The 10-K mentions acquisitions as a strategy to enhance product offerings and compete in core markets. The recent acquisition of Systems Control for approximately $1.1 billion is a significant investment.

The 10-K reports the completion of the sale of the residential lighting business for $131 million. This signals a strategic shift to focus on core business segments, although a pre-tax loss of $5.3 million was recorded on the sale.

The 10-K indicates that $180.4 million was invested in capital expenditures, with a focus on footprint optimization, automation, and productivity initiatives. This suggests a focus on improving operational efficiency and reducing costs.

The 10-K mentions ongoing restructuring activities, including consolidation of facilities and workforce actions. This indicates management's commitment to maintaining a competitive cost structure.

The 10-K notes that productivity programs affect virtually all functional areas, reducing waste and improving processes. This demonstrates a company-wide effort to improve efficiency.

The 10-K mentions ongoing efforts to improve the utilization of the enterprise resource planning system, expanding standardization of business processes. This suggests a focus on improving data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency.

The 10-K includes inflation and unfavorable economic conditions as factors that may adversely affect business results. This highlights the sensitivity of Hubbell's performance to macroeconomic factors.

The 10-K identifies competitive pressures and the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies as risks. This indicates the need for Hubbell to innovate and adapt to maintain its competitive position.

The 10-K mentions the increasing number of evolving data privacy and security laws as a risk. This suggests potential costs and disruptions related to compliance efforts.

The 10-K states that Hubbell experiences substantial competition, indicating a dynamic market environment. The company emphasizes product performance, reliability, quality, and technological innovation as key competitive factors.

The 10-K states that the company relies on suppliers to produce high quality materials, components, and finished goods. There is a risk that products may not meet quality control specifications which could adversely affect the ability to ship quality products to customers on a timely basis.

The 10-K highlights the importance of restructuring activities and productivity initiatives to control operating costs. This suggests a proactive approach to managing expenses.

The 10-K mentions expanded efforts related to global product and component sourcing and supplier cost reduction programs. This indicates a focus on optimizing the supply chain.

The 10-K states that Hubbell considers technological innovation to be an important factor relevant to all areas of its business. The company may face increased competition due to the rapid development and rising use of AI and machine learning technologies.

The 10-K reports that the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $500 million of common stock. This indicates management's confidence in the company's financial position and future prospects.

The 10-K states that the Company's Board of Directors approved an increase in the common stock dividend rate from $1.22 to $1.32 per share per quarter. This demonstrates a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

The 10-K states that the Company repaid the remainder of the Term Loan. This decreased the company's long-term debt.

The 10-K states that the company is subject to various federal, state, and local government requirements relating to the protection of employee health and safety and the environment. Compliance with any future laws and regulations could result in a materially adverse effect on the business and financial results.

The 10-K states that the company focuses on protecting the health and safety of employees and educates employees on how to Think Safe, Work Safe and Go Home Safe.

The 10-K states that changes in U.S. and international trade policies may adversely impact the business and operating results. These changes could have a material adverse effect on the company.

The 10-K states that during periods of prolonged slow growth, or a downturn in conditions in the worldwide or domestic economies, the company could experience reduced orders, payment delays, supply chain disruptions or other factors caused by economic challenges faced by customers, prospective customers and suppliers.