ESE 10-K Fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2025

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

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FORM 10-K

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☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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For the fiscal year ended September 30 , 2025

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☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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For the transition period from to

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Commission file number: 1-10596

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ESCO Technologies Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

( 314 ) 213-7200

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Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act:

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Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:

None

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. ☒ Yes ☐ No

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. ☐ Yes ☒ No

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management ’ s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒

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If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

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Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No

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Aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the close of trading on March 31, 2025, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, based on the New York Stock Exchange closing price of $159.12 on March 31, 2025: approximately $ 4,095,000,000 .*

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*For purpose of this calculation only, without determining whether the following are affiliates of the registrant, the registrant has assumed that (i) its directors and executive officers are affiliates, and (ii) no party who has filed a Schedule 13D or 13G is an affiliate.

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Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding at November 14, 2025: 25,846,125

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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

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Part III of this Report incorporates by reference certain portions of the registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which the registrant currently anticipates first sending to shareholders on or about December 10, 2025 (hereinafter, the “2025 Proxy Statement”).

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INDEX TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

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FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Statements contained in this Form 10-K regarding future events and the Company’s future results that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the Company’s performance and the industries in which the Company operates are considered “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Federal securities laws. These include, without limitation, statements about: the adequacy of the Company’s buildings, machinery and equipment; the adequacy of the Company’s credit facilities and future cash flows; the outcome of litigation, claims and charges; future costs relating to environmental matters; the classification and the amount of the current portion of the Company’s long term debt and the timing of its repayment; the outlook for all or any part of the Company’s business, including amounts, timing and sources of future sales, revenues, sales growth, and comparisons with the current year; interest on Company debt obligations; the ability of expected hedging gains or losses to be offset by losses or gains on related underlying exposures; the Company’s ability to increase shareholder value; acquisitions; income tax expense and the Company’s expected effective tax rate; the future recognition of unrecognized compensation costs related to share-based compensation arrangements; the Company’s exposure to market risk related to interest rates and to foreign currency exchange risk; the likelihood of future variations in the Company’s assumptions or estimates used in recording contracts and expected costs at completion under the percentage of completion method; the Company’s estimates and assumptions as to future events used in the preparation of its financial statements; costs and estimated earnings from long-term contracts; valuation of inventories; estimates of uncollectible accounts receivable; the risk of goodwill impairment; the Company’s estimates utilized in software revenue recognition, non-cash depreciation and the amortization of intangible assets; the valuation of deferred tax assets; estimates of future cash flows and fair values in connection with the risk of goodwill impairment; amounts of NOL not realizable and the timing and amount of the reduction of unrecognized tax benefits; the effects of implementing recently issued accounting pronouncements; and any other statements contained herein which are not strictly historical. Words such as expects, anticipates, targets, goals, projects, intends, plans, believes, estimates, variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

Investors are cautioned that such statements are only predictions and speak only as of the date of this Form 10-K, and the Company undertakes no duty to update the information in this Form 10-K except as may be required by applicable laws or regulations. The Company’s actual results in the future may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties that exist in the Company’s operations and business environment, including but not limited to those described herein under “Item 1A, Risk Factors,” and the following: the impacts of climate change and related regulation of greenhouse gases; the impacts of labor disputes, civil disorder, wars, elections, political changes, tariffs and trade disputes, terrorist activities, cyberattacks or natural disasters on the Company’s operations and those of the Company’s customers and suppliers; disruptions in manufacturing or delivery arrangements due to shortages or unavailability of materials or components, or supply chain disruptions; inability to access work sites; the timing, magnitude and content of future contract awards or customer orders; the timely appropriation, allocation and availability of Government funds; the termination for convenience of Government and other customer contracts or orders; the Company’s failure to accurately estimate the costs of completion of fixed - price contracts; weakening of economic conditions in served markets; the success of the Company’s competitors; changes in customer demands or customer insolvencies; competition; intellectual property rights; technical difficulties or data breaches; the availability of selected acquisitions; delivery delays or defaults by customers; performance issues with key customers, suppliers and subcontractors; material changes in the costs and availability of certain raw materials; material changes in the cost of credit; changes in laws and regulations including but not limited to changes in accounting standards and taxation; costs relating to environmental matters arising from current or former facilities; uncertainty regarding the ultimate resolution of current disputes, claims, litigation or arbitration; the Company’s ability to successfully execute internal restructuring and other plans; and the integration and performance of recently acquired businesses.

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PART I

Item 1. Business

The Company

The Registrant is ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE), sometimes referred to in this report as ESCO. Except where the context indicates otherwise, the terms “Company”, “we”, “our” and “us” are used in this report to refer to ESCO together with its subsidiaries through which its businesses are conducted. We are:

Our business is focused on generating predictable and profitable long-term growth in sales and earnings through continued expansion of our product offerings across each of our business segments. Our corporate strategy is centered on a multi-segment portfolio serving our established high-growth, high-margin end markets through a number of wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries. Our stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its ticker symbol is “ESE”.

Our fiscal year ends September 30. Throughout this Annual Report, unless the context indicates otherwise, references to a year (for example 2025) refer to our fiscal year ending on September 30 of that year, and references to the “Consolidated Financial Statements” refer to our Consolidated Financial statements included in the Financial Information section of this Annual Report beginning on page F-1, an Index to which is provided on page F-1.

We classify our business operations into three segments for financial reporting purposes, although for reporting certain financial information we treat Corporate activities as a separate segment. Our three operating segments during 2025, together with the significant domestic and foreign operating subsidiaries or businesses within each segment, are as follows:

Aerospace & Defense (A&D):

PTI Technologies Inc. (PTI)

Crissair, Inc. (Crissair)

Globe Composite Solutions, LLC (Globe), which except as the context may otherwise indicate, also includes Westland Technologies, Inc. (Westland)

Mayday Manufacturing Co. (Mayday)

ESCO Maritime Solutions (Maritime), which except as the context may otherwise indicate, includes ESCO Maritime Solutions, Ltd., DNE Technologies, Inc. (DNE), EMS Development Corporation (EMS), Measurement Systems, Inc. (MSI) and PMES I Limited (all acquired April 25, 2025)

Utility Solutions Group (USG):

Doble Engineering Company

Morgan Schaffer Ltd. (Morgan Schaffer)

I.S.A. – Altanova Group S.r.l. and affiliates (Altanova)

NRG Systems, Inc. (NRG)

Except as the context may otherwise indicate, the term “Doble” as used herein includes Doble Engineering Company, Morgan Schaffer, Altanova and ESCO’s other USG subsidiaries except NRG.

RF Test & Measurement (Test):

ETS-Lindgren, which except as the context may otherwise indicate, includes ETS-Lindgren Inc., MPE Limited (MPE) and ESCO’s other Test segment subsidiaries

Our operating subsidiaries are engaged primarily in the research, development, manufacture, sale and support of the products and systems described below. Their respective businesses are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those discussed in Item 1A, “Risk Factors.” See also Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and “Forward-Looking Information.”

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We are continually seeking ways to reduce our overall operating costs, streamline business processes and enhance the branding of our products and services. Our Company-wide “ESCO Operating System” initiative, begun in 2025, has already produced numerous velocity and cost improvements. We also continue to seek opportunities to supplement our growth by making strategic acquisitions. In April 2025, we acquired the Signature Management & Power (“SM&P”) business of Ultra Electronics Holdings Limited, comprising Ultra PMES Limited (subsequently renamed as PMES I Limited), a private limited company incorporated in England and Wales, Measurement Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, EMS Development Corporation, a New York corporation, and DNE Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation. The SM&P business, which we now refer to as ESCO Maritime Solutions or Maritime, includes Signature Management products, providing solutions for surface ships and submarines that provide magnetic and electric field countermeasures to prevent underwater mine and sensor detection, and Power Management products, providing innovative and highly-engineered motors that drive critical ship propulsion systems with an ultra-quiet design ensuring low vibration levels to increase stealth capabilities; both of these product lines are highly complementary to our current naval programs. In November 2023, we acquired MPE Limited (MPE), a United Kingdom-based global manufacturer of high-performance products for military, utility, telecommunication and other critical infrastructure applications. In February 2023 we acquired CMT Materials, LLC and its affiliate Engineered Syntactic Systems, LLC (together, CMT). CMT is a leading supplier of syntactic materials for buoyancy and specialty applications, with expertise in designing and manufacturing custom syntactic foam components and systems utilized in industrial, oceanographic, military, and naval applications. Information about these acquired businesses is provided in the following section, “Products,” and in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Products

Our principal products are described below. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for financial information regarding business segments and 10% customers.

A&D

The A&D segment accounted for approximately 44%, 37% and 34% of our total revenue from continuing operations in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. This segment has nine facilities in the United States, two in the United Kingdom, and one in Mexico.

Throughout 2025, the segment’s operations consisted of PTI, Crissair, Globe, Mayday and Maritime (acquired in April). The companies within this segment primarily design and manufacture specialty filtration, fluid control and naval products, including hydraulic filter elements, fluid control devices and precision-tolerance machined components used in aerospace and defense applications, naval magnetic signature management systems, naval power control and conversion systems, products and systems to reduce vibration and/or acoustic signatures and otherwise reduce or obscure a vessel’s signature, and other communications, sealing, surface control and hydrodynamic related applications to enhance U.S. and UK Navy maritime survivability; and miniature electro-explosive devices for military aircraft ejection seats and missile arming devices.

In July 2025, following a strategic review of our Space business, we completed the sale of our former A&D subsidiary VACCO Industries (VACCO) for net sales proceeds of approximately $270 million. The sale was made as part of our strategic portfolio analysis, which is focused on positioning us to serve high-growth markets that have high margin potential. VACCO is reflected as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes for all periods shown in this Annual Report. For more information about the VACCO divestiture, see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

USG

Our USG segment accounted for approximately 35%, 40% and 40% of our total revenue from continuing operations in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. This segment has eight facilities in the United States, one in Canada, and ten outside North America.

The segment’s operations consist primarily of Doble Engineering Company, Morgan Schaffer and Altanova (collectively, Doble), and NRG. Doble is an industry leader in the development, manufacture and delivery of diagnostic testing and data management solutions that enable electric power grid operators to assess the integrity of high-voltage, high-current and high-power delivery equipment. It combines three core elements for customers – diagnostic test instruments and condition monitoring systems, expert consulting, and testing services – and provides access to its large reserve of related empirical knowledge. Morgan Schaffer designs, develops, manufactures and markets an integrated offering of dissolved gas analysis, oil testing and data management solutions which enhance the ability of electric utilities to accurately monitor the health of critical power transformers. The Altanova acquisition has provided a significant international platform for Doble by representing our products and solutions in markets outside North and South America including Canada. NRG is a global market leader in the design and manufacture of decision support tools for the renewable energy industry, primarily wind and solar.

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Test

Our Test segment accounted for approximately 21%, 23% and 26% of our total revenue from continuing operations in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. This segment has five facilities in the United States and eight outside the United States.

The segment’s operations consist primarily of ETS-Lindgren, an industry leader in designing and manufacturing products and systems to measure and control RF energy for research and development, regulatory compliance, and medical and security applications. It serves the medical, health and safety, electronics, wireless communications, automotive and defense markets, providing a broad range of turnkey systems, including RF test facilities and measurement systems, RF and magnetically shielded rooms, and secure communication facilities.

ETS-Lindgren also supplies a broad range of components including RF absorptive materials, filters, antennas, field probes, test cells, proprietary measurement software and other test accessories required to perform a variety of tests and measurements. It offers a variety of services including calibration and product tests accredited by the following organizations: American Association for Laboratory Accreditation, National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program and CTIA-The Wireless Association Accredited Test Lab. MPE’s comprehensive standard suite of core products spans high performance feedthrough capacitors, high current power, telephone, data & control line filters, through to the latest range of High Altitude Electromagnetic Protection filters.

Marketing and Sales

Our products generally are distributed to customers through a domestic and foreign network of distributors, sales representatives, direct sales teams and in-house sales personnel.

Our sales to international customers accounted for approximately 34%, 31% and 33% of our total revenue from continuing operations in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for financial information by geographic area. See Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” for a discussion of risks related to our international operations.

Government Contracts

Some of our products are sold to the U.S. Government either directly under contracts with the Army, Navy and Air Force as well as other Government agencies or indirectly under subcontracts with their prime contractors. Direct and indirect sales to the U.S. Government, primarily related to the A&D segment, accounted for approximately 23%, 20% and 17% of our total revenue from continuing operations in 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Our Government contracts include both cost-plus contracts, under which we are entitled to receive a specified amount or percentage over and above our actual costs of performance, and fixed-price contracts under which our work is performed and paid for at a fixed amount without adjustment for the actual costs experienced in connection with the contracts. All Government prime contracts and virtually all of our Government subcontracts provide that they may be terminated at the convenience of the Government or the customer. Upon a termination for convenience, we are entitled to receive equitable compensation from the customer for the work we completed prior to termination.

All of our facilities are in material compliance with appliable Government regulations and executive orders.

See Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” for a discussion of risks related to our Government business.

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Intellectual Property

We own or have other rights in various forms of intellectual property (i.e., patents, trademarks, service marks, copyrights, mask works, trade secrets and other items). As a major supplier of engineered products to industrial and commercial markets, we emphasize developing intellectual property and protecting our rights therein. However, the legal protection afforded by intellectual property rights is often uncertain and can involve complex legal and factual issues. Some intellectual property rights, such as patents, have a limited term, and there can be no assurance that third parties will not infringe or design around our intellectual property. Policing the unauthorized use of intellectual property is difficult, and infringement and misappropriation are persistent problems for many companies, particularly in some international markets, and in some cases, we may elect not to pursue an unauthorized user due to the high costs and uncertainties associated with litigation. Further, there can be no assurance that courts will ultimately hold issued patents or other intellectual property valid and enforceable. See Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”

A number of products in the A&D segment are based on patented or otherwise proprietary technology that sets them apart from the competition, such as PTI’s metal fiber media filter elements and Westland’s signature reduction solutions. In addition, Globe has developed significant manufacturing and logistics capability utilized for special hull treatments for submarines, and Maritime produces technologically differentiated solutions for demanding applications across Naval defense, with intellectual property generated and retained in key design, engineering and manufacturing processes.

In the USG segment, our policy is to seek patent and/or other forms of intellectual property protection on new and improved products, components of products, and methods of operation for our businesses, as such developments are made. Doble has obtained and is pursuing additional patent protection on improvements to its line of diagnostic equipment, NERC CIP compliance tools, and its Calisto R9 dissolved gas analyzer. Doble also holds an extensive library of apparatus performance information useful to entities that generate, distribute or consume electric energy, and it makes part of this library available to registered users via an Internet portal. Altanova has obtained and is pursuing additional patent protection on instruments and methods for detecting partial discharges in electrical apparatus. NRG has intellectual property related to certain LIDAR technology and applications, and it has obtained and is pursuing additional patent protection on its line of bat deterrent systems, which are designed to significantly reduce bat mortality at windfarms and in other applications where bat conservation is a concern.

In the Test segment, we have sought patent protection for significant inventions. Examples of such inventions include novel designs for window and door assemblies used in shielded enclosures and a variety of unique antennas. In addition, the Test segment holds a number of patents, and has patents pending, on products used to perform wireless device testing. In 2025, ETS-Lindgren purchased a portfolio of intellectual properties consisting of domestic and foreign patents and supporting assets covering the Model 3170 Intell-I-Tune Antenna, a tunable antenna designed for high-power testing in defense, aerospace and select automotive applications and capable of meeting a specific proposed Department of Defense testing standard.

We consider our patents and other intellectual property to be of significant value to each of our segments.

Backlog

Total Company backlog of firm orders at September 30, 2025 was $1,133.6 million, representing an increase of $469.4 million (70.7%) from the backlog from continuing operations of $664.2 million at September 30, 2024. By segment, the backlog at September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively, was $803.0 million and $385.6 million for A&D; $143.4 million and $120.0 million for USG; and $187.2 million and $158.6 million for Test. We estimate that as of September 30, 2025, domestic customers accounted for approximately 69% of our total firm orders and international customers accounted for approximately 31%. Of our total backlog at September 30, 2025, approximately 64% is expected to be completed in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

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Purchased Components and Raw Materials

Our products require a wide variety of components and materials. Although we have multiple sources of supply for most of our materials requirements, certain components and raw materials are supplied by sole source vendors, and our ability to perform certain contracts depends on their timely performance. In the past, these required raw materials and various purchased components generally have been available in sufficient quantities. However, we do have some risk of shortages of materials or components due to reliance on sole or limited sources of supply; and supplies of components and materials are periodically impacted by supply chain disruptions, as well as complications due to current or future trade policies. Where feasible, we engineer and qualify substitute products to avoid short-term supply issues; however, we are subject to the same supply chain risks as other electronics manufacturers. An unanticipated delay in delivery by our suppliers could result in the inability to deliver our products on-time and to meet the expectations of our customers. Additionally, we have experienced, and could continue to experience, an increase in the costs of doing business, including increasing raw material prices and transportation costs, which have and could continue to have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. See also Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”

Our A&D segment purchases supplies from a wide array of vendors. In most instances, multiple vendors of raw materials are screened during a qualification process to ensure that there will not be an interruption of supply should one of them underperform or discontinue operations. Nonetheless, in some situations, there is a risk of shortages due to reliance on a limited number of suppliers or because of price fluctuations due to the nature of the raw materials. For example, aerospace-grade titanium, an important raw material for our A&D segment subsidiaries, may at times be in short supply.

Our USG segment manufactures electronic instrumentation through a network of regional contract manufacturers under long-term contracts. In general, USG purchases the same kinds of component parts as do other electronic products manufacturers, and these electronic components can be subject to supply chain constraints. USG purchases only a limited amount of raw materials, although some USG products require helium, which may at times be in short supply.

Our Test segment is a vertically integrated supplier of electro-magnetic (EM) shielding, RF absorbing products and EMC/EMP/Tempest filters, producing most of its critical RF components itself. This segment purchases significant quantities of raw materials such as polyurethane foam, polystyrene beads, steel, aluminum, copper, nickel and wood. Accordingly, it is subject to price fluctuations in the worldwide raw materials markets. While ETS-Lindgren has long-term contracts with a number of its suppliers, performance of these contracts is vulnerable to the risks described in Item 1A.

Competition

Competition in our major markets is broadly based and global in scope. This competition can be particularly intense during periods of economic slowdown, and we have experienced this in some of our markets. Although we are a leading supplier in several of the markets we serve, we maintain a relatively small share of the business in many of our other markets. Individual competitors range in size from annual revenues of less than $1 million to billion-dollar enterprises. Because of the specialized nature of our products, our competitive position with respect to our products cannot be precisely stated. In our major served markets, competition is driven primarily by quality, technology, price and delivery performance. See also Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”

Significant competitors of our A&D segment include Pall Corporation (a subsidiary of Danaher Corporation), Moog, Inc., Safran (Sofrance), CLARCOR Inc., TransDigm (PneuDraulics), Parker Hannifin, Collins Aerospace, L3 Harris and Leonardo DRS.

Significant competitors of our USG segment include OMICRON Electronics Corp., Megger Group Limited, Vaisala, and Qualitrol Company LLC (a subsidiary of Ralliant Corporation).

Our Test segment is a global leader in EM shielding. Significant competitors in this market include Rohde & Schwarz GMBH, Microwave Vision SA (MVG), TDK RF Solutions Inc., Albatross GmbH, IMEDCO AG, Universal Shielding Corp., and Schaffner.

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Research and Development

Research and development and our technological expertise are important factors in our business. Our research and development programs are designed to develop technology for new products or to extend or upgrade the capability of existing products, and to enhance their commercial potential. We perform research and development at our own expense, and also engage in research and development funded by our customers. See Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for financial information about our research and development expenditures.

Environmental Matters and Government Regulation

We are involved in various stages of investigation and cleanup relating to environmental matters. It is difficult to estimate the potential costs of these matters and the possible impact of these costs on the Company at this time due in part to: the uncertainty regarding the extent of pollution; the complexity and changing nature of Government laws and regulations and their interpretations; the varying costs and effectiveness of alternative cleanup technologies and methods; the uncertain level of insurance or other types of cost recovery; the uncertain level of our responsibility for any contamination; the possibility of joint and several liability with other contributors under applicable law; and the ability of other contributors to make required contributions toward cleanup costs. Based on information currently available, we do not believe that the aggregate costs involved in the resolution of environmental matters or compliance with Governmental regulations will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Human Capital Management

As of September 30, 2025, we employed 3,425 persons, including 3,359 full time employees, 28% of whom were located in 16 offices outside the U.S.A.

Our employees are our greatest strength and are critical to the achievement of our vision and successful execution of our global business strategy. We strive to be a responsible member of the communities in which we operate, and we are dedicated to preserving operational excellence and remaining an employer of choice. We provide and maintain a work environment that attracts, develops and retains top talent by offering our employees an engaging work experience that contributes to their career development.

We strive to maintain a culture that enables all employees to be treated with dignity and respect while performing their jobs to the best of their abilities. We operate in a supportive culture that incorporates strong ethical behavior and reinforces our human rights commitment through annual training on ethics, human rights, anti-human trafficking and harassment prevention. Through our charitable Foundation, we provide opportunities for civic involvement that support our communities and provide our employees with meaningful experiences that promote collaborative and rewarding work environments.

Our CORE values are Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Service, Safety, Innovation and Quality. Safety is a core value at ESCO Technologies. We are committed to achieving zero workplace injuries and maintain continuous oversight of key safety indicators, including recordable incidents, restricted duty and lost time cases, workers’ compensation claims, and injury rates. All incidents are investigated to determine root causes, and corrective actions are implemented and shared company-wide to prevent recurrence.

Our engagement strategy focuses on attracting, developing and retaining world-class talent to maximize customer value. This was the second year we conducted a global engagement survey which measured five primary engagement drivers as well as our core values. The response rate for this survey was 74% and overall global engagement continues to exceed comparable benchmarks, increasing by two points to 83%. The insights gained from the survey have informed actions to build on strengths and address areas of opportunity. Periodic engagement surveys will help measure progress against those actions.

We generally conduct formal compensation benchmarking reviews every 1-2 years to ensure wages are competitive in local markets and support our retention and recruiting efforts. Additionally, we invest time and resources in reviewing pay equity within our workforce. All full-time domestic and international employees are eligible for bonus or commission plans, most of which are designed to incentivize and reward performance based on results such as EPS, EBIT, cash flow, quality and backlog reduction, or other measures.

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We recognize that our success is based on the talents and dedication of those we employ, and we are invested in their success. We make significant investments in the areas of talent development, technical skills and compliance training in areas such as supervisor training, professional coaching, ethics, safety, hazmat, ITAR, etc. For succession planning purposes, we focus on identifying high-potential future leaders and working with them on individual development plans and coaching. This year we launched the Leadership Education and Development Program (LEAD), a key leadership initiative created to foster meaningful connections and support professional growth across ESCO. The LEAD Program spans twelve months and includes an inaugural cohort of ten participants from across our subsidiaries, launched in April 2025.

Attracting and retaining a talented workforce is of utmost importance. Given the ever-changing talent market, we regularly recognize and reward performance, including merit increases, market adjustments, spot bonuses and other creative ways to recognize and reward employees. By utilizing these and other measures, at the end of our fiscal year the average tenure of our workforce was 9 years. One-third of our employees have been with us for 10 or more years and over 50% of our employees have been with us for five or more years.

We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by encouraging participation in wellness programs. Generally, all our full-time employees, both domestic and international, are offered health and welfare benefits. We remain committed to our communities, including through financial support from the ESCO Foundation and through personal participation of our employees with a variety of local organizations, such as area food banks, blood drives, community outreach, Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Ronald McDonald House, and many other favored local charities. We believe strong human capital is a competitive differentiator, and we focus on ensuring we have the right domestic and international talent in place to drive our strategic initiatives not only today but well into the future.

Financing

For information about our credit facility, see Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which is incorporated into this Item by reference.

Additional Information

The information set forth in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” is incorporated in this Item by reference.

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We make available free of charge on or through our website, www.escotechnologies.com , our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as well as our recent Proxy Statements for meetings of our shareholders, as soon as reasonably practicable after we file or furnish this material to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Information contained on our website is not incorporated into this Report.

Information about our Executive Officers

The following sets forth certain information as of the date of this report with respect to the persons who are, or who have been selected to become, our executive officers. These officers are elected annually to terms which expire at the first meeting of the Board of Directors held after the Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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There are no family relationships among any of our executive officers and directors.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

This Form 10-K, including Item 1, “Business,” Item 2, “Properties,” Item 3, “Legal Proceedings,” Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws, as described under “Forward-Looking Statements” above.

In addition to the risks and uncertainties discussed in those Items and elsewhere in this Form 10-K, and risks and uncertainties that apply to businesses or public companies generally, the following important risk factors which are particularly applicable to our business could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements, or could otherwise materially adversely affect our business, operating results or financial condition:

Risks Related to the Nature of our Business

Restrictions in authorized U.S. Government defense spending or changes in acquisition priorities could negatively impact our financial position and result of operations.

Sales to the U.S. Government and its prime contractors and subcontractors represent a significant portion of our business. In 2025, approximately 23% of our revenues from continuing operations were generated from sales to the U.S. Government or its contractors, primarily within our A&D segment. These sales are dependent on government funding of the underlying programs, which is generally subject to annual Congressional appropriations and periodic authorization of increases in the Government debt ceiling, and they may therefore be adversely affected not only by failure to obtain timely and adequate appropriations but also by extended Government shutdowns or by changes in Government spending priorities.

The lack of certainty about long-term Government defense spending priorities and Congressional willingness to continue short-term Governmental funding in a timely manner creates a continuing risk of reductions or terminations of, or delays in, the government funding of programs applicable to us or our customers, which we cannot anticipate. These funding effects could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations. A significant portion of Globe’s and Westland’s sales involve major U.S. Government programs such as U.S. Navy submarines. A reduction or delay in Government spending on these programs could have a significant adverse impact on our financial results which could extend for more than a single year.

As of September 30, 2025, our twelve-month backlog was approximately $722 million, which represents confirmed orders we believe will be recognized as revenue within the next twelve months. There can be no assurance that our customers will purchase all the orders represented in our backlog, particularly as to contracts which are subject to the U.S. Government’s and its subcontractors’ ability to modify or terminate major programs or contracts, and if and to the extent that this occurs, our future revenues could be materially reduced.

We enter into fixed-price contracts which could subject us to losses if we have cost overruns.

We derive some of our revenues from fixed-price contracts. While fixed-price contracts enable us to benefit from performance improvements, cost reductions and efficiencies, they also subject us to the risk of reduced margins or incurring losses if we are unable to achieve estimated costs and revenues. If our costs exceed our estimated price, we recognize losses which can significantly affect our reported results. The long term nature of many of our contracts makes the process of estimating costs and revenues on fixed-price contracts inherently risky. Fixed-price contracts often contain price incentives and penalties tied to performance, which can be difficult to estimate and have significant impacts on margins.

Estimating costs to complete fixed-price development contracts is generally subject to more uncertainty than fixed-price production contracts, especially in times of higher inflation. Many of these development programs have highly complex designs. In addition, technical or quality issues that arise during development could lead to schedule delays and higher costs to complete, which could result in a material charge or otherwise adversely affect our financial condition.

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Risks Related to our International Business

We derive a significant part of our revenues from non-U.S. sales and are subject to the risks of doing business in other countries.

In 2025, approximately 34% of our net sales from continuing operations were to customers outside the United States. We expect that non-U.S. sales will continue to account for a significant portion of our revenues for the foreseeable future. As a result, we are subject to the risks of doing business internationally, including:

While the impact of these factors is difficult to predict, any one or more of these factors could adversely affect our future operations, revenues and financial condition.

Economic, political and other risks of our international operations, including unforeseen developments such as terrorist activities, international tensions, war or other armed conflict, and international pandemics, could adversely affect our business.

Adverse changes in the political situation in certain foreign countries in which we do business could cause a decline in revenues and adversely affect our financial condition. For example:

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Our governmental sales and our international and export operations are subject to special U.S. and foreign government laws and regulations which may impose significant compliance costs, create reputational and legal risk, and impair our ability to compete in international markets.

The international scope of our operations subjects us to a complex system of commercial and trade regulations around the world, and our foreign operations are governed by laws and business practices that often differ from those of the U.S. In addition, laws such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws in other countries increase the need for us to manage the risks of improper conduct not only by our own employees but by distributors and contractors who may not be within our direct control. Many of our exports are of products which are subject to U.S. Government regulations and controls such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which impose certain restrictions on the U.S. export of defense articles and services, and these restrictions are subject to change from time to time, including changes in the countries into which our products may lawfully be sold.

If we were to fail to comply with these laws and regulations, we could be subject to significant fines, penalties and other sanctions including the inability to continue to export our products or to sell our products to the U.S. Government or to certain other customers. In addition, some of these regulations may be viewed as too restrictive by our international customers, who may elect to develop their own domestic products or procure products from other international suppliers which are not subject to comparable export restrictions; and the laws, regulations or policies of certain other countries may also favor their own domestic suppliers over foreign suppliers such as the Company.

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Risks Related to our Manufacturing and Sales Operations and Technology

Cybersecurity Incidents and Related Data Breaches or Other Disruptions of Our Information Technology Systems Could Adversely Affect Our Business.

We have many information technology systems that are important to the operation of our businesses, some of which are managed by third parties. These systems are used to obtain, process, transmit and store electronic information and to manage or support a variety of integral business processes and activities. Our primary and backup computer systems are vulnerable to damage, disruptions or shutdowns during the process of upgrading or replacing software, databases or components and from power outages, computer and telecommunication failures, security breaches, natural disasters and errors by employees. Any failure in the operation of our information technology systems could adversely affect our businesses or operating results. Although losses arising from some of these issues may be covered by information security insurance, we cannot guarantee that our coverage will be adequate for all costs or losses incurred.

Global information technology security threats and targeted computer crime (e.g., computer hacking, malware, phishing and spamming attacks against online networking platforms) are increasing in frequency and sophistication and pose a risk to the security of our systems and networks and the confidentiality, availability and integrity of our data and communications. While we attempt to mitigate these risks through numerous measures, including implementation of standard cybersecurity controls, employee training and testing, comprehensive monitoring of our networks and systems, and maintenance of backup and protective systems, we cannot guarantee that these efforts will always be successful. Further, although we do not believe we have experienced a material information security breach in the last three years, and we have incurred no material fines, settlement costs or other material expenses related to information security breaches, if we were to experience such a breach it could adversely affect our reputation and result in litigation, regulatory action, liability for fines, penalties and related expenses, and costs of implementing additional data protection procedures. In addition, even though we generally do not conduct business directly with retail or individual customers or consumers we must comply with increasingly complex and rigorous regulatory standards enacted to protect business and personal data in the U.S. and elsewhere. Compliance with data privacy laws and regulations increases operational complexity, and failure to comply with legal or regulatory standards could subject us to fines and penalties, as well as legal and reputational risks, including proceedings against us by governmental entities or others. Although we maintain insurance coverage for data privacy risks, we cannot guarantee that our coverage will be adequate for all costs or losses incurred.

See Item 1C, Cybersecurity, for information on our cybersecurity risk management, strategy and governance.

A significant part of our manufacturing operations depends on a small number of third-party suppliers.

A significant part of our manufacturing operations relies on a small number of third-party manufacturers to supply component parts or products. For example, Doble has arrangements with six manufacturers which produce and supply a substantial portion of its end-products, and one of these suppliers produces approximately 23% of Doble’s products from a single location within the United States. As another example, Globe has a single supplier of critical materials for a significant military production program, and if this supplier were to discontinue producing these components in a timely manner the need to secure another source could pose a risk to or at least a significant delay in the production program. A significant disruption in the supply of those products or others provided by a small number of suppliers could negatively affect the timely delivery of products to customers as well as future sales, which could increase costs and reduce margins.

Certain of our other businesses are dependent upon sole source or a limited number of third-party manufacturers of parts and components. Many of these suppliers are small businesses. Since alternative supply sources are limited, there is an increased risk of adverse impacts on our production schedules and profits if our suppliers were to default in fulfilling their price, quality or delivery obligations. In addition, some of our customers or potential customers may prefer to purchase from a supplier which does not have such a limited number of sources of supply.

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Increases in prices of raw material and components, and decreased availability of such items, could adversely affect our business.

The cost of raw materials and product components is a major element of the total cost of many of our products. For example, our Test segment’s critical components rely on purchases of raw materials from third parties. Import tariffs or other increases in the prices of raw materials (such as steel, copper, nickel, zinc, wood and petrochemical products) could have an adverse impact on our business by, among other things, increasing costs and reducing margins. Aerospace-grade titanium, an important raw material for our A&D segment, may at times be in short supply; in addition, although we try to tie our supplier pricing to long-term contracts this is not always possible. In addition, our reliance on sole or limited sources of supply of raw materials and components in each of our segments could adversely affect our business, as described in the preceding Risk Factor.

The end of customer product life cycles, or our inability to timely develop new products, could reduce our future sales.

Many of our A&D segment products are sold to be components in our customers’ end products. If a customer discontinues a certain end-product line and we are unable to develop and successfully market replacement products there could be a significant decrease in our sales and an adverse effect on our operating results. For example, a substantial portion of PTI’s revenue is generated from commercial aviation aftermarket sales. As certain aircraft are retired and replaced by newer aircraft, if we are unable to offer suitable products for the newer aircraft there could be a corresponding decrease in sales associated with our products which could adversely affect our operating results.

Much of our business is dependent on the continuous development of new products and technologies to meet the changing needs of our markets on a cost-effective basis. Many of these markets are highly technical from an engineering standpoint, and the relevant technologies are subject to rapid change. If we fail to timely enhance existing products or develop new products as needed to meet market or competitive demands, we could lose sales opportunities, which would adversely affect our business. In addition, in some existing contracts with customers, we have made commitments to develop and deliver new products. If we fail to meet these commitments, the default could result in the imposition on us of contractual penalties including termination. Our inability to enhance existing products in a timely manner could make our products less competitive, while our inability to successfully develop new products may limit our growth opportunities. Development of new products and product enhancements may also require us to make greater investments in research and development than we now do, and the increased costs associated with new product development and product enhancements could adversely affect our operating results. In addition, our costs of new product development may not be recoverable if demand for our products is not as great as we anticipate it to be.

Product defects or customer claims could result in costly fixes, litigation and damages.

Our business exposes us to potential product liability risks that are inherent in the design, manufacture and sale of our products and the products of third-party vendors which we use or resell, many of which are mission-critical to our customers. If there are claims related to defective products (under warranty or otherwise), particularly in a product recall situation, we could be faced with significant expenses in replacing or repairing the product. For example, the A&D segment obtains raw materials, machined parts and other product components from suppliers who provide certifications of quality which we rely on. Should these product components be defective and pass undetected into finished products, or should a finished product contain a defect, we could incur significant costs for repairs, re-work and/or removal and replacement of the defective product. In addition, if a dispute over product claims cannot be settled, arbitration or litigation may result, requiring us to incur attorneys’ fees and exposing us to the potential of damage awards against us.

A major portion of our Test segment’s business involves working in conjunction with general contractors to produce complex building components constructed on-site, such as electronic test chambers, secure communication rooms and MRI facilities. If there are performance problems caused by either us or a contractor, they could result in cost overruns and may lead to a dispute as to which party is responsible. The resolution of such disputes can involve arbitration or litigation and can cause us to incur significant expense including attorneys’ fees. In addition, these disputes could result in a reduction in revenue, a loss on a particular project, or even a significant damages award against us.

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Despite our efforts, we may be unable to adequately protect our intellectual property.

Much of our business success depends on our ability to protect and freely utilize our various intellectual properties, including both patents and trade secrets. Despite our efforts to protect our intellectual property, unauthorized parties or competitors may copy or otherwise obtain and use our products and technology, particularly in foreign countries such as China where the laws may not protect our proprietary rights as fully as in the United States. Our current and future actions to enforce our proprietary rights may ultimately not be successful; or in some cases we may not elect to pursue an unauthorized user due to the high costs and uncertainties associated with litigation. We may also face exposure to claims by others challenging our intellectual property rights. Any or all of these actions may divert our resources and cause us to incur substantial costs.

Environmental laws and regulations or environmental contamination could increase our expenses and adversely affect our profitability.

Our operations and properties are subject to U.S. and foreign environmental laws and regulations governing, among other things, the generation, storage, emission, discharge, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous materials and the clean-up of contaminated properties. In addition, governments around the world are increasingly focused on enacting laws and regulations regarding climate change and regulation of greenhouse gases. These regulations, and changes to them, could increase our cost of compliance, and our failure to comply could result in the imposition of significant fines, suspension of production, alteration of product processes, cessation of operations or other actions which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We have been and are currently involved as a responsible party in several ongoing investigations and remediations of contaminated third-party owned properties. In addition, environmental contamination may be discovered in the future on properties which we formerly owned or operated and for which we could be legally responsible. Future costs associated with these situations, including ones which may be currently unknown to us, are difficult to quantify but could have a significant effect on our financial condition.

The effects of climate change, or significant natural disasters or weather events, could adversely affect our sales.

The potential physical impacts of climate change, such as increased frequency and severity of storms, floods and other climatic events, could disrupt our supply chain, and cause our suppliers to incur significant costs in preparing for or responding to these effects. These and other weather-created disruptions in supply, in addition to affecting costs, could impact our ability to procure an adequate supply of these raw materials and components, and delay or prevent deliveries of products to our customers. In addition, significant natural disasters or weather events such as major earthquakes or hurricanes could disrupt our operations. For example, many of our A&D segment’s operations are located near major fault lines in California, where a major earthquake could result in significant physical damage to or closure of one or more of these facilities, and Doble has a significant supplier in coastal Florida, where a major hurricane could have similar effects. Any prolonged disruption in one or more of these manufacturing operations could significantly delay our ability to make timely deliveries of products to our customers.

Risks Related to Our Business Strategy and Corporate Structure

We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or complete acquisitions successfully, which may inhibit our rate of growth.

As part of our growth strategy, we plan to continue to pursue acquisitions of other companies, assets and product lines that either complement or expand our existing business. However, we may be unable to implement this strategy if we are unable to identify suitable acquisition candidates or consummate future acquisitions at acceptable prices and terms. We expect to face competition for acquisition candidates which may limit the number of acquisition opportunities available to us and may result in higher acquisition prices. As a result, we may be limited in the number of acquisitions which we are able to complete, and we may face difficulties in achieving the profitability or cash flows needed to justify our investment in them.

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In addition, acquisitions of other companies, including but not limited to those encompassed in the Maritime acquisition, involve numerous risks, including unexpected or unavoidable delays in consummation, possible failure to satisfy preconditions to closing or comply with post-closing terms, difficulties in the integration of the operations, technologies and products of the acquired companies, the potential exposure to unanticipated and undisclosed liabilities, the potential that expected benefits or synergies are not realized and that operating costs increase, the potential loss of key personnel, suppliers or customers of acquired businesses and the diversion of Management’s time and attention from other business concerns. Although we attempt to identify and evaluate the risks inherent in any acquisition, we may not properly ascertain or mitigate all such risks, and our failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Our inability to hire or retain qualified key employees could affect our performance and revenues.

There is a risk of our losing key employees who have engineering and technical expertise. For example, our USG segment relies heavily on engineers with significant experience and reputation in the utility industry to furnish expert consulting services and support to customers, and our other segments similarly rely on qualified and experienced employees to carry on their businesses. Despite our active recruitment efforts, there remains a shortage of these qualified engineers and other employees because of hiring competition from other companies in the industry and a generally tight labor market. Losing current employees or qualified candidates to other employers or for other reasons could reduce our ability to provide services and negatively affect our revenues.

Our decentralized organizational structure presents certain risks.

We are a relatively decentralized company in comparison with some of our peers. This decentralization necessarily places significant control and decision-making powers in the hands of local management, which present various risks, including the risk that we may be slower or less able to identify or react to problems affecting a key business than we would in a more centralized management environment. We may also be slower to detect or react to compliance related problems (such as an employee undertaking activities prohibited by applicable law or by our internal policies), and Company-wide business initiatives may be more challenging and costly to implement, and the risks of noncompliance or failures higher, than they would be under a more centralized management structure. Depending on the nature of the problem or initiative in question, such noncompliance or failure could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or result of operations.

Provisions in our articles of incorporation, bylaws and Missouri corporate laws could make us less attractive to investors or make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, and could thereby adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Our articles of incorporation and bylaws contain certain provisions which could make us less attractive to prospective investors or discourage potential takeover attempts, including a limitation on the shareholders’ ability to call special meetings of shareholders; advance notice requirements to nominate candidates for election as directors or to propose matters for action at a meeting of shareholders; a classified board of directors, which means that only approximately one-third of our directors are elected each year; and the authority of our board of directors to issue, without shareholder approval, preferred stock with such terms as the board may determine. In addition, the laws of Missouri, in which we are incorporated, require a two-thirds vote of outstanding shares to approve mergers or certain other major corporate transactions, rather than a simple majority as in some other states such as Delaware. These provisions could reduce major shareholders’ influence over corporate policy or impede a merger or other change of control not approved by our board of directors, which could discourage investors and in some circumstances reduce the market price of our common stock.

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Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

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Item 1C. Cybersecurity

Item 2. Properties

We believe our buildings, machinery and equipment have been generally well maintained, are in good operating condition and are adequate for our current production requirements and other needs.

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At September 30, 2025, our physical properties, including those described in the table below, comprised approximately 2,440,000 square feet, of which approximately 761,000 square feet were owned and approximately 1,679,000 square feet were leased. The table below includes our principal physical properties. We do not believe any of the omitted properties, consisting primarily of office space, warehouse space and land held for possible future use, are individually or collectively material to our operations or business. See also Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Item 3. Legal Proceedings

As a normal incident of the businesses in which we are engaged, various claims, charges and litigation are asserted or commenced from time to time against us. With respect to claims and litigation currently asserted or commenced against us, it is the opinion of our Management that final judgments, if any, which might be rendered against us are adequately reserved for, are covered by insurance, or are not likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. Nevertheless, given the uncertainties of litigation, it is possible that certain types of claims, charges and litigation could have a material adverse impact on us; see Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”

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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Holders of Record . As of November 14, 2025, there were approximately 1,894 holders of record of our common stock.

Price Range of Common Stock and Dividends. Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange; its trading symbol is “ ESE ” .

Company Purchases of Equity Securities. For information about our common stock repurchase programs, please refer to Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company did not repurchase any shares during the fourth quarter of 2025.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans. For information about securities authorized for issuance under our equity compensation plans, please refer to Item 12 of this Form 10-K and to Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Performance Graph. The graph and table on the following page present a comparison of the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock as measured against the cumulative total returns of the Russell 2000 index, which is a broad equity market index, and the S&P SmallCap 600 Industrials index, which is a published industry index designed to measure the performance of small-cap companies that are classified as members of the GICS Industrials sector. The Company is a component of both the Russell 2000 index and the S&P SmallCap 600 Industrials index.

The measurement period begins on September 30, 2020 and measures at each September 30 thereafter. These figures assume that all dividends, if any, paid over the measurement period were reinvested, and that the starting values of each index and the investments in our common stock were $100 at the close of trading on September 30, 2020.

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COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN

Among ESCO Technologies Inc., the Russell 2000 Index,

and the S&P SmallCap 600 Industrials Index

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The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto and refers to our results from continuing operations except where noted.

On May 20, 2025, the Company announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell VACCO Industries (VACCO) to RBC Bearings Incorporated (RBC), an international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision bearings and products, headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut. The Company completed this divestiture on July 18, 2025. The Company received net proceeds from the sale of approximately $270 million and recorded a $172.6 million after-tax gain on the sale in the fourth quarter of 2025. The Company used the proceeds from the sale to primarily pay down debt. The VACCO business is reflected as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes for all periods presented, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The sale of VACCO represents a strategic shift for the Company to exit the Space business. Net sales from the VACCO business were $102.9 million, $107.6 million and $100.2 million for the period October 1, 2024 through July 18, 2025 and years ending September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Pretax earnings (loss) from the VACCO business were $13.7 million, $(1.1) million and $8.6 million for the years ending September 30, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Selected financial information for each of our business segments is provided in the discussion below and in Note 10 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

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This section includes comparisons of certain 2025 financial information to the same information for 2024. Year-to-year comparisons of the 2024 financial information to the same information for 2023 are contained in Item 7 of our Form 10-K for 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 29, 2024 and available through the SEC’s website at https://www.sec.gov/edgar/searchedgar/companysearch.html .

Introduction

We classify our business operations into three segments for financial reporting purposes, although for reporting certain financial information we treat Corporate activities as a separate segment. Our three operating segments during 2025 were Aerospace & Defense (A&D), Utility Solutions Group (USG), and RF Test & Measurement (Test). Our operating segments are comprised of the following primary operating subsidiaries:

A&D. PTI and Crissair primarily design and manufacture specialty filtration products, including hydraulic filter elements and fluid control devices used in commercial and defense aerospace applications, and miniature electro-explosive devices for military aircraft ejection seats and missile arming devices. Mayday manufactures mission-critical bushings, pins, sleeves and precision-tolerance machined components for landing gear, rotor heads, engine mounts, flight controls, and actuation systems for the aerospace and defense industries. Globe designs, develops and manufactures elastomeric-based signature reduction solutions for U.S. naval vessels. Maritime is an established, long-standing business providing mission-critical signature and power management solutions for the US and UK naval defense markets.

USG. Doble develops, manufactures and delivers diagnostic testing solutions that enable electric power grid operators to assess the integrity of high-voltage power delivery equipment. NRG designs and manufactures decision support tools for the renewable energy industry, primarily wind and solar.

Test. ETS-Lindgren is an industry leader in providing its customers with the ability to identify, measure and control magnetic and electromagnetic energy.

We continue to operate with meaningful growth prospects in our primary served markets and with considerable financial flexibility. We continue to focus on new products that incorporate proprietary design and process technologies. Our Management is committed to delivering shareholder value through organic growth, ongoing performance improvement initiatives, and acquisitions.

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Results of Continuing Operations

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Net sales increased $176.3 million, or 19.2%, to $1,095.4 million in 2025 from $919.1 million in 2024. The increase in net sales in 2025 as compared to 2024 was mainly due to a $137.7 million increase in the A&D segment, a $10.9 million increase in the USG segment, and a $27.7 million increase in the Test segment.

A&D

The $137.7 million, or 40.4%, increase in net sales in 2025 as compared to 2024 was mainly due to a $94.1 million increase in navy revenues and a $39.8 million increase in commercial aerospace revenues, partially offset by a $5.2 million decrease in defense aerospace revenues. By subsidiary, the $137.7 million increase in net sales in 2025 as compared to 2024 was due to an $8.1 million increase in net sales at PTI, a $13.3 million increase in net sales at Globe, a $19.6 million increase in net sales at Crissair, a $1.5 million increase in net sales at Mayday and a $95.2 million net sales contribution from the current year acquisition of Maritime.

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USG

The $10.9 million, or 3.0%, increase in net sales in 2025 as compared to 2024 was mainly due to a $17.8 million increase in net sales at Doble mainly due to higher shipments of offline and protection testing products and service revenue, partially offset by a $7.0 million decrease in net sales at NRG driven by lower shipments of solar and wind products due to renewables market weakness.

Test

The $27.7 million, or 13.2%, increase in net sales in 2025 as compared to 2024 was due to a $15.4 million increase in sales from the Company’s U.S. operations, an $8.8 million increase in sales from the Company’s European operations, and a $3.5 million increase in sales from the Company’s Asian operations due to higher test and measurement, industrial shielding, medical services and filters volumes partially offset by lower wireless volumes.

Orders and Backlog

New orders received from continuing operations were $1,564.8 million in 2025 and $999.8 million in 2024. Order backlog was $1,133.6 million at September 30, 2025, compared to order backlog from continuing operations of $664.2 million at September 30, 2024. Orders are entered into backlog as firm purchase order commitments are received.

By operating segment, 2025 orders were $895.6 million related to A&D products (including $364.2 million of Maritime acquired backlog), $403.5 million related to USG products, and $265.7 million related to Test products; and 2024 orders were $430.9 million related to A&D products, $355.6 million related to USG products, and $213.3 million related to Test products.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $234.6 million, or 21.4% of net sales, in 2025, and $208.2 million, or 22.7% of net sales, in 2024. The $26.4 million increase in SG&A expenses in 2025 as compared to 2024 was mainly due to an increase within the A&D segment (due to the Maritime acquisition) and the Test and USG segments due to higher sales, inflationary impacts, and an increase at Corporate mainly due to acquisition costs.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization of intangible assets was $53.3 million in 2025 and $32.8 million in 2024, including $41.4 million and $20.7 million of amortization of acquired intangible assets in 2025 and 2024, respectively, related to our acquisitions. The amortization of acquired intangible assets related to acquisitions is included in the Corporate segment’s results. The remaining amortization expenses relate to other identifiable intangible assets (primarily software, patents and licenses), which are included in the respective segment’s operating results. The increase in amortization expense in 2025 as compared to 2024 was mainly due to an increase in amortization of intangible assets related to the Maritime acquisition.

Other Expenses, Net

Other expenses, net, were $2.8 million in 2025, compared to $1.4 million in 2024. The principal component of other expenses, net, in 2025 was approximately $1.0 million of restructuring charges within the USG and Test segments (mainly severance charges) and $1.3 million of UK stamp duty charges due to the Maritime acquisition. The principal component of other expenses, net, in 2024 was approximately $1.0 million of restructuring costs within the USG and Test segments (mainly severance charges).

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The information reported herein includes the financial measures Diluted EPS As Adjusted, which we define as Diluted EPS excluding the per-share net impact of discrete acquisition related costs at Corporate, purchase accounting charges related to the Maritime acquisition, restructuring charges within the Test and USG segments, and acquisition related amortization in 2025; and discrete debt financing and acquisition related costs at Corporate primarily related to the Maritime acquisition, restructuring charges in the A&D, Test and USG segments (primarily severance), purchase accounting charges related to the MPE acquisition and acquisition related amortization in 2024; EBIT, which we define as earnings before interest and taxes; and EBIT margin, which we define as EBIT expressed as a percentage of net sales. Diluted EPS –As Adjusted, EBIT on a consolidated basis, and EBIT margin on a consolidated basis are not recognized in accordance with GAAP. However, we believe that these measures provide investors and Management with valuable information for assessing our operating results. Management evaluates the performance of our operating segments based on EBIT and believes that EBIT is useful to investors to demonstrate the operational profitability of our business segments by excluding interest and taxes, which are generally accounted for across the entire company on a consolidated basis. EBIT is also one of the measures Management uses to determine resource allocations and incentive compensation. We believe that the presentation of EBIT, EBIT margin and Diluted EPS –As Adjusted provides important supplemental information to investors by facilitating comparisons with other companies, many of which use similar non-GAAP financial measures to supplement their GAAP results. The use of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to replace any measures of performance determined in accordance with GAAP.

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A&D

The $39.3 million, or 45.8%, increase in EBIT in 2025 as compared to 2024 was primarily due to leverage on higher sales volumes and price increases at Mayday, PTI, Crissair and Globe and the contribution from the current year acquisition of Maritime partially offset by a decrease in EBIT due to inflationary pressures. EBIT in 2025 was negatively impacted by $4.5 million primarily consisting of inventory step-up charges and UK stamp duty charges related to the Maritime acquisition.

USG

The $8.8 million, or 10.2%, increase in EBIT in 2025 as compared to 2024 was mainly due to leverage on higher sales volumes at Doble with a favorable product mix and price increases, partially offset by lower sales at NRG and inflationary pressures. EBIT in 2025 was negatively impacted by $0.4 million of restructuring charges (mainly severance).

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Test

The $5.5 million, or 19.2%, increase in EBIT in 2025 as compared to 2024 was primarily due to an increase in EBIT from the segment’s U.S. and European operations and price increases, partially offset by a decrease in EBIT from the Company’s Asian operations, inflationary pressures and unfavorable mix. EBIT in 2025 was negatively impacted by $0.5 million of restructuring charges (mainly severance).

Corporate

Corporate costs included in 2025 consolidated EBIT increased to $83.5 million as compared to $54.1 million in 2024. The increase in Corporate costs in 2025 as compared to 2024 was mainly due to a $21.4 million increase in acquisition related amortization expense and $5.5 million of acquisition costs, both primarily due to the Maritime acquisition, as well as an increase in share-based compensation costs.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net was $17.5 million and $15.2 million in 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in interest expense in 2025 was mainly due to higher average outstanding borrowings related to the Maritime acquisition in April 2025. Average outstanding borrowings were $265 million in 2025 compared to $167 million in 2024.

Income Tax Expense

The effective tax rates from continuing operations for 2025 and 2024 were 23.9% and 21.6%, respectively. The increase in the 2025 effective tax rate as compared to 2024 was primarily due to an increase in non-deductible executive compensation, increased non-deductible transaction costs and a reduction in the foreign-derived intangible income deduction.

No provision has been made in 2025 for foreign withholding or any applicable U.S. income taxes on the undistributed earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries where these earnings are considered indefinitely invested or otherwise retained for continuing international operations. Determination of the amount of taxes that might be paid on these undistributed earnings if eventually remitted is not practicable.

Acquisitions

Information regarding our acquisitions during 2025, 2024 and 2023 is set forth in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which Note is incorporated by reference herein.

All of our acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and accordingly, the respective purchase prices were allocated to the assets (including intangible assets) acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The financial results from these acquisitions have been included in our financial statements from the date of acquisition.

Divestiture

In July 2025, we completed the sale of our former A&D subsidiary VACCO Industries (VACCO) for net sales proceeds of approximately $270 million. The sale was made as part of our strategic portfolio analysis, which is focused on positioning us to serve high-growth markets that have high margin potential. VACCO is reflected as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes for all periods shown in this Annual Report.

Capital Resources and Liquidity

Our overall financial position and liquidity are strong. Working capital from continuing operations (current assets less current liabilities) decreased to $180.4 million at September 30, 2025 from $283.9 million at September 30, 2024. The main driver of the decrease was an increase in contract liabilities of $135.7 million primarily due to the Maritime acquisition and increases at Globe and Doble. Accounts receivable increased by $31.5 million during 2025 mainly due to an approximately $30.6 million increase within the A&D segment (primarily due to the Maritime acquisition), a $5.8 million increase within the Test segment, partially offset by a $4.9 million decrease within the USG segment. Inventories increased by $22.3 million during 2025 mainly due to a $14.7 million increase within the A&D segment (primarily due to the Maritime acquisition), a $5.7 million increase within the Test segment and a $2.0

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million increase within the USG segment resulting primarily from the timing of finished goods and receipt of raw materials to meet anticipated demand and an increase in work in process inventories due to timing of manufacturing existing orders.

Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $200.4 million in 2025 and $121.6 million in 2024. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities in 2025 as compared to 2024 was mainly driven by higher net earnings and lower working capital requirements.

Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $524.2 million in 2025 and $96.6 million in 2024. The increase in 2025 as compared to 2024 was mainly due to the Maritime acquisition completed on April 25, 2025. Capital expenditures from continuing operations were $36.3 million in 2025 and $28.3 million in 2024. The increase in 2025 as compared to 2024 was mainly due to modest increases across all three business segments. In addition, the Company incurred expenditures for capitalized software and other of $15.8 million in 2025 and $11.9 million in 2024.

There were no commitments outstanding that were considered material for capital expenditures at September 30, 2025.

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities from continuing operations was $49.5 million in 2025 and $(0.8) million in 2024, primarily due to the increase in debt borrowings during 2025.

Bank Credit Facility

A description of our credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) is set forth in Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which Note is incorporated by reference herein.

Cash flow from operations and borrowings under the Credit Facility and the Incremental Facility is expected to provide adequate resources to meet our capital requirements and operational needs both for the next 12 months and for the foreseeable future.

Dividends

During both 2025 and 2024 we paid a regular quarterly cash dividend at an annual rate of $0.32 per share, totaling $8.3 million and $8.2 million in 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements

We had no off-balance-sheet arrangements outstanding at September 30, 2025.

Share Repurchases

The Company did not repurchase any shares during 2025. During 2024, the Company repurchased approximately 80,500 shares for approximately $8.0 million.

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Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires Management to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements. In preparing these financial statements, Management has made its best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements, giving due consideration to materiality. We do not believe there is a great likelihood that materially different amounts would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions related to the accounting policies described below. However, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. Our senior Management discusses the critical accounting policies described below with the Audit and Finance Committee of our Board of Directors on a periodic basis.

The following discussion of critical accounting policies is intended to bring to the attention of readers those accounting policies which Management believes are critical to the Consolidated Financial Statements and other financial disclosure. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all significant accounting policies that are more fully described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Revenue Recognition

We account for revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The unit of account in ASC Topic 606 is a performance obligation. The transaction price for our contracts represents our best estimate of the consideration we will receive and includes assumptions regarding variable consideration, as applicable, which are based on historical, current and forecasted information. The transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation within the contract and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. Certain of our long-term contracts contain incentive fees that can increase the transaction price. These variable amounts generally are awarded upon achievement of certain performance metrics, program milestones or cost targets and can be based upon customer discretion. We include estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur. The estimated amounts are based on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all other information that is reasonably available to us.

Approximately 48% of the A&D segment’s revenue (21% of consolidated revenue) is recognized over time as the products do not have an alternative use and either we have an enforceable right to payment for costs incurred plus a reasonable margin or the inventory is owned by the customer. Selecting the method to measure progress towards completion for our contracts requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided.

The A&D segment generally uses the cost-to-cost method to measure progress on our contracts, as the rate at which costs are incurred to fulfill a contract best depicts the transfer of control to the customer. Under this method, we measure the extent of progress towards completion based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation, and we record revenue proportionally as costs are incurred based on an estimated profit margin.

The Test segment generally uses the milestone output method to measure progress on our contracts because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer that occurs as we incur costs on our contracts. Under this method, we estimate profit as the difference between total revenue and total estimated costs at completion of a contract and recognize these revenues and costs based on milestones achieved.

Total contract cost estimates are based on current contract specifications and expected engineering requirements and require us to make estimates on expected profit. The estimates on profit are based on judgments we make to project the outcome of future events, and can often span more than one year and include labor productivity and availability, the complexity of the work to be performed, change orders issued by our customers, and other specialized engineering and production related activities. Our cost estimation process is based on historical results of contracts and historical actuals to original estimates, and the application of professional knowledge and experience of engineers and program managers along with finance professionals to these historical results. We review and update our estimates of costs quarterly or more frequently when circumstances significantly change, which can affect the profitability of our contracts.

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For contracts where revenue is recognized over time, we recognize changes in estimated contract revenues, costs and profits using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting. This method recognizes the cumulative effect of changes on current and prior periods with the impact of the change from inception-to-date recorded in the current period. We have net revenue recognized in the current year from performance obligations satisfied in the prior year due to changes in our estimated costs to complete the related performance obligations. We recognize anticipated losses on contracts in full in the period in which the losses become known.

The impact of adjustments in contract estimates on our operating earnings can be reflected in either revenue or operating costs and expenses. The aggregate impact of adjustments in contract estimates increased our earnings after income tax from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share by approximately $2.6 million and $0.10 per share, respectively, in 2025.

Income Taxes

We operate in numerous taxing jurisdictions and are subject to examination by various U.S. Federal, state and foreign jurisdictions for various tax periods. Our income tax positions are based on research and interpretations of the income tax laws and rulings in each of the jurisdictions in which we do business. Due to the subjectivity of interpretations of laws and rulings in each jurisdiction, the differences and interplay in tax laws between those jurisdictions, as well as the inherent uncertainty in estimating the final resolution of complex tax audit matters, Management’s estimates of income tax liabilities may differ from actual payments or assessments.

We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We may reduce deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We recognize the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates in income in the period that includes the enactment date. We regularly review our deferred tax assets for recoverability and establish a valuation allowance when Management believes it is more likely than not such assets will not be recovered, taking into consideration historical operating results, expectations of future earnings, tax planning strategies, and the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences.

Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets

Our Management annually reviews goodwill and other long-lived assets for impairment or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If we determine that the carrying value of the goodwill and other long-lived assets may not be recoverable, we record a permanent impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying value of the goodwill and other long-lived assets exceeds its fair value. We measure fair value based on a discounted cash flow method using a discount rate determined by Management to be commensurate with the risk inherent in each of our reporting units’ or asset groups’ current business models. Our estimates of cash flows and discount rate are subject to change due to the economic environment, including such factors as interest rates, expected market returns and volatility of markets served. We believe that Management’s estimates of future cash flows and fair value are reasonable; however, changes in estimates could result in impairment charges. At September 30, 2025 we have determined that no goodwill or other long-lived assets were impaired.

We amortize intangible assets with estimable useful lives over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values, and review them for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable.

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Business Combinations

We account for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires that once control is obtained, all the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values at the date of acquisition. The determination of the acquisition date fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires estimates and the use of valuation techniques when fair value is not readily available and requires a significant amount of management judgment. For the valuation of intangible assets acquired in a business combination, we typically use an income approach. Specifically, for the Maritime acquisition, we used the multi-period excess earnings method to determine the estimated acquisition date fair values of the customer relationship and backlog intangible assets. The significant assumptions used to estimate the fair values of these intangible assets included forecasted revenues, expected customer attrition rates, and the discount rate applied. Although the Company believes its estimates of acquisition date fair values are reasonable, actual financial results could differ from those estimates due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making such estimates. Changes in assumptions concerning future financial results of other underlying assumptions could have a significant impact on the determination of the fair values of the customer relationship and backlog intangible assets acquired. The excess of the purchase price over fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. During the measurement period, which is up to one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill due to the use of preliminary information in our initial estimates. Upon conclusion of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to earnings.

Other Matters

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market risks relating to our operations result primarily from changes in interest rates and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We are exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates, and we selectively use derivative financial instruments, including forward contracts and swaps, to manage these risks. Our Canadian subsidiary Morgan Schaffer has entered into foreign exchange contracts to manage foreign currency risk, because a portion of their revenue is denominated in U.S. dollars. We report all derivative instruments on our balance sheet at fair value. For derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, we defer the gain or loss on the derivative in accumulated other comprehensive income until recognized in earnings with the underlying hedged item.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

See “Other Matters - Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which is incorporated into this Item by reference.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company, the Notes thereto, and the related Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm of Grant Thornton LLP, as set forth in the Financial Information section of this Annual Report, an Index to which is provided on page F-1.

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Not Applicable.

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Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (“Certifying Officers”) carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2025. The evaluation was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s Management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, using the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2025.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act. The Company’s Management, with participation of the Certifying Officers, under the oversight of our Board of Directors, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2025 using the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Because of its inherent limitations, any system of internal control over financial reporting, no matter how well designed, may not prevent or detect misstatement due to the possibility that a control can be circumvented or overridden or that misstatements due to error or fraud may occur that are not detected. Also, because of changes in conditions, internal control effectiveness may vary over time.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2025, using criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO and concluded that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2025, based on these criteria.

The Company acquired the Signature Management and Power business (Maritime) during the year ended September 30, 2025 and management excluded from its assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2025, Maritime’s internal control over financial reporting associated with total assets, including goodwill and intangible assets, representing 24.3 percent of consolidated assets, and total sales representing 8.7 percent of consolidated net sales, included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended September 30, 2025.

Our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2025, has been audited by Grant Thornton, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report which is included herein and incorporated herein by reference.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Other than as described above with respect to Maritime, no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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Item 9B. Other Information

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, no director or officer (as defined in Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 16a-1(f)) of the Company adopted or terminated :

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Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspection

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PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Information regarding our directors, nominees and nominating procedures, Code of Ethics, Audit and Finance Committee, and non-compliance (if any) with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is hereby incorporated by reference to the sections captioned “Proposal 1: Election of Directors” and “Securities Ownership of Directors and Executive Officers” in the 2025 Proxy Statement.

Information regarding our executive officers is set forth in Item 1, “Business – Information about our Executive Officers,” above.

We have adopted an Insider Trading Policy encompassing policies and procedures governing the purchase, sale and/or other disposition of our securities by our directors, officers and employees or by the Company itself. Our Insider Trading Policy prohibits any director, officer or employee from trading in Company securities while in possession of material non-public information. In addition, the Insider Trading Policy strictly prohibits our directors, officers and employees from engaging in transactions in Company securities involving puts, calls or other derivative securities on an exchange or in any other organized market, selling Company securities “short”, or entering into hedging or similar arrangements (such as exchange funds) involving Company securities. The Insider Trading Policy also prohibits our directors, officers, corporate office employees, and other designated employees in management positions from pledging Company securities as collateral for a loan or holding Company securities in a margin account. These policies are intended to ensure that the executive officers, as well as other Company personnel in positions of authority, cannot offset or hedge against declines in the price of the Company stock they own or have a personal interest in the price of their shares which may be different from the interests of other shareholders generally. Our Insider Trading Policy has been reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations and the listing standards of the NYSE. A copy of our Insider Trading Policy is filed with this Report as Exhibit 19.

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Item 11. Executive Compensation

Information regarding our compensation committee and director and executive officer compensation is hereby incorporated by reference to the sections captioned “Committees – Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” “Director Compensation” and “Proposal 2: Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation” in the 2025 Proxy Statement.

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Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Information regarding the beneficial ownership of our common stock by our directors, director nominees and executive officers individually and as a group, and by any known holder of five percent or more of the common stock, is hereby incorporated by reference to the sections captioned “Securities Ownership of Directors and Executive Officers” and “Securities Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners” in the 2025 Proxy Statement.

Information regarding shares of our common stock issued or issuable under our equity compensation plans is hereby incorporated by reference to the section captioned “Proposal 3: Approval of Amendment to Employee Stock Purchase Plan” in the 2025 Proxy Statement.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

Information regarding transactions with related parties and the independence of our directors, nominees for directors and members of the committees of our board of directors is hereby incorporated by reference to the section captioned “Proposal 1: Election of Directors” in the 2025 Proxy Statement.

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Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Information regarding our independent registered public accounting firm, its fees and services, and our Audit and Finance Committee’s pre-approval policies and procedures regarding such fees and services, is hereby incorporated by reference to the section captioned “Proposal 3: Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Pubic Accounting Firm” in the 2025 Proxy Statement.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

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*       Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

**     Furnished (and not filed) herewith pursuant to Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of Regulation S-K.

***   Exhibits 101 and 104 to this report consist of documents formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission; they are not included in printed copies of this Report.

Item 16 . Form 10 -K Summary

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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