Industry Leaders Unveil Growth Plans at 2025 Conferences

At the Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference 2025 and related events, MSCI Inc. highlighted its growth and innovation efforts, focusing on expanding its product pipeline and forging strategic partnerships with Moody’s and Swiss Re. Apollo Global Management reported confidence in long-term growth due to strong origination, expanding wealth management, and ongoing inflows, despite challenges in its retirement services business. L3Harris Technologies set ambitious revenue and margin targets through 2026, driven by investments in space and defense programs including F-35 upgrades and Aerojet Rocketdyne, while managing margin pressures. Lennox International outlined plans for 4–6% growth in residential units and market share gains, supported by digital initiatives and a joint venture with Samsung. AZZ Incorporated continued to emphasize strong financial performance, debt reduction, M&A activity, and investments in aluminum coil coating, maintaining resilience against tariff risks. Across these companies, strategic partnerships, financial discipline, and investments in technology and market expansion remain common growth strategies.