UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report: October 16, 2017
(Date of earliest event reported)
IDEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-10235 | 36-3555336 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer | ||
of incorporation) | Identification No.) | |||
1925 W. Field Court
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(847) 498-7070
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) | |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) | |
Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 16, 2017, IDEX Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the period ended September 30, 2017.
A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Current Report furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. This information shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure.
Q3 2017 Presentation Slides
Presentation slides discussing IDEX Corporation’s quarterly operating results are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2 and are incorporated herein by reference.
The Securities and Exchange Commission encourages companies to disclose forward-looking information so that investors can better understand the future prospects of a company and make informed investment decisions. This Current Report and the Exhibits hereto may contain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements may relate to, among other things, capital expenditures, acquisitions, cost reductions, cash flow, revenues, earnings, market conditions, global economies and operating improvements, and are indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plans,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “management believes,” “the company believes,” “the company intends,” and similar words or phrases. These statements are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the date of this Current Report. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: economic and political consequences resulting from terrorist attacks and wars; levels of industrial activity and economic conditions in the U.S. and other countries around the world; pricing pressures and other competitive factors, and levels of capital spending in certain industries - all of which could have a material impact on order rates and IDEX’s results, particularly in light of the low levels of order backlogs it typically maintains; its ability to make acquisitions and to integrate and operate acquired businesses on a profitable basis; the relationship of the U.S. dollar to other currencies and its impact on pricing and cost competitiveness; political and economic conditions in foreign countries in which the company operates; interest rates; capacity utilization and the effect this has on costs; labor markets; market conditions and material costs; and developments with respect to contingencies, such as litigation and environmental matters. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risks discussed in the “Risk Factors” section included in the IDEX’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the other risks discussed in the company’s filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this Current Report and the Exhibits hereto are only made as of the date of this Current Report, and management undertakes no obligation to publicly update them to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented herein.
The information in this Current Report furnished pursuant to Items 7.01 and 9.01 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. This information shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The furnishing of the information in this Current Report in not intended to, and does not, constitute a representation that such furnishing is required by Regulation FD or that the information this Current Report contains is material investor information that is not otherwise publicly available.
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) | Exhibits |
99.1 | Press release dated October 16, 2017 announcing IDEX Corporation’s quarterly operating results. |
99.2 | Presentation slides of IDEX Corporation’s quarterly operating results |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
IDEX CORPORATION | ||
By: | /s/ WILLIAM K. GROGAN | |
William K. Grogan | ||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
October 16, 2017 | ||
EXHBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description | |
99.1 | ||
99.2 | ||
EX-99.1
For further information: TRADED: NYSE (IEX)
Investor Contact:
William K. Grogan
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(847) 498-7070
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017
IDEX REPORTS RECORD THIRD QUARTER ORDERS, SALES AND EPS;
RAISES FULL YEAR EPS GUIDANCE
LAKE FOREST, IL, OCTOBER 16 - IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) today announced its financial results for the three month period ended September 30, 2017.
Third Quarter 2017 Highlights
• | Orders were up 8 percent overall and 7 percent organically |
• | Sales were up 8 percent overall and 7 percent organically |
• | Operating margin was 22.0 percent |
• | EPS was $1.08, up 17 cents, or 19 percent |
Third Quarter 2017
Orders of $573.8 million were up 8 percent (+7 percent organic and +1 percent foreign currency translation) compared with the prior year period.
Sales of $574.5 million were up 8 percent (+7 percent organic and +1 percent foreign currency translation) compared with the prior year period.
Gross margin of 44.9 percent was up 140 basis points from the prior year period. Excluding $4.6 million of pre-tax fair value inventory step-up charges from the prior year period, gross margin would have been up 50 basis points primarily due to volume leverage.
Operating income of $126.5 million resulted in an operating margin of 22.0 percent, up 130 basis points from the prior year operating margin and 90 basis points from the prior year adjusted operating margin. Excluding the $4.6 million fair value step-up charges from the prior year results, operating margin would have been up 10 basis points. Operating income drove EBITDA of $146.1 million which was 25 percent of sales and covered interest expense by more than 13 times.
Net income was $83.8 million which resulted in EPS of $1.08, up 17 cents, or 19 percent, from the prior year period. Excluding the net loss on divestitures from the prior year period, EPS was up 16 cents, or 17 percent from adjusted prior year EPS.
Cash from operations for the third quarter of $124.0 million led to free cash flow of $115.5 million, which converted at 138 percent of net income.
The Company repurchased 116 thousand shares of common stock for $13.8 million in the third quarter of 2017.
“Solid execution, coupled with increasing demand, delivered another strong quarter for IDEX. Third quarter organic orders and sales both grew 7 percent, which drove operating margin of 22.0 percent. HST and FMT continued to lead the way with 10 percent and 7 percent organic revenue growth, respectively. This growth resulted in EPS of $1.08 which was up 16 cents, or 17 percent, from the adjusted prior year period. Free cash flow was very strong with a conversion rate at 138 percent of net income. | |
I am pleased with the solid organic growth rates we have achieved this year. Consistent with our capital deployment strategy, our number one priority is to fully fund long-term organic growth opportunities. Our commitment to segmenting our businesses and funding our best organic initiatives is helping to deliver on our goal of outperforming our underlying markets. Looking ahead, we will continue to fund these opportunities as an integral part of our capital deployment objectives which include pursuing strategic M&A, funding our dividend and being opportunistic in repurchasing our shares. | |
Based on our third quarter results and strength in orders across all three segments, we are raising full year 2017 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.25 to $4.27, with fourth quarter EPS of $1.06 to $1.08. We also reaffirm full year 2017 organic revenue growth of 5 percent, with 6 percent organic growth expected in the fourth quarter.” | |
Andrew K. Silvernail | |
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | |
Third Quarter 2017 Segment Highlights
Fluid & Metering Technologies
• | Sales of $221.0 million reflected a 6 percent increase compared to the third quarter of 2016 (+7 percent organic, -2 percent divestitures and +1 percent foreign currency translation). |
• | Operating income of $62.0 million resulted in an operating margin of 28.1 percent, a 130 basis point increase compared to the prior year period operating margin primarily due to higher volume, cost savings from prior year restructuring initiatives and lower amortization. |
• | EBITDA of $68.0 million resulted in an EBITDA margin of 30.8 percent, a 60 basis point increase compared to the prior year period EBITDA margin. |
Health & Science Technologies
• | Sales of $207.1 million reflected a 13 percent increase compared to the third quarter of 2016 (+10 percent organic and +3 percent acquisition/divestitures). |
• | Operating income of $46.1 million resulted in an operating margin of 22.2 percent, a 190 basis point increase compared to the prior year period operating margin primarily due to higher volume and the inclusion of a fair value inventory step-up charge in the prior year period. |
• | EBITDA of $58.2 million resulted in an EBITDA margin of 28.1 percent, a 150 basis point increase compared to the prior year period EBITDA margin. |
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products
• | Sales of $146.6 million reflected a 6 percent increase compared to the third quarter of 2016 (+4 percent organic and +2 percent foreign currency translation). |
• | Operating income of $36.2 million resulted in an operating margin of 24.7 percent, a 130 basis point increase compared to the prior year period operating margin primarily due to higher volume and the inclusion of a fair value inventory step-up charge in the prior year period. |
• | EBITDA of $38.9 million resulted in an EBITDA margin of 26.5 percent, a 40 basis point increase compared to the prior year period EBITDA margin. |
For the third quarter of 2017, Fluid & Metering Technologies contributed 38 percent of sales, 43 percent of operating income and 41 percent of EBITDA; Health & Science Technologies accounted for 36 percent of
sales, 32 percent of operating income and 35 percent of EBITDA; and Fire & Safety/Diversified Products represented 26 percent of sales, 25 percent of operating income and 24 percent of EBITDA.
Non-U.S. GAAP Measures of Financial Performance
The Company supplements certain U.S. GAAP financial performance metrics with non-U.S. GAAP financial performance metrics in order to provide investors with better insight and increased transparency while also allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of the financial information used by management in its decision making. Reconciliations of non-U.S. GAAP financial performance metrics to their most comparable U.S. GAAP financial performance metrics are defined and presented below and should not be considered a substitute for, nor superior to, the financial data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. There were no adjustments to U.S. GAAP financial performance metrics other than the items noted below.
• | Organic orders and sales are calculated according to U.S. GAAP excluding amounts from acquired or divested businesses during the first twelve months of ownership or divestiture and the impact of foreign currency translation. |
• | Adjusted operating income is calculated as operating income plus restructuring expenses plus or minus the net loss or gain on sale of businesses. |
• | Adjusted operating margin is calculated as adjusted operating income divided by net sales. |
• | Adjusted net income is calculated as net income plus restructuring expenses plus or minus the net loss or gain on sale of businesses, net of the statutory tax expense or benefit. |
• | EBITDA is calculated as net income plus interest expense plus provision for income taxes plus depreciation and amortization. We reconciled EBITDA to net income on a consolidated basis as we do not allocate consolidated interest expense or consolidated provision for income taxes to our segments. |
• | Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as EBITDA plus restructuring expenses plus or minus the net loss or gain on sale of businesses. |
• | Free cash flow is calculated as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures. |
Conference Call to be Broadcast over the Internet
IDEX will broadcast its third quarter earnings conference call over the Internet on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. CT. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Andy Silvernail and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer William Grogan will discuss the Company’s recent financial performance and respond to questions from the financial analyst community. IDEX invites interested investors to listen to the call and view the accompanying slide presentation, which will be carried live on its website at www.idexcorp.com. Those who wish to participate should log on several minutes before the discussion begins. After clicking on the presentation icon, investors should follow the instructions to ensure their systems are set up to hear the event and view the presentation slides, or download the correct applications at no charge. Investors will also be able to hear a replay of the call by dialing 877.660.6853 (or 201.612.7415 for international participants) using the ID #13652255.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements may relate to, among other things, capital expenditures, acquisitions, cost reductions, cash flow, revenues, earnings, market conditions, global economies and operating improvements, and are indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “management believes,” “the Company believes,” “the Company intends,” and similar words or phrases. These statements are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the date of this news release. The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: economic and political consequences resulting from terrorist attacks and wars; levels of industrial activity and economic conditions in the U.S. and other countries around the world; pricing pressures and other competitive factors, and levels of capital spending in certain industries - all of which could have a material impact on order rates and IDEX’s results, particularly in light of the low levels of order backlogs it typically maintains; its ability to make acquisitions and to integrate and operate acquired businesses on a profitable basis; the relationship of the U.S. dollar to other currencies and its impact on pricing and cost competitiveness; political and economic conditions in foreign countries in which the company operates; interest rates; capacity utilization and the effect this has on costs; labor markets; market conditions and material costs; and developments with respect to contingencies, such as litigation and environmental matters. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risks discussed in the “Risk Factors” section included in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and the other risks discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included here are only made as of the date of this news release, and management undertakes no obligation to publicly update them to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented here.
About IDEX
IDEX Corporation is an applied solutions company specializing in fluid and metering technologies, health and science technologies, and fire, safety and other diversified products built to its customers’ exacting specifications. Its products are sold in niche markets to a wide range of industries throughout the world. IDEX shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and Chicago Stock Exchange under the symbol “IEX”.
For further information on IDEX Corporation and its business units, visit the company’s website at www.idexcorp.com.
(Financial reports follow)
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Third Quarter 2017 Earnings
October 17, 2017
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• IDEX’s Outlook
• Q3 2017 Financial Performance
• Q3 2017 Segment Performance
• Fluid & Metering
• Health & Science
• Fire & Safety / Diversified Products
• 2017 Guidance Detail
• Q&A
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• Conference ID: #13652255
• Log on to: www.idexcorp.com
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Replay Information
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Cautionary Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act; Non-GAAP Measures
This presentation and discussion will include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements may relate to, among other things, capital expenditures,
acquisitions, cost reductions, cash flow, revenues, earnings, market conditions, global economies and operating
improvements, and are indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plans,” “expects,” “projects,”
“forecasts,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “management believes,” “the company believes,” “the company intends,” and
similar words or phrases. These statements are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those anticipated at the date of this news release. The risks and uncertainties include,
but are not limited to, the following: economic and political consequences resulting from terrorist attacks and wars;
levels of industrial activity and economic conditions in the U.S. and other countries around the world; pricing pressures
and other competitive factors, and levels of capital spending in certain industries – all of which could have a material
impact on order rates and IDEX’s results, particularly in light of the low levels of order backlogs it typically maintains;
its ability to make acquisitions and to integrate and operate acquired businesses on a profitable basis; the relationship
of the U.S. dollar to other currencies and its impact on pricing and cost competitiveness; political and economic
conditions in foreign countries in which the company operates; interest rates; capacity utilization and the effect this has
on costs; labor markets; market conditions and material costs; and developments with respect to contingencies, such
as litigation and environmental matters. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
reflected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risks discussed in the “Risk Factors”
section included in the company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and the other risks
discussed in the company’s filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this presentation and
discussion are only made as of today’s date, and management undertakes no obligation to publicly update them to
reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. Investors are cautioned not to rely
unduly on forward-looking statements when evaluating the information in this presentation and discussion.
This presentation contains non-GAAP financial information. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures are included either
in this presentation or our earnings release for the three-month period ending September 30, 2017, which is available on
our website.
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$105
$110
$115
$120
Q3
$114
$115
2016 2017
16.0%
18.0%
20.0%
22.0%
Q3
21.1%
22.0%
2016 2017
$0.80
$0.90
$1.00
$1.10
Q3
$0.92
$1.08
2016 2017
$500
$525
$550
$575
Q3
$530
$574
2016 2017
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IDEX Q3 Financial Performance
Sales Adjusted EPS*
Adjusted Operating Margin* Free Cash Flow
90 bps increase
17% increase
138% Conversion
Organic Sales growth of 7 percent drove a 17 percent increase in EPS
Organic: 7% increase
(Dollars in millions, excl. EPS)
*Q3 ‘16 adjusted for the net loss on divestitures ($2.1M)
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Fluid & Metering Technologies
Orders Sales
Q3 Sales Mix: Organic 7%
Divestitures -2%
FX 1%
Reported Sales 6%
Q3 Highlights:
FMT organic sales increased for the third quarter in a row
Consecutive quarters of double-digit organic growth in orders and sales
within the Agriculture platform
New product development drove growth within Water
Industrials continue to rebound with continued optimism
Mid Stream market within Energy showing signs of recovery
Operating Margin
Organic orders up 6 percent and organic sales up 7 percent
$180
$195
$210
$225
Q3
$204
$216
2016 2017
24.0%
26.0%
28.0%
30.0%
Q3
26.8%
28.1%
2016 2017
$180
$195
$210
$225
Q3
$208
$221
2016 2017
130 bps increase Organic: 6% increase Organic: 7% increase
(Dollars in millions)
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Health & Science Technologies
Orders Sales Operating Margin
Q3 Sales Mix: Organic 10%
Acquisition/Divestitures 3%
FX 0%
Reported Sales
13%
Q3 Highlights:
Scientific Fluidics market continues to outperform
MPT platform benefitted from both large as well as mid-size orders during
the quarter
Double digit organic order and sales growth at the Sealing platform due to
strength in the Semicon market
SFC acquisition outperforming expectations
Organic orders up 6 percent and organic sales up 10 percent
$150
$175
$200
$225
Q3
$186
$202
2016 2017
$150
$175
$200
$225
Q3
$184
$207
2016 2017
18.0%
20.0%
22.0%
24.0%
Q3
20.3%
22.2%
2016 2017
Organic: 6% increase Organic: 10% increase 190 bps increase
(Dollars in millions)
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Fire & Safety / Diversified Products
Orders Sales Operating Margin
Q3 Highlights:
Strong rebound by Dispensing with a few large orders secured
Strong quarter at Band-It, with market share gains in auto and a rebound in
energy
North American market remains solid within both Fire and Rescue
Recent Fire acquisitions integrating well with legacy businesses
Organic orders up 10 percent and organic sales up 4 percent
Q3 Sales Mix: Organic 4%
Acquisitions 0%
FX 2%
Reported Sales 6%
$115
$130
$145
$160
Q3
$140
$156
2016 2017
Organic: 10% increase
$115
$130
$145
$160
Q3
$139
$147
2016 2017
22.0%
23.0%
24.0%
25.0%
Q3
23.4%
24.7%
2016 2017
Organic: 4% increase 130 bps increase
(Dollars in millions)
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Q4 2017
– EPS estimate range: $1.06 – $1.08
– Organic revenue growth: ~ 6%
– Operating margin: ~ 22.0%
– Tax rate: ~ 28.5%
– FX impact: ~ 3.0% topline tailwind based on September 30, 2017 FX rates
– Corporate costs: ~ $17 million
FY 2017
– Adjusted EPS estimate range: $4.25 – $4.27
– Organic revenue growth: ~ 5%
– Operating margin: ~ 22.0%
– FX impact: Flat based on September 30, 2017 FX rates
– Other modeling items
• Tax rate: ~ 27%
• Cap Ex: ~ $40M
• Free Cash Flow will be ~120% of net income
• EPS estimate excludes all future acquisitions and associated costs and any future restructuring charges
• Corporate costs ~ $70 million
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Outlook: 2017 Guidance Summary