WALTHAM, Mass., April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thermo Electron Corporation today reported revenue growth of 22% to $684 million in the first quarter of 2006, compared with $559 million in the 2005 quarter. Acquisitions (net of divestitures) increased revenues by 16%, and unfavorable currency translation reduced revenues by 4%. GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $.28 in the 2006 quarter, compared with $.30 in the year-ago period. GAAP earnings in the 2006 quarter reflect a $.02 impact from stock option expense for rules that became effective in 2006 and $.07 of increased amortization expense due to acquisitions. GAAP operating income in the first quarter of 2006 rose 14%, and GAAP operating margin for the period was 9.9%, versus 10.7% a year ago.
Adjusted EPS grew 34% to $.39 in the first quarter of 2006 (including $.02 of stock option expense), compared with $.29 in 2005 on a pro forma basis as if stock option expense had been recorded in that quarter. Adjusted operating income increased 58% in the 2006 quarter, and adjusted operating margin rose 320 basis points to 14.2%, from 11.0% in 2005 on a pro forma basis including stock option expense.
Adjusted EPS, adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margin are non-GAAP measures that exclude certain items detailed later in this press release under the heading “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
First Quarter Highlights * Revenues grew 22% * Adjusted EPS rose 34% * Adjusted operating margin increased 320 basis points * Expanding mass spectrometry portfolio drives strong growth in Life and Laboratory Sciences * Commodity materials and environmental end markets continue to be robust
“We’re off to an excellent start in 2006, continuing our trend of strong growth in revenues and adjusted EPS, as well as significant expansion of our adjusted operating margin,” said Marijn E. Dekkers, Thermo Electron president and chief executive officer. “The aggressive investments we’ve made to expand our breadth of technologies and services are enabling us to offer more complete solutions to the challenges our customers face in a variety of industries. This provides us with greater pricing opportunities at a time when our major end markets are strong.
“In life sciences, our expanding range of integrated laboratory technologies -- from sample preparation and analysis to data interpretation -- is helping to redefine research for our customers and is leading to accelerated growth in this part of our business. The unmatched strength and breadth of our laboratory capabilities was evident at last month’s PITTCON(R) exhibition, where we introduced a host of important new products to strengthen our portfolio of solutions and reinforce our position as the world leader in analytical instruments. In industrial markets, where growth remains strong, demand for our comprehensive offering of environmental monitoring technologies is increasing as our customers prepare to meet strict new regulations around the world.
“Based on our solid first quarter performance and the strength in our markets, we are raising our 2006 guidance. For the full year, we now expect to achieve adjusted EPS of $1.68 to $1.73 (including $.10 per share of stock option expense), leading to a 14 to 18% increase over our pro forma 2005 results including stock option expense. We expect to report revenues in the range of $2.81 to $2.86 billion in 2006, for a 7 to 9% increase over last year, reflecting a more optimistic view of our growth potential and slightly more favorable currency translation.”
In the following segment information, results identified as “adjusted” exclude stock option expense and other items described below under “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Life and Laboratory Sciences
The Life and Laboratory Sciences segment reported that revenues grew 30% in the first quarter of 2006 to $512 million, compared with $393 million in 2005. GAAP operating income for the segment increased 10% in the quarter, and GAAP operating margin was 11.1%, versus 13.2% in the year-ago period. Adjusted operating income rose 52% in the 2006 quarter, and adjusted operating margin increased to 16.8%, compared with 14.4% in 2005.
Measurement and Control
Revenues in the Measurement and Control segment increased 4% to $172 million in the first quarter of 2006, compared with $166 million in the 2005 quarter. GAAP operating income for the segment rose 18% in the 2006 period, and GAAP operating margin was 12.7%, compared with 11.1% a year ago. Adjusted operating income grew 21% in the 2006 quarter, and adjusted operating margin increased to 14.2%, from 12.2% in 2005.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EPS, adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margin, which exclude restructuring and other costs/income and amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets. Adjusted EPS also excludes certain other gains and losses, tax provisions/benefits related to the previous items, benefits from tax credit carryforwards, the impact of significant tax audits or events and discontinued operations. We exclude the above items because they are outside of our normal operations and/or, in certain cases, are difficult to forecast accurately for future periods. Stock option expense has been excluded from adjusted segment results because management does not utilize that component of cost in evaluating the performance of the segments. For purposes of comparison, 2005 consolidated adjusted results reflect the pro forma effect of stock option expense as if it had been required in that period. We believe that the use of non-GAAP measures helps investors to gain a better understanding of our core operating results and future prospects, consistent with how management measures and forecasts the company’s performance, especially when comparing such results to previous periods or forecasts.
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We exclude costs and tax effects associated with restructuring activities, such as reducing overhead and consolidating facilities in connection with our Kendro acquisition. We believe that the costs related to these restructuring activities are not indicative of our normal operating costs.
We exclude charges and tax effects related to the sale of inventories revalued at the date of acquisition, as we believe these charges are not indicative of our normal operating costs.
We exclude the expense and tax effects associated with the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets because a significant portion of the purchase price for acquisitions may be allocated to intangible assets that have lives of 5 to 10 years. Our adjusted EPS estimate for 2006 excludes approximately $.40 of expense for the amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets for acquisitions completed to date. Exclusion of the amortization expense allows comparisons of operating results that are consistent over time for both our newly acquired and long-held businesses and with both acquisitive and non-acquisitive peer companies.
We also exclude certain gains/losses and related tax effects, benefits from tax credit carryforwards and the impact of significant tax audits or events, which are either isolated or cannot be expected to occur again with any regularity or predictability and that we believe are not indicative of our normal operating gains and losses. We exclude gains/losses from the sale of our equity interests in Newport Corporation and Thoratec Corporation, as well as other items such as the sale of a business or real estate, the early retirement of debt and discontinued operations. (We sold our remaining shares of Newport and Thoratec during the second quarter of 2005.)
Thermo’s management uses these non-GAAP measures, in addition to GAAP financial measures, as the basis for measuring the company’s core operating performance and comparing such performance to that of prior periods and to the performance of our competitors. Such measures are also used by management in their financial and operating decision-making and for compensation purposes.
The non-GAAP financial measures of Thermo’s results of operations included in this press release are not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for Thermo’s results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of such non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are set forth in the accompanying tables. Thermo’s earnings guidance, however, is only provided on an adjusted basis. It is not feasible to provide GAAP EPS guidance because the items excluded, other than the amortization expense, are difficult to predict and estimate and are primarily dependent on future events, such as the impact of accounting principles not yet adopted and decisions concerning the location and timing of facility consolidations.
Conference Call
Thermo Electron will hold its earnings conference call today, April 26, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. To listen, dial 888-872-9028 within the U.S. or 973-633-6740 outside the U.S., and use passcode 6449366. You may also listen to the call live on the Web by visiting http://www.thermo.com. Click on “About Thermo,” then “Investors.” An audio archive of the call will be available in that section of our Website until Friday, May 26, 2006. You will also find this press release, including the accompanying reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures, under the heading “Press Releases,” and related information under the heading “Financial Reports,” in the Investors section of our Website.
About Thermo Electron
Thermo Electron Corporation is the world leader in analytical instruments. Our instrument solutions enable our customers to make the world a healthier, cleaner and safer place. Thermo’s Life and Laboratory Sciences segment provides analytical instruments, scientific equipment, services and software solutions for life science, drug discovery, clinical, environmental and industrial laboratories. Thermo’s Measurement and Control segment is dedicated to providing analytical instruments used in a variety of manufacturing processes and in-the-field applications, including those associated with safety and homeland security. For more information, visit http://www.thermo.com.
The following constitutes a “Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. These include risks and uncertainties relating to: the need to develop new products and adapt to significant technological change; implementation of strategies for improving internal growth; use and protection of intellectual property; dependence on customers’ capital spending policies and government funding policies; realization of potential future savings from new productivity initiatives; dependence on customers that operate in cyclical industries; general worldwide economic conditions and related uncertainties; the effect of changes in governmental regulations; exposure to product liability claims in excess of insurance coverage; implementation of our branding strategy; identification, completion and integration of new acquisitions and potential impairment of goodwill from previous acquisitions; retention of contingent liabilities from businesses we sold; and the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on international operations. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Media Contact Information: Investor Contact Information: Lori Gorski Kenneth J. Apicerno Phone: 781-622-1242 Phone: 781-622-1111 E-mail: lori.gorski@thermo.com E-mail: ken.apicerno@thermo.com Website: http://www.thermo.com Consolidated Statement of Income (unaudited) (a) Three Months Ended April 1, % of April 2, % of (In thousands except per share 2006 Revenues 2005 Revenues amounts) Revenues $684,287 $559,208 Costs and Operating Expenses: Cost of revenues 371,663 54.3% 299,974 53.6% Selling, general and administrative expenses 176,887 25.8% 156,087 27.9% Amortization of acquisition- related intangible assets 25,561 3.8% 7,414 1.3% Research and development expenses 38,737 5.7% 36,328 6.5% Restructuring and other costs (income), net (c) 3,594 0.5% (271) 0.0% 616,442 90.1% 499,532 89.3% Operating Income 67,845 9.9% 59,676 10.7% Interest Income 3,532 3,336 Interest Expense (7,795) (3,155) Other Income, Net 484 3,123 Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes 64,066 62,980 Provision for Income Taxes (20,447) (17,397) Income from Continuing Operations 43,619 45,583 Gain on Disposal of Discontinued Operations (net of income tax provision of $1,926 in 2006 and $2,238 in 2005) 3,287 3,273 Net Income $46,906 6.9% $48,856 8.7% Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations: Basic $.27 $.28 Diluted $.26 $.28 Earnings per Share: Basic $.29 $.30 Diluted $.28 $.30 Weighted Average Shares: Basic 163,044 160,957 Diluted 166,982 164,730 Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin GAAP Operating Income (a) $67,845 9.9% $59,676 10.7% Restructuring and Other Costs (Income), Net (c) 3,594 0.5% (271) 0.0% Pro Forma Stock Option Compensation Expense - 0.0% (5,332) -1.0% Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets 25,561 3.8% 7,414 1.3% Adjusted Operating Income (b) $97,000 14.2% $61,487 11.0% Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income GAAP Net Income (a) 46,906 6.9% 48,856 8.7% Restructuring and Other Costs (Income), Net (c) 3,594 0.5% (271) 0.0% Pro Forma Stock Option Compensation Expense - 0.0% (5,332) -1.0% Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets 25,561 3.8% 7,414 1.3% Provision for Income Taxes (d) (7,967) -1.2% (388) 0.0% Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax (3,287) -0.5% (3,273) -0.6% Adjusted Net Income (b) 64,807 9.5% 47,006 8.4% Reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Share GAAP EPS (a) $0.28 $0.30 Restructuring and Other Costs (Income), Net of Tax (c) 0.03 - Pro Forma Stock Option Compensation Expense, Net of Tax - (0.02) Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets, Net of Tax 0.10 0.03 Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax (0.02) (0.02) Adjusted EPS (b) $0.39 $0.29 (a) “GAAP” (reported) results were determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). (b) Adjusted results are non-GAAP measures and exclude amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; restructuring and other costs (income), net (see note c for details); the tax consequences of the preceding items (see note d for details); and results of discontinued operations. In 2005, adjusted results include pro forma stock option compensation expense. In 2006, stock option expense is included both reported and adjusted results as follows: cost of revenues $583; selling, general and administrative expenses $4,456; and research and development expenses $304. (c) Reported results in 2006 and 2005 include restructuring and other costs (income), net, consisting principally of severance, abandoned facility and other expenses of real estate consolidation, net of net gains on the sale of product lines and abandoned facilities. (d) Reported provision for income taxes includes $7,967 and $2,254 of incremental tax benefit in 2006 and 2005, respectively, for the items in (b) through (c). Adjusted provision for income taxes in 2005 includes $1,866 of tax benefits for the pro forma stock option compensation expense. Segment Data (e)(f)(g) Three Months Ended April 1, % of April 2, % of (In thousands except percentage 2006 Revenues 2005 Revenues amounts) Life and Laboratory Sciences Revenues $512,355 $393,305 Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin GAAP Operating Income 56,757 11.1% 51,830 13.2% Restructuring and Other Costs (Income), Net (h) 3,046 0.6% (1,734) -0.5% Stock Option Compensation Expense 2,252 0.4% - 0.0% Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets 24,095 4.7% 6,614 1.7% Adjusted Operating Income $86,150 16.8% $56,710 14.4% Measurement and Control Revenues $171,932 $165,903 Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Margin GAAP Operating Income 21,752 12.7% 18,360 11.1% Restructuring and Other Costs, Net (h) 540 0.3% 1,034 0.6% Stock Option Compensation Expense 643 0.4% - 0.0% Amortization of Acquisition-related Intangible Assets 1,464 0.8% 799 0.5% Adjusted Operating Income $24,399 14.2% $20,193 12.2% (e) GAAP operating income and GAAP operating margin were determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. (f) Adjusted operating income and adjusted operating margin are non-GAAP measures and exclude the items in notes (c) and (d); amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets; and for the segments, stock option compensation expense. (g) Depreciation expense in 2006 was $7,933 at Life and Laboratory Sciences, $2,125 at Measurement and Control and $11,759 Consolidated. Depreciation expense in 2005 was $6,779 at Life and Laboratory Sciences, $2,416 at Measurement and Control and $10,152 Consolidated. (h) Includes items described in note (c). Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited) (In thousands) Apr. 1, 2006 Dec. 31, 2005 Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $230,792 $214,326 Short-term available-for-sale investments 79,761 80,661 Accounts receivable, net 542,929 565,564 Inventories 381,502 359,392 Other current assets 142,154 133,957 1,377,138 1,353,900 Property, Plant and Equipment, Net 283,106 280,654 Acquisition-related Intangible Assets 425,468 450,740 Other Assets 203,954 200,080 Goodwill 1,950,988 1,966,195 $4,240,654 $4,251,569 Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity Current Liabilities: Short-term obligations and current maturities of long-term obligations $91,247 $130,137 Other current liabilities 590,497 626,334 Current liabilities of discontinued operations 34,823 35,191 716,567 791,662 Long-term Deferred Income Taxes and Other Long-term Liabilities 180,829 197,965 Long-term Obligations: Senior notes 381,285 380,542 Subordinated convertible obligations 77,234 77,234 Other 10,691 10,854 469,210 468,630 Total Shareholders’ Equity 2,874,048 2,793,312 $4,240,654 $4,251,569
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