Roper Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
Fourth Quarter DEPS of $1.23
Full Year Operating Cash Flow Increases to $602 Million
First Quarter and Full Year 2012 Guidance Established
SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.
Fourth Quarter 2011
Net earnings for the fourth quarter were $122 million, or $1.23 per diluted share. Sales in the fourth quarter were $739 million, a 9% increase over the same period in 2010. Operating income was $187 million, representing 25.3% of sales, an increase of 80 basis points over the prior year. Operating cash flow increased 24% to $193 million and represented 26% of sales.
"We achieved a new milestone in the fourth quarter as EBITDA reached $222 million and EBITDA margin expanded to an all-time record of 30.1% of sales" said Brian Jellison, Roper's Chairman, President and CEO. "Our businesses performed exceptionally well with 7% organic growth, continued margin expansion and record cash flow generation."
Full Year 2011
"2011 was another terrific year for Roper as we once again achieved record levels for sales, orders, backlog, net earnings and cash flow," Mr. Jellison said. "Our leading positions in favorable niche markets combined with outstanding execution by our asset-light businesses delivered exceptional results."
Net earnings for 2011 were $427 million, a 32% increase over 2010. Sales for the year were $2.8 billion, up 17% over the prior year. Gross margin expanded 80 basis points to 54.2%. Operating income was $661 million and operating margin increased 200 basis points to 23.6%. EBITDA reached $802 million for the year, representing 28.7% of sales.
Operating cash flow was $602 million. Free cash flow reached $561 million, representing 20% of sales. This marked the fourteenth consecutive year that free cash flow exceeded net income.
2012 Outlook and Guidance
Roper expects 2012 full year diluted earnings per share (DEPS) between $4.67 and $4.87 with expected first quarter DEPS between $1.01 and $1.05. The Company's guidance excludes future acquisitions.
"We enter 2012 with record year-end backlog, exciting opportunities and an expectation for continued growth and record performance. Our balance sheet is exceptionally strong, providing us with significant financial capacity as we continue to execute our growth strategy," concluded Mr. Jellison.
Table 1: Sales Growth | ||
Q4 2011 | ||
Organic Growth | 7% | |
Acquisitions / Divestitures | 2% | |
Foreign Currency | - | |
Total Sales Growth | 9% | |
Table 2: Free Cash Flow ($M) | ||
2011 | ||
Operating Cash Flow | $602 | |
Less: Capital Expenditures | (41) | |
Free Cash Flow | $561 | |
Table 3: EBITDA ($M) and EBITDA Margins | |||||
Q4 2011 | FY 2011 | ||||
Net Earnings | $121.7 | $427.2 | |||
Less: Remeasurement Gain on Intercompany Debt, Pre-Tax | (6.9) | ||||
Add: Interest Expense | 15.4 | 63.6 | |||
Add: Income Taxes | 49.7 | 177.7 | |||
Add: Depreciation & Amortization | 35.4 | 140.1 | |||
Rounding | - | 0.2 | |||
EBITDA (A) | $222.2 | $801.9 | |||
Revenue (B) | $739.2 | $2,797.1 | |||
EBITDA Margin (A)/(B) | 30.1% | 28.7% | |||
Conference Call to be Held at 8:30 AM (ET) Today
A conference call to discuss these results has been scheduled for 8:30 AM ET on Thursday, February 2, 2012. The call can be accessed via webcast or by dialing +1 888-283-6901 (US/Canada) or +1 719-325-2404, using confirmation code 9647718. Webcast information and conference call materials will be made available in the Investors section of Roper's website (www.roperind.com) prior to the start of the call. Telephonic replays will be available for up to two weeks by calling +1 719-457-0820 and using the access code 9647718.
About Roper Industries
Roper Industries is a diversified growth company and is a constituent of the S&P 500, Fortune 1000, and the Russell 1000 indices. Roper provides engineered products and solutions for global niche markets, including water, energy, transportation, medical, education, and SaaS-based information networks. Additional information about Roper is available on the Company's website at www.roperind.com.
The information provided in this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward looking statements include, among others, statements regarding operating results, the success of our internal operating plans, and the prospects for newly acquired businesses to be integrated and contribute to future growth and profit expectations. Forward looking statements may be indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipate," "estimate," "plans," "expects," "projects," "should," "will," "believes" or "intends" and similar words and phrases. These statements reflect management's current beliefs and are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Such risks and uncertainties include our ability to integrate our acquisitions and realize expected synergies. We also face other general risks, including our ability to realize cost savings from our operating initiatives, general economic conditions, unfavorable changes in foreign exchange rates, difficulties associated with exports, risks associated with our international operations, difficulties in making and integrating acquisitions, risks associated with newly acquired businesses, increased product liability and insurance costs, increased warranty exposure, future competition, changes in the supply of, or price for, parts and components, environmental compliance costs and liabilities, risks and cost associated with asbestos related litigation and potential write-offs of our substantial intangible assets, and risks associated with obtaining governmental approvals and maintaining regulatory compliance for new and existing products. Important risks may be discussed in current and subsequent filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.
Roper Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) | ||||
(Amounts in thousands) | ||||
December 31, | December 31, | |||
ASSETS | 2011 | 2010 | ||
CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 338,101 | $ 270,394 | ||
Accounts receivable | 439,134 | 403,337 | ||
Inventories | 204,758 | 178,559 | ||
Deferred taxes | 38,004 | 32,894 | ||
Unbilled receivable | 63,829 | 75,620 | ||
Other current assets | 31,647 | 37,287 | ||
Total current assets | 1,115,473 | 998,091 | ||
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET | 108,775 | 103,487 | ||
OTHER ASSETS: | ||||
Goodwill | 2,866,426 | 2,727,780 | ||
Other intangible assets, net | 1,094,142 | 1,104,513 | ||
Deferred taxes | 63,006 | 57,850 | ||
Other assets | 71,595 | 77,803 | ||
Total other assets | 4,095,169 | 3,967,946 | ||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ 5,319,417 | $ 5,069,524 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||
Accounts payable | $ 141,943 | $ 137,778 | ||
Accrued liabilities | 322,904 | 298,080 | ||
Income taxes payable | 8,895 | - | ||
Deferred taxes | 10,548 | 10,445 | ||
Current portion of long-term debt | 69,906 | 93,342 | ||
Total current liabilities | 554,196 | 539,645 | ||
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||
Long-term debt | 1,015,110 | 1,247,703 | ||
Deferred taxes | 482,603 | 465,001 | ||
Other liabilities | 72,412 | 66,268 | ||
Total liabilities | 2,124,321 | 2,318,617 | ||
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: | ||||
Common stock | 987 | 971 | ||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,117,093 | 1,045,286 | ||
Retained earnings | 2,063,110 | 1,680,849 | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings | 33,800 | 43,978 | ||
Treasury stock | (19,894) | (20,177) | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 3,195,096 | 2,750,907 | ||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ 5,319,417 | $ 5,069,524 | ||
Roper Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited) | |||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||
Three months ended | Twelve months ended | ||||||||
December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||
Net sales | $ 739,204 | $ 679,479 | $ 2,797,089 | $ 2,386,112 | |||||
Cost of sales | 333,355 | 307,614 | 1,281,525 | 1,110,986 | |||||
Gross profit | 405,849 | 371,865 | 1,515,564 | 1,275,126 | |||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 218,495 | 205,707 | 855,025 | 760,832 | |||||
Income from operations | 187,354 | 166,158 | 660,539 | 514,294 | |||||
Interest expense | 15,383 | 16,925 | 63,648 | 66,533 | |||||
Other income/(expense) | (548) | (788) | 8,096 | 633 | |||||
Earnings from continuing operations before | |||||||||
income taxes | 171,423 | 148,445 | 604,987 | 448,394 | |||||
Income taxes | 49,747 | 41,134 | 177,740 | 125,814 | |||||
Net Earnings | $ 121,676 | $ 107,311 | $ 427,247 | $ 322,580 | |||||
Earnings per share: | |||||||||
Basic | $ 1.26 | $ 1.13 | $ 4.45 | $ 3.42 | |||||
Diluted | $ 1.23 | $ 1.10 | $ 4.34 | $ 3.34 | |||||
Weighted average common and common | |||||||||
equivalent shares outstanding: | |||||||||
Basic | 96,455 | 94,823 | 95,959 | 94,242 | |||||
Diluted | 98,662 | 97,517 | 98,386 | 96,653 | |||||
Roper Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||||||||||||||
Selected Segment Financial Data (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands and percents of net sales) | |||||||||||||||||
Three months ended December 31, | Twelve months ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||||
Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | Amount | % | ||||||||||
Net sales: | |||||||||||||||||
Industrial Technology | $ 198,661 | $ 165,557 | $ 737,356 | $ 607,564 | |||||||||||||
Energy Systems & Controls | 172,034 | 155,374 | 597,802 | 503,897 | |||||||||||||
Medical & Scientific Imaging | 157,782 | 155,526 | 610,617 | 548,718 | |||||||||||||
RF Technology | 210,727 | 203,022 | 851,314 | 725,933 | |||||||||||||
Total | $ 739,204 | $ 679,479 | $ 2,797,089 | $ 2,386,112 | |||||||||||||
Gross profit: | |||||||||||||||||
Industrial Technology | $ 97,947 | 49.3% | $ 85,854 | 51.9% | $ 366,967 | 49.8% | $ 309,679 | 51.0% | |||||||||
Energy Systems & Controls | 99,356 | 57.8% | 86,622 | 55.8% | 331,746 | 55.5% | 270,506 | 53.7% | |||||||||
Medical & Scientific Imaging | 100,947 | 64.0% | 97,698 | 62.8% | 386,242 | 63.3% | 336,125 | 61.3% | |||||||||
RF Technology | 107,599 | 51.1% | 101,691 | 50.1% | 430,609 | 50.6% | 358,816 | 49.4% | |||||||||
Total | $ 405,849 | 54.9% | $ 371,865 | 54.7% | $ 1,515,564 | 54.2% | $ 1,275,126 | 53.4% | |||||||||
Operating profit*: | |||||||||||||||||
Industrial Technology | $ 58,032 | 29.2% | $ 46,547 | 28.1% | $ 208,188 | 28.2% | $ 162,009 | 26.7% | |||||||||
Energy Systems & Controls | 52,537 | 30.5% | 43,821 | 28.2% | 157,960 | 26.4% | 120,427 | 23.9% | |||||||||
Medical & Scientific Imaging | 39,377 | 25.0% | 42,235 | 27.2% | 148,376 | 24.3% | 130,558 | 23.8% | |||||||||
RF Technology | 52,464 | 24.9% | 46,651 | 23.0% | 202,877 | 23.8% | 150,711 | 20.8% | |||||||||
Total | $ 202,410 | 27.4% | $ 179,254 | 26.4% | $ 717,401 | 25.6% | $ 563,705 | 23.6% | |||||||||
Net Orders: | |||||||||||||||||
Industrial Technology | $ 184,051 | $ 181,217 | $ 767,020 | $ 669,882 | |||||||||||||
Energy Systems & Controls | 171,905 | 161,377 | 608,538 | 538,861 | |||||||||||||
Medical & Scientific Imaging | 153,335 | 160,083 | 612,787 | 578,957 | |||||||||||||
RF Technology | 185,390 | 193,109 | 834,903 | 748,536 | |||||||||||||
Total | $ 694,681 | $ 695,786 | $ 2,823,248 | $ 2,536,236 | |||||||||||||
* Operating profit is before unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses. These expenses were $15,056 and $13,096 for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $56,862 and $49,411 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. | |
Roper Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) | |||||
(Amounts in thousands) | |||||
Twelve months ended | |||||
December 31, | |||||
2011 | 2010 | ||||
Net earnings | $ 427,247 | $ 322,580 | |||
Non-cash items: | |||||
Depreciation | 36,780 | 36,728 | |||
Amortization | 103,363 | 86,293 | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 31,730 | 25,150 | |||
Income taxes | 14,526 | 10,123 | |||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||
Receivables | (21,574) | (25,812) | |||
Inventory | (23,033) | (5,687) | |||
Accounts payable | 1,903 | 26,602 | |||
Accrued liabilities | 22,444 | 25,938 | |||
Other, net | 8,232 | (2,375) | |||
Cash provided by operating activities | 601,618 | 499,540 | |||
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (233,594) | (536,413) | |||
Capital expenditures | (40,702) | (28,591) | |||
Other, net | (1,453) | 1,730 | |||
Cash used by investing activities | (275,749) | (563,274) | |||
Principal debt payments | (26,457) | (23,411) | |||
Revolver borrowings (payments), net | (230,000) | 190,000 | |||
Dividends | (42,090) | (35,706) | |||
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment | 12,664 | 6,364 | |||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 28,167 | 29,047 | |||
Other, net | 1,037 | 1,315 | |||
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (256,679) | 167,609 | |||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (1,483) | (1,189) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents | 67,707 | 102,686 | |||
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period | 270,394 | 167,708 | |||
Cash and equivalents, end of period | $338,101 | $270,394 | |||
SOURCE Roper Industries, Inc.
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