Mettler-Toledo International Inc. Reports First Quarter 2020 Results

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mettler-Toledo International Inc. MTD today announced first quarter results for 2020.  Provided below are the highlights:

  • Reported sales decreased 4% compared with the prior year.  In local currency, sales decreased 3% in the quarter as currency reduced sales growth by 1%. 
  • Net earnings per diluted share as reported (EPS) were $4.03, compared with $4.42 in the prior-year period.  Adjusted EPS was $4.00, a decrease of 2% over the prior-year amount of $4.10.  Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP measure, and we have included a reconciliation to EPS on the last page of the attached schedules. 

First Quarter Results

Olivier Filliol, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "The negative impact of COVID-19 to our local currency sales in China was significant. Local currency sales in other countries, particularly in Asia and Europe, were also negatively impacted by COVID-19. With the benefit of our margin and cost containment initiatives, we improved gross margins and maintained adjusted operating margins consistent with the prior year while adjusted EPS was slightly below the prior year."

GAAP Results

EPS in the quarter was $4.03, compared with the prior-year amount of $4.42.  

Compared with the prior year, total reported sales decreased 4% to $649.2 million.  By region, reported sales increased 2% in the Americas and decreased 7% in Europe and 10% in Asia/Rest of World. Earnings before taxes amounted to $118.5 million, compared with $125.7 million in the prior year. 

Non-GAAP Results

Adjusted EPS was $4.00, a decrease of 2% over the prior-year amount of $4.10.     

Compared with the prior year, total sales in local currency decreased 3% as currency reduced reported sales growth by 1%.  By region, local currency sales increased 3% in the Americas and decreased 5% in Europe and 8% in Asia/Rest of World.  Adjusted Operating Profit amounted to $141.3 million, a 4% decline from the prior-year amount of $147.8 million

Adjusted EPS and Adjusted Operating Profit are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures are provided in the attached schedules.

Outlook

The Company stated that forecasting is very difficult given the significant uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and ensuing impact to the global economic environment. The Company said that given this significant uncertainty, it will not provide an estimate for full year sales growth and Adjusted EPS for 2020. The Company noted that it expects to continue to benefit from its margin and productivity initiatives and has implemented temporary cost containment measures and reductions in discretionary spending.

For the second quarter 2020, based on management's current estimate of market conditions, the Company estimates that local currency sales will decline approximately -8% to -12%, and Adjusted EPS is forecasted to be in the range of $4.05 to $4.45

The Company cautions that market dynamics and impacts related to COVID-19 are fluid and changes to the economic environment can happen quickly. The estimates for the second quarter 2020 include significant uncertainty and management acknowledges that market conditions are subject to change. 

While the Company has provided an outlook for local currency sales growth and Adjusted EPS, it has not provided an outlook for reported sales growth or EPS as it would require an estimate of currency exchange fluctuations and non-recurring items, which are not yet known. 

Conclusion

Filliol concluded, "The health of our employees and customers is of utmost importance and we have undertaken protocols throughout the world to help ensure wellness and safety of all those involved. Our top priority remains providing instruments and services to our customers of which the majority serve essential markets such as pharmaceutical and food manufacturing. We have quickly adjusted our go-to-market sales approach and how we deliver service and launch new products given the unprecedented operating dynamics of the current market. Our margin and productivity initiatives remain on track and we have undertaken measures to temporarily reduce our cost structure. We are focused on being well positioned for the recovery and believe we can capitalize on our strong competitive advantages including our leading positions in fragmented markets, unique approach to sales and marketing which is a key differentiator in this environment, continued product innovation and strong culture known for our agility and execution. Although current market conditions are extremely challenging, we believe we can continue to gain share."

Other Matters

The Company will host a conference call to discuss its quarterly results today (Thursday, May 7) at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  To hear a live webcast or replay of the call, visit the investor relations page on the Company's website at www.mt.com/investors.  The presentation referenced in the conference call will be located on the website prior to the call.

METTLER TOLEDO MTD is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. We have strong leadership positions in all of our businesses and believe we hold global number-one market positions in most of them. We are recognized as an innovation leader and our solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, food and chemicals. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. With proven growth strategies and a focus on execution, we have achieved a long-term track record of strong financial performance. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Statements in this press release which are not historical facts constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You should not rely on forward-looking statements to predict our actual results. Our actual results or performance may be materially different than reflected in forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties, including statements about expected revenue growth and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue." We make forward-looking statements about future events or our future financial performance, including earnings and sales growth, earnings per share, strategic plans and contingency plans, growth opportunities or economic downturns, our ability to respond to changes in market conditions, customer demand, our competitive position, pricing, our supply chain, adequacy of our facilities, access to and the costs of raw materials, shipping and supplier costs, gross margins, planned research and development efforts and product introductions, capital expenditures, cash flow, tax-related matters, the impact of foreign currencies, compliance with laws, effects of acquisitions and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our businesses. Our forward-looking statements may not be accurate or complete, and we do not intend to update or revise them in light of actual results. New risks also periodically arise. Please consider the risks and factors that could cause our results to differ materially from what is described in our forward-looking statements, including the uncertain duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. See in particular "Factors Affecting Our Future Operating Results" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and other reports filed with the SEC from time to time.

 

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(amounts in thousands except share data)

(unaudited)

















































Three months ended













Three months ended

















March 31, 2020

% of sales







March 31, 2019

% of sales











































Net sales





$649,162



(a)



100.0









$679,452







100.0





Cost of sales





274,753







42.3









291,133







42.8





Gross profit





374,409







57.7









388,319







57.2













































Research and development





34,387







5.3









36,053







5.3





Selling, general and administrative 





198,744







30.6









204,425







30.1





Amortization





13,998







2.2









12,222







1.8





Interest expense





10,219







1.6









9,094







1.3





Restructuring charges





1,905







0.3









1,523







0.2





Other charges (income), net





(3,343)







(0.5)









(674)







(0.0)





Earnings before taxes





118,499







18.2









125,676







18.5













































Provision for taxes





20,384







3.1









13,871







2.0





Net earnings





$98,115







15.1









$111,805







16.5













































Basic earnings per common share:





































Net earnings 





$4.08

















$4.50













Weighted average number of common shares





24,027,833

















24,851,340





















































Diluted earnings per common share:





































Net earnings 





$4.03

















$4.42













Weighted average number of common 





24,353,477

















25,310,525













  and common equivalent shares













































































Note:





































  (a)   Local currency sales decreased 3% as compared to the same period in 2019.













































RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES TO ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT

















































Three months ended













Three months ended

















March 31, 2020

% of sales







March 31, 2019

% of sales











































Earnings before taxes





$118,499

















$125,676













Amortization





13,998

















12,222













Interest expense





10,219

















9,094













Restructuring charges





1,905

















1,523













Other charges (income), net





(3,343)

















(674)













Adjusted operating profit





$141,278



(b)



21.8









$147,841







21.8













































Note:





































  (b)   Adjusted operating profit decreased 4% as compared to the same period in 2019.













 

 



METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS



(amounts in thousands)



(unaudited)

















































March 31, 2020



December 31, 2019























Cash and cash equivalents





$323,585









$207,785



Accounts receivable, net





518,556









566,256



Inventories





292,110









274,285



Other current assets and prepaid expenses





66,614









61,321



Total current assets





1,200,865









1,109,647

























Property, plant and equipment, net





742,651









748,657



Goodwill and other intangibles assets, net





742,590









742,221



Other non-current assets





199,674









188,796



Total assets





$2,885,780









$2,789,321

























Short-term borrowings and maturities of long-term debt





$56,398









$55,868



Trade accounts payable





168,515









185,592



Accrued and other current liabilities





454,925









513,052



Total current liabilities





679,838









754,512

























Long-term debt





1,513,020









1,235,350



Other non-current liabilities





386,525









378,679



Total liabilities





2,579,383









2,368,541

























Shareholders' equity





306,397









420,780



Total liabilities and shareholders' equity





$2,885,780









$2,789,321

























 

 

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 (amounts in thousands)

 (unaudited)

























Three months ended











March 31,











2020



2019



















Cash flow from operating activities:













    Net earnings





$98,115



$111,805



    Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to













      net cash provided by operating activities:













Depreciation





10,133



9,767



Amortization





13,998



12,222



Deferred tax benefit





(3,718)



(14,939)



Other





4,395



4,482



Decrease in cash resulting from changes in













  operating assets and liabilities





(57,408)



(24,542)



                Net cash provided by operating activities





65,515



98,795



















Cash flows from investing activities:













    Purchase of property, plant and equipment





(18,835)



(22,332)



    Acquisitions





(5,610)



-



    Net hedging settlements on intercompany loans





(10,008)



4,802



                Net cash used in investing activities





(34,453)



(17,530)



















Cash flows from financing activities:













    Proceeds from borrowings





832,268



302,707



    Repayments of borrowings





(551,319)



(271,646)



    Proceeds from exercise of stock options





7,135



28,990



    Repurchases of common stock 





(200,000)



(186,250)



    Acquisition contingent consideration payment





-



(10,000)



    Other financing activities





(800)



-



                Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities





87,284



(136,199)



















Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents





(2,546)



3,304



















Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents





115,800



(51,630)



















Cash and cash equivalents:













    Beginning of period





207,785



178,110



    End of period





$323,585



$126,480



































RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW

















Net cash provided by operating activities





$65,515



$98,795



    Payments in respect of restructuring activities





1,626



3,692



    Purchase of property, plant and equipment





(18,835)



(22,332)



Adjusted free cash flow





$48,306



$80,155



















 

 

METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.

OTHER OPERATING STATISTICS

























































SALES GROWTH BY DESTINATION

(unaudited)





































Europe



Americas



Asia/RoW



Total































U.S. Dollar Sales Growth (Decline)



























Three Months Ended March 31, 2020





(7%)



2%



(10%)



(4%)































Local Currency Sales Growth (Decline)



























Three Months Ended March 31, 2020





(5%)



3%



(8%)



(3%)























































































RECONCILIATION OF DILUTED EPS AS REPORTED TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS 

(unaudited)









































Three months ended















March 31,















2020





2019



% Growth































EPS as reported, diluted









$4.03





$4.42



(9%)































Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax









0.12

(a)



0.10

(a)







Restructuring charges, net of tax









0.06

(b)



0.05

(b)







Income tax expense









(0.21)

(c)



(0.47)

(c)



































Adjusted EPS, diluted









$4.00





$4.10



(2%)































Notes:

























(a)

Represents the EPS impact of purchased intangibles amortization, net of tax, of $2.8 million and $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

(b)

Represents the EPS impact of restructuring charges of $1.9 million ($1.5 million after tax) and $1.5 million ($1.2 million after tax) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, which primarily include employee related costs.

(c)

Represents the EPS impact of the difference between our quarterly and estimated annual tax rate before non-recurring discrete items, due to the timing of excess tax benefits associated with stock option exercises. 

 

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