FLIR Systems Announces Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results

Second Quarter Revenue and EPS Increase 15% and 30%, Respectively; Record Quarterly Cash Flow From Operations


PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwired - Jul 25, 2013) - FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. Revenue was $389.3 million, up 15% compared to second quarter 2012 revenue of $338.3 million. Operating income in the second quarter increased by 16% to $70.3 million and net income increased 22% to $50.2 million. Second quarter earnings per diluted share were $0.35, an increase of 30% compared to the second quarter a year ago. Cash provided by operations in the second quarter was $134.3 million and represented a quarterly record.

Revenue from the Company's Commercial Systems division increased 17% from the second quarter of 2012, to $221.8 million. Within the Commercial Systems division, revenue from the Thermal Vision and Measurement segment was $175 million, an increase of 23% from the second quarter results last year. The Raymarine segment contributed $46.9 million of revenue during the second quarter, down 1% from the prior year.

Revenue from the Company's Government Systems division increased 13% from the second quarter of 2012, to $167.5 million. Within the Government Systems division, revenue from the Surveillance segment was $118.6 million, a decrease of 1% from the second quarter of 2012. Revenue from the Detection segment was $14.4 million, a decrease of 9% compared to the second quarter of 2012. The Integrated Systems segment contributed $34.5 million of revenue during the second quarter, an increase of 160% from the prior year as a result of deliveries under the MSC program to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The Company's backlog of firm orders for delivery within the next twelve months was approximately $528 million as of June 30, 2013, an increase of $23 million during the quarter and $30 million from a year ago. Backlog in the Government Systems division was $339 million, increasing $5 million during the quarter and over the prior year. Backlog in the Commercial Systems division was $190 million, an increase of $18 million during the quarter and $25 million over the prior year.

"We saw solid growth in revenue, operating income, cash flow, and earnings per share in the second quarter, and increased backlog in both divisions," noted Andy Teich, President and CEO of FLIR. "We introduced several new products during the quarter, with more on the horizon. I am very excited about our future given our market presence, product suite, and ability to execute for our customers and our shareholders."

Revenue and Earnings Outlook for 2013
Based on financial results for the first six months of 2013 and the outlook for the remainder of the year, FLIR is reaffirming its outlook for revenue and earnings per share for the full year 2013. Management expects revenue for 2013 to be in the range of $1.5 billion to $1.6 billion and net earnings to be in the range of $1.56 to $1.66 per diluted share.

Dividend Declaration
FLIR's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share on FLIR common stock, payable September 6, 2013, to shareholders of record as of close of business on August 19, 2013.

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 second 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 Andy Teich and the statements in the section captioned "Revenue and Earnings Outlook for 2013" 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 FLIR'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 FLIR's products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the ability to develop new products in an efficient and timely manner, the impact of competitive products and pricing, FLIR'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 FLIR to act as a federal contractor, the amount and availability of appropriated government procurement funds and other risks discussed from time to time in FLIR'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 FLIR 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     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2013     2012     2013     2012  
                                 
Revenue   $ 389,329     $ 338,291     $ 737,912     $ 686,743  
Cost of goods sold     199,288       168,262       363,884       333,988  
    Gross profit     190,041       170,029       374,028       352,755  
                                 
Operating expenses:                                
  Research and development     39,601       37,510       76,285       74,080  
  Selling, general and administrative     80,168       71,798       158,341       149,658  
    Total operating expenses     119,769       109,308       234,626       223,738  
                                 
    Earnings from operations     70,272       60,721       139,402       129,017  
                                 
Interest expense     3,767       2,768       6,664       5,834  
Interest income     (274 )     (377 )     (465 )     (805 )
Other expense (income), net     175       240       (589 )     (984 )
                                 
    Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes    
66,604
     
58,090
     
133,792
     
124,972
 
                                 
Income tax provision     16,446       15,685       31,998       33,742  
                                 
    Earnings from continuing operations     50,158       42,405       101,794       91,230  
                                 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax     -       (1,312 )     -       (1,998 )
                                 
    Net earnings   $ 50,158     $ 41,093     $ 101,794     $ 89,232  
                                 
Basic earnings per share:                                
  Earnings from continuing operations   $ 0.35     $ 0.28     $ 0.71     $ 0.59  
  Discontinued operations     -       (0.01 )     -       (0.01 )
    Basic earnings per share   $ 0.35     $ 0.27     $ 0.71     $ 0.58  
                                 
Diluted earnings per share:                                
  Earnings from continuing operations   $ 0.35     $ 0.27     $ 0.70     $ 0.58  
  Discontinued operations     -       (0.01 )     -       (0.01 )
    Diluted earnings per share   $ 0.35     $ 0.27     $ 0.70     $ 0.57  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:                                
  Basic     142,085       153,172       143,350       153,829  
  Diluted     143,774       155,033       144,981       155,983  
                                   
 
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)(Unaudited)
         
    June 30,   December 31,
    2013   2012
ASSETS       As adjusted(1)
             
Current assets:            
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 492,433   $ 321,739
  Accounts receivable, net     278,265     335,163
  Inventories     364,671     381,378
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets     102,530     96,006
  Deferred income taxes, net     30,953     30,960
    Total current assets     1,268,852     1,165,246
             
Property and equipment, net     216,855     211,615
Deferred income taxes, net     31,826     32,223
Goodwill     558,281     560,784
Intangible assets, net     162,806     175,888
Other assets     47,896     41,377
    $ 2,286,516   $ 2,187,133
             
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY            
             
Current liabilities:            
  Accounts payable   $ 89,797   $ 94,156
  Deferred revenue     26,715     29,465
  Accrued payroll and related liabilities     49,565     41,506
  Accrued product warranties     13,638     13,169
  Advance payments from customers     15,854     12,150
  Accrued expenses     43,971     32,772
  Other current liabilities     4,403     6,406
  Accrued income taxes     5,914     11,943
  Current portion long-term debt     15,000     -
    Total current liabilities     264,857     241,567
             
Long-term debt     379,799     248,319
Deferred income taxes     15,777     15,549
Accrued income taxes     22,398     22,812
Pension and other long-term liabilities     45,676     58,985
             
Commitments and contingencies            
             
Shareholders' equity     1,558,009     1,599,901
    $ 2,286,516   $ 2,187,133
             
(1) Amounts have been adjusted for the reclassification of goodwill and intangible assets related to business acquisitions made in December 2012.
   
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS  
(In thousands)(Unaudited)  
                         
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2013     2012     2013     2012  
                                 
Cash flows from operating activities:                                
  Net earnings   $ 50,158     $ 41,093     $ 101,794     $ 89,232  
  Income items not affecting cash:                                
    Depreciation and amortization     15,231       14,809       30,102       30,016  
    Deferred income taxes     (18 )     86       26       95  
    Stock-based compensation arrangements     7,630       7,865       13,327       13,400  
  Other non-cash items     (2,951 )     4,056       (577 )     (1,350 )
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions    
64,234
     
9,328
     
51,571
     
(5,162
)
Cash provided by operating activities     134,284       77,237       196,243       126,231  
                                 
Cash flows from investing activities:                                
  Additions to property and equipment, net     (10,643 )     (13,494 )     (23,291 )     (26,429 )
  Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired     (5,165 )     -       (5,165 )     -  
  Other investments     -       (3,000 )     -       (3,000 )
Cash used by investing activities     (15,808 )     (16,494 )     (28,456 )     (29,429 )
                                 
Cash flows from financing activities:                                
  Proceeds from long term debt     150,000       -       150,000       -  
  Repayments of long term debt     (3,750 )     -       (3,750 )     -  
  Repurchase of common stock     (8,469 )     (64,812 )     (116,830 )     (90,201 )
  Dividends paid     (12,802 )     (10,700 )     (25,909 )     (21,485 )
  Proceeds from shares issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans    
2,706
     
4,780
     
3,885
     
5,656
 
  Excess tax benefit of stock options exercised     236       214       469       552  
  Other financing activities     74       (98 )     54       (140 )
Cash provided (used) by financing activities     127,995       (70,616 )     7,919       (105,618 )
                                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash     (45 )     (8,522 )     (5,012 )     (2,259 )
                                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     246,426       (18,395 )     170,694       (11,075 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     246,007       448,166       321,739       440,846  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 492,433     $ 429,771     $ 492,433     $ 429,771  
                                 

Contact Information:

Company Contact:
Shane Harrison
+1 503.498.3547
www.flir.com

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