Form 8-K
Table of Contents

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


Form 8-K

 


Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2006

 


ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


Commission file number: 001-12273

 

Delaware   51-0263969
(State of incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2160 Satellite Blvd., Suite 200

Duluth, Georgia

  30097
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(770) 495-5100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2 (b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4 (c))

 



Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

SIGNATURES

EXHIBIT INDEX

EX-99.1 Press Release of the Company dated April 27, 2006.


Table of Contents

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 27, 2006, Roper Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release containing information about the Company’s results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2006. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

In the press release, the Company uses a non-GAAP financial measure EBITDA. EBITDA is defined as net earnings plus (a) interest expense, (b) income taxes and (c) depreciation and amortization. The Company believes EBITDA is an important indicator of operational strength and performance of the Company’s business because it provides a link between profitability and operating cash flow. EBITDA as calculated by the Company is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. In addition, EBITDA: (a) does not represent net income or cash flows from operations as defined by GAAP; (b) is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund the Company’s cash flow needs; and (c) should not be considered as an alternative to net earnings, operating income, cash flows from operating activities or the Company’s other financial information determined under GAAP. The Company believes that the line on the Company’s consolidated statement of operations entitled net earnings is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to EBITDA.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.

Not applicable.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

Not applicable.

(c) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of the Company dated April 27, 2006.


Table of Contents

SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:  

/s/ David B. Liner

  David B. Liner
  Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Date: April 28, 2006


Table of Contents

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.  

Description

99.1   Press Release of the Company dated April 27, 2006
Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

 

Contact Information:

Investor Relations

+1 (770) 495-5100

investor-relations@roperind.com

 

LOGO

Roper Industries, Inc.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roper Industries Announces Record First Quarter Results

Sales, Profits and Cash Flow All Up Sharply

Duluth, Georgia, April 27, 2006 ... Roper Industries, Inc. (NYSE: ROP) reported record results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2006. Diluted earnings per share (DEPS) were $0.42, an increase of 31% over the comparable period in the prior year. Current year results include the effects from implementation of SFAS 123R and related equity compensation costs, as well as dilution from the Company’s senior subordinated convertible notes. Net sales were up 15% to $383 million, which included 10% internal growth and (2%) foreign currency impact. Operating cash flow increased 48% to $57 million and net earnings grew 35% to $38 million. Net orders increased 19% over prior year levels to $393 million.

“We are successfully executing all elements of our strategy,” said Brian Jellison, Roper’s Chairman, President and CEO. “Our continued focus on cash flow produced positive results, with operating cash flow of 152% of net earnings. Our recent acquisitions performed as expected in the quarter, and we completed the integration of Medtec and Civco into a single medical platform. Many of our other businesses reported strong internal sales growth, including greater than 20% in our imaging segment. Strong sales growth contributed to the 210 basis point expansion in operating margins to 17.6%.”

The Company also reported first quarter EBITDA of $86 million, or 22.6% of sales, 180 basis points higher than the first quarter of the previous year. Net working capital was driven down 300 basis points to 14.9% of first quarter 2006 sales. Net debt (debt minus cash) was reduced to 38% of total net capitalization and represents 2.3 times twelve month trailing EBITDA.

Mr. Jellison commented, “Our operating performance is strong and improving, and we have excellent cash flow momentum. We have consolidated the number of our reporting segments from five to four, reflecting the continued implementation of our market-focus strategy. Our acquisition pipeline is exciting. Further, we continue to improve our capabilities, including the addition of John Humphrey as our CFO. We expect strong performance throughout the remainder of the year.”

As a result of its strong first quarter performance, Roper is increasing its full year DEPS guidance from $1.95-$2.07 to $1.98-$2.08, and establishing second quarter DEPS guidance of $0.49-$0.51. The Company expects full year EBITDA in excess of $390 million and operating cash flow of $280 million or more. The Company’s guidance does not include benefits from future acquisitions or the dilutive effects resulting from the Company’s convertible notes.

 

1


Historical financial information reflecting the Company’s new segment reporting structure will be made available on the Company’s web site at www.roperind.com.

Conference Call to be Held at 10:00 AM (ET) Tomorrow

A conference call to discuss these results has been scheduled for 10:00 AM ET on Friday, April 28, 2006. The call can be accessed via webcast or by dialing (877) 502-9274 or +1 (913) 981-5584, using access code 4507253. Webcast information and conference call materials will be made available in the “Investor” section of Roper’s website (www.roperind.com) prior to the start of the call. Telephonic replays will be available for up to two weeks by calling +1 (719) 457-0820 and using the access code 4507253.

Table 1: EBITDA (Millions)

 

     Q1
2005
   Q1
2006
    TTM
Q1
2006
 

Net Earnings

   $ 28    $ 38     $ 163  

Add: Interest Expense

     10      11       44  

Add: Income Taxes

     13      19       73  

Add: Depreciation and Amortization

     18      19       73  

Rounding

     1      (1 )     (1 )
                       

EBITDA

     70      86       352  
                       

Table 2: Net Debt-to-Net Capital Ratio (Millions)

 

    

Q1

2006

 

Total Debt

   $ 865  

Less: Cash

     (67 )
        

Equals: Net Debt

     798  

Add: Shareholders’ Equity

     1,299  
        

Equals: Net Capital

   $ 2,097  
        

Net Debt Divided by Net Capital

     38.0 %
        

About Roper Industries

Roper Industries is a market-driven, diversified growth company with annual revenues of $1.5 billion, and is a component of the S&P MidCap 400 and the Russell 1000 Indexes. Roper provides engineered products and solutions for global niche markets, including water, energy, radio frequency and research/medical applications. Additional information about Roper Industries is available on the Company’s website at www.roperind.com.

The information provided in this press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These forward looking statements include, among others, statements regarding operating results, the success of our internal operating plans, and the prospects for newly acquired businesses to be integrated and contribute to future growth and profit expectations. Forward looking statements may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plans,” “expects,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” “believes” or “intends” and similar words and phrases. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are not

 

2


guarantees of future performance. They involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward looking statement. Such risks and uncertainties include our ability to integrate our acquisitions and realize expected synergies. We also face other general risks, including our ability to realize cost savings from our operating initiatives, unfavorable changes in foreign exchange rates, difficulties associated with exports, risks associated with our international operations, difficulties in making and integrating acquisitions, risks associated with newly acquired businesses, increased product liability and insurance costs, increased warranty exposure, future competition, changes in the supply of, or price for, parts and components, environmental compliance costs and liabilities, risks and cost associated with asbestos related litigation and potential write-offs of our substantial intangible assets, and risks associated with obtaining governmental approvals and maintaining regulatory compliance for new and existing products. Important risks may be discussed in current and subsequent filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward looking statements. These statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.

# # #

 

3


Roper Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2006
    December 31,
2005
 
ASSETS     

CURRENT ASSETS:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 67,157     $ 53,116  

Accounts receivable

     250,853       257,210  

Inventories

     140,930       131,838  

Deferred taxes

     19,521       19,145  

Other current assets

     37,015       36,898  
                

Total current assets

     515,476       498,207  
                

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     100,621       97,462  
                

OTHER ASSETS:

    

Goodwill

     1,356,225       1,353,712  

Other intangible assets, net

     490,537       501,365  

Deferred taxes

     23,097       25,852  

Other assets

     47,549       45,708  
                

Total other assets

     1,917,408       1,926,637  
                

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 2,533,505     $ 2,522,306  
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 79,995     $ 71,693  

Accrued liabilities

     119,174       142,835  

Income taxes payable

     18,591       14,718  

Deferred taxes

     3,066       3,066  

Current portion of long-term debt

     277,467       273,313  
                

Total current liabilities

     498,293       505,625  
                

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:

    

Long-term debt

     587,308       620,958  

Deferred taxes

     126,756       124,202  

Other liabilities

     22,177       21,733  
                

Total liabilities

     1,234,534       1,272,518  
                

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

Common stock

     891       883  

Additional paid-in capital

     683,188       670,322  

Retained earnings

     582,187       549,603  

Accumulated other comprehensive earnings

     55,345       51,731  

Treasury stock

     (22,640 )     (22,751 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     1,298,971       1,249,788  
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 2,533,505     $ 2,522,306  
                

 


Roper Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
     2006     2005

Net sales

   $ 382,723     $ 333,837

Cost of sales

     190,326       171,213
              

Gross profit

     192,397       162,624

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     124,921       110,760
              

Income from operations

     67,476       51,864

Interest expense

     10,799       10,377

Other income/(expense)

     (128 )     12
              

Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes

     56,549       41,499

Income taxes

     18,863       13,488
              

Net Earnings

   $ 37,686     $ 28,011
              

Earnings per share:

    

Basic

   $ 0.44     $ 0.33

Diluted

   $ 0.42     $ 0.32

Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     86,061       84,922

Diluted

     89,711       86,314
              


Roper Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Selected Segment Financial Data (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands and percents of net sales)

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2006     2005  
     Amount    %     Amount    %  
Net sales:           

Industrial Technology

   $ 124,797      $ 118,444   

Energy Systems & Controls

     68,709        71,438   

Scientific & Industrial Imaging

     80,778        51,684   

RF Technology

     108,439        92,271   
                  

Total

   $ 382,723      $ 333,837   
                  
Gross profit:           

Industrial Technology

   $ 60,858    48.8 %   $ 56,024    47.3 %

Energy Systems & Controls

     36,023    52.4 %     36,572    51.2 %

Scientific & Industrial Imaging

     44,496    55.1 %     28,861    55.8 %

RF Technology

     51,020    47.0 %     41,167    44.6 %
                          

Total

   $ 192,397    50.3 %   $ 162,624    48.7 %
                          
Operating profit*:           

Industrial Technology

   $ 27,568    22.1 %   $ 23,348    19.7 %

Energy Systems & Controls

     14,932    21.7 %     14,869    20.8 %

Scientific & Industrial Imaging

     15,844    19.6 %     8,661    16.8 %

RF Technology

     18,428    17.0 %     11,173    12.1 %
                          

Total

   $ 76,772    20.1 %   $ 58,051    17.4 %
                          
Net Orders:           

Industrial Technology

   $ 135,003      $ 124,845   

Energy Systems & Controls

     64,419        70,468   

Scientific & Industrial Imaging

     80,075        52,574   

RF Technology

     113,106        83,285   
                  

Total

   $ 392,603      $ 331,172   
                  

* Operating profit is before unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses. Such expenses were $9,296 and $6,187 for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.


Roper Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2006     2005  

Net earnings

   $ 37,686     $ 28,011  

Depreciation

     6,624       7,429  

Amortization

     12,385       10,299  

Other, net

     635       (7,116 )
                

Cash provided by operating activities

     57,330       38,623  

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (5,838 )     (52,523 )

Capital expenditures

     (9,772 )     (5,062 )

Other, net

     (910 )     (968 )
                

Cash used by investing activities

     (16,520 )     (58,553 )

Debt borrowings (payments), net

     (30,510 )     (8,407 )

Dividends

     (5,046 )     (4,507 )

Other, net

     8,379       4,299  
                

Cash used by financing activities

     (27,177 )     (8,615 )

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     408       (2,649 )
                

Net increase in cash and equivalents

     14,041       (31,194 )

Cash and equivalents, beginning of period

     53,116       129,419  
                

Cash and equivalents, end of period

   $ 67,157     $ 98,225