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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998, OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ________ TO ________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-10235
IDEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 36-3555336
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
630 DUNDEE ROAD, NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062
(Address of principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 498-7070
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
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Number of shares of common stock of IDEX Corporation ("IDEX" or the
"Company") outstanding as of October 26, 1998: 29,344,710 shares.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IDEX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 7,007 $ 11,771
Receivables -- net........................................ 90,672 80,766
Inventories............................................... 100,244 84,240
Net current assets of companies held for disposition...... 16,200
Other current assets...................................... 7,070 4,290
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Total current assets.............................. 204,993 197,267
Property, plant and equipment -- net........................ 126,290 88,628
Intangible assets -- net.................................... 364,464 293,803
Net noncurrent assets of companies held for disposition..... 13,089
Other noncurrent assets..................................... 11,805 6,406
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Total assets...................................... $707,552 $599,193
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Trade accounts payable.................................... $ 33,559 $ 34,991
Dividends payable......................................... 3,961 3,949
Accrued expenses.......................................... 39,204 38,861
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Total current liabilities......................... 76,724 77,801
Long-term debt.............................................. 305,325 258,417
Other noncurrent liabilities................................ 46,280 24,304
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Total liabilities................................. 428,329 360,522
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Shareholders' equity
Common stock, par value $.01 per share
Shares authorized: 1998 and 1997 -- 75,000,000
Shares issued and outstanding: 1998 -- 29,342,685; 1997
-- 29,249,608......................................... 294 292
Additional paid-in capital................................ 93,699 90,506
Retained earnings......................................... 187,889 149,403
Minimum pension liability adjustment...................... (756) (756)
Accumulated translation adjustment........................ (1,903) (774)
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Total shareholders' equity........................ 279,223 238,671
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity........ $707,552 $599,193
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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IDEX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
THIRD QUARTER ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
Net sales.......................................... $159,406 $141,799 $487,951 $415,150
Cost of sales...................................... 96,963 84,811 293,776 248,763
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Gross profit....................................... 62,443 56,988 194,175 166,387
Selling, general and administrative expenses....... 32,240 28,345 99,868 83,793
Goodwill amortization.............................. 2,686 2,075 7,955 6,094
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Operating income................................... 27,517 26,568 86,352 76,500
Other income (expense) -- net...................... (12) (363) 20 (457)
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Income before interest expense and income taxes.... 27,505 26,205 86,372 76,043
Interest expense................................... 5,481 4,421 17,515 14,005
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Income before income taxes......................... 22,024 21,784 68,857 62,038
Provision for income taxes......................... 8,362 8,060 26,162 22,929
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Income from continuing operations before
extraordinary item............................... 13,662 13,724 42,695 39,109
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Discontinued operations:
Income from discontinued operations, net of
taxes............................................ 760 1,202 3,765
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of
taxes............................................ 594 8,980
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Income from discontinued operations................ 594 760 10,182 3,765
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Extraordinary loss from early extinguishment of
debt, net of taxes............................... (2,514)
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Net income......................................... $ 14,256 $ 14,484 $ 50,363 $ 42,874
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Earnings Per Common Share -- Basic:
Continuing operations.............................. $ .47 $ .47 $ 1.46 $ 1.34
Discontinued operations............................ .02 .03 .35 .13
Extraordinary loss from early extinguishment of
debt............................................. (.09)
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Net income......................................... $ .49 $ .50 $ 1.72 $ 1.47
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Earnings Per Common Share -- Diluted:
Continuing operations.............................. $ .46 $ .45 $ 1.42 $ 1.30
Discontinued operations............................ .02 .03 .33 .13
Extraordinary loss from early extinguishment of
debt............................................. (.08)
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Net income......................................... $ .48 $ .48 $ 1.67 $ 1.43
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Share Data:
Weighted average common shares outstanding......... 29,339 29,226 29,305 29,166
Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming
full dilution.................................... 29,980 30,333 30,159 30,053
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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IDEX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
COMMON
STOCK & MINIMUM
ADDITIONAL PENSION ACCUMULATED TOTAL
PAID-IN RETAINED LIABILITY TRANSLATION SHAREHOLDERS'
CAPITAL EARNINGS ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT EQUITY
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Balance, December 31, 1997............. $90,798 $149,403 $(756) $ (774) $238,671
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Net income............................. 50,363 50,363
Unrealized translation adjustment...... (1,129) (1,129)
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Comprehensive income................. 49,234
Issuance of 93,077 shares of common
stock from exercise of stock options
and earned compensation.............. 3,195 3,195
Cash dividends declared on common stock
($.405 per share).................... (11,877) (11,877)
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Balance, September 30, 1998
(unaudited).......................... $93,993 $187,889 $(756) $(1,903) $279,223
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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IDEX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW
(IN THOUSANDS)
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
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1998 1997
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(UNAUDITED)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Income from continuing operations before extraordinary
item...................................................... $ 42,695 $ 39,109
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by continuing
operations:
Depreciation and amortization............................. 15,959 11,343
Amortization of intangibles............................... 9,092 7,471
Amortization of debt issuance expenses.................... 491 486
Deferred income taxes..................................... 2,302 3,084
Decrease (increase) in receivables........................ 2,694 (2,561)
Decrease in inventories................................... 2,156 6,805
Decrease in trade accounts payable........................ (5,952) (2,091)
Decrease in accrued expenses.............................. (8,111) (7,879)
Other transactions -- net................................. 427 (2,739)
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Net cash provided by continuing operations.................. 61,753 53,028
Net cash provided by discontinued operations................ 4,490 6,459
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Net cash flows from operating activities............... 66,243 59,487
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment................ (16,320) (9,577)
Acquisition of business (net of cash acquired)............ (118,088) (11,871)
Proceeds from sale of businesses.......................... 39,695
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Net cash flows from investing activities............... (94,713) (21,448)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under credit agreements for acquisitions....... 118,088 2,140
(Repayments) borrowings under notes payable for
acquisitions........................................... (4,832) 9,731
Net repayments under the credit agreements................ (147,039) (38,180)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt.................. 150,000
Repayment of long-term debt............................... (75,000)
Financing payments........................................ (5,031)
Decrease in accrued interest.............................. (615) (2,449)
Dividends paid............................................ (11,865) (10,475)
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Net cash flows from financing activities............... 23,706 (39,233)
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Net decrease in cash........................................ (4,764) (1,194)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year.............. 11,771 4,730
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................. $ 7,007 $ 3,536
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Cash paid for:
Interest.................................................. $ 17,911 $ 16,334
Income taxes.............................................. 24,690 16,680
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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IDEX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BUSINESS
IDEX Corporation designs, manufactures and markets a broad range of pump
products and engineered equipment serving a diverse customer base in the United
States and internationally. The Company believes that it holds the number-one or
number-two market share position in each of its business units' niche markets.
IDEX attributes its consistent financial performance to the manufacture of
quality proprietary products designed and engineered by the Company and sold to
a wide range of customers, coupled with its ability to identify and successfully
integrate strategic acquisitions. IDEX consists of two business segments: the
Pump Products Group and the Engineered Equipment Group.
The Pump Products Group designs, manufactures, and sells a wide variety of
industrial pumps and related controls, and low-horsepower compressors for the
movement of liquids, air and gases. The devices and equipment produced by this
Group are used in a large and diverse set of industries, including chemical
processing, non-electrical machinery, water and wastewater treatment, medical
equipment, petroleum distribution, oil and refining, and food processing.
The Engineered Equipment Group designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary
equipment that may combine pumps or other devices into products for industrial,
commercial and safety applications. The products and devices manufactured by
this Group are used in a variety of industries and applications, including
paints and coatings, fire and rescue, transportation equipment, non-electrical
machinery, traffic sign and signal, and oil and refining.
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
During the first quarter of 1998, the Company adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income." In accordance with SFAS No. 130, the Company expanded its reporting and
display of comprehensive income and its components in the Company's Statement of
Consolidated Shareholders' Equity. Adoption of this statement had no effect on
the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No. 133
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments,
including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for
hedging activities. This statement is effective for all fiscal quarters of
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The adoption of SFAS No. 133 is not
expected to have a significant effect on the Company's reported financial
position, results of operations or cash flow.
3. ACQUISITIONS
On January 21, 1998, IDEX completed the acquisition of Gast Manufacturing
Corporation ("Gast") for a cash purchase price of $118.1 million with financing
provided by borrowings under the Company's U.S. bank credit facilities. Gast,
headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is one of the world's leading
manufacturers of its type of air-moving equipment.
In 1997, the Company acquired Blagdon Pump on April 4 and Knight Equipment
on December 9 at an aggregate purchase price of $49.7 million with financing
provided by borrowings under the Company's bank credit facilities and the
issuance of notes to the sellers. Blagdon, which manufactures air-operated
diaphragm pumps, is located in Washington, Tyne & Wear, England, and is operated
as part of Warren Rupp. Knight, based in Lake Forest, California, is a leading
manufacturer of pumps and dispensing equipment for industrial laundries,
commercial dishwashing, and chemical metering, and is operated as part of
Pulsafeeder.
All of these acquisitions, which were additions to the Pump Products Group,
were accounted for as purchases, and operating results include the acquisitions
from the dates of purchase. The excess of the
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IDEX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
acquisition purchase price over the fair market value of net assets acquired is
being amortized on a straight-line basis over periods not exceeding 40 years.
The unaudited proforma consolidated results of operations for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, reflecting the allocation of the purchase
price and the related financing of the transactions are as follows, assuming
that these acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of each of the respective
periods (in thousands except per share amounts).
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Net sales................................................. $494,145 $512,053
Income from continuing operations before extraordinary
item.................................................... 42,593 40,142
Net income................................................ 50,261 43,907
Basic EPS
Continuing operations................................... 1.45 1.38
Net income.............................................. 1.72 1.51
Diluted EPS
Continuing operations................................... 1.41 1.34
Net income.............................................. 1.67 1.46
4. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In December 1997, IDEX announced its intention to divest its Strippit and
Vibratech business units. During the fourth quarter of 1997, the Company also
realigned the business units into two groups: the Pump Products and Engineered
Equipment Groups. The Company completed the sale of Vibratech on June 9, 1998,
for $22.3 million in cash and realized a gain from disposition. IDEX completed
the sale of Strippit on August 25, 1998, for $18.4 million in cash and notes and
realized a loss from disposition. The combined dispositions of Vibratech and
Strippit resulted in a net gain which is reported separately in discontinued
operations and is net of income taxes of $3.1 million. The financial statements
and the group financial information have been reclassified to reflect Strippit
and Vibratech as discontinued operations and IDEX's revised group reporting
structure.
Revenues from the discontinued operations amounted to $5.7 million and
$18.2 million in the third quarter of 1998 and 1997, respectively, and $42.1
million and $61.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Interest income of $0.1 million and interest expense of $0.2
million for the third quarter of 1998 and 1997, respectively, and interest
expense of $0.1 million and $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30,
1998 and 1997, respectively, have been allocated to these operations based on
their acquisition debt less repayments generated from subsequent operating cash
flows that can be specifically attributed to these operations.
5. EXTRAORDINARY ITEM
During the first quarter of 1998, the Company retired, at a premium, its
9 3/4% $75 million Senior Subordinated Notes due in 2002. The transaction
resulted in an extraordinary charge of $2.5 million, net of an income tax
benefit of $1.5 million.
6. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Earnings per common share ("EPS") are computed by dividing net income by
the weighted average number of shares of common stock (basic) plus common stock
equivalents (diluted) outstanding during the period. Common stock equivalents
consist of stock options and have been included in the calculation of
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IDEX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
weighted average shares outstanding using the treasury stock method. The basic
weighted average shares reconciles to fully diluted weighted average shares as
follows:
FOR THE QUARTER FOR THE NINE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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Basic weighted average common shares
outstanding.................................... 29,339 29,226 29,305 29,166
Dilutive effect of stock options................. 641 1,107 854 887
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Weighted average common shares outstanding
assuming full dilution......................... 29,980 30,333 30,159 30,053
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7. INVENTORIES
The components of inventories as of September 30, 1998 and December 31,
1997 were (in thousands):
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1998 1997
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Raw materials and supplies........................... $ 28,374 $20,841
Work in process...................................... 12,518 13,647
Finished goods....................................... 59,352 49,752
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Total.............................................. $100,244 $84,240
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Those inventories which were carried on a LIFO basis amounted to $80,596
and $65,080 at September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively. The
excess of current cost over LIFO inventory value and the impact on earnings of
using the LIFO method are not material.
8. COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCK
The Company had five million shares of preferred stock authorized, but
unissued at September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997.
9. RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain 1997 amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 1998
presentations.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Historical Overview and Outlook
IDEX sells a broad range of proprietary pump products and engineered
equipment to a diverse customer base in the United States and internationally.
Accordingly, IDEX's businesses are affected by levels of industrial activity and
economic conditions in the United States and other countries where its products
are sold, and by the relationship of the U.S. dollar to other currencies. Among
the factors that influence the demand for IDEX's products are interest rates,
levels of capital spending and overall industrial activity.
IDEX has a history of operating margins that are above average for an
industrial manufacturer. The Company's operating margins are affected by, among
other things, utilization of facilities as sales volumes change and inclusion of
newly acquired businesses which may have lower margins that usually are further
reduced by purchase accounting adjustments.
Orders, net sales, income from continuing operations, net income and
earnings per share from continuing operations for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998, surpassed the levels achieved for comparable periods in all
prior years. New orders from continuing operations received in the first nine
months of 1998 totaled $481 million and trailed shipments by about $7 million.
IDEX ended the third quarter with a typical backlog of unfilled orders of about
1 1/3 months' sales. This customarily low level of backlog improves IDEX's
ability to respond quickly to customer needs, but also means that changes in
orders are felt quickly in operating results.
The following forward-looking statements are qualified by the cautionary
statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act set forth below.
The slow rate of growth in 1997 in the U.S. economy and many other economies in
which IDEX sells its products continued during 1998. While the Company has
strong market positions, and emphasizes new product development and sales
opportunities worldwide, it is not able to escape the economic turmoil that is
currently affecting most manufacturing companies. However, the Company does not
sell the more cyclical, higher-ticket capital goods. It has high margins and
strong cash flow, thus should not face severe financial pressure in an economic
downturn. Based on current activity levels and barring unforeseen circumstances,
IDEX expects that orders, net sales, income from continuing operations, net
income and earnings per share from continuing operations in 1998 will exceed
1997 levels. By stressing new product development, market share growth,
international expansion, and operating improvements, particularly in newly
acquired businesses, and by adhering to its disciplined approach to
acquisitions, management believes IDEX is well positioned to continue profitable
growth over the long-term.
Cautionary Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
The preceding paragraph and the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section
of this management's discussion and analysis of IDEX's operations contain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Such statements relate to, among other
things, capital expenditures, cost reduction, cash flow and operating
improvements, and are indicated by words such as "anticipates," "estimates,"
"expects," "plans," "should," "will," "management believes," "the Company
intends," and similar words or phrases. Such statements are subject to inherent
uncertainties and risks which could cause actual results to vary materially from
suggested results, including but not limited to the following: levels of
industrial activity and economic conditions in the United States and other
countries around the world, pricing pressures and other competitive factors, and
levels of capital spending in certain industries, all of which could have a
material impact on order rates and the Company's results, particularly in light
of the low levels of order backlogs typically maintained by the Company; IDEX's
ability to integrate and operate acquired businesses, including Gast, Knight,
and Blagdon on a profitable basis; the relationship of the U.S. dollar to other
currencies and its impact on pricing and cost competitiveness; interest rates;
utilization of IDEX's capacity and the effect of capacity utilization on costs;
labor market conditions and raw material costs; developments with respect to
contingencies, such as environmental matters and litigation; and other risks
detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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COMPANY AND BUSINESS GROUP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(IN THOUSANDS -- UNAUDITED)
THIRD QUARTER ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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Pump Products Group (1)
Net sales (2)..................................... $ 93,049 $ 68,274 $286,793 $198,833
Operating income (3).............................. 17,962 15,397 58,210 45,349
Operating margin.................................. 19.3% 22.6% 20.3% 22.8%
Depreciation and amortization..................... $ 5,145 $ 2,654 $ 14,837 $ 7,986
Capital expenditures.............................. 1,344 1,848 6,500 5,259
Engineered Equipment Group
Net sales (2)..................................... $ 66,888 $ 74,782 $202,929 $218,041
Operating income (3).............................. 12,848 13,929 37,590 39,080
Operating margin.................................. 19.2% 18.6% 18.5% 17.9%
Depreciation and amortization..................... $ 3,385 $ 3,648 $ 10,034 $ 10,701
Capital expenditures.............................. 2,434 1,446 7,042 3,986
Company
Net sales......................................... $159,406 $141,799 $487,951 $415,150
Operating income.................................. 27,517 26,568 86,352 76,500
Operating margin.................................. 17.3% 18.7% 17.7% 18.4%
Depreciation and amortization (4)................. $ 8,588 $ 6,377 $ 25,051 $ 18,814
Capital expenditures.............................. 3,778 3,347 16,320 9,577
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1) Includes acquisition of Gast (January 21, 1998), Knight Equipment (December
9, 1997) and Blagdon Pump (April 4, 1997) from the dates of purchase.
2) Group net sales include intersegment sales.
3) Group operating income excludes net unallocated corporate operating expense.
4) Excludes amortization of debt issuance expenses.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For purposes of this discussion and analysis section, reference is made to
the table on the preceding page and the Company's Statements of Consolidated
Operations included in the Financial Statements section. IDEX consists of two
business segments: Pump Products and Engineered Equipment.
PERFORMANCE IN THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 COMPARED TO THE SAME
PERIOD OF 1997
Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 1998 were $159.4
million, and increased by 12% over the $141.8 million reported for the third
quarter of 1997. Income from continuing operations before the extraordinary item
amounted to $13.7 million, and was essentially equal to last year's third
quarter. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the third
quarter of 1998 were 46 cents compared with 45 cents earned in the same quarter
last year.
New orders from continuing operations totaled $152 million in the quarter
and trailed shipments by about $7 million. The Company ended the third quarter
with a typical unfilled orders backlog of about 1 1/3 months' sales.
In the third quarter of 1998, the Pump Products Group generated 58% of both
sales and operating income, and the Engineered Equipment Group contributed 42%
of sales and operating income. The Gast Manufacturing and Knight Equipment
acquisitions accounted for all of the sales improvement in the third quarter of
1998 compared with same period of 1997. Total base business sales were down
about 9%, and foreign currency translation had virtually no effect in the third
quarter year-to-year comparison. In the quarter, total international sales in
base businesses were down 16%, primarily because of the adverse economic
condition in the Far East and Asia, while domestic sales were down 4% from last
year. Sales to the Far East and Asian countries from base businesses declined by
about 54%, and represented 4% of base business sales in the third quarter of
1998 versus 8% for the comparable period last year. International sales from
continuing operations represented 39% of total sales in the third quarter of
1998 versus 46% last year. The decline in international sales as a percent of
total was principally attributable to inclusion of Gast Manufacturing, acquired
in January, whose international sales were 17% of its total sales and to the
decline in international sales to the Far East and Asia.
Pump Products Group sales of $93.0 million increased by $24.8 million, or
36%, for the three months ended September 30, 1998 compared with 1997
principally resulting from the recently acquired Gast Manufacturing and Knight
Equipment businesses. Base business sales volume in the third quarter decreased
9% and the foreign currency translation had virtually no effect on year-to-year
comparisons. Total sales to customers outside the U.S. declined to 31% of total
sales in the third quarter of 1998 from 37% in 1997, principally due to the
inclusion of Gast Manufacturing in 1998 and to the decline in international
sales to the Far East and Asia.
Engineered Equipment Group sales of $66.9 million decreased $7.9 million,
or 11%, in the third quarter of 1998 versus the comparable quarter of 1997.
Sales to customers outside the U.S. were 49% of total sales in the third quarter
of 1998, down from 53% in the comparable quarter of 1997.
Gross profit was $62.4 million in the third quarter of 1998 and increased
by $5.5 million, or 10%, from 1997. Gross profit as a percent of sales was 39.2%
in 1998, down from 40.2% in 1997. Selling, general and administrative expenses
increased to $32.2 million in 1998 from $28.3 million in 1997. As a percent of
sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased modestly to 20.2%
in 1998 from 20.0% in 1997. Goodwill amortization increased by 29% to $2.7
million from $2.1 million in 1997. The year-over-year increases in gross profit;
selling, general and administrative expenses; and goodwill amortization were
primarily due to inclusion of the recently acquired businesses.
Operating income increased by $0.9 million, or 3%, to $27.5 million in the
third quarter of 1998 from $26.6 million in same quarter of 1997. Operating
income as a percent of sales decreased to 17.3% in 1998 from 18.7% in 1997. In
the Pump Products Group, operating income of $18.0 million and operating margin
of 19.3% compared to the $15.4 million and 22.6% in 1997. The operating margin
decline for the Company and the Pump Products Group resulted from the inclusion
of recently acquired businesses, whose operating margins
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were lower than base business units in the Group and whose operating income was
further reduced by purchase accounting adjustments. The Engineered Equipment
Group operating income of $12.8 million and operating margin of 19.2% compared
to the $13.9 million and 18.6% achieved in 1997. The increase in operating
margins resulted from cost controls and changes in product mix.
Interest expense increased to $5.5 million in the third quarter of 1998
from $4.4 million in 1997 because of additional borrowings to complete the
Knight Equipment and Gast Manufacturing acquisitions, partially offset by lower
interest rates, debt reductions from operating cash flow and the proceeds from
the sale of discontinued operations.
The provision for income taxes increased to $8.4 million for the three
months ended September 30, 1998, from $8.1 million in 1997. The effective tax
rate increased to 38.0% in 1998 from 37.0% in 1997 mainly due to higher
nondeductible goodwill amortization resulting from recently acquired businesses.
Income from continuing operations of $13.7 million in the third quarter of
1998 was virtually the same as the comparable quarter of 1997. Diluted earnings
per share from continuing operations amounted to 46 cents per share in 1998
compared with 45 cents per share in the same quarter last year.
IDEX announced late in 1997 that it intended to sell the Strippit and
Vibratech business units. The Company completed the sale of Vibratech on June 9
and the sale of Strippit on August 25, 1998. During the third quarter of 1998,
the Company recorded income of $0.6 million or 2 cents per share from
discontinued operations representing an adjustment to the net gain on the sale
of discontinued business units recorded in the second quarter of 1998.
Diluted earnings per share on a net income basis were 48 cents in the third
quarter of 1998 and 1997.
PERFORMANCE IN THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 COMPARED TO THE SAME
PERIOD OF 1997
In the first nine months of 1998, sales of $488.0 million increased by 18%
over the $415.2 million recorded in the corresponding 1997 period. Income from
continuing operations before the extraordinary item of $42.7 million was 9%
above the $39.1 million of 1997's first three quarters and diluted earnings per
share from continuing operations of $1.42 compared with $1.30 in the prior year.
New orders from continuing operations totaled $481 million for the first
nine months of 1998 and trailed shipments by about $7 million. The Company's
unfilled orders backlog was typical at about 1 1/3 months' sales at September
30, 1998.
In the first three quarters of 1998, the Pump Products Group represented
59% of sales and 61% of operating income, and the Engineered Equipment Group
accounted for 41% of sales and 39% of operating income. In 1998's first nine
months, acquisitions accounted for all of the sales growth, with foreign
currency translation having a 1% negative effect on sales. Base business sales
volume decreased 4% in 1998 compared to the same period of 1997. In the first
nine months of 1998, total international sales in base businesses were down 7%,
primarily due to softness in the Far East and Asia, while base business domestic
sales were down 3%. Sales to the Far East and Asian countries from base
businesses declined by about 38%, and represented 4% of base business sales in
this year's first nine months versus 6% last year. Sales from continuing
operations to customers outside the U.S. were 39% of total sales in this year's
first nine months compared with 44% in the first nine months of 1997. The
decline in international sales as a percent of total was primarily attributable
to inclusion of the recently acquired Gast Manufacturing, whose international
sales represented only 17% of its total sales and to the decline in
international sales to the Far East and Asia.
Pump Products Group sales of $286.8 million increased by $88.0 million, or
44%, for the nine months ended September 30, 1998, compared with 1997 due to the
recently acquired Gast Manufacturing, Knight Equipment, and Blagdon Pump
businesses. Base business sales volume was down 1% in the first nine months of
1998 and foreign currency translation had a negative effect of 1% on the Group's
sales. Sales to customers outside the U.S. declined to 31% of total sales in the
first nine months of 1998 from 35% for the comparable period of 1997 principally
due to the inclusion of Gast Manufacturing in 1998.
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Engineered Equipment Group sales of $202.9 million decreased $15.1 million,
or 7%, in the first nine months of 1998 versus the comparable period of 1997.
The decrease in this Group's sales principally reflected conditions in the
domestic paint dispensing and fire equipment markets and lower sales to the Far
East and Asia. Foreign currency translation had a negative effect of 2% on this
Group's sales volume. Sales to customers outside the U.S. were 50% of total
sales in the first nine months of 1998, down slightly from 51% in 1997.
Gross profit was $194.2 million for the nine months ended September 30,
1998, and increased by $27.8 million, or 17%, from the corresponding period of
1997. Gross profit as a percent of sales was 39.8% in 1998, down modestly from
40.1% in 1997. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $99.9
million in 1998 from $83.8 million in 1997, and as a percent of sales, increased
to 20.5% from 20.2% in 1997. Goodwill amortization increased by 31% to $8.0
million from $6.1 million in 1997. The year-over-year increases in gross profit;
selling, general and administrative expenses; and goodwill amortization were
primarily due to inclusion of the recently acquired businesses.
Operating income increased by $9.9 million, or 13%, to $86.4 million in
1998 from $76.5 million in 1997. Operating income as a percent of sales
decreased slightly to 17.7% in 1998 from 18.4% in 1997. In the Pump Products
Group, operating income of $58.2 million and operating margin of 20.3% compared
to $45.3 million and 22.8% in 1997. The operating margin decline for the Company
and the Pump Products Group resulted from the inclusion of recently acquired
businesses, whose operating margins were lower than the other business units in
the Group and whose operating income was further reduced by purchase accounting
adjustments. The Engineered Equipment Group operating income of $37.6 million
and operating margin of 18.5% compared to the $39.1 million and 17.9% achieved
in 1997. The modest increase in operating margins resulted from cost controls
and changes in product mix.
Interest expense increased to $17.5 million in the first nine months of
1998 from $14.0 million in 1997 because of additional borrowings to complete the
Blagdon Pump, Knight Equipment, and Gast Manufacturing acquisitions, partially
offset by lower interest rates, debt reductions from operating cash flow and the
proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations.
The provision for income taxes increased to $26.2 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1998, from $22.9 million in first nine months of
1997. The effective tax rate increased to 38.0% in 1998 from 37.0% in 1997
mainly due to the higher nondeductible goodwill amortization resulting from
recently acquired businesses.
Income from continuing operations of $42.7 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998, was 9% higher than income of $39.1 million in the same
period of 1997. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations amounted
to $1.42 per share in 1998, an increase of 12 cents per share, or 9%, from the
$1.30 per share achieved in 1997.
During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the Company recorded $10.2
million of income or 33 cents per share from discontinued operations. This
included a net gain of $9.0 million related to the sale of discontinued business
units.
During the first quarter of 1998, the Company retired, at a premium, its
9 3/4% $75 million Senior Subordinated Notes due in 2002. The transaction
resulted in an extraordinary charge of $2.5 million, net of an income tax
benefit of $1.5 million.
Diluted earnings per share on a net income basis were $1.67 for the nine
months ended September 30, 1998, versus $1.43 for the same period of 1997.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At September 30, 1998, IDEX's working capital was $128.3 million and its
current ratio was 2.7 to 1. The Company's cash flow from continuing operations
increased by $8.7 million in 1998 to $61.8 million principally due to increased
operating income. Cash from discontinued operations decreased $2.0 million to
$4.5 million because of lower operating earnings.
Cash flow provided by operations was more than adequate to fund capital
expenditures of $16.3 million and $9.6 million in 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The majority of capital expenditures were for machinery and equipment which
improved productivity, although a portion was for repair and replacement of
equipment and facilities. Management believes that IDEX has ample capacity in
its plant and equipment to meet expected needs for future growth.
The Company acquired Gast on January 21, 1998, at a cost of $118.1 million.
The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and
was financed through borrowings under the Company's U.S. bank credit facilities.
Late in 1997, IDEX announced that it intended to dispose of the Strippit
and Vibratech business units because they no longer fit its profile and are not
businesses the Company would choose to build upon. Consequently, the results of
these two businesses, which in the first nine months of 1998 contributed net
income of $10.2 million including a net gain of $9.0 million related to the
sale, were treated as discontinued operations. IDEX completed the sale of
Vibratech on June 9 for $22.3 million in cash and realized a gain from
disposition. IDEX completed the sale of Strippit on August 25 for $18.4 million
in cash and notes and realized a loss from disposition. The proceeds were used
to repay borrowings under the Company's U.S. bank credit facilities. The net
gain on these divestitures was reported separately in discontinued operations
and was net of income taxes of $3.1 million. Resources formerly allocated to
these businesses will be used to develop positions in areas more consistent with
the Company's present strategy.
On February 18, 1998, IDEX sold $150 million of Senior Notes due February
15, 2008, with a coupon interest rate of 6 7/8%, priced to yield 6.919% to
maturity. Proceeds from the offering were used to reduce bank debt and on March
25, 1998, to redeem the $75 million principal amount of the Company's 9 3/4%
Senior Subordinated Notes due 2002. This redemption resulted in an after-tax
extraordinary loss of $2.5 million, net of an income tax benefit of $1.5
million.
At September 30, 1998, the maximum amount available under the U.S. credit
agreement was $235 million, of which $111.6 million was borrowed, including a
Netherlands guilder borrowing of NGL 82.0 million ($43.6 million) which provides
an economic hedge against the net investment in Fluid Management's Netherlands
operation. The availability under this facility declines in stages commencing
July 1, 1999, to $200 million on July 1, 2000. Any amount outstanding at July 1,
2001, becomes due at that date. Interest is payable quarterly on the outstanding
balance at the agent bank's reference rate or at LIBOR plus an applicable
margin. At September 30, 1998, the applicable margin was 50 basis points. The
Company also has a $15 million demand line of credit available for short-term
borrowing requirements at the bank's reference rate or at an optional rate based
on the bank's cost of funds. At September 30, 1998, there were no borrowings
under this short-term line of credit.
On May 23, 1997, the Company's Lukas subsidiary entered into an amended
German credit agreement improving the interest rate structure and eliminating
certain reductions in availability. This agreement provides an economic hedge
against the net investment in the Lukas operations in Germany. At September 30,
1998, the maximum amount available under the German credit agreement was DM 52.5
million ($31.4 million), of which DM 52 million ($31.1 million) was being used.
The availability under this agreement declines in stages commencing November 1,
1999, to DM 31.3 million at November 1, 2000. Any amount outstanding at November
1, 2001, becomes due at that date. Interest is payable quarterly on the
outstanding balance at LIBOR plus an applicable margin. At September 30, 1998,
the applicable margin was 77.5 basis points.
On October 20, 1998, IDEX announced that its board of directors authorized
the repurchase of up to 1.5 million shares of its common stock either at market
prices or on a negotiated basis as market conditions warrant. The program will
be funded with borrowings under the Company's existing lines of credit.
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IDEX believes it will generate sufficient cash flow from operations in 1998
to meet its operating requirements, interest and scheduled amortization payments
under both the amended U.S. and German credit agreements, interest and principal
payments on the Senior Notes, approximately $25 million of planned capital
expenditures, and approximately $16 million of annual dividend payments to
holders of common stock. From commencement of operations in January 1988 until
September 30, 1998, IDEX has borrowed $578 million under its various credit
agreements to complete 13 acquisitions. During this same period, IDEX generated,
principally from operations, cash flow of $440 million to reduce its
indebtedness. In the event that suitable businesses are available for
acquisition by IDEX upon terms acceptable to the Board of Directors, IDEX may
obtain all or a portion of the financing for the acquisitions through the
incurrence of additional long-term indebtedness.
YEAR 2000
IDEX initiated a Year 2000 compliance program in late 1996 to ensure that
its information systems and other date sensitive equipment continue
uninterrupted into the Year 2000. The Company is currently in the final phases
of correcting systems with identified deficiencies and is completing the final
validation testing of its Year 2000 compliance program. IDEX currently believes
all essential processes, systems, and business functions will comply with the
Year 2000 requirements by the middle of 1999. While IDEX does not expect that
the consequences of any unsuccessful modifications would significantly affect
the financial position, liquidity, or results of operations, there can be no
assurance that failure to be fully compliant by 2000 would not have an impact on
the Company.
The Company is also surveying critical suppliers and customers to assure
that their systems will be Year 2000 compliant and anticipates this survey will
be complete by January 1999. While the failure of a single third party to timely
achieve Year 2000 compliance should not have a material adverse effect on IDEX's
results of operations in a particular period, the failure of several key third
parties to achieve such compliance could have such an effect. IDEX will develop
contingency plans by the middle of 1999 to alter business relationships in the
event certain third parties fail to become Year 2000 compliant.
The costs of IDEX's Year 2000 transition program are being funded with cash
flows from operations. Some of these costs relate solely to the modification of
existing systems, while others are for new systems, which will improve business
functionality. In total, these costs are not expected to be substantially
different from the normal, recurring costs that are incurred for system
development and implementation, in part due to the reallocation of internal
resources to implement the new business systems. As a result, these costs are
not expected to have a material adverse effect on IDEX's overall results of
operations or cash flows.
EURO PREPARATIONS
The Company is in the process of upgrading its systems to accommodate the
Euro currency by January 1, 1999. The cost of this upgrade is expected to be
immaterial to the Company's financial results. Although difficult to predict,
any competitive implications and any impact on existing financial instruments
resulting from the Euro implementation are also expected to be immaterial to the
Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. NONE.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES. NOT APPLICABLE.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES. NONE.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. NONE.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
The exhibits listed in the accompanying "Exhibit Index" are filed as
part of this report.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
There have been no reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter for
which this report is filed.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized in the capacity and on the date
indicated.
IDEX CORPORATION
/s/ WAYNE P. SAYATOVIC
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Wayne P. Sayatovic
Senior Vice President -- Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized and Principal
Financial Officer)
October 30, 1998
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE
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3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of IDEX (formerly HI,
Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-1 of IDEX Corporation, et
al., Registration No. 33-21205, as filed on April 21,
1988).......................................................
3.1(a) Amendment to Restated Certificate of Incorporation of IDEX
(formerly HI, Inc.), as amended (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit No. 3.1(a) to the Quarterly Report of IDEX on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1996, Commission
File No. 1-10235)...........................................
3.2 Amended and Restated By-Laws of IDEX (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit No. 3.2 to Post-Effective Amendment No.
2 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of IDEX
Corporation, et al., Registration No. 33-21205, as filed on
July 17, 1989)..............................................
3.2(a) Amended and Restated Article III, Section 13 of the Amended
and Restated By-Laws of IDEX (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit No. 3.2(a) to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the
Registration Statement on Form S-1 of IDEX Corporation, et
al., Registration No. 33-21205, as filed on February 12,
1990).......................................................
4.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws of IDEX
(filed as Exhibits No. 3.1 through No. 3.2(a))..............
4.2 Indenture, dated as of February 23, 1998, between IDEX, and
Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee,
relating to the 6 7/8% of Senior Notes of IDEX due February
15, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.1 to
the Current Report of IDEX on Form 8-K dated February 23,
1998, Commission File No. 1-10235)..........................
4.3 Specimen Senior Note of IDEX (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit No. 4.1 to the Current Report of IDEX on Form 8-K
dated February 23, 1998, Commission File No. 1-10235).......
4.4 Specimen Certificate of Common Stock (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit No. 4.3 to the Registration Statement
on Form S-2 of IDEX Corporation, et al., Registration No.
33-42208, as filed on September 16, 1991)...................
4.5 Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of July
17, 1996, among IDEX, Bank of America NT&SA, as Agent, and
other financial institutions named therein (the "Banks")
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 4.5 to the
Quarterly Report of IDEX on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 1996, Commission File No. 1-10235).................
4.5(a) First Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement dated as of April 11, 1997 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.5(a) the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998, Commission File
No. 1-10235)................................................
4.5(b) Second Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement dated as of January 20, 1998 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.5(b) the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998, Commission File
No. 1-10235)................................................
4.5(c) Third Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement dated as of February 9, 1998 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.5(c) the Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1998, Commission File
No. 1-10235)................................................
4.5(d) Fourth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement dated as April 3, 1998 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 4.5(d) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 1998, Commission File No. 1-10235)...
*27 Financial Data Schedule.....................................
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* Filed herewith
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