploy funds and generate management fees across different market cycles. 

In its May 2026 Investor Presentation, KKR noted that AUM has grown rapidly. Its AUM witnessed a compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) of 18% from 2010 to first-quarter 2026. Meanwhile, management fees rose at a CAGR of 26% from 2020 to first quarter 2026. These figures suggest that KKR’s scale is translating into recurring earnings power, not just larger asset totals. 

AUM Growth Trend

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KKR is diversifying across infrastructure, real estate, private credit, asset-based finance and insurance-linked investments to drive AUM growth toward its $1 trillion target by 2030. The acquisition of Arctos Partners expanded KKR’s reach across private markets, while its insurance platform, Global Atlantic and private wealth push further strengthen long-term growth prospects.

Private credit concerns may moderately slow KKR’s near-term AUM growth amid weaker investor sentiment and rising sector redemptions. However, KKR’s diversified AUM base, recurring fee streams, acquisitions and expanded distribution support its long-term growth strategy. AUM growth should remain key to the earnings trajectory, with projections to rise 23.5% over the next three to five years, above the industry’s 6.03% average.

AUM Performance of KKR’s PeersApollo Global Management’s (APO - Free Report) AUM witnessed a CAGR of 19.6% over the past three years (2022-2025), with the rising trend continuing in the first quarter of 2026. The increase in Apollo’s AUM is primarily driven by growth in its retirement services client assets, subscriptions across the platform and new financing facilities.

The acquisition of Bridge Investment Group Holding nearly doubled Apollo’s real estate AUM to more than $110 billion. By 2029, Apollo expects the total AUM to reach $1.5 trillion by scaling its private equity business.

Similarly, Blackstone Inc. (BX - Free Report) has been witnessing a rise in its AUM balance. Over the past five years (2020-2025), total AUM and fee-earning AUM have recorded a CAGR of 15.6% and 14.4%, respectively. 

Blackstone’s robust AUM base supports the long-term earnings growth by providing a larger pool of fee-generating capital across its private equity, real estate, credit and infrastructure platforms.

KKR Price Performance & Zacks RankThe company’s shares have gained 2.8% in the past three months compared with the industry’s 2.4% rise. 
 

Price Performance

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Currently, KKR carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). 

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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CompaniesROME, May 28 (Reuters) - KKR & Co (KKR.N), opens new tab said on Thursday it would open ​an office in Milan as ‌the U.S. private equity firm looks to expand its presence in Italy after significant ​investments in the telecoms ​and energy sectors.

Over the past two ⁠years, a KKR-led consortium ​bought Telecom Italia's (TLIT.MI), opens new tab fixed-line network for €19 ​billion ($22 billion), while KKR took a 30% stake in Eni's (ENI.MI), opens new tab biofuel unit Enilive ​for around €3.6 billion.

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The new ​office will cover KKR's activities across private ‌equity, ⁠real assets, credit and insurance, as well as its private wealth business in Italy, the firm ​said in ​a ⁠statement.

It will be led by Marco Fontana, a ​partner in KKR's infrastructure ​team. ⁠Nicolo Della Casa, a director in the private equity team, will ⁠lead ​the firm's private ​equity activities in Italy.

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Shares in KKR, Blackstone and other sector peers tumbled on Wednesday after Switzerland's Partners Group moved to restrict investor withdrawals from one of its funds, stoking fresh fears over private market valuations.

Shares in Carlyle Group and KKR dropped more than 5% and 4%, respectively. Blackstone and Ares Management each slipped around 4%, while Blue Owl Capital shed more than 3%.

Shares in Partners Group — the Swiss asset management giant active in private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real estate markets — plunged more than 16%, reaching a 52-week low on Wednesday.

Partners Group.

The Zurich-listed firm has moved to curb investor redemptions in its Global Value ‌SICAV ⁠fund, an $8.6 billion so-called 'evergreen' private equity vehicle, at 5% of net asset value, after redemption requests hit 9.8%, according to a Bloomberg report.

The fund represents about 4.8% of Partners Group's total asset base.

David Layton, Partners Group CEO, told Bloomberg that the redemption pressure seen in private credit is now spreading into other asset classes.

The cap chimes with similar measures taken by several U.S. private equity outfits in recent months, where firms have halted or restricted investors from pulling out their money, amid a growing rush for the exits.

Retail investors have sought to redeem their money amid growing concerns over liquidity mismatches and deteriorating asset quality in private fund structures.

Shares of private market investment firms came under pressure on Wednesday after Switzerland-based Partners Group announced it was capping withdrawals from one of its flagship private equity funds, reviving investor concerns about liquidity across the alternative asset management industry.

Partners Group shares fell 16% in Zurich trading after the company confirmed that redemption requests for its $8.6 billion Global Value SICAV fund had exceeded a pre-defined threshold, automatically triggering withdrawal limits.

The selloff spread across the sector, weighing on both European and US-listed alternative asset managers.

In the United States, Blackstone shares BX fell 4.46%, KKR declined 4.18%, Ares Management lost 4.3%, and Blue Owl Capital dropped 2.9%.

Partners Group said total net redemption requests submitted during the second quarter exceeded 5% of the fund's net asset value, activating withdrawal restrictions under the vehicle's governing structure.

According to the company, the cap was triggered by elevated investor withdrawals rather than any operational issue with the fund itself.

Bloomberg reported that nearly twice the allowable level of redemption requests had been submitted.

Chief Executive Officer David Layton said individual investors accounted for most of the withdrawal pressure, despite institutional clients representing roughly 80% of the firm's investor base.

“This feature of capping redemption requests at 5% of the fund is a key attribute of this fund,” Layton said. “It’s known that in an environment where investors get a little bit more skittish, like today, you won’t see huge amounts of outflows.”

The fund contains a combination of private equity investments and other private market assets.

According to a March filing, four of its 10 largest direct holdings are technology companies.

Partners Group said volatility that initially emerged in private credit vehicles has increasingly begun affecting private equity investments as well.

The announcement reinforced broader concerns surrounding liquidity in private market funds, where investors often face restrictions on withdrawals due to the illiquid nature of underlying assets.

The alternative asset management industry has faced growing scrutiny this year as investors assess exposure to highly leveraged software companies and other assets that could face pressure from artificial intelligence-driven disruption.

Limited transparency into the underlying holdings of many private credit and private equity funds has added to investor caution, making it difficult for markets to fully assess portfolio quality.

The impact was felt across Europe, where shares of EQT fell 6.5%, CVC Capital Partners dropped 7.5%, and Bridgepoint Group declined around 9.8%.

Despite the increase in redemption requests, Partners Group said the underlying fund's liquidity remains within its targeted range, supported by ongoing investment distributions and access to an undrawn credit facility.

The firm added that both the Global Value Fund and its underlying vehicle remain open to new investments.

KKR shares were also weighed down by company-specific concerns tied to its credit operations.

Investor sentiment weakened after a Fitch report maintained a negative outlook on FS KKR Capital Corp., citing ongoing asset quality issues.

Legal developments and class action reminders related to alleged portfolio overvaluation within certain managed funds have also added to the cautious tone.

In addition, analysts have recently lowered earnings expectations for KKR, while the firm's $900 million debt offering priced at a 7.5% interest rate has highlighted rising funding costs that could pressure future returns.

A month has gone by since the last earnings report for KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR - Free Report) . Shares have lost about 10.2% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.

Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is KKR & Co. due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at the latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important drivers.

KKR & Co. Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, AUM Rises Y/YKKR & Co. reported first-quarter 2026 net income per share of $1.39, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28. The bottom line rose from $1.15 in the prior-year quarter.

Results have primarily reflected impressive growth in assets under management and transaction fees for the capital markets business. However, an increase in expenses acted as a headwind.

Net income attributable to the company (GAAP basis) was $364.8 million against a net loss of $185.9 million in the year-ago quarter.

Segmental Revenues & Expenses IncreaseTotal segment revenues amounted to $1.47 billion, increasing 22.4% on a year-over-year basis. The top line surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.43 billion.

Total segment expenses increased 19.9% year over year to $452.6 million.

As of March 31, 2026, total AUM grew 14.1% year over year to $757.9 billion.

Fee-paying AUM summed $614.8 billion, which increased 16.8% from the year-ago quarter.

Total Operating Earnings & Fee-Related Earnings RiseTotal operating earnings grew 19.1% year over year to $1.3 billion.

The company posted fee-related earnings of $1 billion, up 23.5% year over year.

Capital Distribution UpdateThe company declared a quarterly dividend of 19.5 cents per share of common stock, representing a 5.4% increase from the previous quarterly dividend of 18.5 cents per share. This dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 15, 2026.

The company also approved a $500 million increase to its existing share repurchase program, with the authorization set to automatically increase once the remaining capacity falls to $50 million or less.

2026 OutlookManagement expects fee-related earnings per share of more than $4.50.

Total operating earnings per share are projected to be more than $7.

Adjusted net income per share is anticipated to be below $7 (previous guidance was $7-$8). 

How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?In the past month, investors have witnessed a downward trend in estimates review.

The consensus estimate has shifted -7.56% due to these changes.

VGM ScoresCurrently, KKR & Co. has a poor Growth Score of F, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with a C. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock has a grade of D on the value side, putting it in the bottom 40% for this investment strategy.

Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of F. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.

OutlookEstimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. It's no surprise KKR & Co. has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.

Performance of an Industry PlayerKKR & Co. belongs to the Zacks Financial - Investment Management industry. Another stock from the same industry, Affiliated Managers Group (AMG - Free Report) , has gained 1.8% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2026.

Affiliated Managers reported revenues of $544.9 million in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +9.7%. EPS of $8.23 for the same period compares with $5.20 a year ago.

Affiliated Managers is expected to post earnings of $7.58 per share for the current quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +40.6%. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed +2.8%.

The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Affiliated Managers. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of A.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR, a leading global investment firm, today released “The Divergence Conundrum,” the 2026 Mid-Year Global Macro Outlook by Henry McVey, CIO of KKR's Balance Sheet and Head of Global Macro and Asset Allocation (GMAA). In the report, McVey and his team argue that the global economy is still expanding, but doing so unevenly as it enters a period of intensifying divergence. “The cycle is not over, but it is becoming more selective,” McVey writes, as the team sees economi.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR, together with the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Vistra (NYSE: VST) today announced the launch of Helix Digital Infrastructure (“Helix”), a new company designed to deliver integrated infrastructure at the speed and scale required for hyperscalers to meet accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) demand. As building AI infrastructure becomes increasingly complex, Helix will serve as a single coordination point for hyperscalers' data c.

Helix Digital Infrastructure will “serve as a single coordination point for hyperscalers' data centers, power, connectivity and related needs,” KKR said.

First Quarter 2026 Highlights

Achieved quarterly net sales of $464 million, a 10% GAAP increase and a 3% organic increase year-over-year Generated GAAP operating income of $93 million, or 20.1% of sales, and adjusted operating income of $101 million, or 21.8% of sales Recorded GAAP net income of $71 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, and adjusted earnings of $77 million, or $1.99 per diluted share Returned a total of $71 million to shareholders via $50 million of share repurchases and $21 million of dividends; authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program Maintain a strong balance sheet and ample liquidity to support Accelerate strategy , /PRNewswire/ -- Global safety equipment and solutions provider MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

"Our first quarter performance reflects the resilience of our diverse business, and a solid start to the year," said Steve Blanco, President and CEO of MSA Safety. "We continued to execute our Accelerate strategy and leverage the MSA Business System (MBS) to drive profitable growth, while navigating the current macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape. Strong operational execution in our Americas segment drove our sales and margin performance, more than offsetting short-term challenges in Europe and the Middle East, which are part of our International segment. The team remains focused on achieving our strategic commitments, serving our customers, and delivering on our mission."

Financial Highlights

Three Months Ended March 31,

(In millions, except per share data and percentages)

2026

2025

% Change (a)

Net Sales

$   463.6

$   421.3

10 %

GAAP

Operating income

93.0

77.8

20 %

% of Net sales

20.1 %

18.5 %

160 bps

Net income

71.3

59.6

20 %

Diluted EPS

1.83

1.51

21 %

Non-GAAP

Adjusted EBITDA

$   115.9

$   101.5

14 %

% of Net sales

25.0 %

24.1 %

90 bps

Adjusted operating income

101.1

87.5

16 %

% of Net sales

21.8 %

20.8 %

100 bps

Adjusted earnings

77.5

66.4

17 %

Adjusted diluted EPS

1.99

1.68

18 %

Free cash flow

65.1

51.0

28 %

Free cash flow conversion

91 %

86 %

Americas Segment

Net sales

$   325.2

$   293.2

11 %

GAAP operating income

95.8

76.5

25 %

% of Net sales

29.4 %

26.1 %

330 bps

Adjusted operating income

98.1

78.7

25 %

% of Net sales

30.2 %

26.8 %

340 bps

International Segment

Net sales

$   138.4

$   128.2

8 %

GAAP operating income

12.5

17.3

(28) %

% of Net sales

9.0 %

13.5 %

(450) bps

Adjusted operating income

14.5

18.7

(22) %

% of Net sales

10.5 %

14.6 %

(410) bps

(a) Percentage change may not calculate exactly due to rounding.

"The team delivered solid organic growth and profit pull-through in the first quarter, resulting in 18% adjusted EPS growth," stated Julie Beck, MSA Safety's Chief Financial Officer. "Our gross margin expansion reflects MBS-driven execution. The balance sheet and free cash flow generation remain strong, and we returned cash to shareholders. We announced a new $500 million share repurchase authorization in February and maintain an active M&A pipeline. Given the solid start to the year and our healthy order book, we are maintaining our mid-single-digit 2026 organic sales growth outlook. We also recognize the potential challenges posed by the volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic operating environment," Ms. Beck added.

The company returned a total of $71 million to shareholders via dividends of $21 million and executing $50 million of share repurchases, while investing $11 million in capital expenditures. MSA maintains a strong liquidity position with net debt at the end of the first quarter of $433 million. The company's net leverage ratio was 0.9x at March 31, 2026. MSA's strong financial profile, including ample liquidity of $1.2 billion, continues to provide optionality around execution of strategic growth initiatives, including acquisitions.

Conference Call

MSA Safety will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its first quarter 2026 results. The call and an accompanying slide presentation will be webcast at http://investors.msasafety.com/ under the "News and Events" tab, subheading "Events & Presentations." Investors and interested parties can also dial into the call at 1-844-854-4415 (toll-free) or 1-412-902-6599 (international). When prompted, please instruct the operator to be joined into the MSA Safety Incorporated conference call. A replay of the conference call will be available at http://investors.msasafety.com/ shortly after the conclusion of the presentation and will be available for the next 90 days.

MSA Safety Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

Net sales

$                      463,632

$                      421,340

Cost of products sold

244,051

227,945

Gross profit

219,581

193,395

Selling, general and administrative

107,684

93,965

Research and development

16,355

15,669

Restructuring charges

2,329

1,924

Currency exchange losses, net

199

4,076

Operating income

93,014

77,761

Interest expense

7,703

6,835

Other income, net

(7,681)

(7,023)

Total other expense (income), net

22

(188)

Income before income taxes

92,992

77,949

Provision for income taxes

21,723

18,344

Net income

$                        71,269

$                        59,605

Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:

Basic

$                            1.83

$                            1.51

Diluted

$                            1.83

$                            1.51

Basic shares outstanding

38,859

39,334

Diluted shares outstanding

38,986

39,501

MSA Safety Incorporated
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

March 31, 2026

December 31, 2025

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$                       180,158

$                          165,067

Trade receivables, net

325,011

306,452

Inventories

352,314

343,035

Other current assets

34,189

54,738

    Total current assets

891,672

869,292

Property, plant and equipment, net

278,056

283,063

Prepaid pension cost

285,283

279,450

Goodwill

727,440

731,592

Intangible assets, net

291,991

299,127

Other noncurrent assets

89,544

91,850

   Total assets

$                    2,563,986

$                       2,554,374

Liabilities and shareholders' equity

Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt, net

$                           8,074

$                              8,225

Accounts payable

118,348

110,775

Other current liabilities

154,845

170,211

   Total current liabilities

281,267

289,211

Long-term debt, net

605,075

572,709

Pensions and other employee benefits

141,788

143,834

Deferred tax liabilities

127,000

127,540

Other noncurrent liabilities

53,496

54,068

Total shareholders' equity

1,355,360

1,367,012

   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$                    2,563,986

$                       2,554,374

MSA Safety Incorporated

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

Net income

$                        71,269

$                        59,605

Depreciation and amortization

18,352

16,251

Change in working capital and other operating

(13,934)

(14,023)

Cash flow from operating activities

75,687

61,833

Capital expenditures

(10,587)

(10,784)

Property disposals and other investing

34

18

Cash flow used in investing activities

(10,553)

(10,766)

Change in debt

33,760

(7,466)

Cash dividends paid

(20,561)

(20,033)

Company stock purchases under repurchase program

(50,447)

(9,996)

Other financing

(9,975)

(8,117)

Cash flow used in financing activities

(47,223)

(45,612)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash

equivalents and restricted cash

(2,568)

743

Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$                        15,343

$                          6,198

MSA Safety Incorporated

Sales by Product Group (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except percentages)

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

Consolidated

Americas

International

Dollars

Percent

Dollars

Percent

Dollars

Percent

Detection(a)

$   180,842

39 %

$ 123,975

38 %

$   56,867

41 %

Fire Service(b)

159,271

34 %

116,092

36 %

43,179

31 %

Industrial PPE and Other(c)

123,519

27 %

85,171

26 %

38,348

28 %

Total

$   463,632

100 %

$ 325,238

100 %

$ 138,394

100 %

Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

Consolidated

Americas

International

Dollars

Percent

Dollars

Percent

Dollars

Percent

Detection(a)

$   161,070

38 %

$ 109,891

37 %

$   51,179

40 %

Fire Service(b)

150,616

36 %

105,907

36 %

44,709

35 %

Industrial PPE and Other(c)

109,654

26 %

77,362

27 %

32,292

25 %

Total

$   421,340

100 %

$ 293,160

100 %

$ 128,180

100 %

(a) Detection includes Fixed Gas and Flame Detection and Portable Gas detection.  Detection includes sales from M&C TechGroup Germany GmbH and its affiliated companies ("M&C"), acquired by the Company, from May 6th, 2025, onward (Americas and International).

(b) Fire Service includes Breathing Apparatus and Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel.

(c) Industrial PPE and Other includes Industrial Head Protection, Fall Protection and Non-Core.

MSA Safety Incorporated
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Organic sales change (Unaudited)

Consolidated

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

Detection(a)

Fire
Service(b)

Industrial PPE
and Other(c)

Net Sales

GAAP reported sales change

12 %

6 %

13 %

10 %

Currency translation effects

(3) %

(3) %

(6) %

(4) %

Less: Acquisitions

(9) %

— %

— %

(3) %

Organic sales change

— %

3 %

7 %

3 %

Americas Segment

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

Detection(a)

Fire
Service(b)

Industrial PPE
and Other(c)

Net Sales

GAAP reported sales change

13 %

10 %

10 %

11 %

Currency translation effects

(1) %

(1) %

(4) %

(2) %

Less: Acquisitions

(5) %

— %

— %

(2) %

Organic sales change

7 %

9 %

6 %

7 %

International Segment

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

Detection(a)

Fire
Service(b)

Industrial PPE
and Other(c)

Net Sales

GAAP reported sales change

11 %

(3) %

19 %

8 %

Currency translation effects

(6) %

(8) %

(9) %

(7) %

Less: Acquisitions

(18) %

— %

— %

(8) %

Organic sales change

(13) %

(11) %

10 %

(7) %

(a) Detection includes Fixed Gas and Flame Detection and Portable Gas Detection. Detection includes sales from M&C, acquired by the Company, from May 6th, 2025, onward (Americas and International).

(b) Fire Service includes Breathing Apparatus and Firefighter Helmets and Protective Apparel.

(c) Industrial PPE and Other includes Industrial Head Protection, Fall Protection and Non-Core.

Management believes that organic sales change is a useful metric for investors, as foreign currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures can have a material impact on sales change trends. Organic sales change highlights ongoing business performance excluding the impact of fluctuating foreign currencies, acquisitions and divestitures. There can be no assurances that MSA's definition of organic sales change is consistent with that of other companies. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to consider sales change determined on a GAAP basis in addition to this non-GAAP financial measure.

MSA Safety Incorporated

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted operating income (Unaudited)

Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

Adjusted EBITDA from reportable segments

$                      127,399

$                      111,137

Less:

     Depreciation and amortization

14,742

13,736

Adjusted operating income from reportable segments

112,657

97,401

Less:

     Corporate expenses

11,536

9,899

Adjusted operating income

101,121

87,502

Less:

     Currency exchange losses, net

199

4,076

     Restructuring charges

2,329

1,924

     Acquisition-related amortization

3,392

2,286

     Transaction costs (a)

2,187

1,455

GAAP operating income

93,014

77,761

Less:

     Interest expense

7,703

6,835

     Other income, net

(7,681)

(7,023)

Income before income taxes

92,992

77,949

Provision for income taxes

21,723

18,344

Net income

$                        71,269

$                        59,605

(a)  Transaction costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees incurred during our evaluation of or in connection with acquisitions and divestitures. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures and operating ratios derived from non-GAAP measures. Adjusted operating income is defined as operating income excluding currency exchange gains / losses, restructuring charges, acquisition-related amortization, and transaction costs. Adjusted operating margin is defined as adjusted operating income divided by net sales to external customers. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as adjusted operating income plus depreciation and amortization, and adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales to external customers. These metrics are consistent with how management evaluates segment results and makes strategic decisions about the business. Additionally, these non-GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding our operating performance and trends, and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of our peers. Adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are not recognized terms under GAAP, and therefore do not purport to be alternatives to operating income or operating margin as a measure of operating performance. The company's definition of adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to consider operating income and net income determined on a GAAP basis in addition to these non-GAAP measures.

MSA Safety Incorporated

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted earnings (Unaudited)

Adjusted diluted earnings per share (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

%

Change

Net income

$                  71,269

$                 59,605

20 %

Currency exchange losses, net

199

4,076

Restructuring charges

2,329

1,924

Acquisition-related amortization

3,392

2,286

Transaction costs (a)

2,187

1,455

Asset related losses

160

8

Income tax expense on adjustments

(2,084)

(2,916)

Adjusted earnings

$                  77,452

$                 66,438

17 %

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

$                      1.99

$                     1.68

18 %

Diluted shares outstanding

38,986

39,501

(a)Transaction costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees incurred during our evaluation of or in connection with acquisitions and divestitures. These costs are included in Selling, general and administrative expense in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Management believes that adjusted earnings and adjusted diluted earnings per share are useful measures for investors, as management uses these measures to internally assess the company's performance and ongoing operating trends. There can be no assurances that additional special items will not occur in future periods, nor that MSA's definition of adjusted earnings is consistent with that of other companies. As such, management believes that it is appropriate to consider both net income determined on a GAAP basis as well as adjusted earnings.

MSA Safety Incorporated

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Debt to adjusted EBITDA / Net debt to adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Twelve Months Ended
March 31,

2026

Operating income

$                         387,071

Depreciation and amortization

59,319

Currency exchange losses, net

11,924

Restructuring charges

4,302

Acquisition-related amortization

13,721

Transaction costs (a)

11,199

Adjusted EBITDA

$                         487,536

Total end-of-period debt

613,149

Debt to adjusted EBITDA

1.3

Total end-of-period debt

$                         613,149

Total end-of-period cash and cash equivalents

180,158

Net debt

$                         432,991

Net debt to adjusted EBITDA

0.9

(a) Transaction costs include advisory, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional or consulting fees incurred during our evaluation of or in connection with acquisitions and divestitures. These costs are included in Selling, general and administrative expense in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Management believes that Debt to adjusted EBITDA and Net debt to adjusted EBITDA are useful measures for investors, as management uses these measures to internally assess the company's liquidity and balance sheet strength. There can be no assurances that that MSA's definition of Debt to adjusted EBITDA and Net debt to adjusted EBITDA is consistent with that of other companies.

About MSA Safety:  

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the Company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

Except for historical information, certain matters discussed in this press release may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and involve various assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "intends," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or other comparable words. Actual results, performance or outcomes may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not align with historical performance and events due to a number of factors, including those discussed in the sections of our annual report on Form 10-K entitled "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors," and those discussed in our Form 10-Q quarterly reports filed after such annual report. MSA's SEC filings are readily obtainable at no charge at www.sec.gov, as well as on its own investor relations website at http://investors.MSAsafety.com. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and caution should be exercised against placing undue reliance upon such statements, which are based only on information currently available to us and speak only as of the date hereof. We are under no duty to update publicly any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this earnings press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures:

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures. These financial measures include organic sales change, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted earnings, adjusted earnings per diluted share, debt to adjusted EBITDA, and net debt to adjusted EBITDA. These non-GAAP financial measures provide information useful to investors in understanding our operating performance and trends, and to facilitate comparisons with the performance of our peers. Management also uses these measures internally to assess and better understand our underlying business performance and trends related to core business activities. The non-GAAP financial measures and key performance indicators we use, and computational methods with respect thereto, may differ from the non-GAAP financial measures and key performance indicators, and computational methods, that our peers use to assess their performance and trends. 

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures does not comply with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as supplemental in nature, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, our reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. When non-GAAP financial measures are disclosed, the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation G requires: (i) the presentation of the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP and (ii) a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP financial measure presented and the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. For an explanation of these measures, with a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, see the Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Measures to Non-GAAP Financial Measures in the financial tables section above.

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MSA Safety (MSA - Free Report) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.99 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.85 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.68 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.

This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +7.80%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this maker of safety products would post earnings of $2.26 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.38, delivering a surprise of +5.31%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.

MSA Safety, which belongs to the Zacks Security and Safety Services industry, posted revenues of $463.63 million for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.83%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $421.34 million. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.

The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.

MSA Safety shares have added about 3.5% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 5.6%.

What's Next for MSA Safety?While MSA Safety has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?

There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.

Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.

Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for MSA Safety was unfavorable. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to underperform the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.13 on $502.71 million in revenues for the coming quarter and $8.74 on $1.99 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.

Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Security and Safety Services is currently in the top 34% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.

Another stock from the same industry, SoundThinking (SSTI - Free Report) , has yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026. The results are expected to be released on May 14.

This maker of gunfire detection systems is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.24 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -100%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.

SoundThinking's revenues are expected to be $24.46 million, down 13.7% from the year-ago quarter.

Strategic Divestiture of Global Leader in Fire, Smoke, and Gas Detection Solutions

, /PRNewswire/ -- Sentinel Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in promising midmarket companies, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Autronica Fire and Security, a standalone unit of its Spectrum Safety Solutions platform, to MSA Safety (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in safety products and technology. The transaction is valued at approximately $555 million.

Headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, Autronica is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of fire detection, gas detection, and alarm systems for many critical infrastructure, energy, and maritime applications. Autronica holds numerous regulatory certifications for harsh environments, with a mission to protect life, environment, and property.

Sentinel acquired Autronica in 2024 in a carveout of Carrier Global Corporation's industrial fire business, now Spectrum Safety Solutions. In March 2026, Sentinel also agreed to sell Spectrum's Marioff division, a provider of high-pressure water mist fire suppression solutions, to private equity firm Inflexion. The divestitures of Autronica and Marioff position Spectrum to focus on its U.S.-headquartered detection and monitoring businesses, Det-Tronics and Fireye.

"We appreciate Sentinel's support and strategic guidance over the past two years," said Sindre Utne, Autronica's CEO. "Their partnership helped us scale thoughtfully and expand geographically while staying true to our culture and commitment to excellence."

"We're proud to have partnered with Sindre and the entire Autronica team," said Eric Bommer, Sentinel's Co-Managing Partner. "It's been rewarding to participate in the company's growth and development. Autronica is well positioned to continue its impressive growth trajectory as part of MSA Safety."

Sentinel's experience in industrials includes investments in Alemite (industrial lubrication equipment and components); Chromalox (commercial and industrial electric heating products and systems); ECM Industries, NSI Industries, and Power Products (electrical products); IEP Technologies (systems and services that suppress, isolate, and vent combustible dust or vapor explosions); and RotoMetrics (rotary tooling products).

Citi and J.P. Morgan are serving as exclusive financial advisors to Sentinel, and Kirkland & Ellis is providing legal counsel.

About Sentinel Capital Partners

Sentinel is a leading midmarket private equity firm. Working collaboratively with portfolio companies, Sentinel offers operational resources and strategic advice that help its management teams solve challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and build stronger, more valuable businesses. Sentinel also provides junior capital solutions as a minority investor.

Sentinel focuses on niche markets across the business services, consumer, healthcare services, and industrial sectors. Since its inception in 1995, Sentinel has raised more than $11.2 billion of capital. To learn more, please visit sentinelpartners.com.

About Autronica

Autronica, headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, is a leading innovator and provider of fire and gas detection systems. Serving the maritime, oil & gas, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, Autronica's mission is to protect life, environment, and property through cutting-edge safety technology and dependable service. For more information, visit https://www.autronicafire.com/.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems, and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes fixed gas and flame detection systems, portable gas detection instruments, self-contained breathing apparatuses, industrial head protection, and fall protection devices. MSA employs approximately 5,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit https://us.msasafety.com/.

Contact: Roland Tomforde
Broadgate Consultants
212-232-2356

SOURCE Sentinel Capital Partners

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of MSA Safety Inc. (NYSE: MSA) has elected Robert A. Bruggeworth to the position of Chairman of the Board effective May 8, 2026, succeeding Nish Vartanian, who will continue to serve the company as a Director.

Robert A. Bruggeworth elected chairman of MSA Safety MSA President and CEO Steven C. Blanco said, "On behalf of our Executive Leadership Team, I congratulate Bob on this well-earned distinction, and I welcome the opportunity to continue the strong partnership we have developed during his service as Lead Independent Director. Bob's guidance on the Board has been an important contributor to our success, and his leadership as Chairman positions us well to achieve our future goals."

"It is a privilege to have been elected Chairman of MSA Safety, and I want to thank Nish for his strong leadership as Chairman over the past six years. I look forward to his continued contributions and counsel as a member of our Board," Mr. Bruggeworth said. "MSA's impact in protecting workers and critical infrastructures spans the globe, and I am confident that the company will continue to build upon its far-reaching legacy of safety."

Mr. Vartanian commented, "Bob's deep expertise and strong leadership have served the Board extremely well. He has earned the Board's full confidence and is well positioned to assume the role of Chairman." 

About Mr. Bruggeworth

Mr. Bruggeworth became an MSA Director in 2007 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in 2017. He serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Qorvo, Inc., a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions. He also serves on the Qorvo Board of Directors.

Prior to the merger of RF Micro Devices, Inc. (RFMD) and TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. to form Qorvo, Mr. Bruggeworth served as RFMD's President and Chief Executive Officer and served on its Board of Directors. He previously served RFMD as both President of the company and Vice President of Wireless Products. Before joining RFMD, Mr. Bruggeworth held a variety of positions at AMP, Inc., a $5.5 billion supplier of electrical and electronic connection devices, including Divisional Vice President and Area Director for AMP's Asia Pacific Central region; Divisional Vice President of Operations, Asia Pacific; and most recently Divisional Vice President of Computer and Consumer Electronics, based in Hong Kong, China.

Mr. Bruggeworth attended Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, where he earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. In addition to the MSA and Qorvo boards, he serves on the board of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) and was its Chair in 2021.

About MSA Safety

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in advanced industrial safety technology products and solutions. Driven by its singular mission of safety, the company has been at the forefront of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and employs a team of approximately 5,300 associates across its more than 40 international locations. For more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.

SOURCE MSA Safety

Entre las innovaciones integrales se incluyen la telemetría mejorada M1 ™ SCBA, el nuevo casco GALLET® y la nueva ropa de protección contra incendios Bristol™.

, /PRNewswire/ -- Los bomberos se enfrentan a entornos cada vez más exigentes y complejos, lo que hace que la fiabilidad y el rendimiento del equipo sean más importantes que nunca. Esta semana, en Interschutz 2026, MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA) demuestra cómo está dando forma al futuro de la seguridad de los bomberos con la presentación de tres nuevas innovaciones en seguridad contra incendios: la tecnología ampliada del equipo de respiración autónoma M1™, un nuevo casco para bomberos GALLET® y la nueva ropa de protección contra incendios Bristol™.

Experimente el comunicado de prensa interactivo multicanal completo aquí: https://www.multivu.com/msa/9308751-es-msa-safety-debuts-new-firefighter-technologies-at-interschutz-2026  

Nuevas soluciones para la evolución del servicio de bomberos: Sistema de telemetría M1 SCBA ampliado

Ya disponible en Alemania y en toda Europa, el sistema de telemetría M1 SCBA mejora la visibilidad a nivel de mando y la responsabilidad de los bomberos al transmitir datos del SCBA en tiempo real al mando del incidente. Impulsado por el módulo de control M1, el sistema permite a los comandantes de incidentes supervisar el estado de cada bombero y del equipo, enviar alarmas de evacuación y confirmar acuses de recibo. Los componentes clave incluyen:

Módulo de control M1: Un reemplazo totalmente integrado para los manómetros y dispositivos PASS tradicionales, con detección electrónica de presión, alarmas de emergencia manuales y automáticas, telemetría de radio de largo alcance, luces de señalización ultrabrillantes y detección de caída libre. MSA HUB™: Agrega datos en tiempo real de múltiples bomberos, crea una red inalámbrica local en el lugar del incidente y puede transmitir datos a sistemas basados en la nube cuando hay conexión a internet para monitoreo remoto y análisis posterior al incidente. Repetidor MSA: Amplía la conectividad de radio en entornos difíciles, como edificios altos, sótanos, túneles e infraestructura subterránea, lo que ayuda a mantener la comunicación entre los equipos en el interior y el mando. En conjunto, estas capacidades ayudan a mejorar la percepción de la situación al transmitir información de seguridad a las personas adecuadas en el momento preciso, de forma clara y práctica.

Un icono evolucionado: El casco de bomberos GALLET F1®

Basándose en más de 40 años de tradición en cascos para bomberos, el nuevo casco GALLET F1 ofrece una excelente protección contra el calor, los impactos y los escombros, a la vez que proporciona la comodidad, el ajuste y la modularidad que los bomberos buscan.

El casco ofrece una amplia gama de tallas para adaptarse a una gran variedad de formas, tamaños y peinados de cabeza, y admite una configuración modular para accesorios adaptados a las necesidades de cada brigada. Una nueva opción de iluminación integrada en el casco mejora aún más la visibilidad operativa. Entre sus características principales se incluyen:

Módulo de iluminación L360™, diseñado exclusivamente para el casco, que proporciona una iluminación equilibrada durante las operaciones; Una visera rediseñada para ofrecer protección facial completa contra los riesgos cambiantes del mundo actual; y Mayor bienestar para los bomberos gracias a una limpieza, inspección y mantenimiento más sencillos y eficientes. El nuevo casco de bombero GALLET F1 estará disponible a finales de este año.

Traje de protección contra incendios Bristol X1™: 'Ajuste perfecto'

El traje de bombero Bristol X1 introduce un nuevo nivel de personalización y adaptabilidad en la indumentaria para la lucha contra incendios estructurales. Diseñado para un ajuste más personalizado, la chaqueta y el pantalón X1 combinan materiales ligeros con protección contra la exposición térmica y a los riesgos del incendio. Con más de 1.000 configuraciones de ajuste, el traje se adapta a diversos tipos de cuerpo, géneros, funciones operativas y condiciones climáticas. Las características principales incluyen:

Chaqueta con un distintivo corte en forma de "V" para mayor movilidad y comodidad. Tirantes ajustables con tres opciones de posición. Refuerzos en hombros, codos y rodillas para mayor durabilidad. Tejido exterior ligero diseñado para brindar comodidad, resistencia química y protección. El traje de bombero Bristol X1 estará disponible a finales de este año.

Impulsando la seguridad de los bomberos mediante la integración

"Nuestra misión es impulsar la seguridad de los bomberos a través de soluciones integrales, de pies a cabeza, que combinan equipos de protección, tecnología conectada e integración perfecta", declaró José Sánchez, presidente de la región EMEA de MSA Safety. "Diseñamos sistemas fáciles de usar que ayudan a los bomberos a mantenerse seguros, localizados y concentrados en su trabajo. Al combinar productos innovadores con una amplia experiencia en servicios de bomberos, MSA, Bristol y Gallet ofrecen soluciones que mejoran el rendimiento, fortalecen la colaboración con los cuerpos de bomberos y ayudan a los bomberos a proteger a sus comunidades de manera más eficiente y efectiva".

Información sobre la exposición Interschutz

MSA Safety, los cascos GALLET y los uniformes Bristol estarán presentes en el pabellón 14, stand H20, de Interschutz. Para obtener más información y mantenerse al día, visite MSAsafety.com/Interschutz y siga a MSA Safety en redes sociales.

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MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) es líder mundial en productos, tecnologías y soluciones de seguridad avanzadas. Impulsada por su singular misión de seguridad, la compañía ha estado a la vanguardia de la innovación en seguridad desde 1914, protegiendo a los trabajadores y la infraestructura de las instalaciones en todo el mundo en una amplia gama de mercados finales diversos, al tiempo que crea valor sostenible para los accionistas. Con ingresos de 1.900 millones de dólares en 2025, MSA Safety tiene su sede en Cranberry Township, Pensilvania, y emplea a un equipo de más de 5.300 asociados en sus más de 40 ubicaciones internacionales. Para obtener más información, visite www.MSASafety.com .

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Zu den Innovationen von Kopf bis Fuß zählen die erweiterte M1 ™ SCBA-Telemetrie, der neue GALLET ® -Helm und die neue Bristol ™ -Feuerschutzbekleidung

, /PRNewswire/ -- Feuerwehrleute sehen sich mit immer anspruchsvolleren und komplexeren Einsatzbedingungen konfrontiert, weshalb die Zuverlässigkeit und Leistungsfähigkeit ihrer Ausrüstung wichtiger denn je ist.  Diese Woche zeigt MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA) auf der Interschutz 2026, wie das Unternehmen die Zukunft der Feuerwehrsicherheit mit der Einführung von drei neuen Innovationen im Bereich Brandschutz gestaltet, darunter die erweiterte M1™-Technologie für umgebungsluftunabhängige Atemschutzgeräte, ein neuer GALLET®-Feuerwehrhelm und neue Bristol™-Feuerwehrschutzkleidung.

Die vollständige interaktive Multichannel-Pressemitteilung finden Sie hier: https://www.multivu.com/msa/9308751-de-msa-safety-debuts-new-firefighter-technologies-at-interschutz-2026  

Neue Lösungen für den sich weiterentwickelnden Feuerwehrdienst: Erweitertes M1 SCBA Telemetry System

Das M1 SCBA Telemetry System ist jetzt in Deutschland und ganz Europa erhältlich und verbessert die Übersicht auf Führungsebene sowie die Nachverfolgbarkeit der Feuerwehrleute, indem es SCBA-Daten in Echtzeit an die Einsatzleitung übermittelt. Das System wird vom M1 Control Module gesteuert und ermöglicht es Einsatzleitern, den Status einzelner Feuerwehrleute und Teams zu überwachen, Evakuierungsalarme auszulösen und Rückmeldungen zu bestätigen. Die wichtigsten Komponenten sind:

M1 Control Module: Ein vollständig integrierter Ersatz für herkömmliche Messgeräte und PASS-Geräte, ausgestattet mit elektronischer Druckmessung, bewegungsunabhängigen und manuellen Notalarmen, Funk-Fernmessung mit großer Reichweite, extrem hellen Buddy-Leuchten und einer Freifallerkennung. MSA HUB™: Aggregiert Echtzeitdaten von mehreren Feuerwehrleuten, baut vor Ort ein lokales drahtloses Netzwerk auf und kann Daten an cloudbasierte Systeme übertragen, sofern eine Internetverbindung für die Fernüberwachung und die Analyse nach dem Einsatz verfügbar ist. MSA Repeater: Erweitert die Funkverbindung in schwierigen Umgebungen wie Hochhäusern, Kellern, Tunneln und unterirdischen Anlagen und trägt so dazu bei, die Kommunikation zwischen den Einsatzkräften vor Ort und der Einsatzleitung aufrechtzuerhalten. Gemeinsam tragen diese Funktionen dazu bei, das Situationsbewusstsein zu verbessern, indem sie Sicherheitsinformationen zum richtigen Zeitpunkt in einem klaren und umsetzbaren Format an die richtigen Personen weiterleiten.

Die Weiterentwicklung einer Ikone: Der GALLET F1® Fire Helmet

Aufbauend auf einer mehr als 40-jährigen Tradition in der Herstellung von Feuerwehrhelmen bietet der neue GALLET F1 Fire Helmet hervorragenden Schutz vor Hitze, Stößen und herumfliegenden Trümmern und erfüllt gleichzeitig die Anforderungen der Feuerwehrleute an Komfort, Passform und Modularität.   

Der Helm ist in einer großen Auswahl an Größen erhältlich, um einer Vielzahl von Kopfformen, -größen und Frisuren gerecht zu werden, und ermöglicht eine modulare Konfiguration für Zubehör, das auf die Bedürfnisse der Brigade zugeschnitten ist. Eine neu entwickelte, in den Helm integrierte Beleuchtungsoption verbessert die Sichtverhältnisse im Einsatz zusätzlich. Zu den wichtigsten Merkmalen gehören:

Das L360™ Beleuchtungsmodul, das speziell für den Helm entwickelt wurde, um während des Einsatzes eine ausgewogene Ausleuchtung zu gewährleisten; Ein neu konzipiertes Visier, das entwickelt wurde, um umfassenden Schutz vor den sich ständig wandelnden Gefahren der heutigen Welt zu bieten; und Mehr Komfort für Feuerwehrleute durch einfachere, effizientere Reinigung, Inspektion und Wartung. Der neue GALLET F1 Fire Helmet wird im Laufe des Jahres erhältlich sein.

Der Bristol X1™ Fire Protective Suit: „Fit to Form"

Der Bristol X1 Fire Suit setzt neue Maßstäbe hinsichtlich Individualisierung und Anpassungsfähigkeit bei der Schutzbekleidung für die Brandbekämpfung. Die X1-Jacke und -Hose wurden für eine individuellere Passform entwickelt und verbinden leichte Materialien mit Schutz vor Hitzeeinwirkung und den Gefahren am Brandort. Mit mehr als 1.000 Passformkonfigurationen eignet sich der Anzug für viele verschiedene Körperformen, Geschlechter, Einsatzrollen und klimatische Bedingungen. Zu den Funktionen gehören:

Eine Jacke mit markantem V-Ausschnitt für mehr Bewegungsfreiheit und Komfort Verstellbare Hosenträger mit drei Befestigungsmöglichkeiten Verstärkte Schultern, Ellbogen und Knie für zusätzliche Haltbarkeit Leichte Außenhülle, die auf Komfort, Chemikalienbeständigkeit und Schutz ausgelegt ist Der Bristol X1 Fire Suit wird im Laufe dieses Jahres erhältlich sein.

Verbesserung der Sicherheit von Feuerwehrleuten durch Integration

„Unsere Mission ist es, die Sicherheit von Feuerwehrleuten durch umfassende Lösungen von Kopf bis Fuß zu verbessern, die Schutzausrüstung, vernetzte Technologie und nahtlose Integration miteinander verbinden", sagte Jose Sanchez, Vorsitzender von MSA Safety für die EMEA-Region. „Wir entwickeln benutzerfreundliche Systeme, die es Feuerwehrleuten ermöglichen, sicher zu arbeiten, den Überblick zu behalten und sich voll und ganz auf ihre Aufgabe zu konzentrieren. Durch die Kombination innovativer Produkte mit fundiertem Fachwissen im Bereich des Feuerwehrwesens stellen MSA, Bristol und Gallet Lösungen zur Verfügung, die die Leistungsfähigkeit steigern, die Zusammenarbeit mit den Feuerwehren stärken und den Feuerwehrleuten helfen, ihre Gemeinden effizienter und effektiver zu schützen."

Informationen zur Interschutz-Messe

MSA Safety, GALLET-Helme und Bristol Uniforms werden auf der Interschutz in Halle 14, Stand H20, ausstellen. Um mehr zu erfahren und auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben, besuchen Sie MSAsafety.com/Interschutz und folgen Sie MSA Safety in den sozialen Medien.

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MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) ist der weltweit führende Anbieter von fortschrittlichen Sicherheitsprodukten, -technologien und -lösungen. Geleitet von seiner eindeutigen Mission, für Sicherheit zu sorgen, ist das Unternehmen seit 1914 Vorreiter bei Sicherheitsinnovationen. Es schützt Arbeitnehmer und Anlageninfrastrukturen weltweit in einer Vielzahl unterschiedlicher Endmärkte und schafft gleichzeitig nachhaltigen Wert für seine Aktionäre. MSA Safety, das im Jahr 2025 einen Umsatz von 1,9 Milliarden US-Dollar erzielte, hat seinen Hauptsitz in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, und beschäftigt an seinen mehr als 40 internationalen Standorten ein Team von über 5.300 Mitarbeitern. Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie unter www.MSASafety.com .

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