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                                                                                                                                      The AMETEK Growth Model
                                                                                                                                      drives our sustainability.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $4,846





                                                                                                                                                                                                                         $2,098
                                                                                                                                      Operational Excellence
                                                                                                                                      As the cornerstone of the AMETEK Growth Model, Operational Excellence is
                                                                                                                                      a key component of the company’s well-ingrained culture. We continue to drive
                                                                                                                                      process improvements for our businesses through the use of our Operational
                                                                                                                                      Excellence tool kit. These strategies provide improved efficiencies and asset
                                                                                                                                      management, leading to strong operating performance.                              09 10 11 12 13 14 15  16 17 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Net Sales
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                (in millions)
                                                                                  GROWTH MODEL
                                                                                                                                      Strategic Acquisitions
                                                                                                                                      Acquisitions are an important part of AMETEK’s history, and its future. AMETEK
                                                                                                                                      seeks to deploy its strong free cash flow on highly differentiated businesses
                                                                                                                                      with leading positions in niche markets. We look to create significant value by
                                                                                                                                      successfully integrating our acquired businesses into the AMETEK Growth Model,
                                                                                                                                      driving increased performance and long-term, sustainable results.                                       18,100


                                                                                                                                      New Product Development

                                                                                                                                      Technology innovation is an integral component of AMETEK’s success. We
                                                                                                                                      consistently invest in research, development and engineering to design next-
                                                                                                                                      generation products and solutions that are solving our customers’ most              10,100
                                                                                                                                      complex challenges across the globe. Over the years, our product innovation
                                                                                                                                      has led to a portfolio of advanced, highly differentiated technology solutions
                                                                                                                                      serving a diverse set of niche markets.                                            09 10 11 12 13 14 15  16 17 18

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Employees
                                                                                                                                      Global and Market Expansion
             Our Strategy, embodied in the AMETEK Growth          The success of the AMETEK Growth Model is a result                  With operations in 30 countries worldwide, AMETEK is a global enterprise.
             Model, has been proven successful, leading to        of the deep-rooted, performance-based culture embodied              Through increased investments in improved sales, service and marketing
             strong, sustained growth and increased value for     by AMETEK. That culture is maintained and reinforced by             capabilities, we have significantly grown our international business and greatly
             all of AMETEK’s stakeholders.                        attracting, retaining and developing a world-class                  expanded our reach into adjacent markets.
                                                                  workforce across our global footprint. All of AMETEK’s
             The AMETEK Growth Model integrates the four growth   colleagues are responsible for embracing and executing                                                                                                                      $1,129
             strategies of Operational Excellence, New Product    the AMETEK Growth Model within their function.                      Cash Flow Generation
             Development, Global and Market Expansion, and                                                                            Given our asset-light business model and strong operational execution, our
             Strategic Acquisitions with a focus on cash generation   The idea of sustainability is not a new concept for             businesses generate tremendous cash flow.
             and capital deployment. Talent development is        AMETEK. Since the company’s founding in 1930, we have
             central to the AMETEK Growth Model, with our people   been dedicated to doing business the right way every
             as the driving force of our strategy. Each foundational   day. By focusing on our businesses and the needs of our        Disciplined Capital Deployment
             element reinforces the others to create a greater impact,   customers, we generate strong, sustained results over        AMETEK’s cash flow generation supports the company’s capital deployment             $73
             which provides a scalable platform to drive long-term,   the long term. This allows us to invest in our people, our      strategy. This strategy is primarily focused on strategic, value-enhancing
             sustainable growth for our entire organization.      businesses and our shared communities. This is our                  acquisitions, which ultimately drives long-term, compounding growth. We are        09 10 11 12 13 14 15  16 17 18
                                                                  view of sustainability.                                             also committed to paying a modest, yet consistent quarterly dividend.               Capital Deployed on Acquisitions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (in millions)
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