“While recent acquisitions, including Rauland, Mocon, Telular and Gatan continue to deliver solid performance given the attractive, secular growth opportunities in markets they serve, EIG sales were negatively impacted as the coronavirus spread globally during the quarter. Despite lower than expected sales, our businesses delivered strong operating performance and core margin expansion,” noted Mr. Zapico.
Electromechanical Group (EMG)
EMG sales in the first quarter were $428.0 million, down 11% compared to last year’s first quarter. On a GAAP basis, EMG first quarter operating income was $76.6 million. Excluding realignment costs, EMG’s operating income was $97.5 million and operating income margins were a record 22.8%.
“Despite a challenging macro environment due to the spread of the coronavirus, EMG delivered exceptional operating performance in the quarter. By proactively driving Operational Excellence initiatives, EMG achieved impressive operating margins in the quarter,” commented Mr. Zapico.
Long-term Outlook
“Given the uncertainty related to the timing and magnitude of theCOVID-19 pandemic, we previously withdrew our full year financial guidance provided on February 5, 2020,” noted Mr. Zapico. “We will provide forward guidance when visibility improves.”
“While these are historically uncertain times, we remain focused on delivering long-term, sustainable success for our shareholders, colleagues, customers and suppliers, and the communities where we operate. The AMETEK Growth Model is adaptable and provides our businesses with the tools needed to successfully navigate uncharted economic environments,” noted Mr. Zapico.
“We are well positioned to manage this challenge with a portfolio of outstanding businesses that provide our customers with innovative solutions. The niche markets our businesses serve today are diverse, our operating capabilities are robust and proven, and we have a strong, flexible balance sheet and excellent liquidity. Most importantly, we have a world-class workforce dedicated to our mission of solving our customers’ most complex challenges with differentiated technology solutions. We are confident in AMETEK’s future,” Mr. Zapico concluded.
Conference Call
AMETEK will webcast its first quarter 2020 investor conference call on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, beginning at 8:30 AM ET. The live audio webcast will be available and later archived in the Investors section ofwww.ametek.com.
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