Looking at our performance through nine months, we have executed well and delivered 11% organic growth with all business groups above 10%, along with margins of 22% and earnings of $7.81 per share.

We are also actively managing disruptions in the global supply chain with a relentless focus on customer service. With respect to the macro environment, overall end market demand remains strong, though the semiconductor shortage continues to impact many markets, most visibly in electronics and automotive.Īs we navigate near-term uncertainty, we continue to invest in growth, productivity and sustainability, which I will discuss shortly. Growth in APAC was 6%, with China up 3%, and Japan up 6%, while EMEA grew 4%. Geographically, growth in the quarter was led by the Americas, up 7%, with the United States up 6%. Q3 organic growth was over 6% as we drove innovation across our market-leading businesses, with margins of 20% and earnings of $2.45 per share. In the third quarter and year to date, we have delivered broad-based organic growth across all business groups and geographic areas, along with good margins and strong cash flow. In a dynamic environment, our performance throughout 2021 has shown the skill of our people around the world, the resiliency of our business model and the relevance of our technologies. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us.