Backlog Reaches Highest Level in Three Years; Announces Agreement to Acquire Lorex Technology
PORTLAND, OR -- (Marketwire - October 25, 2012) - FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012. Revenue was $332.2 million, down 11% compared to third quarter 2011 revenue of $371.3 million. Operating income in the third quarter was $74.2 million, compared to $85.4 million in the third quarter of 2011. Third quarter 2012 net income was $55.9 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, compared with net income of $64.7 million, or $0.40 per diluted share in the third quarter a year ago. Cash provided by operations in the third quarter was $46.4 million. During the quarter, the Company repurchased 1.9 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $19.96 per share.
Revenue from the Company's Commercial Systems division decreased 8% from the third quarter of 2011, to $181.2 million. Within the Commercial Systems division, revenue from the Thermal Vision and Measurement segment was $149.5 million, a decrease of 7% from the third quarter results last year. The Raymarine segment contributed $31.7 million of revenue during the third quarter, down 11% from the prior year.
Revenue from the Company's Government Systems division decreased 14% from the third quarter of 2011, to $151.0 million. Within the Government Systems division, revenue from the Surveillance segment was $115.9 million, a decrease of 17% from the third quarter of 2011. Revenue from the Detection segment was $15.4 million, a decrease of 27% compared to the third quarter of 2011, and the Integrated Systems segment contributed $19.7 million of revenue during the third quarter, an increase of 42% from the prior year.
The Company's backlog of firm orders for delivery within the next twelve months was approximately $565 million as of September 30, 2012, an increase of $67 million during the quarter. Backlog in the Government Systems division was $392 million, increasing $58 million during the quarter. Backlog in the Commercial Systems division was $173 million, up $9 million during the quarter.
Acquisition of Lorex Technology
FLIR today also announced that it has entered into an agreement pursuant to which it has agreed to acquire Lorex Technology Inc., a leading provider of consumer oriented and professional grade video surveillance systems, for CAD$1.30 per share, or a total cash purchase price of CAD$59 million. Lorex, based in Markham, Ontario, is a pioneer in home security video surveillance systems that can be installed by the user as well as a provider of video surveillance products to security system integrators. Lorex provides homes and businesses bundled video surveillance systems and equipment that includes connected visible light video cameras, illuminated infrared cameras, digital video recorders, video monitors, baby monitors, and wearable action sports cameras. The company sells its solutions through retailers such as Costco, BJ's Wholesale, Amazon.com, and BestBuy.com, as well as through distributors of large-scale security solutions. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2012.
"Our third quarter results were as planned. In addition, we were encouraged by the order flow during the quarter and the corresponding increase in our ending backlog," noted Earl Lewis, President and CEO of FLIR. "We were pleased to see both divisions increase margins over last quarter despite headwinds in many of our markets. Additionally, the anticipated acquisition of Lorex is highly complementary to our long-term commercial strategy and is expected to be accretive to 2013 net earnings."
Revenue and Earnings Outlook for 2012
Based on financial results for the first nine months of 2012 and the outlook for the remainder of the year, FLIR has modified its outlook for revenue and earnings per share for the full year 2012. Management currently expects revenue for 2012 to be in the range of $1.40 billion to $1.45 billion and net earnings to be in the range of $1.42 to $1.47 per diluted share. This compares to the prior outlook of $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion in revenue and $1.40 to $1.50 in earnings per diluted share for the full year 2012.
Dividend Declaration
FLIR's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share on FLIR common stock, payable December 7, 2012, to shareholders of record as of close of business on November 19, 2012.
Conference Call
FLIR has scheduled a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET (5:00 a.m. PT) today to discuss its results for the quarter. A simultaneous webcast of the conference call may be accessed online from the Upcoming Events link at the Investor Relations page of www.FLIR.com. A replay will be available after 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) at this same Internet address. Summary third quarter and historical financial data, including segment details, may be accessed online from the Summary Financial Data section of www.FLIR.com/investor.
About FLIR Systems
FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. The Company's advanced thermal imaging and threat detection systems are used for a wide variety of imaging, thermography, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, navigation, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) detection. Visit the Company's web site at www.FLIR.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this release by Earl Lewis and the statements in the section captioned "Revenue and Earnings Outlook for 2012" above are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including the following: changes in demand for the Company's products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the Company's continuing compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, the timely receipt of any required export licenses, constraints on supplies of critical components, excess or shortage of production capacity, the ability to manufacture and ship the products in the time period required, actual purchases under agreements, the continuing eligibility of the Company to act as a federal contractor, the amount and availability of appropriated government procurement funds and other risks discussed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates, and general domestic and international economic conditions. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release, or for changes made to this document by wire services or Internet service providers.
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2012 2011 2012 2011
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Revenue $ 332,230 $ 371,327 $ 1,018,973 $ 1,138,850
Cost of goods sold 158,877 169,430 492,865 535,030
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Gross profit 173,353 201,897 526,108 603,820
Operating expenses:
Research and
development 29,593 35,188 103,674 112,257
Selling, general and
administrative 69,523 81,300 219,181 288,036
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Total operating
expenses 99,116 116,488 322,855 400,293
Earnings from
operations 74,237 85,409 203,253 203,527
Interest expense 3,096 1,526 8,930 2,311
Interest income (268) (155) (1,073) (505)
Other expense (income),
net 2,175 66 1,190 (1,206)
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Earnings from
continuing
operations before
income taxes 69,234 83,972 194,206 202,927
Income tax provision 13,285 19,582 47,027 57,109
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Earnings from
continuing
operations 55,949 64,390 147,179 145,818
(Loss) earnings from
discontinued
operations, net of tax (44) 329 (2,042) (475)
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Net earnings $ 55,905 $ 64,719 $ 145,137 $ 145,343
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Basic earnings per
share:
Earnings from
continuing operations $ 0.37 $ 0.41 $ 0.96 $ 0.92
Discontinued
operations (0.00) 0.00 (0.01) (0.00)
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Basic earnings per
share $ 0.37 $ 0.41 $ 0.95 $ 0.91
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Diluted earnings per
share:
Earnings from
continuing operations $ 0.37 $ 0.40 $ 0.95 $ 0.90
Discontinued
operations (0.00) 0.00 (0.01) (0.00)
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Diluted earnings per
share $ 0.37 $ 0.40 $ 0.94 $ 0.90
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Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic 150,878 158,665 152,820 159,225
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Diluted 152,327 160,798 154,758 161,811
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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)(Unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
2012 2011
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 424,489 $ 440,846
Accounts receivable, net 283,669 325,370
Inventories 360,767 336,051
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 130,244 104,285
Deferred income taxes, net 27,013 27,443
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Total current assets 1,226,182 1,233,995
Property and equipment, net 200,850 186,269
Deferred income taxes, net 31,832 31,644
Goodwill 502,401 498,343
Intangible assets, net 145,511 164,440
Other assets 39,238 32,338
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$ 2,146,014 $ 2,147,029
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 77,693 $ 84,190
Deferred revenue 19,741 24,046
Accrued payroll and related liabilities 39,717 49,475
Accrued product warranties 13,094 13,370
Advance payments from customers 13,681 13,219
Accrued expenses 33,249 41,183
Other current liabilities 4,162 3,886
Accrued income taxes - 2,161
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Total current liabilities 201,337 231,530
Long-term debt 248,205 247,861
Deferred income taxes 17,358 17,237
Accrued income taxes 17,052 17,537
Pension and other long-term liabilities 59,639 53,835
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity 1,602,423 1,579,029
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$ 2,146,014 $ 2,147,029
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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2012 2011 2012 2011
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Cash flows from operating
activities:
Net earnings $ 55,905 $ 64,719 $ 145,137 $ 145,343
Income items not affecting
cash:
Depreciation and
amortization 14,843 17,577 44,859 61,208
Deferred income taxes 504 (580) 599 (1,904)
Stock-based compensation
arrangements 6,598 5,437 19,997 19,313
Other non-cash items (4,982) 3,373 (6,332) 3,007
Changes in operating assets
and liabilities, net of
acquisitions (26,428) (44,622) (31,589) (99,272)
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Cash provided by operating
activities 46,440 45,904 172,671 127,695
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Cash flows from investing
activities:
Additions to property and
equipment, net (12,759) (12,366) (39,188) (31,096)
Business acquisitions, net of
cash acquired - (24,831) - (27,182)
Other investments - - (3,000) -
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Cash used by investing
activities (12,759) (37,197) (42,188) (58,278)
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Cash flows from financing
activities:
Proceeds from long term debt,
net - 247,708 - 247,708
Repurchase of common stock (38,809) (100,583) (129,010) (124,384)
Dividends paid (10,537) (9,518) (32,021) (28,686)
Proceeds from shares issued
pursuant to stock-based
compensation plans 1,462 804 7,117 15,085
Excess tax benefit of stock
options exercised 679 2,142 1,231 4,468
Other financing activities 2 (290) (138) (317)
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Cash (used) provided by
financing activities (47,203) 140,263 (152,821) 113,874
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Effect of exchange rate changes
on cash 8,240 (10,093) 5,981 (1,929)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash
and cash equivalents (5,282) 138,877 (16,357) 181,362
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of period 429,771 235,622 440,846 193,137
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Cash and cash equivalents, end
of period $ 424,489 $ 374,499 $ 424,489 $ 374,499
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Company Contact: Shane Harrison +1 503.498.3547 www.flir.com