Flowserve Reports Second Quarter Results

Flowserve announces financial results for the second quarter of 2010, reaffirms 2010 full year EPS forecast

DALLAS, Jul 28, 2010 -- Flowserve Corp. (NYSE:FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced today financial results for the second quarter of 2010 in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information below highlights the second quarter and first half 2010 results.

Highlights

Second Quarter of 2010 (all comparisons versus the second quarter of 2009 unless otherwise noted):

  • Fully diluted EPS of $1.62, down 15.6%, including realignment charges of $0.10 and $0.19 of net after-tax currency charges
  • Bookings of $1.13 billion, up 9.5%, or 10.6% excluding negative currency effects of $12 million
  • Sales of $961 million, down 11.9%, or 10.6% excluding negative currency effects of $14 million
  • Gross margin increase of 30 basis points to 35.7%
  • Operating income of $146 million, down 8.1%, including realignment charges of $7.6 million
  • Operating margin increase of 60 basis points to 15.2%
  • Cash balance of $504 million at June 30, 2010, resulting in net debt of $33 million, before usage of about $200 million for the July 16 Valbart acquisition
  • Backlog increased to $2.50 billion, including negative currency effects of $159 million, compared to $2.37 billion in backlog at December 31, 2009

First Half of 2010 (all comparisons versus the first half of 2009 unless otherwise noted):

  • Fully diluted EPS of $3.04, down 14.6%, including realignment charges of $0.11 and net currency charges of $0.50, including $0.15 related to the Venezuelan Bolivar devaluation
  • Bookings of $2.20 billion, up 10.3%, or 8.4% excluding currency benefits of $37 million
  • Sales of $1.92 billion, down 9.2%, or 10.8% excluding currency benefits of $33 million
  • Gross margin increase of 30 basis points to 36.0%
  • Operating income of $288 million, down 5.8%, including realignment charges of $8.1 million
  • Operating margin increase of 50 basis points to 15.0%

"I am pleased with our second quarter results and our increased bookings performance this quarter, as this was our seventh consecutive quarter of bookings around $1 billion," said Mark Blinn, Flowserve president and chief executive officer. "Our book-to-bill ratio of 1.18 resulted in increased backlog for the second consecutive quarter and was supported by large projects that broke loose. Also, our aftermarket bookings of $449 million grew to around 40% of total bookings this quarter, which represents an increase of about 10% year over year and about 13% sequentially. This increase reinforces our belief that our end user focus continues to create aftermarket growth opportunities," Blinn added.

"Our operating margins were stable this quarter despite lower revenues, which were affected by lower 2009 bookings levels," Blinn continued. "The benefits of realignment, supply chain management and steady aftermarket business helped offset some of the margin pressure from sales volume and pricing headwinds. Our cost control programs also contributed to margin performance, as our second quarter SG&A expense fell from $231 million to $201 million."

The company reaffirmed its 2010 full year EPS target range of between $6.35 and $7.15, despite adverse currency effects during the first half of the year. This updated guidance includes the full impact of up to $20 million, or $0.26 per share, in realignment costs and an after tax charge of approximately $8.6 million, or $0.15 per share, related to the Venezuelan currency devaluation.

"The significant movement of the U.S. dollar against the euro in the second quarter and the resulting mark on our cash flow hedges had a considerable net adverse effect on our earnings," said Dick Guiltinan, Flowserve senior vice president, finance and chief accounting officer. "Our updated earnings guidance accounts for this adverse effect, and it also anticipates an adverse currency impact for the second half of the year when compared to our original guidance. We will continue to closely monitor the movement of the U.S. dollar in the second half of the year, as continued fluctuations in the exchange rate increase the risk of earnings volatility."

Tom Pajonas, president, Flowserve Flow Control Division, commented on the recent addition of Valbart Srl to the Flowserve portfolio. "We are very excited about the recent acquisition of Valbart and the complement that its trunnion-mounted ball valve products provide to our oil and gas product portfolio," said Pajonas. "Given Valbart's excellent strategic fit within our organization and the pull-through opportunities we expect to generate by leveraging our global sales and service platform, we believe our investment in Valbart is well positioned for a compelling return."

Tom Ferguson, president, Flowserve Flow Solutions Group, commented on the continued progress of the recently integrated Flow Solutions Group. "The platform offered by our Flow Solutions Group continues to present new opportunities to add customer value and enhance operational efficiencies, particularly within the Industrial Product Division," said Ferguson. "We have made some key leadership changes within the division and are taking other decisive actions as we work towards our previously announced goal of increasing the division's operating margins."

Blinn added, "I believe our performance this quarter reflects the continued dedication and customer-centric focus of our global workforce. We believe that our markets will continue to remain choppy in the near term, with some markets presenting opportunities and others remaining challenged. However, many of our markets are positioned for growth over the long run, particularly developing and emerging markets. We will continue to use the strength of our balance sheet to support strategic investment in these growing markets and drive disciplined profitable growth."

Segment Overview (all comparisons versus the second quarter of 2009 unless otherwise noted)

FSG Engineered Product Division (EFD)

EPD bookings for the second quarter of 2010 were $631.1 million, an increase of $42.5 million, up 7.2%, or 7.2% excluding currency benefits of less than $1 million. EPD sales for the second quarter of 2010 were $524.5 million, a decrease of $55.8 million, down 9.6%, or 8.9% excluding negative currency effects of approximately $4 million.

EPD gross profit declined to $193.6 million, down $18.0 million or 8.5%, or down $17.2 million or 7.9% excluding realignment charges in the current and comparison periods. Gross margin for the second quarter of 2010 increased 40 basis points to 36.9%, or decreased 40 basis points to 37.1% excluding realignment charges in the current and comparison periods. The gross margin decrease, adjusted to exclude realignment charges, was primarily attributable to pricing from beginning of year backlog and decreased fixed cost absorption. This was partially offset by a sales mix shift toward higher margin aftermarket sales, increased savings resulting from realignment programs over the same period in 2009, as well as operational efficiencies and supply chain savings.

EPD operating income for the second quarter of 2010 decreased to $106.3 million, down $7.3 million or 6.4%, including negative currency effects of approximately $2 million, or down $16.4 million or 13.3% excluding realignment charges in the current and comparison periods. The decrease was primarily attributable to reduced gross profit, partially offset by lower SG&A expenses attributable to increased savings and decreased charges from realignment programs, decreased selling-related expenses and other cost controls. Operating margin increased 70 basis points to 20.3%, or decreased 90 basis points to 20.3% excluding realignment charges in the current and comparison periods.

FSG Industrial Product Division (IPD)

IPD bookings for the second quarter of 2010 were $214.3 million, an increase of $12.3 million, up 6.1%, or 9.6% excluding negative currency effects of approximately $7 million. IPD sales for the second quarter of 2010 were $198.6 million, a decrease of $43.0 million, down 17.8%, or 16.1% excluding negative currency effects of approximately $4 million.
IPD gross profit declined to $49.6 million, down $17.6 million or 26.2%, or down $13.8 million or 19.8% excluding realignment charges in the current and comparison periods. Gross margin for the second quarter of 2010 decreased 280 basis points to 25.0%, or decreased 190 basis points to 26.9% excluding realignment charges in the current and comparison periods. The gross margin decrease was primarily attributable to decreased sales, which negatively impacts fixed cost absorption, and competitive pricing pressure, partially offset by a sales mix shift toward more profitable aftermarket sales and increased savings realized from realignment programs over the same period in 2009.

IPD operating income for the second quarter of 2010 decreased to $15.9 million, down $12.6 million or 44.2%, including negative currency effects of approximately $1 million, or down $11.6 million or 36.7% excluding realignment charges in the current and comparison periods. The decrease was primarily attributable to the decrease in gross profit discussed above, partially offset by lower SG&A expenses attributable to increased savings from realignment programs, decreased selling-related expenses and other cost controls. Operating margin decreased 380 basis points to 8.0%, or decreased 300 basis points to 10.1% excluding realignment charges in the current and comparison periods.

Flow Control Division (FCD)

FCD Bookings for the second quarter of 2010 were $324.9 million, an increase of $51.0 million, up 18.6%, or 20.4% excluding negative currency effects of approximately $5 million. FCD sales for the second quarter of 2010 were $268.8 million, a decrease of $33.7 million, down 11.1%, or 9.5% excluding negative currency effects of approximately $5 million.

FCD gross profit decreased to $100.1 million, down $8.9 million or 8.2%, or down $6.8 million or 6.0% excluding realignment charges in the current and comparison periods. Gross margin for the second quarter of 2010 increased 120 basis points to 37.2% or increased 80 basis points to 38.0% excluding realignment charges in the current and comparison periods. Gross margin improvement reflected favorable product mix, increased realignment programs savings, various CIP initiatives, improved utilization of low-cost regions and lower realignment charges, partially offset by decreased fixed cost absorption.

FCD operating income for the second quarter of 2010 decreased to $42.2 million, down $4.6 million or 9.8%, including negative currency effects of approximately $1 million, or down $8.6 million or 16.0% excluding realignment charges in the current and comparison periods. The decrease was primarily attributable to the decrease in gross profit discussed above, partially offset by lower SG&A expenses attributable to decreased selling-related expenses and increased savings and decreased charges from realignment programs. Operating margin increased 20 basis points to 15.7%, or decreased 90 basis points to 16.9% excluding realignment charges in the current and comparison periods.

Conference Call

The conference call will take place on Thursday, July 29 at 11:00 AM Eastern.

Mark Blinn, president and chief executive officer, as well as other members of the management team will be presenting.

The call can be accessed at the Flowserve website at www.flowserve.com under the "Investor Relations" section.

About Flowserve

Flowserve Corp. is one of the world's leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 55 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the company's website at www.flowserve.com.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME        
         
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)  

Three Months            Ended June 30,

    2010   2009
         
Sales   $ 961,096     $ 1,090,399  
Cost of sales     (617,731)       (704,078)  
Gross profit     343,365       386,321  
Selling, general and administrative expense     (201,330)       (231,345)  
Net earnings from affiliates     3,994       3,777  
Operating income     146,029       158,753  
Interest expense     (8,682)       (9,931)  
Interest income     406       457  
Other expense, net     (12,304)       (71)  
Earnings before income taxes     125,449       149,208  
Provision for income taxes     (33,645)       (40,604)  
Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests     91,804       108,604  
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests     (157)       (386)  
Net earnings of Flowserve Corporation   $ 91,647     $ 108,218  
         
Net earnings per share of Flowserve Corporation common shareholders:        
Basic   $ 1.64     $ 1.94  
Diluted     1.62       1.92  
         
Cash dividends declared per share   $ 0.29     $ 0.27  
         
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME        
         
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)   Six Months                    Ended June 30,
    2010   2009
         
Sales   $ 1,920,002     $ 2,115,125  
Cost of sales     (1,228,327 )     (1,361,031 )
Gross profit     691,675       754,094  
Selling, general and administrative expense     (412,570 )     (456,656 )
Net earnings from affiliates     9,099       8,452  
Operating income     288,204       305,890  
Interest expense     (17,677 )     (20,040 )
Interest income     740       1,532  
Other expense, net     (33,837 )     (9,365 )
Earnings before income taxes     237,430       278,017  
Provision for income taxes     (65,420 )     (76,587 )
Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests     172,010       201,430  
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests     (142 )     (905 )
Net earnings of Flowserve Corporation   $ 171,868     $ 200,525  
         
Net earnings per share of Flowserve Corporation common shareholders:        
Basic   $ 3.08     $ 3.59  
Diluted     3.04       3.56  
         
Cash dividends declared per share   $ 0.58     $ 0.54  
         
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS        
         
    June 30,   December 31,
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)   2010   2009
         
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 503,502     $ 654,320  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $17,863 and $18,769, respectively

    762,859       791,722  
Inventories, net     798,035       795,233  
Deferred taxes     132,890       145,864  
Prepaid expenses and other     96,621       112,183  
Total current assets     2,293,907       2,499,322  

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $617,367 and $635,527, respectively

    503,334       560,472  
Goodwill     850,671       864,927  
Deferred taxes     29,095       31,324  
Other intangible assets, net     116,382       124,678  
Other assets, net     165,176       168,171  
Total assets   $ 3,958,565     $ 4,248,894  
         
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable   $ 387,575     $ 493,306  
Accrued liabilities     722,315       916,945  
Debt due within one year     29,554       27,355  
Deferred taxes     18,051       20,477  
Total current liabilities     1,157,495       1,458,083  
Long-term debt due after one year     536,381       539,373  
Retirement obligations and other liabilities     424,672       449,691  
Shareholders' equity:        
Common shares, $1.25 par value     73,664       73,594  
Shares authorized - 120,000        
Shares issued - 58,931 and 58,875, respectively        
Capital in excess of par value     597,322       611,745  
Retained earnings     1,665,151       1,526,774  
      2,336,137       2,212,113  
Treasury shares, at cost - 3,659 and 3,919 shares, respectively     (270,007 )     (275,656 )
Deferred compensation obligation     9,314       8,684  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (241,440 )     (149,028 )
Noncontrolling interest     6,013       5,634  
Total equity     1,840,017       1,801,747  
Total liabilities and equity   $ 3,958,565     $ 4,248,894  
         
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS        
         
(Amounts in thousands)   Six Months                Ended June 30,
      2010       2009  
         
Cash flows - Operating activities:        
Net earnings, including noncontrolling interests   $ 172,010     $ 201,430  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used by operating        
activities:        
Depreciation     42,426       42,282  
Amortization of intangible and other assets     4,804       4,827  
Amortization of deferred loan costs     2,121       839  
Net (gain) loss on disposition of assets     (170 )     448  
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements     (10,238 )     (415 )
Stock-based compensation     15,087       21,495  
Net earnings from affiliates, net of dividends received     (6,999 )     (3,207 )
Change in assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable, net     (36,174 )     (28,426 )
Inventories, net     (63,800 )     (39,952 )
Prepaid expenses and other     (1,739 )     (9,673 )
Other assets, net     385       5,933  
Accounts payable     (67,601 )     (159,619 )
Accrued liabilities and income taxes payable     (123,789 )     (108,818 )
Retirement obligations and other liabilities     2,662       (19,375 )
Net deferred taxes     18,319       15,305  
Net cash flows used by operating activities     (52,696 )     (76,926 )
         
Cash flows - Investing activities:        
Capital expenditures     (25,232 )     (64,261 )
Proceeds from disposal of assets     2,890       -  
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired     -       (28,369 )
Affiliate investing activity, net     5,073       -  
Net cash flows used by investing activities     (17,269 )     (92,630 )
         
Cash flows - Financing activities:        
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements     10,238       415  
Payments on long-term debt     (2,841 )     (2,841 )
Borrowings under other financing arrangements     1,932       768  
Repurchase of common shares     (23,100 )     (16,154 )
Payments of dividends     (31,172 )     (29,077 )
Proceeds from stock option activity     5,471       627  
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests     (259 )     (121 )
Sale of shares to noncontrolling interests     533       -  
Net cash flows used by financing activities     (39,198 )     (46,383 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash     (41,655 )     (4,579 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents     (150,818 )     (220,518 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year     654,320       472,056  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 503,502     $ 251,538  
         
SEGMENT INFORMATION        
         
FSG ENGINEERED PRODUCT DIVISION   Three Months       Ended June 30,
(Amounts in millions)     2010       2009  
Bookings   $ 631.1     $ 588.6  
Sales     524.5       580.3  
Gross profit     193.6       211.6  
Gross profit margin     36.9 %     36.5 %
Operating income     106.3       113.6  
Operating margin     20.3 %     19.6 %
         
FSG INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DIVISION   Three Months        Ended June 30,
(Amounts in millions)     2010       2009  
Bookings   $ 214.3     $ 202.0  
Sales     198.6       241.6  
Gross profit     49.6       67.2  
Gross profit margin     25.0 %     27.8 %
Operating income     15.9       28.5  
Operating margin     8.0 %     11.8 %
         
FLOW CONTROL DIVISION   Three Months       Ended June 30,
(Amounts in millions)     2010       2009  
Bookings   $ 324.9     $ 273.9  
Sales     268.8       302.5  
Gross profit     100.1       109.0  
Gross profit margin     37.2 %     36.0 %
Operating income     42.2       46.8  
Operating margin     15.7 %     15.5 %
         
SEGMENT INFORMATION        
         
FSG ENGINEERED PRODUCT DIVISION   Six Months               Ended June 30,
(Amounts in millions)     2010       2009  
Bookings   $ 1,222.8     $ 1,064.4  
Sales     1,056.3       1,119.5  
Gross profit     390.3       413.0  
Gross profit margin     36.9 %     36.9 %
Operating income     208.6       213.4  
Operating margin     19.8 %     19.1 %
         
FSG INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DIVISION   Six Months               Ended June 30,
(Amounts in millions)     2010       2009  
Bookings   $ 408.4     $ 417.1  
Sales     394.8       455.9  
Gross profit     104.6       126.2  
Gross profit margin     26.5 %     27.7 %
Operating income     36.9       51.5  
Operating margin     9.3 %     11.3 %
         
FLOW CONTROL DIVISION   Six Months               Ended June 30,
(Amounts in millions)     2010       2009  
Bookings   $ 643.8     $ 575.9  
Sales     524.8       599.6  
Gross profit     195.8       216.2  
Gross profit margin     37.3 %     36.1 %
Operating income     82.2       94.4  
Operating margin     15.7 %     15.7 %

Technical Contact: Paul Fehlman, 972-443-6517, Vice President Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations

Media Contact: Steve Boone, 972-443-6644, Director Global Communications & Public Affairs

Flowserve Safe Harbor Statement