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Bloomberg for Physical Products

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Q. How does Avery Dennison’s vision of a 'Bloomberg for Physical Products' translate into recurring digital revenue, and what is the expected revenue contribution from this platform over the next 3 years?

A. Our atma.io platform, which underpins the 'Bloomberg for Physical Products' vision, is already tracking 28 billion items and is structured as a SaaS model, driving high-margin, recurring digital revenue. We expect digital solutions to contribute mid-to-high single digit percentage of total company revenue by 2027, with annual growth rates exceeding 30%.

Q. What is Avery Dennison’s unique competitive advantage in building a 'Bloomberg for Physical Products' versus potential entrants like Amazon or SAP?

A. Our differentiation lies in our unmatched scale in physical labeling, deep partnerships with global brands like Walmart and adidas, and the proprietary atma.io platform that integrates physical and digital supply chains at item-level granularity. This combination creates significant switching costs and defensible data moats that are difficult for software-first entrants to replicate.

Q. Can you provide concrete examples of how the 'Bloomberg for Physical Products' platform has driven measurable business outcomes for anchor customers?

A. For Walmart, our platform has enabled real-time inventory visibility and shrink reduction across thousands of stores, directly improving working capital and on-shelf availability. For adidas, item-level traceability has supported circularity initiatives, enhancing brand value and consumer engagement.

Q. What are the key risks to scaling this platform globally, and how are you mitigating them to ensure sustainable growth and margin expansion?

A. Key risks include integration complexity with legacy systems and data privacy concerns. We mitigate these through modular APIs, robust compliance frameworks, and a proven track record of large-scale global deployments, ensuring scalability without margin dilution.

Q. How does the 'Bloomberg for Physical Products' initiative support Avery Dennison’s long-term valuation expansion and category leadership?

A. This initiative positions us as the category leader in connected packaging, expanding our TAM and shifting our mix toward higher-multiple, recurring digital revenue streams. Over time, this will drive multiple expansion and reinforce our leadership in intelligent labeling and supply chain transparency.