Release Details

Pentair Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results

July 25, 2018
  • Second quarter sales of $781 million.
  • Second quarter GAAP EPS of $0.44 and adjusted EPS of $0.71.
  • The company completed the previously announced tax-free spin-off of its Electrical business, nVent Electric plc, to its shareholders on April 30, 2018.
  • The company updates its 2018 GAAP EPS from continuing operations guidance to approximately $1.81 and on an adjusted basis to approximately $2.31.  This reflects the separation of its Electrical business, on April 30, 2018 and the reporting of Electrical's results as discontinued operations.

Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP measures are in the attached financial tables.

LONDON, United Kingdom - July 25, 2018- Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) today announced second quarter 2018 sales of $781 million. Sales were up 4 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation and acquisitions, core sales grew 3 percent in the second quarter.  Second quarter 2018 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations ("EPS") were $0.44 compared to $(0.02) in the second quarter of 2017. On an adjusted basis, the company reported EPS of $0.71 compared to $0.60 in the second quarter of 2017.  Segment income, adjusted net income, free cash flow, and adjusted EPS are described in the attached schedules.

Second quarter 2018 operating income was $123 million, down 5 percent compared to operating income for the second quarter of 2017, and return on sales ("ROS") was 15.7 percent, a decrease of 140 basis points when compared to the second quarter of 2017. On an adjusted basis, the company reported segment income of $164 million for the second quarter, up 8 percent compared to segment income for the second quarter of 2017, and ROS was 21.0 percent, an increase of 90 basis points when compared to the second quarter of 2017.

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was $374 million and free cash flow from continuing operations was $364 million for the quarter.  The company is targeting to deliver full year free cash flow of approximately 100 percent of adjusted net income.

Prior to the spin-off of nVent Electric plc, Pentair paid a regular cash dividend of $0.35 per share in the second quarter of 2018. Pentair previously announced on May 8, 2018 that its Board of Directors approved a regular cash dividend of $0.175 per share for the third quarter of 2018. Adjusted for the spin-off of nVent Electric plc, 2018 marks the 42nd consecutive year that Pentair has increased its dividend.

"As Pentair delivers its first quarterly results following the successful spin-off of nVent Electric plc, we are pleased to report strong second quarter results," said John L. Stauch, Pentair President and Chief Executive Officer.  "For the second quarter, we delivered core sales growth of 3 percent, segment margin expansion of 90 basis points, and adjusted earnings per share growth of 18 percent while delivering over $360 million in free cash flow.  We believe our second quarter results demonstrate our ability to use agility and prioritization to meet our commitments, and would like to thank all of our employees for their contributions to the new Pentair. We remain focused on furthering our strategy to be a pure play water company, driving organic growth, and utilizing our capital wisely to create incremental shareholder value."

OUTLOOK

The company updates its estimated 2018 GAAP EPS from continuing operations to approximately $1.81 and on an adjusted EPS basis to approximately $2.31.  The company updates its full year 2018 sales guidance to $2.95 billion, up 3 to 4 percent on a reported and core basis, respectively, over 2017.  The company is targeting to deliver full year free cash flow of approximately 100 percent of adjusted net income.

In addition, the company introduces third quarter 2018 GAAP EPS from continuing operations guidance of approximately $0.48 and on an adjusted EPS basis of approximately $0.52.  The company expects third quarter sales to be approximately $700 million, up 1 to 2 percent on a reported basis and up 4 to 5 percent on a core basis compared to third quarter 2017.  This full year and third quarter 2018 outlook reflects the separation of the Electrical business on April 30, 2018 and the reporting of Electrical's results as discontinued operations.

EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

Pentair President and CEO John L. Stauch and Chief Financial Officer Mark C. Borin will discuss the company's second quarter 2018 results on a two-way conference call with investors at 8:00 a.m. Eastern today.  A live audio webcast of the call, along with the related presentation, can be accessed in the Investor Relations section of the company's website, www.pentair.com, shortly before the call begins.

Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the attachments to this release and in the presentations, each of which can be found on Pentair's website. The webcast and presentations will be archived at the company's website following the conclusion of the event.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This presentation contains statements that we believe to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words "targets," "plans," "believes," "expects," "intends," "will," "likely," "may," "anticipates," "estimates," "projects," "should," "would," "positioned," "strategy," "future" or words, phrases or terms of similar substance or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the ability to realize the anticipated benefits from the separation of nVent Electric plc from Pentair (the "Separation"); adverse effects on our business operations or financial results and the market price of our shares as a result of the consummation of the Separation; the ability of our business to operate independently following the Separation; overall global economic and business conditions impacting our business; the ability to achieve the benefits of our restructuring plans; the ability to successfully identify, finance, complete and integrate acquisitions; competition and pricing pressures in the markets we serve; the strength of housing and related markets; volatility in currency exchange rates and commodity prices, including the impact of tariffs; inability to generate savings from excellence in operations initiatives consisting of lean enterprise, supply management and cash flow practices; increased risks associated with operating foreign businesses; failure of markets to accept new product introductions and enhancements; the impact of changes in laws and regulations, including those that limit U.S. tax benefits; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; and the ability to achieve our long-term strategic operating goals. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this presentation. Pentair plc assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update the information contained in this presentation.

ABOUT PENTAIR PLC

At Pentair, we believe the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean water. We deliver a comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water solutions to homes, business and industry around the world. Our industry leading and proven portfolio of solutions enables our customers to access clean, safe water, reduce water consumption, and recover and reuse it.  Whether it's improving, moving or helping people enjoy water, we help manage the world's most precious resource.

With approximately 130 locations in 34 countries and 10,000 employees, we believe that the future of water depends on us. Our 2017 revenue was $2.8 billion, and we trade under the ticker symbol PNR. To learn more, visit www.Pentair.com.

PENTAIR CONTACTS:                                                                                                   

Jim Lucas                                                                                                                                                                             
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer                                             
Direct: 763-656-5575                                                                                                         
Email: jim.lucas@pentair.com                                                                                     

Rebecca Osborn
Senior Manager, External Communications
Direct: 763-656-5589
Email: rebecca.osborn@pentair.com




 

 
 
 
Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
      
 Three months ended Six months ended
In millions, except per-share dataJune 30,
 2018
June 30,
 2017
 June 30,
 2018
June 30,
 2017
Net sales$780.6 $754.0  $1,513.2 $1,437.3 
Cost of goods sold498.0 480.4  977.3 940.0 
Gross profit282.6 273.6  535.9 497.3 
% of net sales36.2%36.3% 35.4%34.6%
Selling, general and administrative140.9 126.7  282.7 269.4 
% of net sales18.1%16.8% 18.7%18.7%
Research and development19.1 17.7  37.9 36.8 
% of net sales2.4%2.3% 2.5%2.6%
Operating income122.6 129.2  215.3 191.1 
% of net sales15.7%17.1% 14.2%13.3%
Other (income) expense:     
Loss on sale of business0.9 -  6.2 - 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt17.1 101.4  17.1 101.4 
Other (income) expense(4.2)0.9  (3.8)2.1 
Net interest expense10.1 25.3  23.6 60.3 
% of net sales1.3%3.4% 1.6%4.2%
Income from continuing operations before income taxes98.7 1.6  172.2 27.3 
Provision for income taxes20.8 5.0  35.9 18.0 
Effective tax rate21.1%312.5% 20.8%65.9%
Net income (loss) from continuing operations77.9 (3.4) 136.3 9.3 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax(36.4)66.5  8.1 141.6 
Gain from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax- 200.6  - 200.6 
Net income$41.5 $263.7  $144.4 $351.5 
Earnings (loss) per ordinary share     
Basic      
Continuing operations$0.44 $(0.02) $0.77 $0.05 
Discontinued operations(0.21)1.47  0.04 1.88 
Basic earnings per ordinary share$0.23 $1.45  $0.81 $1.93 
Diluted      
Continuing operations$0.44 $(0.02) $0.76 $0.05 
Discontinued operations(0.21)1.45  0.04 1.86 
Diluted earnings per ordinary share$0.23 $1.43  $0.80 $1.91 
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding     
Basic176.9 181.7  178.1 181.9 
Diluted178.6 183.8  179.9 183.9 
Cash dividends paid per ordinary share$0.35 $0.345  $0.70 $0.69 



 

  
  
  
Pentair plc and Subsidiaries 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) 
    
 June 30,
 2018
December 31,
 2017
 
In millions 
Assets 
Current assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$78.7 $86.3  
Accounts and notes receivable, net422.1 483.1  
Inventories366.6 356.9  
Other current assets129.2 114.5  
Current assets held for sale- 708.0  
Total current assets996.6 1,748.8  
Property, plant and equipment, net270.6 279.8  
Other assets   
Goodwill2,088.8 2,112.8  
Intangibles, net296.5 321.8  
Other non-current assets153.5 180.9  
Non-current assets held for sale- 3,989.6  
Total other assets2,538.8 6,605.1  
Total assets$3,806.0 $8,633.7  
Liabilities and Equity 
Current liabilities   
Accounts payable$275.1 $321.5  
Employee compensation and benefits77.5 115.8  
Other current liabilities356.8 401.3  
Current liabilities held for sale- 360.8  
Total current liabilities709.4 1,199.4  
Other liabilities   
Long-term debt779.9 1,440.7  
Pension and other post-retirement compensation and benefits107.9 96.4  
Deferred tax liabilities118.4 108.6  
Other non-current liabilities201.5 213.8  
Non-current liabilities held for sale- 537.0  
Total liabilities1,917.1 3,595.9  
Equity1,888.9 5,037.8  
Total liabilities and equity$3,806.0 $8,633.7  


 

 
 
 
Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
 Six months ended
In millionsJune 30,
 2018
June 30,
 2017
Operating activities  
Net income$144.4 $351.5 
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax(8.1)(141.6)
Gain from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax- (200.6)
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of continuing operations  
Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries(5.8)(0.6)
Depreciation24.9 25.3 
Amortization18.4 18.0 
Deferred income taxes10.1 (8.1)
Loss on sale of business6.2 - 
Share-based compensation11.3 26.0 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt17.1 101.4 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions  
Accounts and notes receivable52.7 49.8 
Inventories(15.4)(3.5)
Other current assets(10.8)0.4 
Accounts payable(45.9)(40.2)
Employee compensation and benefits(32.2)(25.6)
Other current liabilities3.5 (40.9)
Other non-current assets and liabilities7.4 (26.4)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of continuing operations177.8 84.9 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of discontinued operations(5.9)70.4 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities171.9 155.3 
Investing activities  
Capital expenditures(20.3)(18.7)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment(0.5)- 
(Payments due to) proceeds from the sale of businesses, net(12.8)2,765.6 
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(0.9)(45.9)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities of continuing operations(34.5)2,701.0 
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities of discontinued operations(7.1)(35.2)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities(41.6)2,665.8 
Financing activities  
Net receipts (repayments) of short-term borrowings- (0.5)
Net receipts (repayments) of commercial paper and revolving long-term debt30.2 (975.5)
Repayments of long-term debt(675.1)(1,659.3)
Premium paid on early extinguishment of debt(16.0)(94.9)
Transfer of cash to nVent(74.2)- 
Distribution of cash from nVent993.6 - 
Shares issued to employees, net of shares withheld6.3 29.5 
Repurchases of ordinary shares(300.0)(100.0)
Dividends paid(125.9)(126.1)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities(161.1)(2,926.8)
Change in held for sale cash27.0 (14.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(3.8)45.0 
Change in cash and cash equivalents(7.6)(75.2)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period86.3 216.9 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$78.7 $141.7 
   


 

 
 
 
Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of the GAAP operating activities cash flow to the non-GAAP free cash flow (Unaudited)
 
 Six months ended
In millionsJune 30,
 2018
June 30,
 2017
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of continuing operations$177.8 $84.9 
Capital expenditures(20.3)(18.7)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment(0.5)- 
Free cash flow from continuing operations$157.0 $66.2 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of discontinued operations(5.9)70.4 
Capital expenditures of discontinued operations(7.4)(25.7)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment of discontinued operations2.3 4.1 
Free cash flow$146.0 $115.0 



 

 
 
 
Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Financial Information by Reportable Segment (Unaudited)
        
  2018   2017 
In millionsFirst
Quarter
Second 
Quarter
Six 
Months
 First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Six
Months
Net sales       
Aquatic Systems$240.4 $276.2 $516.6  $222.5 $253.7 $476.2 
Filtration Solutions251.6 262.1 513.7  230.8 263.8 494.6 
Flow Technologies240.3 241.9 482.2  229.6 236.2 465.8 
Other0.3 0.4 0.7  0.4 0.3 0.7 
Consolidated$732.6 $780.6 $1,513.2  $683.3 $754.0 $1,437.3 
Segment income (loss)       
Aquatic Systems$60.0 $79.6 $139.6  $55.5 $74.3 $129.8 
Filtration Solutions33.7 52.3 86.0  24.0 49.0 73.0 
Flow Technologies38.7 44.4 83.1  33.1 40.3 73.4 
Other(15.4)(12.2)(27.6) (15.6)(12.0)(27.6)
Consolidated$117.0 $164.1 $281.1  $97.0 $151.6 $248.6 
Return on sales       
Aquatic Systems25.0%28.8%27.0% 24.9%29.3%27.3%
Filtration Solutions13.4%20.0%16.7% 10.4%18.6%14.8%
Flow Technologies16.1%18.4%17.2% 14.4%17.1%15.8%
Consolidated16.0%21.0%18.6% 14.2%20.1%17.3%





 

 
 
 
Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of the GAAP year ended December 31, 2018 to the non-GAAP
excluding the effect of 2018 adjustments (Unaudited)
        
 Actual Forecast
In millions, except per-share dataFirst 
Quarter
Second Quarter Third 
Quarter
Full 
Year
Net sales$732.6 $780.6  approx$700 approx$2,945 
Operating income92.7 122.6  approx110 approx452 
% of net sales12.7%15.7% approx16%approx15%
Adjustments:       
Restructuring and other5.6 25.0  approx- approx31 
Intangible amortization9.3 9.1  approx9 approx36 
Corporate allocations8.8 2.2  approx- approx11 
Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries0.6 5.2  approx1 approx8 
Segment income117.0 164.1  approx120 approx538 
Return on sales16.0%21.0% approx17%approx18%
Net income from continuing operations-as reported58.4 77.9  approx84 approx324 
Loss on sale of business5.3 0.9  approx- approx6 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt- 17.1  approx- approx17 
Interest expense adjustment6.0 2.4  approx- approx8 
Adjustments to operating income23.7 36.3  approx9 approx78 
Income tax adjustments(4.5)(7.1) approx(2)approx(20)
Net income from continuing operations-as adjusted$88.9 $127.5  approx$91 approx$413 
Continuing earnings per ordinary share-diluted       
Diluted earnings per ordinary share-as reported$0.32 $0.44  approx$0.48 approx$1.81 
Adjustments0.17 0.27  approx0.04 approx0.50 
Diluted earnings per ordinary share-as adjusted$0.49 $0.71  approx$0.52 approx$2.31 



 

 
 
 
Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Sales Growth to Core Net Sales Growth by Segment
For the Quarter Ending June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)
 
 Actual
 Q2 Net Sales Growth
 CoreCurrencyAcq. / Div.Total
Total Pentair2.9%1.5%(0.9)%3.5%
Aquatic Systems9.5%0.3%(0.9)%8.9%
Filtration Solutions(2.4)%2.8%(1.0)%(0.6)%
Flow Technologies1.7%1.6%(0.9)%2.4%


 

 
 
 
Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Net Sales Growth to Core Net Sales Growth by Segment
For the Quarter Ending September 30, 2018 and the Year Ending December 31, 2018 (Unaudited)
      
  Forecast
  Q3 Net Sales Growth Full Year Net Sales Growth
  CoreCurrencyAcq. / Div.Total CoreCurrencyAcq. / Div.Total
Total Pentairapprox4 - 5 %(1) %(2) %1 - 2 % 3 - 4 %1 %(1) %3 - 4 %
Aquatic Systemsapprox8 - 9 %(1) %(2) %5 - 6 % 8 - 9 %0 %(1) %7 - 8 %
Filtration Solutionsapprox1 - 3 %(1) %(2) %(2) - 0 % 0 - 1 %1 %(1) %0 - 1 %
Flow Technologiesapprox2 - 3 %(1) %(3) %(2) - (1) % 2 - 3 %1 %(2) %1 - 2 %



 

 
 
 
Pentair plc and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of the GAAP year ended December 31, 2017 to the non-GAAP
excluding the effect of 2017 adjustments (Unaudited)
  
In millions, except per-share dataFirst 
Quarter
Second 
Quarter
Third 
Quarter
Fourth 
Quarter
Full 
Year
Net sales$683.3 $754.0 $687.6 $720.8 $2,845.7 
Operating income61.9 129.2 101.8 85.4 378.3 
% of net sales9.1%17.1%14.8%11.8%13.3%
Adjustments:     
Restructuring and other11.6 5.9 1.4 9.3 28.2 
Intangible amortization8.7 9.3 9.2 9.2 36.4 
Tradename and other impairment- - - 15.6 15.6 
Corporate allocations14.6 6.8 7.5 7.8 36.7 
Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries0.2 0.4 0.3 0.4 1.3 
Segment income97.0 151.6 120.2 127.7 496.5 
Return on sales14.2%20.1%17.5%17.7%17.5%
Net income (loss) from continuing operations12.7 (3.4)49.0 55.8 114.1 
Loss on sale of business- - 3.8 0.4 4.2 
Pension and other post-retirement mark-to-market loss- - - 8.5 8.5 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt- 101.4 - - 101.4 
Interest expense adjustment16.5 11.9 6.8 6.5 41.7 
Adjustments to operating income34.9 22.0 18.1 41.9 116.9 
Income tax adjustments(2.5)(22.5)11.7 (17.2)(30.5)
Net income from continuing operations-as adjusted$61.6 $109.4 $89.4 $95.9 $356.3 
Continuing earnings per ordinary share-diluted     
Diluted earnings (loss) per ordinary share-as reported$0.07 $(0.02)$0.27 $0.30 $0.62 
Adjustments0.26 0.62 0.22 0.22 1.32 
Diluted earnings per ordinary share-as adjusted$0.33 $0.60 $0.49 $0.52 $1.94 


 

 


 



 

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