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Flex (FLEX)


Market Price (6/28/2026): $146.39 | Market Cap: $53.9 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services

Flex (FLEX)


Market Price (6/28/2026): $146.39
Market Cap: $53.9 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services

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Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 3.5 Bil

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Data Centers & Infrastructure, Show more.

Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 132%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 194%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.5%

Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 133%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.9%

Key risks
FLEX key risks include [1] significant pricing pressure and top-line volatility due to its high concentration of large tech customers and [2] potential client and investor deterrence stemming from compliance issues highlighted by a revoked SEC registration.

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Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 3.5 Bil
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, and Automation & Robotics. Themes include Data Centers & Infrastructure, Show more.
2 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 132%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 194%
3 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.5%
4 Valuation getting more expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is 133%
5 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.9%
6 Key risks
FLEX key risks include [1] significant pricing pressure and top-line volatility due to its high concentration of large tech customers and [2] potential client and investor deterrence stemming from compliance issues highlighted by a revoked SEC registration.

FLEX in ETFs

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 6/26/2026

Flex (FLEX) stock has gained about 135% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q4 2026 Earnings Beat and Upbeat Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance.

Flex reported robust fiscal Q4 2026 earnings on May 5, 2026, with an adjusted EPS of $0.93, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.87. Quarterly revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $7.48 billion against an anticipated $6.96 billion. Crucially, the company issued optimistic fiscal year 2027 guidance, projecting net sales between $32.3 billion and $33.8 billion (an 18% growth at the midpoint) and adjusted EPS between $4.21 and $4.51 (a 32% growth at the midpoint), significantly higher than previous analyst consensus around $3.60.

2. Strategic Spin-off of Cloud and Power Infrastructure (CPI) Segment.

Flex announced its intention to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure (CPI) segment into a new publicly traded company (SpinCo). This segment is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for AI data center infrastructure, power, and cooling solutions. Projections for SpinCo indicate substantial revenue growth of 65% to 75% in fiscal year 2027, accelerating to over 80% in fiscal year 2028, effectively repositioning Flex as a focused "AI infrastructure play" and unlocking significant shareholder value.

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Updated on 6/26/2026

Flex (FLEX) stock has gained about 135% since 2/28/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q4 2026 Earnings Beat and Upbeat Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance.

Flex reported robust fiscal Q4 2026 earnings on May 5, 2026, with an adjusted EPS of $0.93, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.87. Quarterly revenue also exceeded expectations, reaching $7.48 billion against an anticipated $6.96 billion. Crucially, the company issued optimistic fiscal year 2027 guidance, projecting net sales between $32.3 billion and $33.8 billion (an 18% growth at the midpoint) and adjusted EPS between $4.21 and $4.51 (a 32% growth at the midpoint), significantly higher than previous analyst consensus around $3.60.

2. Strategic Spin-off of Cloud and Power Infrastructure (CPI) Segment.

Flex announced its intention to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure (CPI) segment into a new publicly traded company (SpinCo). This segment is positioned to capitalize on the growing demand for AI data center infrastructure, power, and cooling solutions. Projections for SpinCo indicate substantial revenue growth of 65% to 75% in fiscal year 2027, accelerating to over 80% in fiscal year 2028, effectively repositioning Flex as a focused "AI infrastructure play" and unlocking significant shareholder value.

3. Inclusion in the S&P 500 Index.

On June 9, 2026, Flex announced its selection for inclusion in the S&P 500 Index, with the change becoming effective before the market open on June 22, 2026. This move typically generates substantial buying interest from index funds and ETFs that are mandated to track the S&P 500, leading to increased demand and upward pressure on the stock price.

4. Upgraded Analyst Ratings and Raised Price Targets.

Following the positive earnings report and the spin-off announcement, multiple financial analysts significantly upgraded their ratings and increased price targets for Flex. For instance, Barclays raised its price target to $203 from $174 on June 4, 2026, citing the company's AI business segments. Goldman Sachs increased its target to $177 from $84 on May 8, 2026, and Keybanc moved its target to $180 from $75 on May 7, 2026. The consensus analyst rating became "Strong Buy" or "Moderate Buy," with average price targets ranging from approximately $160 to $175.

5. Acquisition of Electrical Power Products (EP²).

Flex completed the acquisition of Electrical Power Products (EP²), an action that bolsters its capabilities in grid modernization, customized power control, and utility markets, including those related to AI data center infrastructure. This acquisition is anticipated to be accretive to earnings and aligns with Flex's strategic focus on higher-growth, higher-margin verticals.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 132.8% change in FLEX stock from 2/28/2026 to 6/27/2026 was primarily driven by a 124.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820266272026Change
Stock Price ($)63.02146.70132.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)26,83527,9144.0%
Net Income Margin (%)3.2%3.2%-0.7%
P/E Multiple27.361.3124.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3693680.3%
Cumulative Contribution132.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 6/27/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FLEX132.8% 
Market (SPY)6.6%52.6%
Sector (XLK)30.7%55.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 148.2% change in FLEX stock from 11/30/2025 to 6/27/2026 was primarily driven by a 143.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)113020256272026Change
Stock Price ($)59.11146.70148.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)26,33327,9146.0%
Net Income Margin (%)3.3%3.2%-5.2%
P/E Multiple25.261.3143.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3743681.6%
Cumulative Contribution148.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 6/27/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FLEX148.2% 
Market (SPY)7.3%50.5%
Sector (XLK)26.9%56.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 246.8% change in FLEX stock from 5/31/2025 to 6/27/2026 was primarily driven by a 218.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120256272026Change
Stock Price ($)42.30146.70246.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)25,81327,9148.1%
Net Income Margin (%)3.2%3.2%-2.9%
P/E Multiple19.361.3218.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3823683.8%
Cumulative Contribution246.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2025 to 6/27/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FLEX246.8% 
Market (SPY)25.1%50.7%
Sector (XLK)57.8%58.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 686.8% change in FLEX stock from 5/31/2023 to 6/27/2026 was primarily driven by a 478.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120236272026Change
Stock Price ($)18.65146.70686.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)28,50227,914-2.1%
Net Income Margin (%)2.8%3.2%13.3%
P/E Multiple10.661.3478.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)45136822.6%
Cumulative Contribution686.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2023 to 6/27/2026
ReturnCorrelation
FLEX686.8% 
Market (SPY)81.3%54.3%
Sector (XLK)125.1%58.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
FLEX Return2%17%42%72%57%167%1121%
Peers Return42%10%58%67%96%56%1169%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%7%96%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
FLEX Win Rate58%58%50%83%67%83% 
Peers Win Rate60%52%63%58%62%63% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
FLEX Max Drawdown-21%-24%-20%-17%-40%-14% 
Peers Max Drawdown-16%-29%-26%-26%-37%-22% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: JBL, CLS, SANM, PLXS, FN. See FLEX Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 6/26/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventFLEXS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-37.1%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven59.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven53 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-18.3%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven22.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven50 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-19.5%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.2%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven27 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-23.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven28 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-55.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven126.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven212 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-46.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven85.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven423 days105 days

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In The Past

Flex's stock fell -37.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 59.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventFLEXS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-37.1%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven59.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven53 days79 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-23.8%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.3%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven28 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-55.9%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven126.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven212 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-46.0%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven85.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven423 days105 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-20.7%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven26.2%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven32 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-27.2%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.5%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven163 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-32.0%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.1%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven195 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-86.8%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven659.4%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven2280 days1085 days

Compare to JBL, CLS, SANM, PLXS, FN

In The Past

Flex's stock fell -37.1% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 59.1% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

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About Flex (FLEX)

Flex Ltd. (FLEX) is a global provider of design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services and solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. The company helps its clients bring a wide range of products to market through its two main segments: Flex Agility Solutions (FAS) and Flex Reliability Solutions (FRS).

Flex offers comprehensive support throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design and engineering to advanced manufacturing and assembly. Its capabilities span various technologies, including electronics, electromechanical systems, and software, with specialized expertise in areas like human-machine interfaces, IoT platforms, and power management. Key services also include the design and integration of advanced data center equipment (servers, storage, networking) and the production of diverse power solutions such as chargers, adapters, and industrial power supplies.

Beyond manufacturing, Flex provides extensive supply chain and logistics services, encompassing everything from materials procurement and inventory management to order fulfillment and distribution. The company also specializes in reverse logistics and repair solutions, handling returns, exchanges, complex repairs, asset recovery, and e-waste management, ensuring end-to-end support for its OEM customers.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Flex Ltd. (FLEX):

  • A more comprehensive and diversified Foxconn.
  • Like TSMC, but for fully assembled electronic products and their global logistics.

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Flex (FLEX) provides a range of manufacturing, supply chain, and design services, along with specific product offerings:

  • Design and Engineering Services: Provides value-added design, engineering, and technology solutions for various products.
  • Manufacturing Services: Offers systems assembly and manufacturing services, including enclosures, testing, materials procurement, and inventory management.
  • Supply Chain Logistics Services: Manages forward supply chain logistics, including inventory management, freight, order fulfillment, distribution, and supply chain network design.
  • Reverse Logistics & Repair Solutions: Delivers after-market services such as returns management, exchange programs, complex repair, asset recovery, recycling, and e-waste management.
  • Data Center Equipment: Designs and integrates advanced data center servers, storage and networking equipment, and data center appliances.
  • Power Products: Manufactures chargers, adapters, power supplies for various markets, and specialized DC/DC converters and power module solutions.

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Based on the provided company description, Flex Ltd. (FLEX) sells primarily to other companies, specifically original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

However, the provided background information does not explicitly name Flex's major customer companies or their public symbols. The description details the types of products and industries Flex serves (e.g., electrical/electronics, electromechanical, software, human machine interface, audio and video, IoT platforms, power management, data center servers, storage, networking equipment, smartphones, tablets, notebooks, gaming systems, and information and communications technology markets), but it does not list the specific names of the OEM customers.

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Revathi Advaithi, Chief Executive Officer

Revathi Advaithi has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Flex since February 2019. Under her leadership, Flex has focused on driving technology innovation, supply chain resilience, and responsible, sustainable manufacturing solutions across various industries and end markets. Prior to joining Flex, Ms. Advaithi was President and Chief Operating Officer for the Electrical Sector business at Eaton, a power management company with over $20 billion in sales, where she also held corporate responsibility for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. She previously spent six years at Honeywell in leadership roles spanning manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, and sourcing. Ms. Advaithi began her career as a shop floor supervisor at Eaton. She serves on the Boards of Uber and the MIT Presidential CEO Advisory Board, and is a member of the Business Roundtable.

Kevin Krumm, Chief Financial Officer

Kevin Krumm joined Flex as Chief Financial Officer on January 6, 2025. He is responsible for overseeing the finance function, including corporate accounting, financial planning and analysis, internal audit, investor relations, tax, and treasury. Mr. Krumm brings over 25 years of experience across industrial, chemical, and healthcare industries. Before Flex, he was Executive Vice President and CFO of APi Group Corporation, a global market-leading business services provider of safety and specialty services (September 2021 – January 2025). Prior to APi Group, Mr. Krumm spent 15 years at Ecolab Inc. in various finance leadership roles, including Corporate Treasurer and Senior Vice President of Global Financial Shared Services. He began his career in public accounting at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Arthur Andersen, and Deloitte, with a strong emphasis on mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance.

Michael Hartung, President, Chief Commercial Officer

Michael Hartung serves as President, Chief Commercial Officer at Flex, leading the company's go-to-market organization, including the Agility and Reliability operating segments. He focuses on delivering the Flex Forward strategy, aligning commercial and business strategies, scaling end-to-end lifecycle services, and leading product technology innovation. With over 20 years at Flex, Mr. Hartung has driven revenue growth and margin expansion across multiple businesses, most recently as President, Agility Solutions and Global Services and Solutions, and previously as Senior Vice President of the Lifestyle Business. He joined Flex through the acquisition of Solectron in October 2007, where he held senior roles, including Vice President of the Computing and Storage business unit.

Hooi Tan, President, Global Operations and Supply Chain

Hooi Tan is the President of Global Operations and Supply Chain for Flex. He is responsible for directing the global operations and supply chain strategy, focusing on customer responsiveness and integrated logistics solutions. He was instrumental in digitalizing Flex's comprehensive end-to-end supply chain network. Mr. Tan earned his MBA from INSEAD and has held various senior supply chain management positions at Flex and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Rebecca (Becky) Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer

Rebecca (Becky) Smith leads Flex's global HR strategy, talent management, leadership development, and diversity & inclusion programs. She has been key in launching and scaling Flex's global employee well-being and upskilling initiatives. Prior to Flex, Ms. Smith was the Chief Human Resources Officer at Jabil Corporation. She holds an MBA in Human Resources from Cornell University.

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The key risks to Flex Ltd. (FLEX) are primarily driven by its global operations and the highly competitive nature of the contract manufacturing industry.

  1. Global Economic and Geopolitical Volatility, including Supply Chain Disruptions: Flex operates in a globalized environment, making it highly susceptible to macroeconomic fluctuations, such as currency volatility, inflation, and shifts in consumer demand. Geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and the imposition of tariffs can disrupt its extensive global supply chain network, leading to increased costs, operational inefficiencies, and potential delays in meeting customer demand. The concentration of critical component suppliers further amplifies the risk of procurement challenges and higher pricing.
  2. Intense Competition and Customer Concentration: The contract manufacturing services market is highly competitive, characterized by numerous domestic and international providers. This intense competition exerts continuous pressure on pricing and necessitates constant innovation, potentially leading to price erosion and margin compression for Flex. Furthermore, Flex's business relies heavily on a handful of tier-one clients, particularly in sectors like consumer electronics, automotive, and cloud infrastructure. This customer concentration grants significant leverage to these major clients, impacting pricing and service terms, and posing a material risk if a key customer reduces orders or is lost.
  3. Fluctuations in Raw Material and Energy Costs: Flex faces significant exposure to volatility in the costs of raw materials, such as copper, resin, and specialty metals, as well as energy. Suppliers of these critical inputs often hold substantial leverage, and price spikes or supply tightness can lead to increased unit manufacturing costs and margin pressure, even with pass-through contracts.

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Addressable Markets for Flex Ltd.'s Main Products and Services

Flex Ltd. (NASDAQ: FLEX) participates in several significant addressable markets globally, encompassing its core Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), data center equipment, and power solutions.

Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) / Electronic Contract Manufacturing and Design Services

The global Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) market, which includes design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain services, was valued at approximately USD 609.77 billion in 2024. This market is projected to grow to about USD 1,507.69 billion by 2034, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% between 2025 and 2034. Other estimates place the EMS market size at around USD 648.11 billion in 2025, with a projection to reach USD 1,192.68 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 7.1%. Asia Pacific holds the largest market share in the EMS sector, driven by strong manufacturing infrastructure and demand in countries like China, Taiwan, and South Korea. In 2024, Asia Pacific accounted for an estimated 41% of the global market share for AC-DC Power Supply Adapters due to concentrated electronics manufacturing hubs.

Data Center Equipment

The global data center equipment market was valued at USD 60.96 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach approximately USD 145.2 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 13.2% from 2024 to 2030. Another report estimated the market size at USD 53.85 billion in 2022, projected to reach USD 164.36 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 13.2% over the forecast period (2023–2031). North America remains the largest market for data center equipment, holding approximately 45% of the global share. Flex's Agility Solutions segment, which includes communications, enterprise, and cloud solutions like data, edge, and communications infrastructure, experienced a 50% year-over-year growth in cloud and data center demand in fiscal year 2025.

Power Supply Units (PSU), Chargers, and Adapters

The global Power Supply Unit (PSU) market was valued at USD 36.11 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 58.99 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.33% from 2025 to 2032. The U.S. Power Supply Unit Market alone was valued at USD 6.46 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 10.53 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 6.29% during the same period. The global AC-DC power adapters market is expected to grow from USD 43.18 billion in 2025 to USD 132.04 billion by 2031, at a 19.69% CAGR over 2026-2031. The Asia-Pacific region captured 46.49% of the AC-DC power adapter market value in 2025. Additionally, the global charger market is estimated to exceed USD 42.8 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of approximately 6%. The flash charger adapter market alone was valued at USD 29.25 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach nearly USD 68.40 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 11.2% from 2025 to 2032. The Asia Pacific region is expected to dominate the flash charger adapter market during the forecast period. The global industrial power supply market was valued at USD 13.29 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 24.76 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 7.16% from 2026 to 2034. The global modular and scalable power supplies market was estimated at USD 4.89 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 9.52 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.1% from 2024 to 2030. The Asia Pacific modular and scalable power supplies market held the largest revenue share of over 49.89% in 2023.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Flex (FLEX) over the next 2-3 years:
  1. Growth in Data Center and AI Infrastructure Solutions: Flex is experiencing robust demand in data center-related end markets, particularly driven by cloud, power, and the accelerating buildout of AI infrastructure. The company provides a comprehensive range of solutions, including critical power, embedded power, IT hardware, rack integration, and advanced liquid cooling capabilities. Flex has highlighted strong growth in data center revenue, which is projected to increase significantly, demonstrating its strategic positioning in the AI era.
  2. Expansion in Health Solutions: The Health Solutions business within Flex's Reliability Solutions Group is consistently showing strong and improving momentum. Demand for medical devices and automation-related offerings is a key contributor to the company's revenue growth.
  3. Growth in Core Industrial Businesses: Flex's Core Industrial segment, also part of the Reliability Solutions Group, is demonstrating solid growth. This includes demand for automation-related offerings and overall strength in industrial end markets.
  4. Advancements in Automotive: Flex anticipates low to mid-teens growth rates in its Automotive business through fiscal year 2027, expecting it to cross $5 billion as a business. Despite some short-term macroeconomic pressures observed in the automotive sector, strong demand for automotive and medical devices is driving revenue in the Reliability segment.
  5. Strategic Shift to Higher-Value Offerings and Value-Added Services: Flex is actively pursuing a strategy focused on higher-value product offerings and expanding its value-added services. This includes developing margin-accretive product portfolios like its "grid-to-chip" power portfolio, introducing new high-efficiency power shelf systems, and leveraging strategic acquisitions (such as Crown Technical Systems and JetCool) to enhance capabilities in power distribution and liquid cooling. This focus on an "EMS plus products plus services" strategy aims to drive profitable growth and customer stickiness.

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Share Repurchases

  • In August 2024, Flex shareholders renewed a mandate allowing the company to repurchase up to 20% of its outstanding ordinary shares, with the Board authorizing a maximum expenditure of $1.7 billion.
  • Flex repurchased approximately $1.3 billion in stock during fiscal year 2025.
  • During the three-month period ended July 1, 2022, the company spent $0.2 billion on share repurchases.

Share Issuance

  • In August 2024, shareholders approved a general authorization for the Board of Directors to allot and issue Ordinary Shares.
  • Flex's shares outstanding have seen a decline, with 2025 shares outstanding at 0.398 billion, a 9.75% decrease from 2024.

Outbound Investments

  • Flex acquired JETCOOL Technologies in November 2024, a developer of direct-to-chip liquid cooling modules for high-power electronics.
  • In October 2024, Flex acquired Crown Technical Systems for $325 million.
  • Flex completed the acquisition of Anord Mardix in October 2021 for $540 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • Flex's capital expenditures averaged $479.4 million for the fiscal years ending March 2021 to 2025, peaking at $635 million in March 2023.
  • The company projects annual net capital expenditures of approximately $565 million for fiscal 2024 and $587 million for fiscal 2025.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures is to support growth in high-value, high-margin sectors such as data centers, particularly for next-generation AI power, compute, and cooling solutions.

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Financials

FLEXJBLCLSSANMPLXSFNMedian
NameFlex Jabil CelesticaSanmina Plexus Fabrinet  
Mkt Price146.70358.60337.53236.55287.44524.79312.49
Mkt Cap54.038.038.812.97.718.828.4
Rev LTM27,91432,66713,78911,3414,3104,23512,565
Op Inc LTM1,4471,6171,205560223418883
FCF LTM1,0521,2754927347645613
FCF 3Y Avg9721,134350393172222371
CFO LTM1,6851,728886977172257931
CFO 3Y Avg1,5051,748581557269338569

Growth & Margins

FLEXJBLCLSSANMPLXSFNMedian
NameFlex Jabil CelesticaSanmina Plexus Fabrinet  
Rev Chg LTM8.1%19.0%36.7%44.5%8.6%29.8%24.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-0.5%-1.4%22.9%10.8%0.5%18.3%5.6%
Rev Chg Q16.9%23.1%52.8%102.3%18.7%39.3%31.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.0%5.0%11.3%21.8%4.4%8.8%6.9%
Op Inc Chg LTM22.1%27.6%94.2%55.9%10.0%34.7%31.2%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg14.5%4.0%58.5%11.5%0.2%18.9%13.0%
Op Mgn LTM5.2%4.9%8.7%4.9%5.2%9.9%5.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg4.4%4.8%6.6%4.8%5.0%9.6%4.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.1%0.0%0.1%0.4%0.1%0.2%0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM6.0%5.3%6.4%8.6%4.0%6.1%6.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg5.6%5.7%5.2%5.8%6.7%10.5%5.8%
FCF/Rev LTM3.8%3.9%3.6%6.5%1.8%1.1%3.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg3.6%3.7%3.2%4.0%4.3%7.3%3.9%

Valuation

FLEXJBLCLSSANMPLXSFNMedian
NameFlex Jabil CelesticaSanmina Plexus Fabrinet  
Mkt Cap54.038.038.812.97.718.828.4
P/S1.91.22.81.11.84.41.9
P/Op Inc37.323.532.222.934.545.033.3
P/EBIT39.830.732.830.335.042.133.9
P/E61.347.040.549.541.044.745.8
P/CFO32.022.043.813.144.773.237.9
Total Yield1.6%2.1%2.5%2.0%2.4%2.2%2.2%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg6.5%6.0%3.1%7.3%5.0%3.0%5.5%
D/E0.10.10.00.20.00.00.1
Net D/E0.00.10.00.0-0.0-0.10.0

Returns

FLEXJBLCLSSANMPLXSFNMedian
NameFlex Jabil CelesticaSanmina Plexus Fabrinet  
1M Rtn1.3%-1.4%-3.8%-10.1%7.3%-21.4%-2.6%
3M Rtn126.4%37.4%20.5%80.7%44.3%-4.9%40.8%
6M Rtn131.6%52.0%11.2%53.3%86.4%9.7%52.6%
12M Rtn194.0%65.2%121.1%141.2%112.1%77.5%116.6%
3Y Rtn649.3%245.2%2,267.0%303.1%205.1%318.0%310.6%
1M Excs Rtn2.8%-1.2%-3.4%-7.4%9.4%-21.4%-2.3%
3M Excs Rtn113.0%22.2%9.9%67.1%30.1%-18.1%26.2%
6M Excs Rtn123.7%46.2%4.8%47.0%80.5%1.3%46.6%
12M Excs Rtn178.6%46.6%105.8%127.6%93.3%62.9%99.5%
3Y Excs Rtn572.0%174.8%2,123.0%235.1%130.1%241.3%238.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Flex Agility Solutions (FAS)14,07413,92315,76914,02713,493
Flex Reliability Solutions (FRS)11,73912,49212,73310,6039,495
Corporate and Other00   
Intersegment eliminations   -47-59
Nextracker   1,4581,195
Total25,81326,41528,50226,04124,124


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Flex Agility Solutions (FAS)854669694605449
Flex Reliability Solutions (FRS)684666607546484
Customer related asset impairment-2-140 7
Legal and other-9-45-6-23-1
Intangible amortization-70-70-81-68-62
Corporate and Other-79-68-69-72-80
Restructuring charges-84-172-27-15-101
Stock-based compensation-125-113-101-91-79
Nextracker   90178
Total1,1698531,017972795


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$146.70 
Market Cap ($ Bil)54.0 
First Trading Date03/18/1994 
Distance from 52W High-9.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$129.26$79.59
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA13.5%84.3%
 3M1YR
Volatility98.6%63.1%
Downside Capture252.38217.74
Upside Capture421.17304.15
Correlation (SPY)48.6%51.0%
FLEX Betas & Captures as of 5/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta9.834.583.453.042.531.71
Up Beta21.805.864.143.733.181.67
Down Beta1.593.513.272.092.031.60
Up Capture1131%679%703%765%769%1607%
Bmk +ve Days13283667141432
Stock +ve Days12294272145402
Down Capture537%160%159%182%154%110%
Bmk -ve Days7132757109318
Stock -ve Days8122152103343

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FLEX
FLEX196.4%63.0%1.96-
Sector ETF (XLK)46.1%23.5%1.5558.5%
Equity (SPY)21.2%12.4%1.2651.5%
Gold (GLD)21.8%27.7%0.7026.5%
Commodities (DBC)21.8%18.6%0.92-11.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)16.1%13.6%0.8515.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-44.2%42.5%-1.2521.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FLEX
FLEX63.6%43.9%1.25-
Sector ETF (XLK)21.5%25.3%0.7560.1%
Equity (SPY)13.4%17.1%0.6157.8%
Gold (GLD)17.8%18.3%0.7914.7%
Commodities (DBC)7.4%19.5%0.2810.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.4%18.9%0.0834.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)10.9%54.0%0.3922.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with FLEX
FLEX31.3%44.2%0.78-
Sector ETF (XLK)25.0%24.7%0.9158.8%
Equity (SPY)15.2%18.0%0.7259.7%
Gold (GLD)11.8%16.1%0.608.9%
Commodities (DBC)5.9%18.0%0.2619.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2340.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)54.7%66.4%0.9518.8%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity6.6 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 53120260.9%
Average Daily Volume5.1 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity368.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares1.8%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/8/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/202639.7%44.8%65.4%
2/4/2026-10.9%-2.6%-3.8%
10/29/20252.9%-3.8%-9.1%
7/24/2025-7.7%-5.1%-8.2%
5/7/20253.2%13.8%15.7%
1/29/20252.3%3.3%-6.9%
10/30/20243.2%5.0%12.0%
7/24/20246.9%5.1%7.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151715
# Negative979
Median Positive4.0%6.3%13.6%
Median Negative-4.5%-3.8%-6.8%
Max Positive39.7%44.8%65.4%
Max Negative-10.9%-9.8%-9.1%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/5/202639.7%44.8%65.4%
2/4/2026-10.9%-2.6%-3.8%
10/29/20252.9%-3.8%-9.1%
7/24/2025-7.7%-5.1%-8.2%
5/7/20253.2%13.8%15.7%
1/29/20252.3%3.3%-6.9%
10/30/20243.2%5.0%12.0%
7/24/20246.9%5.1%7.0%
5/1/2024-8.1%1.7%17.9%
1/31/20245.5%3.2%22.2%
10/25/202311.0%11.0%13.6%
7/26/2023-4.5%-4.6%-7.8%
5/10/20238.8%13.2%24.6%
1/25/2023-1.8%-2.4%-4.6%
10/26/20223.0%5.5%12.5%
7/27/20225.2%7.9%20.1%
5/4/2022-2.9%-9.8%-3.9%
1/26/2022-0.4%6.3%6.3%
10/27/2021-6.2%-2.5%-3.9%
7/29/20213.2%4.1%7.3%
5/5/20214.0%7.4%9.6%
1/28/20216.8%6.3%5.1%
10/29/20203.4%8.2%18.6%
7/30/2020-1.4%0.9%-6.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive151715
# Negative979
Median Positive4.0%6.3%13.6%
Median Negative-4.5%-3.8%-6.8%
Max Positive39.7%44.8%65.4%
Max Negative-10.9%-9.8%-9.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/20/202610-K
12/31/202502/06/202610-Q
09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202507/25/202510-Q
03/31/202505/21/202510-K
12/31/202401/31/202510-Q
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202405/17/202410-K
12/31/202302/02/202410-Q
09/30/202310/30/202310-Q
06/30/202307/31/202310-Q
03/31/202305/19/202310-K
12/31/202201/27/202310-Q
09/30/202210/31/202210-Q
06/30/202207/29/202210-Q
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03/31/202605/20/202610-K
12/31/202502/06/202610-Q
09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
06/30/202507/25/202510-Q
03/31/202505/21/202510-K
12/31/202401/31/202510-Q
09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
06/30/202407/26/202410-Q
03/31/202405/17/202410-K
12/31/202302/02/202410-Q
09/30/202310/30/202310-Q
06/30/202307/31/202310-Q
03/31/202305/19/202310-K
12/31/202201/27/202310-Q
09/30/202210/31/202210-Q
06/30/202207/29/202210-Q
03/31/202205/20/202210-K
12/31/202102/04/202210-Q
09/30/202110/29/202110-Q
06/30/202107/30/202110-Q
03/31/202105/19/202110-K
12/31/202001/29/202110-Q
09/30/202011/02/202010-Q
06/30/202008/05/202010-Q
03/31/202005/28/202010-K
12/31/201901/31/202010-Q
09/30/201910/30/201910-Q
06/30/201907/26/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 5/31/2026

Latest: Q4 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2027 Revenue7.35 Bil7.50 Bil7.65 Bil8.7% RaisedGuidance: 6.90 Bil for Q4 2026
Q1 2027 Adjusted Operating Income469.00 Mil484.00 Mil499.00 Mil5.2% RaisedGuidance: 460.00 Mil for Q4 2026
Q1 2027 Adjusted EPS0.860.890.923.5% RaisedGuidance: 0.86 for Q4 2026
2027 Revenue32.30 Bil33.05 Bil33.80 Bil20.8% Higher NewGuidance: 27.35 Bil for 2026
2027 Adjusted Operating Margin7.0%7.05%7.1%11.9%0.8%Higher NewGuidance: 6.3% for 2026
2027 Adjusted EPS4.214.364.5134.6% Higher NewGuidance: 3.24 for 2026

Prior: Q3 2026 Earnings Reported 2/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2026 Revenue6.75 Bil6.90 Bil7.05 Bil1.5% RaisedGuidance: 6.80 Bil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Adjusted Operating Income445.00 Mil460.00 Mil475.00 Mil9.5% RaisedGuidance: 420.00 Mil for Q3 2026
Q4 2026 Adjusted EPS0.830.860.8911.7% RaisedGuidance: 0.77 for Q3 2026
2026 Revenue27.20 Bil27.35 Bil27.50 Bil1.3% RaisedGuidance: 27.00 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted Operating Margin 6.3% 0.8%0.0%RaisedGuidance: 6.25% for 2026
2026 Adjusted EPS3.213.243.273.5% RaisedGuidance: 3.13 for 2026

Insider Activity

Updated 6/22/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Wendler, DanielChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell6222026145.201,311190,3585,507,739Form
2Offer, David ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell6222026145.236,657966,81613,233,925Form
3Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell6222026145.227,2691,055,58735,713,386Form
4Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell6222026145.198,9811,303,92436,085,632Form
5Advaithi, RevathiChief Executive OfficerDirectSell6222026145.1839,1885,689,24284,824,403Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Wendler, DanielChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell6222026145.201,311190,3585,507,739Form
2Offer, David ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell6222026145.236,657966,81613,233,925Form
3Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell6222026145.227,2691,055,58735,713,386Form
4Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell6222026145.198,9811,303,92436,085,632Form
5Advaithi, RevathiChief Executive OfficerDirectSell6222026145.1839,1885,689,24284,824,403Form
6Wendler, DanielChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell6222026144.473,890562,0005,669,553Form
7Offer, David ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell6222026144.4720,8123,006,80014,126,558Form
8Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell6222026144.4822,6273,269,08136,581,431Form
9Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell6222026144.4826,6573,851,41537,207,611Form
10Advaithi, RevathiChief Executive OfficerDirectSell6222026144.32197,87928,557,91789,978,677Form
11Offer, David ScottEVP, General CounselTrustSell6172026147.9118,7502,773,3668,093,938Form
12Wendler, DanielChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell6172026147.641,579233,1294,933,791Form
13Offer, David ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell6172026148.017,2231,069,07711,081,068Form
14Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell6172026148.018,2031,214,09734,352,599Form
15Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell6172026148.0210,5401,560,13434,873,881Form
16Krumm, KevinChief Financial OfficerDirectSell6172026148.013,378499,99322,391,628Form
17Advaithi, RevathiChief Executive OfficerDirectSell6172026147.9639,2395,805,78183,786,920Form
18Offer, David ScottEVP, General CounselTrustSell6052026153.9133,0005,078,92111,307,680Form
19Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell5262026135.9317,5002,378,77532,425,150Form
20McSweeney, Erin DirectSell5262026132.512,000265,0201,260,435Form
21Advaithi, RevathiChief Executive OfficerDirectSell5262026132.8783,50011,094,61880,455,510Form
22McSweeney, Erin DirectSell5152026145.883,000437,6401,679,371Form
23McSweeney, Erin DirectSell5122026136.592,500341,4851,982,252Form
24Wendler, DanielChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell5122026142.393,819543,7914,772,378Form
25Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell5122026142.3726,1753,726,49036,452,401Form
26Offer, David ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell5122026142.4022,2123,163,07810,669,762Form
27Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell5122026142.3822,2163,163,02633,131,757Form
28Advaithi, RevathiChief Executive OfficerDirectSell5122026142.37114,09016,242,47098,092,900Form
29Stevens, Charles K Iii DirectSell5082026138.1415,0002,072,1006,275,148Form
30Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell310202658.8717,5001,030,22513,754,151Form
31Krumm, KevinChief Financial OfficerDirectSell109202661.2321,4061,310,6478,804,770Form
32Wendler, DanielChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell1212202571.9710,000719,7001,987,739Form
33Hurlston, Michael E DirectSell1126202558.0010,000580,0003,396,538Form
34Hurlston, Michael E DirectSell1124202556.1710,000561,6923,851,017Form
35Watkins, William D DirectSell1121202554.5220,0001,090,4505,347,185Form
36Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell1113202562.2115,000933,17713,139,005Form
37Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell1105202562.2615,000933,89814,083,064Form
38Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell1028202564.2615,000963,83515,498,334Form
39Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell1028202564.8812,500811,04316,294,568Form
40Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell917202557.1445,0002,571,47014,640,119Form
41Wendler, DanielChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell912202556.6610,000566,6002,131,493Form
42Watkins, William D TrustSell825202551.7910,000517,8925,766,986Form
43McSweeney, Erin DirectSell825202551.4710,000514,711875,626Form
44Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell820202549.622,520125,04314,945,535Form
45Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell728202550.2512,500628,10213,247,234Form
46Wendler, DanielChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell620202545.011,24556,0372,143,325Form
47Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell620202545.018,509382,99412,428,993Form
48Offer, David ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell620202545.016,887310,0046,690,856Form
49Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell620202545.016,887310,01413,671,668Form
50Advaithi, RevathiChief Executive OfficerDirectSell620202545.0137,4651,686,17561,358,124Form
51Wendler, DanielChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell613202543.5288438,4712,126,542Form
52Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell613202543.496,470281,37612,379,040Form
53Offer, David ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell613202543.494,554198,0596,764,186Form
54Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell613202543.494,554198,06013,508,646Form
55Advaithi, RevathiChief Executive OfficerDirectSell613202543.4825,5931,112,79460,906,344Form
56Offer, David ScottEVP, General CounselTrustSell613202543.259,759422,0382,648,472Form
57Advaithi, RevathiChief Executive OfficerDirectSell613202543.70132,0005,769,06058,201,730Form
58Advaithi, RevathiChief Executive OfficerDirectSell606202542.91181,0287,767,91162,807,152Form
59Wendler, DanielChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell604202542.874,953212,3281,911,254Form
60Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell604202542.8737,5331,608,98711,538,127Form
61Offer, David ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell604202542.8735,3941,517,2886,002,147Form
62Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell604202542.8735,3931,517,28012,569,123Form
63Wendler, DanielChief Accounting OfficerDirectSell604202542.911,61969,4661,589,990Form
64Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell604202542.9012,259525,94710,191,756Form
65Offer, David ScottEVP, General CounselDirectSell604202542.9011,025473,0154,559,698Form
66Hartung, Michael PChief Commercial OfficerDirectSell604202542.9011,025473,00811,131,578Form
67Advaithi, RevathiChief Executive OfficerDirectSell604202542.9059,1502,537,62454,084,763Form
68Tan, Kwang HooiChief Operating OfficerDirectSell604202542.0712,500525,92810,510,682Form
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