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Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD): A Strategic Crossroads

Air Products & Chemicals Inc. (APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company with operations spanning over 80 years.1 The company supplies essential industrial gases, related equipment, and applications expertise to a diverse customer base across dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, medical, and food.1 With operations in approximately 50 countries and a market capitalization exceeding $60 billion, APD is a cornerstone of the global industrial economy.1 Core Business Segments and Revenue Breakdown Air Products manages its global operations through five reportable segments: Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East and India, and Corporate and other.5 For fiscal year 2024, the company generated consolidated sales of $12.1 billion.1 The geographic distribution of these sales underscores the company's global reach, with the Americas being the largest contributor, followed by Asia and Europe. A breakdown of sales by segment for fiscal year 2024 is as follows 5: Americas: $5.04 billion Asia: $3.22 billion Europe: $2.82 billion Middle East and India: $0.13 billion Corporate and other: $0.88 billion Key Products and Services APD's portfolio is centered on the production and supply of industrial gases, which are critical inputs for a vast array of industrial processes. Industrial Gases: The core of the business involves providing atmospheric gases like oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, which are produced via cryogenic air separation, and process gases such as hydrogen, helium, carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide, and syngas.2 APD holds a distinguished position as the world's largest supplier of hydrogen, a key component in producing cleaner transportation fuels and a focal point of the company's energy transition strategy.1 Equipment and Services: Beyond gases, APD designs and manufactures specialized equipment for air separation, hydrocarbon recovery, and the transport and storage of cryogenic liquids like hydrogen and helium.5 This includes turbomachinery, membrane systems, and cryogenic containers.1 Notably, the company completed the sale of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) process technology and equipment business to Honeywell on September 30, 2024, a move that sharpens its focus on its core industrial gas and clean energy ventures.5