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IDEX Pricing Spineometer: 2 of 5 Vertebrae

By Tim J. Smith, PhD January 9, 2025

IDEX, a global applied solutions provider, had a mixed Q3 2024. Revenue rose 0.6% to $798 million while earnings before interest and taxes fell 6.1 % to $168 million over the same period last year. A review of IDEX’s 30 October 2024 earnings call and associated financial reports provided insight regarding the importance of pricing on performance. IDEX is a diverse and complex business. It has three reporting units, Fluid & Metering…

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Leverage Analysts – Inovis

By Tim J. Smith, PhD August 4, 2004

Inovis, privately held by Golden Gate Capital, did $100 million in revenue in 2003 and has over 17,000 customers. Their focus has…

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The Value of Frame: Theory

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 21, 2004

“She who controls the frame, controls the decision.” Frame refers to the perspective used in evaluating different options in a decision making…

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Framing the Price: Practice

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 21, 2004

Lincoln Mercury proudly announced their one and only clearance sale on the 2004 Lincoln Navigator. Corporate executives took out a full page…

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Communicate your Message – Alphameric

By Tim J. Smith, PhD July 21, 2004

With over 25 years of experience, this UK public company achieved roughly $120 million in revenue in 2003. Currently, they are seeking…

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