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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC. REPORTS
FOURTH QUARTER 2010 RESULTS
FOURTH QUARTER 2010 RESULTS
Excellent Local Currency Sales Growth
Strong Margins and EPS Growth
Strong Margins and EPS Growth
COLUMBUS, Ohio, USA February 10, 2011 Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) today
announced fourth quarter results for 2010. Provided below are the highlights:
| Sales in local currency increased by 17% in the quarter compared with the prior year. Reported sales growth increased 16%, which includes a negative 1% currency impact. |
| Net earnings per diluted share as reported (EPS) were $2.41, compared with $2.01 in the fourth quarter of 2009. Adjusted EPS was $2.56, a 22% increase over the prior-year amount of $2.09. Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP measure and excludes purchased intangible amortization, discrete tax items, restructuring charges and other one-time items. A reconciliation to EPS is provided on the last page of the attached schedules. |
Fourth Quarter Results
Olivier Filliol, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, Sales growth in the quarter was
excellent with better-than-expected growth in all geographic regions. Momentum in our markets was
favorable around the globe and we benefited from the solid execution of our business strategies.
We had good growth in operating profit and EPS and I am very pleased to end the year with such
strong results.
EPS was $2.41, compared with the prior-year amount of $2.01. Adjusted EPS was $2.56, an increase
of 22% over the prior-year amount of $2.09.
Sales were $592.8 million, a 17% increase in local currency sales, compared with $511.7 million in
the prior year. Reported sales growth was 16%, which included a negative 1% currency impact. By
region, local currency sales increased 13% in Europe, 17% in the Americas and 23% in Asia / Rest of
World. Adjusted operating income amounted to $125.3 million, a 17% increase from the prior-year
amount of $107.3 million. Adjusted operating income is a non-GAAP measure, and a reconciliation to
earnings before taxes is provided in the attached schedules.
Cash flow from operations was $63.0 million, compared with $44.1 million in the prior year.
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Full Year Results
EPS was $6.80, compared with the prior-year amount of $5.03. Adjusted EPS was $6.94, a 24%
increase over the prior-year amount of $5.58.
Sales were $1.968 billion, a 14% increase in local currency sales, compared with $1.729 billion in
the prior year. Reported sales growth was also 14%. By region, local currency sales increased 7%
in Europe, 15% in the Americas and 23% in Asia / Rest of World. Adjusted operating income amounted
to $351.4 million, a 19% increase from the prior-year amount of $294.5 million. Adjusted operating
income is a non-GAAP measure, and a reconciliation to earnings before taxes is provided in the
attached schedules.
Cash flow from operations was $268.3 million, compared with $232.6 million in 2009.
Outlook
The Company updated their outlook for 2011. Based on todays assessment, management anticipates
that local currency sales growth in 2011 will be in the range of 6% to 7% and Adjusted EPS in the
range of $7.70 to $7.80, an increase of 11% to 12%. This compares with previous 2011 guidance of
Adjusted EPS in the range of $7.35 to $7.55. Adjusted EPS excludes purchased intangible
amortization, discrete tax items, restructuring charges and other one-time items.
The Company stated that based on their assessment of market conditions today, management
anticipates local currency sales growth in the first quarter 2011 will be in the range of 10% to
12% while Adjusted EPS will be in the range of $1.34 to $1.38, an increase of 19% to 22%.
While the Company has provided an outlook for Adjusted EPS, it has not provided an outlook for EPS.
EPS guidance would require an estimate of non-recurring items, which are not yet known.
Conclusion
Filliol concluded, We have emerged from the economic downturn in a stronger competitive position.
Many factors position us well for growth in 2011 and beyond. In particular, a meaningful
percentage of our business is anchored in fast-growing emerging markets where we benefit from a
long-standing substantial presence and strong market positions. In addition, our sophisticated
marketing programs provide a real competitive advantage in our fragmented markets. Finally, our
product pipeline is robust and we continue to reinforce our technology leadership via new product
introductions. While we remain cautious on the global economy given the uncertainty that exists, I
am confident in our ability to continue to execute on our strategies.
Other Matters
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its quarterly results today (Thursday, February
10) at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To hear a live webcast or replay of the call, visit the investor
relations page on the Companys website at www.mt.com/investors. The presentation
referenced in the conference call will be located on the website prior to the call.
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METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. The Company is
the worlds largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory,
industrial and food retailing applications. The Company also holds top-three market positions in
several related analytical instruments and is a leading provider of automated chemistry systems
used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, the Company is the
worlds largest supplier of metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in
production and packaging and holds a leading position in certain process analytics applications.
Additional information about METTLER TOLEDO can be found at 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. These statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our businesses actual results, levels of
activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by
any forward-looking statements. 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 or the negative of those
terms or other comparable terminology. For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, please
see the discussion on forward-looking statements in our current report on Form 8-K to which this
release has been furnished as an exhibit. All of the forward-looking statements are qualified in
their entirety by reference to the factors discussed under the captions Factors affecting our
future operating results and in the Business and Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our annual report on Form 10-K for the
most recently completed fiscal year, which describe risks and factors that could cause results to
differ materially from those projected in those forward-looking statements.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands except share data)
(unaudited)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands except share data)
(unaudited)
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December 31, 2010 | % of sales | December 31, 2009 | % of sales | |||||||||||||
Net sales |
592,765 | (a) | 100.0 | $ | 511,682 | 100.0 | ||||||||||
Cost of sales |
276,175 | 46.6 | 241,694 | 47.2 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
316,590 | 53.4 | 269,988 | 52.8 | ||||||||||||
Research and development |
26,466 | 4.5 | 23,731 | 4.6 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
164,807 | 27.8 | 138,968 | 27.2 | ||||||||||||
Amortization |
4,229 | 0.7 | 3,110 | 0.6 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
5,300 | 0.9 | 6,142 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring charges |
2,390 | 0.4 | 2,970 | 0.6 | ||||||||||||
Other charges (income), net |
3,307 | 0.5 | 235 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||
Earnings before taxes |
110,091 | 18.6 | 94,832 | 18.5 | ||||||||||||
Provision for taxes |
29,239 | 5.0 | 25,394 | 4.9 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings |
$ | 80,852 | 13.6 | $ | 69,438 | 13.6 | ||||||||||
Basic earnings per common share: |
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Net earnings |
$ | 2.48 | $ | 2.05 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares |
32,657,555 | 33,815,082 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per common share: |
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Net earnings |
$ | 2.41 | $ | 2.01 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average number of common
and common equivalent shares |
33,604,641 | 34,560,581 |
Note: | ||
(a) | Local currency sales increased 17% as compared to the same period in 2009. |
RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME
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December 31, 2010 | % of sales | December 31, 2009 | % of sales | |||||||||||||
Earnings before taxes |
$ | 110,091 | $ | 94,832 | ||||||||||||
Amortization |
4,229 | 3,110 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
5,300 | 6,142 | ||||||||||||||
Restructuring charges |
2,390 | 2,970 | ||||||||||||||
Other charges (income), net |
3,307 | (b) | 235 | |||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income |
$ | 125,317 | (c) | 21.1 | $ | 107,289 | 21.0 | |||||||||
Notes: | ||
(b) | Includes a $4.4 million charge associated with the sale of the Companys retail software business for in-store item and inventory management solutions and a $1.2 million benefit from unrealized contingent consideration from a previous acquisition during the three months ended December 31, 2010. | |
(c) | Adjusted operating income increased 17% as compared to the same period in 2009. |
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands except share data)
(unaudited)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands except share data)
(unaudited)
Twelve months ended | Twelve months ended | |||||||||||||||
December 31, 2010 | % of sales | December 31, 2009 | % of sales | |||||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | 1,968,178 | (a) | 100.0 | $ | 1,728,853 | 100.0 | |||||||||
Cost of sales |
930,982 | 47.3 | 839,516 | 48.6 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
1,037,196 | 52.7 | 889,337 | 51.4 | ||||||||||||
Research and development |
97,028 | 4.9 | 89,685 | 5.2 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
588,726 | 29.9 | 505,177 | 29.2 | ||||||||||||
Amortization |
14,842 | 0.8 | 11,844 | 0.7 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
20,057 | 1.0 | 25,117 | 1.4 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring charges |
4,866 | 0.3 | 31,368 | 1.8 | ||||||||||||
Other charges (income), net |
4,164 | 0.2 | 1,384 | 0.1 | ||||||||||||
Earnings before taxes |
307,513 | 15.6 | 224,762 | 13.0 | ||||||||||||
Provision for taxes |
75,365 | 3.8 | 52,169 | 3.0 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings |
$ | 232,148 | 11.8 | $ | 172,593 | 10.0 | ||||||||||
Basic earnings per common share: |
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Net earnings |
$ | 6.98 | $ | 5.12 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average number of common shares |
33,280,463 | 33,716,353 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per common share: |
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Net earnings |
$ | 6.80 | $ | 5.03 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average number of common
and common equivalent shares |
34,140,097 | 34,290,771 |
Note: | ||
(a) | Local currency sales increased 14% compared to 2009. |
RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME
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December 31, 2010 | % of sales | December 31, 2009 | % of sales | |||||||||||||
Earnings before taxes |
$ | 307,513 | $ | 224,762 | ||||||||||||
Amortization |
14,842 | 11,844 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
20,057 | 25,117 | (d) | |||||||||||||
Restructuring charges |
4,866 | 31,368 | ||||||||||||||
Other charges (income), net |
4,164 | (b) | 1,384 | |||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income |
$ | 351,442 | (c) | 17.9 | $ | 294,475 | 17.0 | |||||||||
Notes: | ||
(b) | Includes a $4.4 million charge associated with the sale of the Companys retail software business for in-store item and inventory management solutions and a $1.2 million benefit from unrealized contingent consideration from a previous acquisition during the twelve months ended December 31, 2010. | |
(c) | Adjusted operating income increased 19% compared to 2009. | |
(d) | Includes costs to tender $75 million of the Companys 4.85% $150 million Senior Notes and other financing-related costs totaling $1.8 million during the twelve months ended December 31, 2009. |
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
December 31, 2010 | December 31, 2009 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 447,577 | $ | 85,031 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net |
368,936 | 312,998 | ||||||
Inventories |
217,104 | 168,042 | ||||||
Other current assets and prepaid expenses |
111,278 | 80,036 | ||||||
Total current assets |
1,144,895 | 646,107 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
364,472 | 316,334 | ||||||
Goodwill and other intangibles assets, net |
539,071 | 546,234 | ||||||
Other non-current assets |
234,625 | 210,112 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 2,283,063 | $ | 1,718,787 | ||||
Short-term borrowings and maturities of long-term debt |
$ | 10,902 | $ | 89,968 | ||||
Trade accounts payable |
138,105 | 103,160 | ||||||
Accrued and other current liabilities |
393,179 | 301,547 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
542,186 | 494,675 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
670,301 | 203,590 | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities |
298,992 | 309,384 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
1,511,479 | 1,007,649 | ||||||
Shareholders equity |
771,584 | 711,138 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 2,283,063 | $ | 1,718,787 | ||||
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
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2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Cash flow from operating activities: |
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Net earnings |
$ | 80,852 | $ | 69,438 | $ | 232,148 | $ | 172,593 | ||||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
7,425 | 7,708 | 29,686 | 29,634 | ||||||||||||
Amortization |
4,229 | 3,110 | 14,842 | 11,844 | ||||||||||||
Deferred tax provision |
11,450 | 19,539 | 4,058 | 3,766 | ||||||||||||
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment
arrangements |
(5,607 | ) | (1,528 | ) | (9,017 | ) | (2,137 | ) | ||||||||
Other |
6,687 | 3,048 | 15,884 | 11,533 | ||||||||||||
Increase in cash resulting from changes in
operating assets and liabilities |
(42,027 | ) | (57,185 | ) | (19,322 | ) | 5,372 | |||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
63,009 | 44,130 | 268,279 | 232,605 | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
193 | 102 | 350 | 2,081 | ||||||||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(35,379 | ) | (23,395 | ) | (73,943 | ) | (60,041 | ) | ||||||||
Acquisitions |
(507 | ) | (14,450 | ) | (13,064 | ) | (14,620 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from divestitures |
9,750 | | 9,750 | | ||||||||||||
Other investing activities |
(108 | ) | | (108 | ) | | ||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(26,051 | ) | (37,743 | ) | (77,015 | ) | (72,580 | ) | ||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from borrowings |
620,878 | 63,364 | 714,575 | 261,436 | ||||||||||||
Repayments of borrowings |
(277,421 | ) | (98,864 | ) | (329,536 | ) | (422,812 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
8,211 | 4,995 | 20,455 | 11,068 | ||||||||||||
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements |
5,607 | 1,528 | 9,017 | 2,137 | ||||||||||||
Repurchases of common stock |
(91,204 | ) | (5,988 | ) | (239,998 | ) | (5,988 | ) | ||||||||
Debt issuance costs |
| (50 | ) | | (670 | ) | ||||||||||
Debt extinguishment costs |
| | | (1,316 | ) | |||||||||||
Other financing activities |
351 | (314 | ) | (6,590 | ) | (1,298 | ) | |||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities |
266,422 | (35,329 | ) | 167,923 | (157,443 | ) | ||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
1,313 | 25 | 3,359 | 4,376 | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
304,693 | (28,917 | ) | 362,546 | 6,958 | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents: |
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Beginning of period |
142,884 | 113,948 | 85,031 | 78,073 | ||||||||||||
End of period |
$ | 447,577 | $ | 85,031 | $ | 447,577 | $ | 85,031 | ||||||||
RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
$ | 63,009 | $ | 44,130 | $ | 268,279 | $ | 232,605 | ||||||||
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements |
5,607 | 1,528 | 9,017 | 2,137 | ||||||||||||
Payments in respect of restructuring activities |
2,184 | 3,649 | 11,067 | 22,187 | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
193 | 102 | 350 | 2,081 | ||||||||||||
Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
(35,379 | ) | (23,395 | ) | (73,943 | ) | (60,041 | ) | ||||||||
Free cash flow |
$ | 35,614 | $ | 26,014 | $ | 214,770 | $ | 198,969 | ||||||||
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
OTHER OPERATING STATISTICS
OTHER OPERATING STATISTICS
SALES GROWTH BY DESTINATION
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
Europe | Americas | Asia/RoW | Total | |||||||||||||
U.S. Dollar Sales Growth |
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Three Months Ended December 31, 2010 |
7 | % | 18 | % | 28 | % | 16 | % | ||||||||
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010 |
4 | % | 16 | % | 27 | % | 14 | % | ||||||||
Local Currency Sales Growth |
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Three Months Ended December 31, 2010 |
13 | % | 17 | % | 23 | % | 17 | % | ||||||||
Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2010 |
7 | % | 15 | % | 23 | % | 14 | % |
RECONCILIATION OF DILUTED EPS AS REPORTED TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
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EPS as reported, diluted |
$ | 2.41 | $ | 2.01 | 20 | % | $ | 6.80 | $ | 5.03 | 35 | % | ||||||||||||
Restructuring charges, net of tax |
0.05 | (a) | 0.06 | (a) | 0.11 | (a) | 0.67 | (a) | ||||||||||||||||
Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax |
0.03 | (b) | 0.02 | (b) | 0.11 | (b) | 0.08 | (b) | ||||||||||||||||
Other items, net of tax |
0.07 | (c) | | 0.07 | (c) | | ||||||||||||||||||
Debt extinguishment and financing costs, net of tax |
| | | 0.04 | (e) | |||||||||||||||||||
Discrete tax items |
| | (0.15 | )(d) | (0.24 | )(f) | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EPS, diluted |
$ | 2.56 | $ | 2.09 | 22 | % | $ | 6.94 | $ | 5.58 | 24 | % | ||||||||||||
Notes: | ||
(a) | Represents the EPS impact of restructuring charges of $2.4 million ($1.8 million after tax) and $3.0 million ($2.2 million after tax) for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively and $4.9 million ($3.6 million after tax) and $31.4 million ($23.0 million after tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, which primarily include severance and lease termination costs. | |
(b) | Represents the EPS impact of purchased intangible amortization, net of tax, of $0.9 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively and $3.7 million and $2.7 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. | |
(c) | Represents the EPS impact of a loss of $4.4 million ($3.8 million after tax), associated with the sale of the Companys retail software business for in-store item and inventory management solutions, offset in part by a benefit from unrealized contingent consideration from a previous acquistion of $1.2 million ($1.2 million after tax) for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2010. | |
(d) | Discrete tax items for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 pertain to the EPS impact of a net tax benefit of $5.2 million primarily related to the favorable resolution of certain prior year tax matters. | |
(e) | Represents the EPS impact of costs to tender $75 million of the Companys 4.85% $150 million Senior Notes and other financing-related costs totaling $1.8 million ($1.3 million after tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009. | |
(f) | Discrete tax items for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 pertain to the EPS impact of a net tax benefit of $8.3 million primarily related to the favorable resolution of certain prior year tax matters. |
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