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Motorola Solutions significantly revised its risk disclosure framework, with 29 of 56 total risks substantively modified, while adding three new risks focused on U.K. regulatory compliance, operating earnings performance, and interest expense management. The company removed three legacy risk factors addressing product innovation timelines, macroeconomic conditions, and recent events, suggesting a shift toward more operationally specific and financially-focused risk disclosure. Supply chain and sourcing risks remained among the most heavily revised disclosures, indicating continued emphasis on material procurement challenges and vendor dependencies.
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In October 2021, the Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") opened a market investigation into the Mobile Radio Network Services market. This investigation included Airwave, our private mobile radio communications network that we acquired in 2016. Airwave provides…
Years ended December 31(In millions)20242023Operating earnings from Products and Systems Integration$1,676 $1,244 Operating earnings from Software and Services1,012 1,050 Operating earnings$2,688 $2,294 Operating earnings increased $394 million, or 17% in 2024 compared to 2023.…
Years ended December 31(In millions)20242023Interest expense, net$(227)$(216) The $11 million increase in net interest expense in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily driven by higher interest rates on outstanding debt and an interest accrual related to audits with taxing…
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The markets for certain products of ours are characterized by changing technologies and evolving industry standards and customer preferences. For example, the software and video security industries are characterized by rapidly changing customer preferences in favor of cloud…
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During fiscal year 2023, we operated under market conditions influenced by events such as those discussed below. For a further discussion of our business and the trends and risks that we encounter in our business, please refer to “Part I. Item 1. Business” and “Part I. Item 1A.…
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CMA Update In October 2021, the CMA announced that it had opened a market investigation into the Mobile Radio Network Services market. This investigation included Airwave, our private mobile radio communications network that we acquired in 2016. Airwave provides mission-critical…
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Motorola Solutions' business is safety and security. Every day we work to deliver on our commitment of helping to create safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Our work as a global leader in public safety and enterprise security is grounded in…
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Our ability to meet customers' demands depends, in part, on our ability to timely obtain an adequate delivery of quality materials, parts, and components, as well as software and services, from our suppliers. If demand for our products or services increases from our current…
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We envision a future in which AI operating in our products and services will help our public safety and enterprise customers build safer communities. As we increasingly leverage AI, including generative AI, in our offerings, we may enable or offer products and services that draw…
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There is increasing scrutiny and evolving expectations from investors, customers, lawmakers, regulators and other stakeholders on ESG-related practices and disclosures, including those related to environmental stewardship, climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion ("DEI"),…
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In 2024, the segment’s net sales were $6.9 billion, representing 64% of our consolidated net sales.
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On October 29, 2024, the Company issued 9,530 shares of common stock in connection with the acquisition of 3tc Software to certain former shareholders of the corporation. The stock was issued for an aggregate grant fair value of $4 million that will be expensed over an average…
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Various jurisdictions have adopted or are expected to introduce new laws and regulations regarding cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, and information security which have impacted, or we expect will impact, us by exposing us to increased costs and potential liabilities.…
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The following table provides information with respect to acquisitions by the Company of shares of its common stock during the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Period(a) Total Numberof SharesPurchased(b) Average PricePaid perShare (1)(c) Total Numberof Shares Purchasedas Part of…
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In 2024, the segment’s net sales were $3.9 billion, representing 36% of our consolidated net sales.
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We expect continued growth within our global LMR installed base as a number of events such as natural disasters and large-scale incidents continue to reinforce the importance of having secure, reliable LMR for public safety. We believe our augmentation of LMR with broadband…
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Our Board has delegated to the Audit Committee the responsibility to oversee risks related to cybersecurity threats. Specifically, subject to oversight by the full Board, the Vice President of Cybersecurity & Information Technology Infrastructure provides the Audit Committee…
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Our LMR Communications technology includes infrastructure and devices for LMR, as well as devices for public safety Long Term Evolution (“LTE”) and public carrier LTE. Our technology enables voice and multimedia collaborations across two-way radio, WiFi and public and private…
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Net Sales Years ended December 31(In millions)20242023% ChangeNet sales from Products and Systems Integration$6,883 $6,242 10 %Net sales from Software and Services3,934 3,736 5 %Net sales$10,817 $9,978 8 % The Products and Systems Integration segment’s net sales represented 64%…
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Our Command Center portfolio consists of cloud-native, on-premises and hybrid software solutions that support the complex process of the public safety workflow from "911 call to case closure." From the moment a person contacts 911, an array of individuals engage to gather…
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Years ended December 31(In millions)20242023% ChangeGross margin from Products and Systems Integration$3,668 $3,127 17 %Gross margin from Software and Services1,844 1,843 — %Gross margin$5,512 $4,970 11 % Gross margin was 51.0% of net sales in 2024 compared to 49.8% of net sales…
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The 5% increase in the Software and Services segment was driven by the following: •a $165 million, or 27% growth in Video, inclusive of revenue from acquisitions, driven by both the North America and International regions; and •a $71 million, or 10% growth in Command Center,…
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We enter into large, multi-year system and services contracts with municipal, state, and nationwide government and commercial customers. In some cases, we may not be the prime contractor and may be dependent on other third-parties such as commercial carriers or systems…
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202420232022North America72 %69 %70 %International28 %31 %30 % 100 %100 %100 %
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Years ended December 31(In millions)20242023% ChangeSG&A expenses from Products and Systems Integration$1,392 $1,239 12 %SG&A expenses from Software and Services360 322 12 %SG&A expenses$1,752 $1,561 12 % SG&A expenses increased $191 million, or 12% in 2024 compared to 2023…
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Years ended December 31(In millions)20242023% ChangeR&D expenditures from Products and Systems Integration$575 $551 4 %R&D expenditures from Software and Services342 307 11 %R&D expenditures$917 $858 7 % R&D expenditures increased $59 million, or 7% in 2024 compared to 2023…
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The 10% increase in the Products and Systems Integration segment was driven by the following: •a $612 million, or 12% growth in LMR, driven by both the North America and International regions; and •a $29 million, or 3% growth in Video, inclusive of revenue from acquisitions,…
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Years ended December 31(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)2024% ofSales **2023% ofSales **2022% ofSales **Net sales from products$6,454 $5,814 $5,368 Net sales from services4,363 4,164 3,744 Net sales10,817 9,978 9,112 Costs of product sales2,674 41.4 %2,591 44.6…
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The markets for certain products and services of ours are characterized by evolving technologies, industry standards and customer preferences. For example, the software and video security industries are characterized by rapidly changing customer preferences in favor of cloud…
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•In the Products and Systems Integration segment, net sales were $6.9 billion in 2024, an increase of $641 million, or 10%, compared to $6.2 billion in 2023. On a geographic basis, net sales increased in both the North America and International regions. Operating earnings were…
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SegmentTechnologyAcquisitionDescriptionPurchase PriceDate of AcquisitionSoftware and ServicesCommand Center3tc SoftwareProvider of control room software solutions.$22 million and share-based compensation of $4 millionOctober 29, 2024Software and ServicesCommand…
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•Net sales were $10.8 billion in 2024 compared to $10.0 billion in 2023. •Operating earnings were $2.7 billion in 2024 compared to $2.3 billion in 2023. •Net earnings attributable to Motorola Solutions, Inc. were $1.6 billion, or $9.23 per diluted common share in 2024, compared…
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Years ended December 31(In millions)20242023Other charges from Products and Systems Integration$25 $94 Other charges from Software and Services130 $163 Other charges$155 $257 Other charges decreased $102 million, or 40% in 2024 compared to 2023 due to a $69 million, or 73%…
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The following graph compares the five-year cumulative total shareholder returns of Motorola Solutions, Inc., the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Communications Equipment Index. This graph assumes $100 was invested in the stock or the indices on December 31, 2019 and reflects the…
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We expect that our operations and supply chain will become increasingly subject to federal, state, local and foreign laws, regulations and international treaties and industry standards relating to climate change and other environmental and social impacts, risks and…