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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: April 27, 2021
(Date of earliest event reported)
IDEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware1-1023536-3555336
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number)(IRS Employer
of incorporation)Identification No.)
3100 Sanders Road, Suite 301
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(847498-7070
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareIEXNew York Stock Exchange
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Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 27, 2021, IDEX Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the period ended March 31, 2021.

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.

Q1 2021 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, the Company's expected organic sales growth, the anticipated benefits of the Company's acquisition of ABEL Pumps, L.P. and certain of its affiliates, and the anticipated continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including with respect to the Company's sales, improvements in the Company's end markets, facility closures, supply chains and access to capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, cost reductions, cash flow, revenues, earnings, liquidity, capital resources, market conditions, global economies and operating improvements, and are indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “guidance,” “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: the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our ability to operate our business and facilities, on our customers, on supply chains and on the U.S. and global economy generally; 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 the Company's results, particularly in light of the low levels of order backlogs it typically maintains; the Company's 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; developments with respect to trade policy and tariffs; 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 and the Company's subsequent quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as well as 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 is 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.

(a)Exhibits

99.1    Press release dated April 27, 2021 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
April 28, 2021



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Investor Contact:                
William K. Grogan                         
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer                     
(847) 498-7070        

TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2021

IDEX REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS; RAISES FULL YEAR GUIDANCE;
Q1 ORDERS AND SALES UP 10 PERCENT OVERALL AND 6 PERCENT ORGANICALLY;
Q1 REPORTED EPS WAS $1.48 WITH ADJUSTED EPS OF $1.51

NORTHBROOK, IL, APRIL 27 - IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) today announced its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2021.

First Quarter 2021 Highlights
Record orders and sales were up 10 percent overall and 6 percent organically compared to Q1 2020
• Reported operating margin was 23.9 percent with adjusted operating margin of 24.3 percent
• Reported EPS was $1.48 with adjusted EPS of $1.51
• Record Q1 cash from operations of $109.3 million led to record Q1 free cash flow of $94.7 million
Full year adjusted EPS guidance raised to $6.05 to $6.20
Completed the acquisition of ABEL Pumps, L.P. on March 10, 2021
Reached an agreement in April 2021 to acquire AirTech Group, Inc., US Valve Corporation and related entities (Airtech)

First Quarter 2021
Orders of $710.7 million were up 10 percent compared with the prior year period (+6 percent organic, +1 percent acquisitions and +3 percent foreign currency translation).

Sales of $652.0 million were up 10 percent compared with the prior year period (+6 percent organic, +1 percent acquisitions and +3 percent foreign currency translation).
Gross margin of 44.9 percent was down 80 basis points compared with the prior year period primarily as a result of increases to inventory reserves associated with COVID-19 new product development (NPD) opportunities not materializing, lower margins from the ABEL and Flow MD acquisitions and a fair value inventory step-up charge, partially offset by higher volume and price. Excluding the $0.7 million pre-tax fair value inventory step-up charge related to the ABEL acquisition, adjusted gross margin of 45.0 percent was down 70 basis points compared with the prior year period.

Operating income of $155.5 million resulted in an operating margin of 23.9 percent which was up 40 basis points compared with the prior year period primarily as a result of higher volume, price and cost savings, partially offset by restructuring expenses and asset impairments and lower gross margin. Excluding the $0.7 million pre-tax fair value inventory step-up charge and $2.2 million of restructuring expenses and asset impairments, adjusted operating income was $158.4 million with an adjusted operating margin of 24.3 percent, up 80 basis points compared with the prior year period.

Provision for income taxes of $32.9 million in the first quarter of 2021 resulted in an effective tax rate (ETR) of 22.6 percent, which was higher than the prior year period ETR of 20.0 percent primarily due to a decrease in the excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation.




Net income attributable to IDEX was $112.7 million which resulted in EPS attributable to IDEX of $1.48. Excluding the fair value inventory step-up charge and restructuring expenses and asset impairments, adjusted EPS attributable to IDEX was $1.51, an increase of 18 cents, or 14 percent, from the prior year period. EBITDA of $177.9 million was 27.3 percent of sales and covered interest expense by almost 17 times. Adjusted EBITDA of $180.8 million was 27.7 percent of sales and covered interest expense by almost 17 times.

Cash from operations of $109.3 million was up 29.0 percent from the prior year period primarily due to higher earnings and a favorable impact from the timing of accrued expenses. Cash from operations led to free cash flow of $94.7 million, which was up 32 percent from the prior year period and was 82 percent of adjusted net income attributable to IDEX.

“Our first quarter results were strong, with demand improving both sequentially and year over year as an uneven global recovery continues. We booked record first quarter orders of $711 million and built $59 million of additional backlog. Organic orders and sales were solid in the first quarter, both up 6 percent. Our teams have performed well amid a variety of obstacles, meeting the challenges as market conditions improved. Strong execution by our teams continues to be central to maintaining our critical supply chains, staying ahead of inflation and converting orders to cash. This execution delivered robust operating margin, EPS and free cash flow that exceeded our expectations. First quarter adjusted operating margin of 24.3 percent drove adjusted EPS of $1.51, up 14% versus prior year. Cash conversion continued to be outstanding, with record free cash flow of $95 million in the first quarter, which was 32 percent higher compared to the prior year period.
In addition to delivering strong financial results, we have been able to make significant progress in our capital deployment efforts. Earlier today, we announced our second acquisition for 2021. We have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Airtech. Airtech is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered specialty blowers, vacuum pumps and valves. It will be an excellent complement to our existing GAST business in the Health & Science Technologies (HST) segment. The M&A funnel remains robust and we are fully committed to pursuing additional opportunities in 2021 that will create value for our shareholders, customers and employees.
With the strong start to 2021, combined with improved market conditions, we are raising our full year adjusted EPS guidance to $6.05 to $6.20 with second quarter adjusted EPS of $1.60 to $1.63. We are also increasing our full year organic revenue growth expectations to 9 to 10 percent with 18 to 20 percent growth in the second quarter.”
Eric D. Ashleman
Chief Executive Officer and President

First Quarter 2021 Segment Highlights

Fluid & Metering Technologies
Sales of $243.4 million reflected a 7 percent increase compared to the first quarter of 2020 (+2 percent organic, +3 percent acquisition and +2 percent foreign currency translation).
Operating income of $62.9 million resulted in an operating margin of 25.8 percent which was down 360 basis points compared with the prior year period primarily due to increases to inventory reserves associated with COVID-19 NPD opportunities not materializing, lower margins from the ABEL and Flow MD acquisitions, restructuring expenses and asset impairments and the fair value inventory step-up charge, partially offset by higher volume and cost savings. Excluding the $0.7 million pre-tax fair value inventory step-up charge and $0.9 million of restructuring expenses and asset impairments, adjusted operating income was $64.5 million with an adjusted operating margin of 26.5 percent, a 290 basis point decrease compared to the prior year period.
EBITDA of $69.9 million resulted in an EBITDA margin of 28.7 percent. Excluding the $0.7 million pre-tax fair value inventory step-up charge and $0.9 million of restructuring expenses and asset



impairments, adjusted EBITDA of $71.5 million resulted in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.4 percent, a 210 basis point decrease compared to the prior year period.

Health & Science Technologies
Sales of $250.4 million reflected a 12 percent increase compared to the first quarter of 2020 (+9 percent organic and +3 percent foreign currency translation).
Operating income of $66.7 million resulted in an operating margin of 26.6 percent which was up 310 basis points compared with the prior year period primarily due to higher volume and cost savings, partially offset by restructuring expenses and asset impairments. Excluding $0.6 million of restructuring expenses and asset impairments, adjusted operating income was $67.3 million with an adjusted operating margin of 26.9 percent, a 340 basis point increase compared to the prior year period.
EBITDA of $77.5 million resulted in an EBITDA margin of 31.0 percent. Excluding $0.6 million of restructuring expenses and asset impairments, adjusted EBITDA of $78.1 million resulted in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 31.2 percent, a 270 basis point increase compared to the prior year period.

Fire & Safety/Diversified Products
Sales of $159.5 million reflected an 11 percent increase compared to the first quarter of 2020 (+7 percent organic and +4 percent foreign currency translation).
Operating income of $44.6 million resulted in an operating margin of 27.9 percent which was up 150 basis points compared with the prior year period primarily as a result of higher volume and cost savings. Excluding $0.1 million of restructuring expenses and asset impairments, adjusted operating income was $44.7 million with an adjusted operating margin of 28.0 percent, a 160 basis point increase compared to the prior year period.
EBITDA of $48.7 million resulted in an EBITDA margin of 30.5 percent. Excluding $0.1 million of restructuring expenses and asset impairments, adjusted EBITDA of $48.8 million resulted in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 30.6 percent, a 140 basis point increase compared to the prior year period.

Corporate Costs
Corporate costs increased to $18.6 million in the first quarter of 2021 from $17.5 million in the first quarter of 2020 primarily as a result of higher acquisition, restructuring and variable compensation expenses.

Acquisition
On March 10, 2021, the Company acquired ABEL Pumps, L.P. and certain of its affiliates (ABEL). ABEL designs and manufactures highly engineered reciprocating positive displacement pumps for a variety of end markets, including mining, marine, power, water, wastewater and other general industries. Headquartered in Büchen, Germany, with sales and service locations in Madrid, Spain and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, ABEL operates in our Pumps reporting unit within the Fluid & Metering Technologies segment. ABEL was acquired for cash consideration of $106.2 million. The entire purchase price was funded with cash on hand.

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. Management believes these non-U.S. GAAP financial performance metrics provide investors with greater insight, transparency and a more comprehensive understanding of the financial information used by management in its financial and operational decision making because certain of these adjusted metrics exclude items not reflective of ongoing operations, such as restructuring expenses and asset impairments and a fair value inventory step-up charge. 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 excluding amounts from acquired or divested businesses during the first twelve months of ownership or prior to divestiture and the impact of foreign currency translation.
Adjusted gross profit is calculated as gross profit plus fair value inventory step-up charges.
Adjusted gross margin is calculated as adjusted gross profit divided by net sales.
Adjusted operating income is calculated as operating income plus fair value inventory step-up charges plus restructuring expenses and asset impairments.
Adjusted operating margin is calculated as adjusted operating income divided by net sales.
Adjusted net income is calculated as net income plus fair value inventory step-up charges plus restructuring expenses and asset impairments, net of the statutory tax expense or benefit.
Adjusted EPS is calculated as adjusted net income divided by the diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
EBITDA is calculated as net income plus interest expense plus provision for income taxes plus depreciation and amortization. We reconcile 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.
EBITDA interest coverage is calculated as EBITDA divided by consolidated interest expense.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as EBITDA plus fair value inventory step-up charges plus restructuring expenses and asset impairments.
Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.
Adjusted EBITDA interest coverage is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by consolidated interest expense.
Free cash flow is calculated as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures.

Table 1: Reconciliations of the Change in Net Sales to Organic Net Sales
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
FMTHSTFSDPIDEX
Change in net sales%12 %11 %10 %
 - Net impact from acquisitions%— %— %%
 - Impact from FX%%%%
Change in organic net sales%%%%

Table 2: Reconciliations of Reported-to-Adjusted Gross Profit and Margin (dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Gross profit$292,623 $271,956 
+ Fair value inventory step-up charge664 — 
Adjusted gross profit$293,287 $271,956 
Net sales$652,036 $594,462 
Gross margin44.9 %45.7 %
Adjusted gross margin45.0 %45.7 %




Table 3: Reconciliations of Reported-to-Adjusted Operating Income and Margin (dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
FMTHSTFSDPCorporateIDEXFMTHSTFSDPCorporateIDEX
Reported operating income (loss)$62,897 $66,650 $44,560 $(18,560)$155,547 $66,771 $52,643 $38,037 $(17,510)$139,941 
 + Restructuring expenses and asset impairments943 625 97 563 2,228 — — — — — 
+ Fair value inventory step-up charge664    664 — — — — — 
Adjusted operating income (loss)$64,504 $67,275 $44,657 $(17,997)$158,439 $66,771 $52,643 $38,037 $(17,510)$139,941 
Net sales (eliminations)$243,365 $250,369 $159,484 $(1,182)$652,036 $226,861 $224,059 $144,324 $(782)$594,462 
Reported operating margin25.8 %26.6 %27.9 %n/m23.9 %29.4 %23.5 %26.4 %n/m23.5 %
Adjusted operating margin26.5 %26.9 %28.0 %n/m24.3 %29.4 %23.5 %26.4 %n/m23.5 %


Table 4: Reconciliations of Reported-to-Adjusted Net Income and EPS (in thousands, except EPS)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Reported net income attributable to IDEX$112,708 $101,998 
 + Restructuring expenses and asset impairments2,228 — 
 + Tax impact on restructuring expenses and asset impairments(533)— 
 + Fair value inventory step-up charge664 — 
 + Tax impact on fair value inventory step-up charge(199)— 
Adjusted net income attributable to IDEX$114,868 $101,998 
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Reported diluted EPS attributable to IDEX$1.48 $1.33 
+ Restructuring expenses and asset impairments0.03 — 
+ Tax impact on restructuring expenses and asset impairments(0.01)— 
 + Fair value inventory step-up charge0.01 — 
 + Tax impact on fair value inventory step-up charge — 
Adjusted diluted EPS attributable to IDEX$1.51 $1.33 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding76,341 76,452 














Table 5: Reconciliations of EBITDA to Net Income (dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
FMTHSTFSDPCorporateIDEXFMTHSTFSDPCorporateIDEX
Reported operating income (loss)$62,897 $66,650 $44,560 $(18,560)$155,547 $66,771 $52,643 $38,037 $(17,510)$139,941 
 - Other (income) expense - net9 (345)(271)(241)(848)766 (531)(315)1,645 1,565 
 + Depreciation and amortization7,053 10,513 3,872 106 21,544 5,398 10,659 3,759 181 19,997 
EBITDA69,941 77,508 48,703 (18,213)177,939 71,403 63,833 42,111 (18,974)158,373 
 - Interest expense10,776 10,877 
 - Provision for income taxes32,947 25,501 
 - Depreciation and amortization21,544 19,997 
Reported net income$112,672 $101,998 
Net sales (eliminations)$243,365 $250,369 $159,484 $(1,182)$652,036 $226,861 $224,059 $144,324 $(782)$594,462 
Reported operating margin25.8 %26.6 %27.9 %n/m23.9 %29.4 %23.5 %26.4 %n/m23.5 %
EBITDA margin28.7 %31.0 %30.5 %n/m27.3 %31.5 %28.5 %29.2 %n/m26.6 %
EBITDA interest coverage16.514.6

Table 6 : Reconciliations of EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA (dollars in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
FMTHSTFSDPCorporateIDEXFMTHSTFSDPCorporateIDEX
EBITDA(1)
$69,941 $77,508 $48,703 $(18,213)$177,939 $71,403 $63,833 $42,111 $(18,974)$158,373 
 + Restructuring expenses and asset impairments943 625 97 563 2,228 — — — — — 
 + Fair value inventory step-up charge664    664 — — — — — 
Adjusted EBITDA$71,548 $78,133 $48,800 $(17,650)$180,831 $71,403 $63,833 $42,111 $(18,974)$158,373 
Adjusted EBITDA margin29.4 %31.2 %30.6 %n/m27.7 %31.5 %28.5 %29.2 %n/m26.6 %
Adjusted EBITDA interest coverage16.814.6

(1) EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, is reconciled to net income, its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, immediately above in Table 5.

Table 7: Reconciliations of Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (in thousands)

Three Months Ended
March 31,December 31,
202120202020
Cash flows from operating activities$109,324 $84,760 $161,374 
 - Capital expenditures14,609 12,762 12,107 
Free cash flow$94,715 $71,998 $149,267 






Conference Call to be Broadcast over the Internet
IDEX will broadcast its first quarter earnings conference call over the Internet on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. CT. Chief Executive Officer and President Eric Ashleman 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 #13712089.

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, the Company’s expected organic sales growth, the anticipated benefits of the Company’s acquisition of ABEL Pumps, L.P. and certain of its affiliates, and the anticipated continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including with respect to the Company's sales, improvements in the Company’s end markets, facility closures, supply chains and access to capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, cost reductions, cash flow, revenues, earnings, liquidity, capital resources, market conditions, global economies and operating improvements, and are indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “guidance,” “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: the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our ability to operate our business and facilities, on our customers, on supply chains and on the U.S. and global economy generally; 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 the Company's results, particularly in light of the low levels of order backlogs it typically maintains; the Company's 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; developments with respect to trade policy and tariffs; 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 and the Company's subsequent quarterly reports filed with the SEC as well as 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 (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car you’re driving has a BAND-IT® clamp holding your side airbag safely in place. If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life® rescue tool may have saved your life. If you or a family member is battling cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our



growing IDEX Health & Science team. Founded in 1988 with three small, entrepreneurial manufacturing companies, we’re proud to say that we now call 40 diverse businesses around the world part of the IDEX family. With 7,000 employees and manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries, IDEX is a high-performing, global $2+ billion company committed to making trusted solutions that improve lives. IDEX shares are traded on the New York 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)



IDEX CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Net sales$652,036 $594,462 
Cost of sales359,413 322,506 
Gross profit292,623 271,956 
Selling, general and administrative expenses134,848 132,015 
Restructuring expenses and asset impairments2,228 — 
Operating income155,547 139,941 
Other (income) expense - net(848)1,565 
Interest expense10,776 10,877 
Income before income taxes145,619 127,499 
Provision for income taxes32,947 25,501 
Net income$112,672 $101,998 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest36 — 
Net income attributable to IDEX$112,708 $101,998 
Earnings per Common Share:
Basic earnings per common share attributable to IDEX$1.48 $1.35 
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to IDEX$1.48 $1.33 
Share Data:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding75,892 75,740 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding76,341 76,452 



IDEX CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$958,142 $1,025,851 
Receivables - net341,793 293,146 
Inventories304,636 289,910 
Other current assets46,573 48,324 
Total current assets1,651,144 1,657,231 
Property, plant and equipment - net302,805 298,273 
Goodwill and intangible assets2,370,305 2,311,137 
Other noncurrent assets136,477 147,757 
Total assets$4,460,731 $4,414,398 
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable$171,379 $151,993 
Accrued expenses206,088 208,828 
Short-term borrowings46 88 
Dividends payable 38,149 
Total current liabilities377,513 399,058 
Long-term borrowings1,044,589 1,044,354 
Other noncurrent liabilities428,614 430,660 
Total liabilities1,850,716 1,874,072 
Shareholders' equity2,609,926 2,540,203 
Noncontrolling interest89 123 
Total equity2,610,015 2,540,326 
Total liabilities and equity$4,460,731 $4,414,398 



IDEX CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income$112,672 $101,998 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Asset impairments136 — 
Depreciation and amortization10,554 10,453 
Amortization of intangible assets10,990 9,544 
Amortization of debt issuance expenses366 343 
Share-based compensation expense7,752 6,730 
Deferred income taxes561 2,012 
Non-cash interest expense associated with forward starting swaps859 1,545 
Changes in (net of the effect from acquisitions):
Receivables(46,289)(24,190)
Inventories(7,539)(23,717)
Other current assets3,350 (14,267)
Trade accounts payable20,042 14,146 
Deferred revenue11,089 25,651 
Accrued expenses(11,592)(23,870)
Other - net(3,627)(1,618)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities109,324 84,760 
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(14,609)(12,762)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired(106,236)(120,839)
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets211 41 
Other - net1,100 (160)
Net cash flows used in investing activities(119,534)(133,720)
Cash flows from financing activities
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities 150,000 
Dividends paid(38,149)(38,736)
Proceeds from stock option exercises3,231 2,089 
Repurchases of common stock (108,907)
Shares surrendered for tax withholding(5,460)(12,119)
Other - net(46)(129)
Net cash flows used in financing activities(40,424)(7,802)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(17,075)(6,600)
Net decrease in cash(67,709)(63,362)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year1,025,851 632,581 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$958,142 $569,219 



IDEX CORPORATION
Company and Segment Financial Information - Reported
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(a)
20212020
Fluid & Metering Technologies
Net sales$243,365 $226,861 
Operating income (b)
62,897 66,771 
Operating margin25.8 %29.4 %
EBITDA(c)
$69,941 $71,403 
EBITDA margin(c)
28.7 %31.5 %
Depreciation and amortization$7,053 $5,398 
Capital expenditures3,280 4,528 
Health & Science Technologies
Net sales$250,369 $224,059 
Operating income (b)
66,650 52,643 
Operating margin26.6 %23.5 %
EBITDA(c)
$77,508 $63,833 
EBITDA margin(c)
31.0 %28.5 %
Depreciation and amortization$10,513 $10,659 
Capital expenditures9,129 5,329 
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products
Net sales$159,484 $144,324 
Operating income (b)
44,560 38,037 
Operating margin27.9 %26.4 %
EBITDA(c)
$48,703 $42,111 
EBITDA margin(c)
30.5 %29.2 %
Depreciation and amortization$3,872 $3,759 
Capital expenditures1,769 2,884 
Corporate Office and Eliminations
Intersegment sales eliminations$(1,182)$(782)
Operating income (b)
(18,560)(17,510)
EBITDA(c)
(18,213)(18,974)
Depreciation and amortization (d)
106 181 
Capital expenditures431 21 
Company
Net sales$652,036 $594,462 
Operating income155,547 139,941 
Operating margin23.9 %23.5 %
EBITDA(c)
$177,939 $158,373 
EBITDA margin(c)
27.3 %26.6 %
Depreciation and amortization (d)
$21,544 $19,997 
Capital expenditures14,609 12,762 



IDEX CORPORATION
Company and Segment Financial Information - Adjusted
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31, (a)
20212020
Fluid & Metering Technologies
Net sales$243,365 $226,861 
Adjusted operating income (b)(c)
64,504 66,771 
Adjusted operating margin(c)
26.5 %29.4 %
Adjusted EBITDA(c)
$71,548 $71,403 
Adjusted EBITDA margin(c)
29.4 %31.5 %
Depreciation and amortization$7,053 $5,398 
Capital expenditures3,280 4,528 
Health & Science Technologies
Net sales$250,369 $224,059 
Adjusted operating income (b)(c)
67,275 52,643 
Adjusted operating margin(c)
26.9 %23.5 %
Adjusted EBITDA(c)
$78,133 $63,833 
Adjusted EBITDA margin(c)
31.2 %28.5 %
Depreciation and amortization$10,513 $10,659 
Capital expenditures9,129 5,329 
Fire & Safety/Diversified Products
Net sales$159,484 $144,324 
Adjusted operating income (b)(c)
44,657 38,037 
Adjusted operating margin(c)
28.0 %26.4 %
Adjusted EBITDA(c)
$48,800 $42,111 
Adjusted EBITDA margin(c)
30.6 %29.2 %
Depreciation and amortization$3,872 $3,759 
Capital expenditures1,769 2,884 
Corporate Office and Eliminations
Intersegment sales eliminations$(1,182)$(782)
Adjusted operating income (b)(c)
(17,997)(17,510)
Adjusted EBITDA(c)
(17,650)(18,974)
Depreciation and amortization(d)
106 181 
Capital expenditures431 21 
Company
Net sales$652,036 $594,462 
Adjusted operating income(c)
158,439 139,941 
Adjusted operating margin(c)
24.3 %23.5 %
Adjusted EBITDA(c)
$180,831 $158,373 
Adjusted EBITDA margin(c)
27.7 %26.6 %
Depreciation and amortization (d)
$21,544 $19,997 
Capital expenditures14,609 12,762 
(a)Three month data includes the results of both the ABEL acquisition (March 2021) and the Flow MD acquisition (February 2020) in the Fluid & Metering Technologies segment.
(b)Segment operating income excludes unallocated corporate operating expenses which are included in Corporate Office and Eliminations.
(c)
These are non-GAAP financial measures. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, see the reconciliation tables above.
(d)Depreciation and amortization excludes amortization of debt issuance costs.

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1 First Quarter 2021 Earnings April 28, 2021


 
2IDEX Proprietary & Confidential Agenda IDEX Business Overview • IDEX Overview • M&A Summary • Orders & End Market Update Financials • Q1 Performance • Operating Profit 2021 Guidance IDEX Difference Updates Q&A


 
3IDEX Proprietary & Confidential Replay Information • Dial toll–free: 877.660.6853 • International: 201.612.7415 • Conference ID: #13712089 • Log on to: www.idexcorp.com


 
4IDEX Proprietary & Confidential Cautionary Statement 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, the anticipated effects of the coronavirus pandemic, including with respect to the Company’s revenues, facility closures and access to capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, cost reductions, cash flow, cash requirements, revenues, earnings, market conditions, global economies, plant and equipment capacity 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: the duration of the coronavirus pandemic and the effects of the coronavirus on our ability to operate our business and facilities, on our customers and on the U.S. and global economy generally; 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 March 31, 2021, which is available on our website.


 
5IDEX Proprietary & Confidential Business Update


 
6IDEX Proprietary & Confidential IDEX Overview Overcoming Obstacles with Operational Excellence • Material shortages, logistics hurdles, staffing challenges • IDEX operating teams – very strong execution • Record free cash flow for second consecutive quarter Momentum Continues • Most end markets continue to improve • Lingering hesitancy of large orders in Industrial • COVID-19: uneven vaccine distribution and variants emerging Capital Deployment Acceleration • On pace for a strong year • Additional internal & external resources for M&A • Deal funnel increasing


 
7IDEX Proprietary & Confidential M&A Summary Airtech Vacuum Acquisition • Highly engineered pressure technology products, including regenerative blowers, vacuum pumps, compressor systems and pneumatic valves. • Expands our expertise in specialized, high-performing air moving technologies • Will create a $200M+ pneumatics platform in Health & Science Technology segment


 
8 Sequential Organic Order Performance Quarterly improvement experienced in all segments since COVID peak


 
9IDEX Proprietary & Confidential 2021 Market Outlook RECOVERED Agriculture Chemical Semiconductor Food / Pharma Automotive Automotive Dispensing RECOVERING Water Industrial Analytical Instrumentation Life Sciences Industrial Fire / Rescue LAGGING Energy Other FLUID & METERING TECHNOLOGY HEALTH & SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY FIRE & SAFETY / DIVERSIFIED


 
10IDEX Proprietary & Confidential Financials


 
11IDEX Proprietary & Confidential IDEX Q1 Financial Performance Strong Q1 order growth and excellent operational performance $1.33 $1.51 Q1 2020 2021 23.5% 24.3% Q1 2020 2021 $72 $95 Q1 2020 2021 (Dollars in millions, excl. EPS) Sales Operating Margin* Earnings Per Share* Free Cash Flow *Operating margin and EPS data adjusted for fair value inventory step-up ($0.7M in Q1 2021) and restructuring expenses ($2.2M in Q1 2021 and $0.0M in Q1 2020). Organic: 6% increase 14% increase 80 bps increase 32% increase


 
12IDEX Proprietary & Confidential Q1 Adjusted Operating Income Walk Post-COVID volume recovery with cost discipline and strong execution (Dollars in millions)


 
13IDEX Proprietary & Confidential 2021 Guidance Summary Q2 2021 EPS estimate range: $1.60 – $1.63 Organic revenue growth: 18% - 20% Operating margin: ~24.5% Tax rate: ~23% FX impact: ~2.0% topline benefit based on March 31, 2020 FX rates Corporate costs: ~$21 million FY 2021 EPS estimate range: $6.05 – $6.20 Organic revenue growth: 9% – 10% Operating margin: ~24.5% FX impact: : ~1.0% topline benefit based on March 31, 2020 FX rates Other modeling items: •Tax rate: ~23% •Cap Ex: ~ $55M •Free cash flow will be approximately 115% - 120% of net income •Corporate costs: ~$74 million •EPS estimate excludes all future acquisitions and associated costs and any future restructuring expenses


 
14IDEX Proprietary & Confidential IDEX Difference Updates Evolution of our Culture - Diversity Equity & Inclusion • Global focus groups feedback informing our strategy • Focused on Talent Management, Acquisition & Retention • Building leadership capabilities through education Published New Corporate Social Responsibility Report • Adopted Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB) sector standards • Increased disclosures around • Health & Safety • Diversity • Environmental Impact


 
15IDEX Proprietary & Confidential Appendix


 
16IDEX Proprietary & Confidential Fluid & Metering Technologies $236 $250 Q1 2020 2021 $227 $243 Q1 2020 2021 Q1 Highlights:  Industrial market continues to improve from economic recovery  Agriculture remains positive as crop price and farmer sentiment grow  Chemical market stable year-over-year  Water has maintained as we continue to monitor municipal budgets Volume rebound offset by inventory write offs and impact of acquisitions 290 bps decrease (Dollars in millions) Orders Sales Operating Margin* Q1 Sales Mix: Organic 2% Acquisition 3% FX 2% Reported Sales 7% *Operating margin adjusted for $0.7M in fair value inventory step-up in Q1 2021 and restructuring expenses ($0.9M in Q1 2021 and $0.0M Q1 2020). Organic: Flat Organic: 2% increase


 
17IDEX Proprietary & Confidential Health & Science Technologies Q1 Sales Mix: Organic 9% FX 3% Reported Sales 12% Q1 Highlights:  Scientific Fluidics & Optics driven by strength in analytical instrumentation and optics  Gast industrial showing signs of recovery  MPT experiencing continued strength in Food and Pharma markets  Sealing Solutions saw continued strengthening in the Semicon and Automotive Strong volume and cost discipline driving Op Margin expansion $261 $291 Q1 2020 2021 $224 $250 Q1 2020 2021 Organic: 9% increase 340 bps increase (Dollars in millions) Orders Sales Operating Margin* *Operating margin adjusted for restructuring expenses ($0.6M in Q1 2021 and $0.0M Q1 2020). Organic: 9% increase


 
18IDEX Proprietary & Confidential Fire & Safety / Diversified Products Q1 Highlights:  Fire & Rescue experiencing slow recovery in EU and India municipal markets  Band-IT strong results in Automotive, despite challenges in oil & gas  Dispensing recovery continued due to pent up demand within paint market Volume rebound in combination with strong execution $149 $171 Q1 2020 2021 $144 $159 Q1 2020 2021 Q1 Sales Mix: Organic 7% FX 4% Reported Sales 11% (Dollars in millions) Orders Sales Operating Margin* *Operating margin adjusted for restructuring expenses ($0.1M in Q1 2021 and $0.0M in Q1 2020). Organic: 11% increase Organic: 7% increase 160 bps increase