Backlog Reaches Highest Level in Three Years; Announces Agreement to Acquire Lorex Technology
PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwire - Oct 25, 2012) - FLIR Systems, Inc. (
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, | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 332,230 | $ | 371,327 | $ | 1,018,973 | $ | 1,138,850 | ||||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 158,877 | 169,430 | 492,865 | 535,030 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ) | |||||||||||||
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes | 69,234 |
83,972 |
194,206 |
202,927 |
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Income tax provision | 13,285 | 19,582 | 47,027 | 57,109 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||
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 | ) | |||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.95 | $ | 0.91 | ||||||||||
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 | ) | |||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.94 | $ | 0.90 | ||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 150,878 | 158,665 | 152,820 | 159,225 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted | 152,327 | 160,798 | 154,758 | 161,811 | ||||||||||||||
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC. | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
(In thousands)(Unaudited) | ||||||||
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2012 | 2011 | |||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
$ | 2,146,014 | $ | 2,147,029 | |||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
$ | 2,146,014 | $ | 2,147,029 | |||||
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC. | ||||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands)(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||||||||
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 |
) | ||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 46,440 | 45,904 | 172,671 | 127,695 | ||||||||||||||
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 | ) | - | |||||||||||||
Cash used by investing activities | (12,759 | ) | (37,197 | ) | (42,188 | ) | (58,278 | ) | ||||||||||
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 |
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Excess tax benefit of stock options exercised | 679 | 2,142 | 1,231 | 4,468 | ||||||||||||||
Other financing activities | 2 | (290 | ) | (138 | ) | (317 | ) | |||||||||||
Cash (used) provided by financing activities | (47,203 | ) | 140,263 | (152,821 | ) | 113,874 | ||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 8,240 | (10,093 | ) | 5,981 | (1,929 | ) | ||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 424,489 | $ | 374,499 | $ | 424,489 | $ | 374,499 | ||||||||||
Contact Information:
Company Contact:
Shane Harrison
+1 503.498.3547
www.flir.com