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GE Vernova is a global leader in the electric power industry, with products and services that generate, transfer, convert, and store electricity. The company has three business segments: power, wind, and electrification. Power includes gas, nuclear, hydroelectric, and steam technologies, providing dispatchable power. The wind segment includes wind generation technologies, including onshore and offshore wind turbines and blades. Electrification includes grid solutions, power conversion, electrification software, and solar and storage solutions technologies required for the transmission, distribution, conversion, and storage of electricity from the point of generation to the point of consumption.

Amphenol is a United States manufacturer of electrical, electronic and fiber-optic interconnect products, sensors and cable systems. Its connector portfolio supports applications involving high-speed data, electrical power, radio-frequency signals and operation in demanding environments. The company also supplies cable assemblies, wiring harnesses, antennas, power distribution components and flexible or rigid printed circuit boards. Its sensors measure conditions such as pressure, temperature, position, moisture and vibration. Customers use these products in automotive systems, industrial equipment, communications networks, computing infrastructure, aerospace and other electronic applications. Revenue comes from sales of components and assemblies to business customers that incorporate them into larger products and systems. Amphenol offers both standard products and customized designs, with manufacturing and technical capabilities supporting customers across international markets.

Hitachi Ltd is engaged in diverse businesses spanning industries, energy, IT, and real estate. The company operates through four business segments. The Connective Industries segment covers elevators, escalators, home appliances, air conditioning, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, medical analyzers, industrial and distribution solutions, water and environmental solutions, and industrial equipment. The Digital Systems & Services segment offers system integration, consulting, cloud services, IT products, software, and ATMs. The Green Energy & Mobility segment focuses on power grids, renewable energy, nuclear power, and railway systems. The Others include real estate management, sales, and leasing. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Green Energy & Mobility segment.

Foxconn Industrial Internet Co Ltd is engaged in the design, research and development, manufacturing, and sales of various electronic equipment products. The company's main products include communications network equipment, cloud service equipment, precision tools, and industrial robots.

Siemens Energy manufactures a wide range of equipment used to generate and transmit energy. The group is a product of the spinout from Siemens in 2020, consisting of the power and gas segment and Siemens Gamesa, although its operations go back over 150 years. Approximately one-sixth of global electricity generation is based on its technology.

Keyence Corporation, founded in May 1974 by Takemitsu Takizaki and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, began as Lead Electric Co., Ltd. before rebranding to Keyence (derived from “KEY of sciENCE”) in 1986. As a global leader in industrial automation, the company designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of high-precision products, including sensors (photoelectric, laser, proximity), machine vision systems, measurement instruments (laser displacement sensors, 3D scanners), control systems (PLCs, HMIs), laser markers, digital microscopes, and safety equipment.

Following Johnson Controls’ divestiture of its residential and light commercial HVAC businesses to Bosch in 2025, nearly all of its revenue comes from commercial HVAC (60%) and fire and security products and services (40%). A 2016 merger joined Johnson Controls’ HVAC and Tyco’s fire and security businesses with the premise that there is synergy in offering a broader variety of automation products and solutions to commercial buildings. We estimate Johnson Controls’ pro forma revenue mix will be one-third products, one-third installation, and one-third services.

Lumentum Holdings Inc is a California-based technology firm. The company provides two types of optical and photonic products: optical components that are used in telecommunications networking equipment, and commercial lasers for manufacturing, inspection, and life-science lab uses. Its segments are Optical Communications and Commercial Lasers. The firm is also expanding into new optical applications, such as 3-D sensing laser diode for consumer electronics. It generates maximum revenue from the OpComms segment. The OpComms segment products include a wide range of components, modules, and subsystems to support customers including carrier networks for access (local), metro (intracity), long-haul, and submarine (undersea) applications.

SLB is the world’s premier oilfield-services company as measured by market share. While the industry is largely fragmented, SLB holds the first or second competitive position in many of the differentiated oligopolies in which it operates. Also known as Schlumberger, the company was founded in 1926 by two brothers bearing the same last name. Today, it’s most known as a global industry leader in innovation, while it focuses its strategy on its three growth engines: core, digital, and new energy businesses. Over three-fourths of its revenue base is tied to international markets, while the company boasts nearly $3 billion in digital-related revenue.

Honeywell traces its roots to 1885 with Albert Butz’s firm, Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator, which produced a predecessor to the modern thermostat. Other inventions by Honeywell include biodegradable detergent and autopilot. Today, Honeywell is a global multi-industry behemoth with one of the largest installed bases of equipment. It operates through four business segments: aerospace technologies, industrial automation, energy and sustainability solutions, and building automation. Recently, Honeywell has made several portfolio changes to focus on fewer end markets and align with a set of secular growth trends. The firm is working diligently to expand its installed base, deriving around one third of its revenue from recurring aftermarket services.

Bloom Energy is a San Jose-based energy-technology company founded in 2001. It designs and manufactures solid-oxide fuel-cell systems that generate electricity on site from natural gas, biogas or hydrogen without conventional combustion. Commercial and government customers use Bloom Energy Servers for resilient distributed power at data centres, industrial sites, campuses and other facilities. The company also develops electrolyser systems for hydrogen production and provides installation and long-term service support. Revenue comes from equipment and installation sales, electricity arrangements and recurring service contracts. Bloom was privately held when NZ Super Fund made its 2013 and 2014 investments and later became publicly listed, but the recorded transactions concern its private growth phase.

TE Connectivity is the largest electrical connector supplier in the world, supplying interconnect and sensor solutions to the transportation, industrial, and communications markets. With operations in 150 countries and over 500,000 stock-keeping units, TE has a broad portfolio that forms the electrical architecture of its end customers' cutting-edge innovations.

Founded in 1930 and transformed over the decades through the acquisition of dozens of esteemed brands, Ametek owns more than 40 autonomous industrial businesses operating across research, aerospace, energy, medical, and manufacturing. Ametek segments its business into two operating groups: the electronic instruments group and the electromechanical group. The EIG sells a broad portfolio of analytical, test, and measurement instruments, while the EMG sells highly engineered components, interconnects, and specialty metals. The company emphasizes product differentiation and market leadership in the niche markets it operates in.

Following a 2022 reorganization, Baker Hughes operates in two segments: oilfield services and equipment, and industrial and energy technology. The firm's oilfield services and equipment segment is one of the Big Three oilfield-services players, along with SLB and Halliburton, and mostly supplies to hydrocarbon developers and producers, including national oil companies, major integrated firms, and independents. Markets outside of North America buy roughly three-fourths of the segment's offerings. Baker Hughes' industrial and energy technology segment manufactures and sells turbines, compressors, pumps, valves, and related testing and monitoring services for various energy and industrial applications.

Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology is the world’s largest manufacturer of video surveillance equipment. Since then, the company has been growing its software and analytics offerings, as customers are increasingly seeking customized total solutions. Hikvision is also developing its Innovative businesses, which accounted for 21% of overall 2023 revenue. The smart-home business is powered by the EZVIZ consumer brand. Innovative business includes the development of industrial robotics, automotive electronics, X-ray sensors, infrared sensors, memory products and medical systems. Hikvision employs more than 58,000 people.

Sandvik is a manufacturer of specialized tools and mining equipment used predominantly by global mining, engineering, and automotive customers. The group is composed of three segments: mining and rock solutions, rock processing, and machining. Sandvik was founded in 1862 and listed on the Nordic Exchange in Stockholm in 1901.

Assa Abloy is the world’s largest supplier of locking and physical access solutions, sporting the world’s largest installed base of locks that protect some of the most security-sensitive buildings, such as the European Parliament in Brussels. Some 70% of the group's revenue is derived from commercial, government, and other nonresidential customers. The company's product base is centered on electromechanical locks, which require identification to unlock with a keycard, biometric scan, or personal identification number. Assa Abloy's products are sold directly to security systems integrators, locksmiths, hardware stores, and original equipment manufacturers.

Founded in 1935, TDK has its origin in magnetic materials, being the first company to commercialize ferrite in the world, and it used to be known as one of the major cassette-tape manufacturers. TDK is now the only external supplier for magnetic recording heads for hard disk drives, and the company intends to expand its magnetic sensor business for handsets and automobiles by leveraging its expertise. It is also one of the global top suppliers of passive components for autos and polymer rechargeable batteries for smartphones. The company acquired InvenSense in 2017, making it third largest MEMS sensor company in the world.

Doosan Enerbility Co Ltd is engaged in providing integrated energy and industrial solutions, offering equipment and services across power generation, desalination, and related infrastructure. The company operates three reportable segments: the Doosan Bobcat segment, which manufactures and sells compact construction equipment, portable power products, and material-handling machines; the Doosan Energy segment, which focuses on power generation facilities, desalination plants, casting and forging, and construction services; and the Doosan Fuel Cell segment, which supplies fuel-cell systems for power generation along with long-term maintenance services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Doosan Bobcat segment.

Tenaris is one of the largest global producers of oil country tubular goods, which are used primarily in the construction of oil and gas wells. Its production facilities are located primarily in the US, Argentina, Mexico, and Italy. Tenaris’ premium OCTG products are among the most trusted by oil companies for use in the most challenging applications, including deep-water offshore wells and horizontal shale wells.

Denso was founded on Dec. 16, 1949, as Nippondenso, and is now a leading global manufacturer of automotive components, ranging from thermal and powertrain control systems to electronic and electrification solutions, headquartered in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and a core member of the Toyota Group.

Hexagon is the global leader in digital reality solutions, combining hardware such as sensors and measuring devices, software, and services. Customers are mainly in heavy industry, such as oil and gas, mining, construction, manufacturing, chemicals, and agriculture. Major products include measuring technology, mapping tools, and software. Around 40% of revenue is generated in the Americas, 35% in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and the rest in Asia.

Halliburton is North America's largest oilfield-services company as measured by market share. Despite industry fragmentation, it holds a leading position in the hydraulic fracturing and completions market, which makes up nearly half of its revenue. It also holds strong positions in other service offerings like drilling and completions fluids, which leverages its expertise in material science, as well as the directional drilling market. While we consider SLB the global leader in reservoir evaluation, we think Halliburton leads in any activity from the reservoir to the wellbore. Halliburton's innovations have helped multiple producers lower their development costs per barrel of oil equivalent, with techniques that have been honed over a century of operations.

Vestas is a leading manufacturer of wind turbines with the highest installed capacity under service in the world. The firm operates two business segments: power solutions and services. The power solutions segment designs, manufactures, and installs onshore and offshore wind turbines. The services segment performs operating and maintenance service work on wind turbines.

Semight Instruments Co Ltd is engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, sales and service of electronic measuring instruments and semiconductor testing equipment.

Samsara Inc provides an end-to-end solution for operations. The company's Connected Operations Platform consolidates data from its IoT devices and a growing ecosystem of connected assets and third-party systems, and makes it easy for organizations to access, analyze, and act on data insights using its cloud dashboard, custom alerts and reports, mobile apps, and workflows. The company derives almost all of its revenue from subscription services. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States. The company's customers range from small and medium-sized businesses to state and local governments.

First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world’s largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and India.

Advantech is the world’s largest supplier of industrial personal computers and a leading provider of embedded boards. The company serves a wide spectrum of downstream sectors, including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, transportation, and energy and environment. Headquartered in Taiwan, Advantech operates manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, mainland China, and Japan.

Knorr-Bremse AG is engaged in the development, production, marketing, and servicing of Automotive parts. It operates its business activities in two divisions: Rail Vehicle Systems and Commercial Vehicle Systems. Its product portfolio comprises Braking, entrance, and HVAC systems; power electric and control technology; digital solutions; couplers; signal systems; pneumatic braking systems; energy supply and distribution systems; wiper and wash systems; and others. Majority of revenue is from Rail Vehicle System. Its geographical segments are Europe/Africa, North America, South America, and Asia-Pacific.

LS Electric Co Ltd is involved in the business of smart power transmission, smart power distribution, and smart industrial automation. The company's main activities include the manufacturing and distribution of power supply technology, automation solutions, and railway solutions. The firm's products include smart-grid, switchgear, electronic meter, integrated protection and monitoring equipment, process automation, low voltage VFD, and others. Its operating segments include the Automation division, the Information Technology (IT) division, the Metal division, and the Power division.

Halma consists of 45 operating businesses managed in a decentralized manner. The company, through its products, focuses on trying to make the world safer, cleaner and healthier. The group operates across three segments: safety, environmental and analysis, and medical equipment. Halma’s products include smoke detectors, healthcare equipment, door sensors, and water treatment. Most of the group’s products are niche with limited competition. Over 75% of sales are generated in the United States, Europe and United Kingdom. Halma is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

SECOM Co Ltd is a provider of security services and surveillance systems. The company operates seven business segments. BPO ICT segment provides information security, disaster response, data center, and EPO services. Disaster Prevention supplies fire alarms, extinguishing systems, and other equipment for offices, plants, tunnels, cultural properties, ships, and homes. Geospatial Information Services offers mapping and related services to governments in Japan and abroad. Insurance designs products reflecting risk reduction and specialized health coverage. Medical Services covers home care, nursing, senior residences, medical records, and equipment sales. Security Services delivers centralized systems for safety and monitoring. Others include real estate leasing and construction support.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd is an integrated power plant equipment manufacturer and engineering company in India. Its products and services serve power, transportation, energy, oil and gas, defense, and other industrial markets. The company has three business segments: Power (which contributes the majority of total revenue), Industry sector and International Operations. Bharat's product portfolio consists of heavy industrial equipment and components, including turbines, valves, pumps, boilers, and insulators. In addition, the company offers aftersales service to customers for maintenance and repairs and can help synchronize power plants. The majority of total revenue is derived from India, but the company has a footprint in many different regions.

Hengli Hydraulic is a leading Chinese hydraulic component supplier. It designs, manufactures, and sells hydraulic cylinder, pump, valve, and motor products. Hengli’s products are widely used in heavy machinery. It is the largest supplier of excavator hydraulic cylinders in the world with about 30% global market share.

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering is a shipbuilding company engaged in shipbuilding, marine plant development, green energy solutions, engine manufacturing, and other related engineering businesses. Its Green Energy operations focus on renewable projects such as solar power, while the Marine Plant segment handles the manufacture and installation of offshore structures, floating oil production units, and power generation facilities. The Shipbuilding segment produces crude oil carriers, container ships, product carriers, LNG carriers, and naval vessels. The Engine segment manufactures marine engines, diesel power generation units, pumps, and fluid machinery, and the Others segment covers gas eco-friendly systems and related technologies.

Hitachi Energy India Ltd serves utility, industry, and infrastructure customers with solutions and services across the value chain. The company is engaged in the business relating to products, projects, and services for Power technology. It manufactures and supplies systems, equipment, devices, and accessories products such as disconnectors, cable accessories, electric motors, semiconductors, transformers, and others. The company also provides project and service engineering, installation, commissioning, and support services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from India and the rest from other countries.

China Energy Engineering Corporation Ltd is a comprehensive solutions provider for the power industry in China and internationally. It is mainly engaged in Survey, design, and consulting services; Construction and contracting; Industrial manufacturing; Investment and operation; and other businesses. The company generates the majority of its revenue from construction and contracting services, which mainly comprise the project contracting, engineering and construction, and project operation and maintenance business for domestic and overseas tradition energy, new energy, and comprehensive smart energy, water conservancy, ecological environmental protection, comprehensive transportation, municipal, buildings, and structures.

Hyosung Heavy Industries Co Ltd provides technology solutions in the field of heavy electric power and develops industrial machinery. The company is involved in various construction projects such as housing, redevelopment and reconstruction. The company also offers welding solutions, gear solutions, and system and engineering solutions.

Yantai Jereh Oilfield Services Group Co Ltd is a China-based company engaged in the manufacturing of oilfield equipment and the provision of oilfield services. It is engaged in drilling equipment and oil & gas field engineering equipment manufacturing, equipment maintenance and accessories sales, oil field engineering technology services, as well as oil & gas field construction services. The company conducts its business within domestic and overseas markets.

TBEA Co Ltd is a China-based company that offers energy business solutions to service providers. The company distributes electric power transmission and transformation equipment. It provides solutions such as green technology, smart environmental protection, energy equipment for turnkey projects, and system solutions that range from surveying to design, construction, installation, and commissioning, as well as integration of training, operation, and maintenance. It also promotes the construction of green and efficient power grids. The company has a business presence in China and other countries.

Shanghai Electric Group is a Chinese listed industrial-equipment manufacturer controlled by public-sector shareholders. It supplies power-generation equipment, industrial automation, energy systems and integrated engineering solutions. Utilities, governments and large industrial customers purchase turbines, generators, grid equipment and project services from the group. Revenue comes from equipment sales, engineering contracts and lifecycle services across China and international markets. The company acquired a strategic minority stake in Ansaldo Energia to combine Chinese market access with the Italian company’s turbine technology. That investment included industrial cooperation and joint ventures rather than functioning as a purely financial portfolio purchase.

Sichuan Chuantou Energy Co Ltd is engaged in the clean energy business. The company operates its businesses through four segments. The Electric Power Business segment focuses on generating electricity through hydropower, wind energy, and photovoltaic sources. The Investment Business segment is involved in equity participation in hydropower facilities, along with activities in asset and investment management. The Manufacturing Industry segment covers production areas such as railway telecontrol systems, construction materials, and automation control equipment for both industrial and power applications. The Service Industry segment encompasses property management offerings and tourism development initiatives.

LONGi Green Energy Technology is one of the largest integrated solar company in the world. It produced 106 gigawatts of solar silicon wafers and 70 GW of solar modules in 2024. Solar silicon wafer and solar module contributed 10% and 80% of revenue in 2024, respectively. LONGi’s products are sold in more than 150 countries and regions.

INNIO Group is a global energy solutions provider that designs, manufactures, and services high-performance reciprocating gas engines, power equipment, and digital platforms. Headquartered in Jenbach, Austria, the company operates globally with major facilities in the U.S. and Canada, providing scalable power systems for data centers, microgrids, and the oil and gas industry.

Raytron Technology Co Ltd is engaged in the research and development, production and sales of infrared MEMS chips, detectors, movements and complete machines.

Siemens Energy India Ltd is engaged in energy sector. The company offers fully integrated products, solutions and services across the energy value chain of oil and gas production, power generation and transmission for various customers such as utilities, independent power producers and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) companies comprising of the entire part of the business.

Onto Innovation Inc is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and support of high-performance control metrology, defect inspection, lithography, and data analysis systems used by microelectronics device manufacturers. The Company and its subsidiaries currently operate in a single operating segment. The company mainly operates in the United States, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, and Europe, with Taiwan and South Korea the sources of total revenue.

Goertek Inc is a China-based company engaged in precision components, intelligent acoustic devices, and intelligent hardware. Its products include miniature speakers, speaker modules, wireless charging devices, antennas, micro-nano optical components, MEMS sensors, microsystem modules, precision structural parts, smart wireless earphones, smart speakers, VR, MR, and AR devices, smart wearables, gaming consoles and accessories, and other smart home products.