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IPG Photonics updates on Russian ops; withdraws annual guidance amid sanctions
IPG PHOTONICS CORP
- Russian facilities continue operations with ~2,000 employees; $100M finished product supplied to China in 2021.
- Sales to Russian customers nominal at $30M in 2021; cash in Russia <1% of total cash.
- Sanctions increase lead times and costs; company has built several months of critical inventory in Russia.
- Contingency plans to increase manufacturing in Germany/U.S.; can reduce reliance in 6-9 months.
- Withdraws annual guidance due to rapid geopolitical uncertainty; Q1 guidance not updated.