AMETEK Provides COVID-19 Business Update and Announces First Quarter 2020 Earnings Call and Webcast Date
"The COVID-19 global pandemic has created unprecedented challenges," said David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "During these highly uncertain times, we are prioritizing the safety and well-being of our employees while also ensuring our essential businesses continue to provide critical solutions to assist in the fight against COVID-19."
AMETEK's solutions are being used by top research laboratories to assist in the development of vaccines and anti-bodies, by hospitals to improve patient care and the safety of health care providers, by medical equipment providers in coronavirus diagnostic testing equipment, and by manufacturers of ventilators. AMETEK is providing continual support to its customers in these and many other essential industries while adhering to safety guidelines from local governments and health organizations.
"Despite strength from select end markets, broader demand weakened in the quarter as the spread of the virus led to supply and demand disruptions. While overall sales in the first quarter will be down approximately 6.5%, we expect adjusted diluted earnings per share to be within our original guidance range on higher margins. The expected adjusted earnings for the quarter exclude an approximate
"We are pleased with the operating performance our businesses delivered in the first quarter, however, given the ongoing uncertainty presented by this pandemic, we are withdrawing our full-year 2020 financial guidance," Mr. Zapico continued. "We will provide an update on business conditions when we announce our first quarter results."
AMETEK's balance sheet provides significant financial flexibility to operate in the current economic environment. At the end of the first quarter, AMETEK had approximately
"The strength of the AMETEK Growth Model, our proven operating acumen, and highly talented and committed employees will guide us through this extraordinary economic environment. Our balance sheet remains strong and we are positioned to continue supporting our customers across a diverse set of end markets," concluded Mr. Zapico.
First Quarter 2020 Earnings Call and Webcast Information
AMETEK will release its financial results for the first quarter on
About AMETEK
AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with 2019 sales of approximately
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 risks related to COVID-19 and its potential impact on AMETEK's operations, supply chain, and demand across key end markets; AMETEK's ability to consummate and successfully integrate future acquisitions; risks with international sales and operations, including supply chain disruptions; 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
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