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Otis Worldwide Corp

For the period ended Sep 30, 2025. Filed Oct 30, 2025.

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Sep 30, 2025 · Filed Oct 30, 2025

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-07-24.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-09-30; filed 2025-10-30.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 135 previous paragraphs and 136 current paragraphs.

77 unchanged; 55 reworded; 3 added; 3 removed; 0 previous and 1 current paragraphs rearranged.

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Added paragraphs (3)

Current report

On September 4, 2025, the Company issued $500 million principal amount of 5.131% notes due in 2035. A portion of the proceeds will be used to fund the repayment at maturity of the Company's currently outstanding $144 million 2026 Yen Notes. The remainder of the proceeds were used to fund the repayment of certain of our commercial paper borrowings.
Removed paragraphs (3)

Previous report

For discussion of Otis’ sustainability and other corporate responsibility-related risks, see the discussion under "Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG")" in Item 1 and under Item 1A. "Risk Factors"in our 2024 Form 10-K. Further information related to our sustainability and responsibility initiatives can be found in the Investor section of our corporate website (http://www.otis.com) under the heading "Sustainability & Responsibility", which we update from time to time.
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Previous wording

Announced in July 2023, UpLift is a program to transform our operating model. UpLift includes the standardization of our processes and improvement of our supply chain procurement, among other aspects of the program, as well as organizational changes which result in restructuring actions. We expect UpLift to generate approximately $200 million in annual run-rate savings by second half of 2025, with restructuring and other incremental costs to complete the transformation ("UpLift transformation costs") of approximately $300 million.

Current wording

Announced in July 2023, UpLift is a program to transform our operating model. UpLift includes the standardization of our processes and improvement of our supply chain procurement, among other aspects of the program, as well as organizational changes which result in restructuring actions. We expect UpLift to generate approximately $200 million in annual run-rate savings by the second half of 2025, with restructuring and other incremental costs to complete the transformation ("UpLift transformation costs") of approximately $300 million.

Previous wording

UpLift costs incurred in thequarters and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

Current wording

UpLift costs incurred in thequarters and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 are as follows:

Previous wording

Total UpLift costs incurred to date are $223 million, including $101 million of UpLift restructuring costs and $122 million of UpLift transformation costs.

Current wording

Total UpLift costs incurred to date are $260 million, including $128 million of UpLift restructuring costs and $132 million of UpLift transformation costs.

Previous wording

Based on indemnity payments made to RTX and adjustments to indemnity payable in the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the Company now estimates the amount payable to RTX to be $233 million, resulting in indemnification expense of $6 million and $58 million in the quarter ended and six months ended June 30, 2025. This indemnification expense is included in Other income (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter ended and six months ended June 30, 2025. This estimate could further change due to the parties' continuing efforts to resolve the scope of the final indemnity amount pursuant to the procedures set forth in the TMA.

Current wording

Based on indemnity payments made to RTX and adjustments to indemnity payable in the quarter ended September 30, 2025, the Company now estimates the amount payable to RTX to be $218 million, resulting in indemnification expense of $4 million and $62 million in the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively. This indemnification expense is included in Other income (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the quarter ended and nine months ended September 30, 2025. This estimate could further change due to the parties' continuing dispute concerning the scope of the final indemnity amount, which will be resolved pursuant to the procedures set forth in the TMA.

Previous wording

Global macroeconomic conditions have impacted, and continue to impact, aspects of the Company's operations and overall financial performance during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. These macroeconomic conditions include, among others, inflationary pressures, high interest rates, tighter credit conditions and changes in global trade policies including higher tariffs in the U.S. and other countries. These macroeconomic trends could continue to impact our business, including impacts to overall financial performance during the remainder of 2025, as a result of the following, among other things:

Current wording

Global macroeconomic conditions have impacted, and continue to impact, aspects of the Company's operations and overall financial performance during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. These macroeconomic conditions include, among others, inflationary pressures, high interest rates, tighter credit conditions, the U.S. federal government shutdown and changes in global trade policies including higher tariffs in the U.S. and other countries. These macroeconomic trends could continue to impact our business, including impacts to overall financial performance during the remainder of 2025, as a result of the following, among other things:

Previous wording

Other than the estimated potential impact from new tariffs currently in effect of approximately $25 million to $35 million during 2025, we currently do not expect any significant impact to our capital and financial resources from these macroeconomic conditions, including to our overall liquidity position based on our available cash and cash equivalents and our access to credit facilities and the capital markets.

Current wording

Other than the estimated potential impact from new tariffs currently in effect of approximately $25 million to $35 million during 2025, we currently do not expectany significant impact to our capital and financial resources from these macroeconomic conditions, including to our overall liquidity position based on our available cash and cash equivalents and our access to credit facilities and the capital markets.

Previous wording

To the extent possible, we continue to operate our business in Ukraine, which represented less than 1% of our revenue and operating profit for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and year ended December 31, 2024.

Current wording

To the extent possible, we continue to operate our business in Ukraine, which represented less than 1% of our revenue and operating profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and year ended December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

Additionally, we do not have operations or material net sales in Israel or Gaza. Although we have operations in the Middle East and transport products through the Red Sea, we currently do not expect the recent conflicts in that region to have a material impact on our business.

Current wording

Additionally, we do not have operations or material net sales in Israel or Gaza. Although we have operations in the Middle East and transport products through the Red Sea, we currently do not expect the ongoing instability in that region to have a material impact on our business.

Previous wording

The factors contributing to the total percentage change year-over-year in total Net sales for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 are as follows:

Current wording

The factors contributing to the total percentage change year-over-year in total Net sales for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025 are as follows:

Previous wording

The Organic volume decrease of (2)% for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 was driven by a decrease of (11)% in New Equipment, partially offset by an increase of 4% in Service. The Organic volume decrease of (1)% for the six months ended June 30, 2025 was driven by a decrease of (9)% in New Equipment, partially offset by an increase of 4% in Service.

Current wording

The Organic volume increase of 2% for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 was driven by an increase of 6% in Service, partially offset by a decrease of (5)% in New Equipment. The Organic volume for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was flat driven by an increase of 5% in Service, offset by a decrease of (8)% in New Equipment.

Previous wording

The factors contributing to the percentage change year-over-year for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 in total cost of products and services sold are as follows:

Current wording

The factors contributing to the percentage change year-over-year for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025 in total cost of products and services sold are as follows:

Previous wording

The Organic volume decrease of (2)% and (1)% for total cost of products and services sold for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, was primarily driven by the organic sales changes noted above. Productivity was partially offset by inflationary pressures, including higher labor costs.

Current wording

The Organic volume for total cost of products and services sold increased 1% for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and was flat for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, primarily driven by the organic sales changes noted above. Productivity was partially offset by inflationary pressures, including higher labor costs.

Previous wording

Gross margin percentage increased 30 and 20 basis points for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2024, due to the increase in Service sales and decrease in New Equipment sales and the benefits from productivity, partially offset by the inflationary pressures described above.

Current wording

Gross margin percentage increased 30 and 20 basis points for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2024, due to the increase in Service sales and decrease in New Equipment sales and the benefits from productivity, partially offset by the inflationary pressures described above.

Previous wording

Research and development was relatively flat for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, when compared to the same periods in 2024.

Current wording

Research and development was relatively flat for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025, when compared to the same periods in 2024.

Previous wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $50 million and $52 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2024, driven by higher restructuring costs, annual wage increases and other employment costs, partially offset by savings resulting from UpLift and lower credit loss reserves. The quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, also included the impacts from foreign exchange.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $49 million and $101 million for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2024, driven by higher restructuring costs, annual wage increases, other employment costs and the impacts from foreign exchange, partially offset by savings resulting from UpLift.

Previous wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of Net sales increased 140 basis points and 100 basis points for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, when compared to the same periods in 2024.

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of Net sales increased 90 basis points for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025, when compared to the same periods in 2024.

Previous wording

UpLift restructuring costs were $45 million and $7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We also incurred $41 million and $27 million of UpLift transformation costs in the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which are primarily for consultants, third-party service providers and personnel focused on designing and implementing a centralized service delivery model that supports our new organizational structure, including the standardization of our supply chain and digital technology procurement. These UpLift transformation costs are recorded in Other income (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Current wording

UpLift restructuring costs were $72 million and $11 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. We also incurred $51 million and $45 million of UpLift transformation costs in the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, which are primarily for consultants, third-party service providers and personnel focused on designing and implementing a centralized service delivery model that supports our new organizational structure, including the standardization of our supply chain and digital technology procurement. These UpLift transformation costs are recorded in Other income (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Previous wording

Other restructuring costs were $35 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and included $20 million of costs related to 2025 actions and $15 million of costs related to 2024 actions.

Current wording

Other restructuring costs were $41 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and included $25 million of costs related to 2025 actions and $16 million of costs related to 2024 actions.

Previous wording

Most of the expected charges will require cash payments, which we have funded and expect to continue to fund with cash generated from operations. The table below presents approximate cash outflows related to the restructuring actions during the six months ended June 30, 2025, and the expected cash payments to complete the actions announced:

Current wording

Most of the expected charges will require cash payments, which we have funded and expect to continue to fund with cash generated from operations. The table below presents approximate cash outflows related to the restructuring actions during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and the expected cash payments to complete the actions announced:

Previous wording

The approved UpLift restructuring actions are expected to generate approximately $102 million in annual recurring savings by 2025, primarily in Selling, general and administrative expenses, and of which approximately $39 million was realized during the six months ended June 30, 2025, including $23 million of incremental savings compared to the same period in 2024.

Current wording

The approved UpLift restructuring actions are expected to generate approximately $102 million in annual recurring savings by 2025, primarily in Selling, general and administrative expenses, and of which approximately $63 million was realized during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, including $37 million of incremental savings compared to the same period in 2024.

Previous wording

For other restructuring actions, we generally expect to achieve annual recurring savings within the two-year period subsequent to initiating the actions, including $28 million for the 2025 actions and $27 million for the 2024 actions, of which approximately 70% relates to Cost of products and services sold and 30% relates to Selling, general and administrative expenses. Approximately $17 million of savings was realized for the 2025 and 2024 actions during the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current wording

For other restructuring actions, we generally expect to achieve annual recurring savings within the two-year period subsequent to initiating the actions, including $24 million for the 2025 actions and $28 million for the 2024 actions, of which approximately 60% relates to Cost of products and services sold and 40% relates to Selling, general and administrative expenses. Approximately $30 million of savings was realized for the 2025 and 2024 actions during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Previous wording

In January 2025, we announced the reorganization of our operations in China. Among other aspects, this reorganization will result in restructuring actions of approximately $40 million. These actions include severance related costs, and we expect these actions to be mostly completed and any cash to be paid by the end of 2025. Amounts related to the reorganization of operations in China are included within Other restructuring.

Current wording

In January 2025, we announced the reorganization of our operations in China. Among other aspects, this reorganization will result in restructuring actions of approximately $40 million. These actions primarily include severance-related costs, and we expect these actions to be mostly completed and any cash to be paid by the end of 2025. Amounts related to the reorganization of operations in China are included within Other restructuring.

Previous wording

The change in Other income (expense), net of $16 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, was primarily driven by gains on the sale of fixed assets of $7 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the absence of non-recurring litigation-related settlement costs of $18 million and foreign currency mark-to market adjustments, partially offset by Separation-related adjustments of $9 million and UpLift transformation costs of $18 million.

Current wording

The change in Other income (expense), net of $213 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, was primarily driven by lower Separation-related adjustments of $190 million, the absence of $18 million of impairment loss related to net assets held for sale and lower UpLift transformation costs of $8 million, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency mark-to market adjustments.

Previous wording

The change in Other income (expense), net of $(87) million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, was primarily driven by Separation-related adjustments of $61 million, UpLift transformation costs of $41 million, non-recurring litigation-related settlement costs of $21 million and impairment loss related to net assets held for sale of $10 million, partially offset by gains on the sale of fixed assets of $14 million and foreign currency mark-to-market adjustments.

Current wording

The change in Other income (expense), net of $126 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, was primarily driven by lower Separation-related adjustments of $113 million, gains on the sale of fixed assets of $15 million, lower impairment loss related to net assets held for sale of $7 million and favorable foreign currency mark-to-market adjustments, partially offset by higher UpLift transformation costs of $6 million.

Previous wording

Interest expense (income), net was relatively flat for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024, as higher interest expense related to the $600 million and €850 million unsecured, unsubordinated debt issued in November 2024 was offset by interest reserve adjustments related to non-recurring tax items, lower interest expense related to the repayment of the $1.3 billion unsecured, unsubordinated debt in April 2025 and higher interest income.

Current wording

The changes in Interest expense (income), net of $211 million for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024, were primarily driven by the absence of $200 million interest income related to a favorable ruling received in August 2024 regarding a tax litigation in Germany, higher interest expense related to the $600 million and €850 million unsecured, unsubordinated debt issued in November 2024, as well as the $500 million unsecured, unsubordinated debt issued in September 2025, partially offset by lower interest expense related to the repayment of the $1.3 billion unsecured, unsubordinated debt in April 2025. The nine months ended September 30, 2025 was also impacted by interest reserve adjustments related to non-recurring tax items and higher interest income when compared to the same period in 2024.

Previous wording

The average interest rate on our long-term debt was 2.8% for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2.5% for the same periods in 2024. For additional discussion of borrowings, see Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Current wording

The average interest rate on our long-term debt was 2.9% and 2.8% for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively and 2.5% for the same periods in 2024. For additional discussion of borrowings, see Note 7 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Previous wording

The increase in the effective tax rate for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024, is primarily due to the absence of the reduction in a deferred tax liability related to the mitigation of future repatriation costs recorded in 2024, partially offset by an incremental benefit related to foreign-derived intangible income and foreign valuation allowance releases recorded in the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The increase in the effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, is also due to the result of the tax effect of the increase in our estimated nondeductible TMA indemnity obligation payable to RTX recorded in the quarter ended March 31, 2025.

Current wording

The increase in the effective tax rate for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024, is primarily due to the absence of estimated tax benefits arising from the resolution of the German tax litigation recorded in 2024. In addition to the German tax litigation, the increase in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, is due to the tax effect of the increase in our estimated nondeductible TMA indemnity obligation payable to RTX recorded in 2025 and the absence of the reduction in a deferred tax liability related to the mitigation of future repatriation costs recorded in 2024. These impacts were partially offset by an incremental benefit related to foreign-derived intangible income and foreign valuation allowance releases recorded in 2025.

Previous wording

Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries' earnings decreased $5 million and $13 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2024, primarily driven by increased ownership of our subsidiary in Japan during the second quarter of 2024 and lower net income from non-wholly owned subsidiaries. Other than our acquisition of the noncontrolling shares of our subsidiary in Japan during the second quarter of 2024, ownership interest in the underlying non-wholly owned subsidiaries has remained generally consistent year-over-year.

Current wording

Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries' earnings decreased $12 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, primarily driven by increased ownership of our subsidiary in Japan during the second quarter of 2024 and lower net income from non-wholly owned subsidiaries. Other than our acquisition of the noncontrolling shares of our subsidiary in Japan during 2024, ownership interest in the underlying non-wholly owned subsidiaries has remained generally consistent year-over-year.

Previous wording

Net income attributable to Otis Worldwide Corporation decreased for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024, due to lower operating profit (including the impact of foreign exchange rates) and a higher effective tax rate, partially offset by lower noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries' earnings.

Current wording

Net income attributable to Otis Worldwide Corporation decreased for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in 2024, due to a higher effective tax rate and higher interest expense, partially offset by higher operating profit (including the impact of foreign exchange rates). The nine months ended September 30, 2025 was also impacted by lower noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries' earnings, when compared to the same period in 2024.

Previous wording

Summary performance for our operating segments, reconciled to total operating profit, for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

Current wording

Summary performance for our operating segments, reconciled to total operating profit, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

Previous wording

Summary performance for New Equipment for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

Current wording

Summary performance for New Equipment for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

Previous wording

Summary analysis of the Net sales change for New Equipment for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared with thesame periods in 2024 was as follows:

Current wording

Summary analysis of the Net sales change for New Equipment for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared with thesame periods in 2024 was as follows:

Previous wording

The organic sales decrease of (11)% was primarily driven by a greater than (20)% decline in China, high single-digit decline in Americas and low single-digit decline in Asia Pacific, partially offset by high single-digit growth in EMEA.

Current wording

The organic sales decrease of (5)% was primarily driven by an approximately (20)% decline in China and high single-digit decline in Americas, partially offset by high single-digit growth in Asia Pacific and low single-digit growth in EMEA.

Previous wording

New Equipment operating profit decreased $(42) million. The impacts of lower volume, unfavorable price and regional and product mix, were partially offset by productivity, including the benefits of UpLift and Other restructuring actions including the reorganization of our operations in China. Operating margin decreased (240) basis points.

Current wording

New Equipment operating profit decreased $(25) million. The impacts of lower volume, unfavorable price and tariff headwinds, and regional and product mix were partially offset by productivity, including the benefits of restructuring actions. Operating margin decreased (170) basis points.

Previous wording

The organic sales decrease of (9)% was primarily driven by a greater than (20)% decline in China and high single-digit decline in Americas, partially offset by high single-digit growth in EMEA and mid single-digit growth in Asia Pacific.

Current wording

The organic sales decrease of (8)% was primarily driven by a greater than (20)% decline in China and high single-digit decline in Americas, partially offset by mid single-digit growth in EMEA and Asia Pacific.

Previous wording

New Equipment operating profit decreased $(47) million. The impacts of lower volume, unfavorable price and regional and product mix were partially offset by productivity, including the benefits of UpLift and Other restructuring actions including the reorganization of our operations in China. Operating margin decreased (120) basis points.

Current wording

New Equipment operating profit decreased $(72) million. The impacts of lower volume, unfavorable price and tariff headwinds, and regional and product mix were partially offset by productivity, including the benefits of restructuring actions. Operating margin decreased (140) basis points.

Previous wording

Summary performance for Service for thequarters and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

Current wording

Summary performance for Service for thequarters and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was as follows:

Previous wording

Summary analysis of Service Net sales change for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared with thesame periods in 2024 was as follows:

Current wording

Summary analysis of Service Net sales change for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared with thesame periods in 2024 was as follows:

Previous wording

The organic sales increase of 4% is due to organic sales increases in maintenance and repair of 3% and in modernization of 7%.

Current wording

The organic sales increase of 6% is due to increases in maintenance and repair of 4% and in modernization of 14%.

Previous wording

Service operating profit increased $40 million including foreign exchange tailwinds of $14 million. Higher volume, improved pricing on maintenance contracts and productivity including the benefits of UpLift, were partially offset by inflationary pressures including higher labor costs, and mix. Operating margin increased 20 basis points.

Current wording

Service operating profit increased $66 million including foreign exchange tailwinds of $17 million. Higher volume, improved pricing and productivity, were partially offset by inflationary pressures including higher labor costs, and mix. Operating margin increased 70 basis points.

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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries' earnings was relatively flat for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.