Pentair Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

• Third quarter sales of $711 million.
• Third quarter GAAP EPS of $0.52 and adjusted EPS of $0.54.
• The company updates its 2018 GAAP EPS from continuing operations guidance to approximately $1.83 and on an adjusted basis to approximately $2.33. 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.

Pentair plc PNR today announced third quarter 2018 sales of $711 million. Sales were up 3 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 6 percent in the third quarter. Third quarter 2018 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations ("EPS") were $0.52 compared to $0.27 in the third quarter of 2017. On an adjusted basis, the company reported EPS of $0.54 compared to $0.49 in the third quarter of 2017. Segment income, adjusted net income, free cash flow, and adjusted EPS are described in the attached schedules.

Third quarter 2018 operating income was $108 million, up 6 percent compared to operating income for the third quarter of 2017, and return on sales ("ROS") was 15.2 percent, an increase of 40 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2017. On an adjusted basis, the company reported segment income of $122 million for the third quarter, up 1 percent compared to segment income for the third quarter of 2017, and ROS was 17.1 percent, a decrease of 40 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2017.

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was $121 million and free cash flow from continuing operations was $108 million for the quarter.

Pentair paid a regular cash dividend of $0.175 per share in the third quarter of 2018. Pentair previously announced on September 18, 2018 that its Board of Directors approved a regular cash dividend of $0.175 per share for the fourth quarter of 2018. Adjusted for the spin-off of nVent Electric plc, 2018 marks the 42nd consecutive year that Pentair has increased its dividend.

"Pentair delivered another strong operating quarter consistent with expectations, led by 6 percent core growth and double-digit adjusted EPS growth," said John L. Stauch, Pentair President and Chief Executive Officer. "All three of our segments contributed to the strong top line performance with Aquatic Systems setting a new standard of core growth driven by new product introductions and further penetration of connected products within the five million installed in-ground pools. We generated strong free cash flow, purchased another $100 million of shares, and still have a very healthy balance sheet for potential tuck-in and bolt-on acquisitions aligned with our key growth initiatives of advancing pool growth and accelerating residential and commercial water treatment."

OUTLOOK

The company updates its estimated 2018 GAAP EPS from continuing operations to approximately $1.83 and on an adjusted EPS basis to approximately $2.33. The company updates its full year 2018 sales guidance to $2.96 billion, up 4 to 5 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 fourth quarter 2018 GAAP EPS from continuing operations guidance of approximately $0.55 and on an adjusted EPS basis of approximately $0.59. The company expects fourth quarter sales to be approximately $736 million, up 1 to 2 percent on a reported basis and up 4 to 5 percent on a core basis compared to fourth quarter 2017. This full year and fourth 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 third 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.

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