Form 8-K

 

 

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 (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2019

 

 

AMETEK, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   1-12981   14-1682544

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

1100 Cassatt Road,

Berwyn, Pennsylvania

    19312
(Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 647-2121

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 5, 2019, AMETEK, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2018. A copy of the release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. This Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release attached hereto are being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.

The information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

99.1    Press release, dated February 5, 2019, “AMETEK Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results and Issues 2019 Guidance”


SIGNATURES

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.

 

    AMETEK, Inc.
February 5, 2019     By:   /s/ Thomas M. Montgomery
      Name: Thomas M. Montgomery
      Title: Senior Vice President – Comptroller
EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

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AMETEK ANNOUNCES RECORD FOURTH QUARTER AND

FULL YEAR RESULTS

 

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Reports fourth quarter sales up 11% over prior year

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Reports GAAP earnings of $0.91 per diluted share; delivers adjusted earnings of $0.86 per diluted share, up 23% over 2017 adjusted earnings

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Provides 2019 adjusted earnings guidance of $3.95 to $4.05 per diluted share

BERWYN, PA, FEBRUARY 5, 2019 – AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018.

AMETEK’s fourth quarter 2018 sales were a record $1.27 billion, up 11% compared to the fourth quarter of 2017, with organic sales growth of 5%. Operating income increased 14% to a record $282.0 million, and operating margins expanded to 22.2%, up 50 basis points over the prior year’s adjusted results.

On a GAAP basis, fourth quarter earnings per diluted share were $0.91. Excluding an after-tax gain of $11.8 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, related to the finalization of the impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, fourth quarter earnings were $0.86 per diluted share, an increase of 23% over the prior year’s adjusted earnings. A reconciliation of reported GAAP results to adjusted results is included in the financial tables accompanying this release and on the AMETEK website.

“AMETEK completed an outstanding year with record results in the fourth quarter,” said David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our businesses again delivered strong organic sales growth and outstanding operating performance driving robust sales and earnings growth in the quarter.”

“Additionally, our businesses continue to generate excellent levels of cash flow with operating cash flow in the fourth quarter a record $296 million,” added Mr. Zapico. “We remain focused on deploying our free cash flow on strategic acquisitions having deployed a record $1.1 billion of capital on acquisitions in 2018, including $750 million on three acquisitions in the fourth quarter. We also deployed $364 million on share repurchases in the quarter.”

For the full year, AMETEK’s sales were a record $4.8 billion, an increase of 13% over 2017, and organic sales growth was 7%. Operating income in 2018 was a record $1.08 billion, up 16%, and operating income margins were 22.2%, expanding 70 basis points over 2017’s adjusted results.

 

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On a GAAP basis, earnings were $3.34 per diluted share. Excluding the after-tax gain of $0.05 per diluted share, 2018 earnings were $3.29 per diluted share, a 26% increase over 2017’s adjusted earnings.

Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)

Fourth quarter EIG sales were a record $826.0 million, up 11% over the fourth quarter of 2017. EIG operating income was a record $214.6 million in the quarter, up 11% over the prior-year period’s adjusted results, and operating margins were 26.0%.

“EIG finished the year with an outstanding fourth quarter, delivering excellent sales and operating income growth. In addition to solid organic growth and excellent operating performance, we completed five acquisitions across EIG in 2018,” noted Mr. Zapico.

Electromechanical Group (EMG)

EMG sales in the fourth quarter were $445.3 million, up 11% over the same quarter in 2017. EMG’s fourth quarter operating income was $85.8 million, an 18% increase, and operating margins were 19.3%, expanding 110 basis points over the prior year’s adjusted results.

“EMG also capped the year with exceptional results in the fourth quarter. Sales grew by double digits on strong, broad-based organic sales growth and contributions from the acquisition of FMH Aerospace. EMG continues to deliver excellent results through our Operational Excellence initiatives, which resulted in a sharp increase in operating income during the quarter,” commented Mr. Zapico.

2019 Outlook

Going forward, AMETEK will report and provide guidance on an adjusted diluted earnings per share basis that adds back non-cash, after-tax, acquisition related intangible amortization. The company believes this non-GAAP measure provides investors with a better understanding of its cash flows and core operating results and aligns more comparably to AMETEK’s acquisitive peer companies. A reconciliation of our GAAP to non-GAAP results and guidance will be included in financial tables accompanying our press releases.

“Our businesses delivered outstanding performance in 2018, positioning us well for continued success in 2019. The AMETEK Growth Model, which combines our four growth strategies of operational excellence, new product development, global and market expansion, and strategic acquisitions, along with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment continues to provide a scalable platform to drive long-term, sustainable growth,” noted Mr. Zapico.

“In 2019, we expect overall sales to be up high single digits on a percentage basis compared to 2018, driven by contributions from recent acquisitions, and 3% to 5% organic sales growth. On a GAAP basis, full year earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $3.52 to $3.62. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $3.95 to $4.05, an increase of 8% to 11% over the prior year’s comparable basis,” he added.

 

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“For the first quarter of 2019, sales are expected to be up high single digits on a percentage basis compared to the prior-year. On a GAAP basis, earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $0.84 to $0.86. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are anticipated to be in the range of $0.95 to $0.97, up 9% to 11% over the prior year comparable basis,” concluded Mr. Zapico.

Conference Call

AMETEK will webcast its fourth quarter 2018 investor conference call on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, beginning at 8:30 AM ET. The live audio webcast will be available and later archived in the Investors section of www.ametek.com.

Corporate Profile

AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with sales of approximately $5.0 billion. AMETEK’s growth model is based on four key strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion and New Products. AMETEK’s objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500 Index.

Forward-looking Information

Statements in this news release relating to future events, such as AMETEK’s expected business and financial performance are “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements are subject to various factors and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ significantly from expectations. These factors and uncertainties include AMETEK’s ability to consummate and successfully integrate future acquisitions; risks associated with international sales and operations; AMETEK’s ability to successfully develop new products, open new facilities or transfer product lines; the price and availability of raw materials; compliance with government regulations, including environmental regulations; changes in the competitive environment or the effects of competition in our markets; the ability to maintain adequate liquidity and financing sources; and general economic conditions affecting the industries we serve. A detailed discussion of these and other factors that may affect our future results is contained in AMETEK’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. AMETEK disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Contact:

AMETEK, Inc.

Kevin Coleman

Vice President, Investor Relations

1100 Cassatt Road

Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312

kevin.coleman@ametek.com

Phone: 610.889.5247

 

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AMETEK, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
     December 31,     December 31,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  
     (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)        

Net sales

   $ 1,271,328     $ 1,143,085     $ 4,845,872     $ 4,300,170  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

        

Cost of sales

     835,268       769,650       3,186,310       2,861,370  

Selling, general and administrative

     154,040       146,849       584,022       535,180  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     989,308       916,499       3,770,332       3,396,550  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     282,020       226,586       1,075,540       903,620  

Other expenses:

        

Interest expense

     (20,319     (24,252     (82,180     (98,029

Other, net

     (2,931     (4,809     (5,615     (8,862
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     258,770       197,525       987,745       796,729  

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     47,250       (41,007     209,812       115,259  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 211,520     $ 238,532     $ 777,933     $ 681,470  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.91     $ 1.03     $ 3.34     $ 2.94  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.92     $ 1.03     $ 3.37     $ 2.96  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

        

Diluted shares

     231,333       232,534       232,712       231,845  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic shares

     229,611       230,770       230,823       230,229  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends per share

   $ 0.14     $ 0.09     $ 0.56     $ 0.36  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

AMETEK, Inc.

Information by Business Segment

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
     December 31,     December 31,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  
     (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)        

Net sales:

        

Electronic Instruments

   $ 826,034     $ 741,516     $ 3,028,959     $ 2,690,554  

Electromechanical

     445,294       401,569       1,816,913       1,609,616  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated net sales

   $ 1,271,328     $ 1,143,085     $ 4,845,872     $ 4,300,170  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income:

        

Segment operating income:

        

Electronic Instruments

   $ 214,641     $ 189,642     $ 782,144     $ 671,646  

Electromechanical

     85,846       60,758       363,765       306,779  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total segment operating income

     300,487       250,400       1,145,909       978,425  

Corporate administrative and other expenses

     (18,467     (23,814     (70,369     (74,805
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Consolidated operating income

   $ 282,020     $ 226,586     $ 1,075,540     $ 903,620  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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AMETEK, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

(In thousands)

 

     December 31,      December 31,  
     2018      2017  
     (Unaudited)         

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 353,975      $ 646,300  

Receivables, net

     732,839        668,176  

Inventories, net

     624,744        540,504  

Other current assets

     124,586        79,675  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,836,144        1,934,655  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     554,130        493,296  

Goodwill

     3,612,033        3,115,619  

Other intangibles, investments and other assets

     2,659,981        2,252,494  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 8,662,288      $ 7,796,064  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Current liabilities:

     

Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt, net

   $ 358,876      $ 308,123  

Accounts payable and accruals

     899,828        830,540  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,258,704        1,138,663  

Long-term debt, net

     2,273,837        1,866,166  

Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities

     887,825        763,602  

Stockholders’ equity

     4,241,922        4,027,633  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 8,662,288      $ 7,796,064  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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AMETEK, Inc.

Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
     December 31,     December 31,  
     2018     2017     2018     2017  

EIG Segment operating income (GAAP)

   $ 214,641     $ 189,642     $ 782,144     $ 671,646  

Realignment costs

     —         4,534       —         4,534  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EIG Segment operating income (Non-GAAP)

   $ 214,641     $ 194,176     $ 782,144     $ 676,180  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EMG Segment operating income (GAAP)

   $ 85,846     $ 60,758     $ 363,765     $ 306,779  

Realignment costs

     —         12,252       —         12,252  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EMG Segment operating income (Non-GAAP)

   $ 85,846     $ 73,010     $ 363,765     $ 319,031  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (GAAP)

   $ 282,020     $ 226,586     $ 1,075,540     $ 903,620  

Realignment costs

     —         16,786       —         16,786  

Charitable donations

     —         5,000       —         5,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Operating income (Non-GAAP)

   $ 282,020     $ 248,372     $ 1,075,540     $ 925,406  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes (GAAP)

   $ 47,250     $ (41,007   $ 209,812     $ 115,259  

Income tax benefit on realignment costs

     —         3,821       —         3,821  

Income tax benefit on charitable donations

     —         1,885       —         1,885  

Net deferred tax revaluation due to Tax Reform(1)

     1,422       185,781       1,422       185,781  

Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings due to Tax Reform(1)

     10,398       (94,191     10,398       (94,191
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted provision for income taxes (Non-GAAP)

   $ 59,070     $ 56,289     $ 221,632     $ 212,555  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (GAAP)

   $ 211,520     $ 238,532     $ 777,933     $ 681,470  

Realignment costs

     —         12,965       —         12,965  

Charitable donations

     —         3,115       —         3,115  

Net deferred tax revaluation due to Tax Reform(1)

     (1,422     (185,781     (1,422     (185,781

Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings due to Tax Reform(1)

     (10,398     94,191       (10,398     94,191  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Net income (Non-GAAP)

   $ 199,700     $ 163,022     $ 766,113     $ 605,960  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)

   $ 0.91     $ 1.03     $ 3.34     $ 2.94  

Realignment costs

     —         0.07       —         0.07  

Income tax benefit on realignment costs

     —         (0.02     —         (0.02

Charitable donations

     —         0.02       —         0.02  

Income tax benefit on charitable donations

     —         (0.01     —         (0.01

Net deferred tax revaluation due to Tax Reform(1)

     (0.01     (0.80     (0.01     (0.80

Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings due to Tax Reform(1)

     (0.04     0.41       (0.04     0.41  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)

   $ 0.86     $ 0.70     $ 3.29     $ 2.61  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EIG Segment operating margin (GAAP)

     26.0     25.6     25.8     25.0

Realignment costs

     —         0.6       —         0.1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EIG Segment operating margin (Non-GAAP)

     26.0     26.2     25.8     25.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EMG Segment operating margin (GAAP)

     19.3     15.1     20.0     19.1

Realignment costs

     —         3.1       —         0.8  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EMG Segment operating margin (Non-GAAP)

     19.3     18.2     20.0     19.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income margin (GAAP)

     22.2     19.8     22.2     21.0

Realignment costs

     —         1.5       —         0.4  

Charitable donations

     —         0.4       —         0.1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Operating income margin (Non-GAAP)

     22.2     21.7     22.2     21.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective tax rate (GAAP)

     18.3     (20.8 )%      21.2     14.5

Realignment costs

     —         (0.2     —         (0.1

Charitable donations

     —         0.3             0.1  

Net deferred tax revaluation due to Tax Reform(1)

     0.5       94.1       0.1       23.3  

Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings due to Tax Reform(1)

     4.0       (47.7     1.1       (11.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Effective tax rate (Non-GAAP)

     22.8     25.7     22.4     26.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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AMETEK, Inc.

Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Forecasted Diluted Earnings Per Share  
     Three Months Ended     Year Ended  
     March 31,     December 31,  
     Low     High           Low     High        
     2019     2019     2018     2019     2019     2018  

Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)

   $ 0.84     $ 0.86     $ 0.78     $ 3.52     $ 3.62     $ 3.34  

Pretax amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

     0.14       0.14       0.12       0.57       0.57       0.49  

Income tax benefit on amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

     (0.03     (0.03     (0.03     (0.14     (0.14     (0.12

Net deferred tax revaluation due to Tax Reform (1)

     —         —         —         —         —         (0.01

Deemed repatriation of foreign earnings due to Tax Reform (1)

     —         —         —         —         —         (0.04
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted Diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)

   $ 0.95     $ 0.97     $ 0.87     $ 3.95     $ 4.05     $ 3.66  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1) - These amounts, which are based on reasonable estimates, will require further adjustments as additional guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury is provided, the Company’s assumptions change, or as further information and interpretations become available.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

The Company supplements its consolidated financial statements presented on a U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis with certain non-GAAP financial information to provide investors with greater insight, increased transparency and allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making. Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures are included in the accompanying financial tables. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a replacement for, or superior to, the comparable GAAP measure, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

The Company believes that these measures provide useful information to investors by reflecting additional ways of viewing AMETEK’s operations that, when reconciled to the comparable GAAP measure, helps our investors to better understand the long-term profitability trends of our business, and facilitates easier comparisons of our profitability to prior and future periods and to our peers. The items described above have been excluded from this measure because items of this nature and/or size occur with inconsistent frequency, occur for reasons that may be unrelated to AMETEK’s commercial performance during the period and/or we believe are not indicative of AMETEK’s ongoing operating costs or gains in a given period, which we believe may obscure underlying business trends and make comparisons of long-term performance difficult.

 

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