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Xylem Pricing Spineometer: 3 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 17, 2024

Xylem, a global water treatment company, had a positive Q3 2024. Revenue rose 1.3 % to $2.1 billion and earnings before interest and taxes rose 47% to $280 million over the same period last year. A review of Xylem’s 31 October 2024 earnings call and associated financial reports provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. Mathew Pine, the CEO of Xylem since January this year, was proud of his team’s…

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Old Dominion Freight Line Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 17, 2024

Old Dominion Freight Line, a North American less-than-truckload motor carrier, had a negative Q3 2024. Revenue fell 3% to $1.47 billion and…

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Henkel Pricing Spineometer: 4 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD December 17, 2024

Henkel, a global adhesive and consumer products company, had a relatively positive Half 1 2024. Revenue fell 1% to €10.8 billion while…

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Profits: The Real Power Player in CEO Compensation

By Özlem Elgün Tillman November 26, 2024

When it comes to paying top executives, companies love to tie compensation to metrics like revenue growth and market share expansion. After…

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Milwaukee to Chicago Century Ride and Entrepreneurship

By Tim J. Smith, PhD November 25, 2024

On 19 October 20204 at 7:30 am, I set out on a Century ride from Milwaukee to Chicago on my trusty Aqua…

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