JBT Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2017 Earnings

CHICAGO, July 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Second-Quarter 2017 Highlights:

    --  Revenue of $386 million, up 17 percent from prior year period
    --  Inbound orders of $418 million, ahead 36 percent
    --  Acquires PLF International and Aircraft Maintenance Support Services in
        July 2017
    --  Maintaining full-year 2017 earnings per share guidance of $2.95 - $3.10
        while absorbing $0.06 dilution from the two acquisitions

JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT), a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food & beverage industry, today reported results for the second quarter of 2017.

Revenue increased 17 percent from the same period in 2016, comprised of 4 percent organic growth and 13 percent growth from acquisitions. Segment operating profit declined 1 percent year over year. Segment operating profit margin declined 205 basis points to 10.9 percent in the second quarter of 2017, due to a 120 basis point impact from acquisitions, as well as product mix at FoodTech and AeroTech.

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.57 for the second quarter of 2017. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.63, or $0.67 on an adjusted basis, in the second quarter of 2016.

"JBT delivered solid performance in the second quarter of 2017, with strong new equipment and aftermarket sales growth," said Tom Giacomini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We were also pleased with orders, with notable year-over-year gains at FoodTech as well as exceptionally strong levels at AeroTech."

Orders and Backlog

For the second quarter of 2017, inbound orders of $418 million increased 36 percent from the prior year, reflecting a gain of 41 percent at FoodTech and a 26 percent increase at AeroTech. Backlog improved 16 percent from the year-ago period.

Acquisitions

Earlier today, JBT announced the acquisition of PLF International Limited, a provider of powder filling systems for the global food and beverage markets.

"JBT and PLF's sales collaborations during the past 10 years and complementary products make this combination a natural fit," said Giacomini. "The addition of PLF expands our presence in the high-value part of the packaging line, serving attractive growth markets."

On July 3, 2017, JBT acquired Aircraft Maintenance Support Services, Ltd. (AMSS), a manufacturer of military aviation equipment. "The combination will enhance our military product offerings and provide expanded access to foreign militaries," added Giacomini.

Together, PLF and AMSS are expected to generate revenue of approximately $20 million in 2017, or $45 million on an annualized basis, with earnings dilution of approximately $0.06 per share in 2017, followed by accretion of $0.07 - $0.09 per share in 2018 and $0.10 - $0.12 per share in 2019.

2017 Outlook

"With a strong outlook for the second half of 2017, we are raising our full-year revenue guidance and maintaining the earnings per share guidance range of $2.95 - $3.10 for 2017, while absorbing $0.06 dilution from PLF and AMSS," said Brian Deck, JBT's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

JBT is raising its revenue growth guidance to 19 to 20 percent for the year, composed of 6 to 7 percent organic growth and approximately 13 percent from acquisitions. Previously, the Company guided to a 16 percent revenue growth rate, with 4 to 6 percent organic growth and 11 percent from acquisitions. At the same time, the Company expects segment margins to be flat to up 25 basis points, down from previous guidance of a 25 to 50 basis point expansion, primarily due to the two July acquisitions.

The Company expects third quarter 2017 earnings of $0.76 - $0.79 per share as it absorbs most of the dilution from the PLF and AMSS acquisitions in the quarter.

Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call

A conference call is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 to discuss second quarter 2017 financial results. Participants may access the conference call by dialing (877) 201-0168 in the U.S. and Canada or (647) 788-4901 for international callers and using conference ID 43171619, or through the Investor Relations link on our website at http://ir.jbtcorporation.com. An online audio replay of the call will be available on the Company's Investor Relations website at approximately 1:30 p.m. EDT on August 1, 2017.

JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food & beverage industry with focus on proteins, liquid foods and automated system solutions. JBT designs, produces and services sophisticated products and systems for multi-national and regional customers through its FoodTech segment. JBT also sells critical equipment and services to domestic and international air transportation customers through its AeroTech segment. JBT Corporation employs approximately 5,700 people worldwide and operates sales, service, manufacturing and sourcing operations in more than 25 countries. For more information, please visit www.jbtc.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are information of a non-historical nature and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are beyond the Company's ability to control. These risks and uncertainties are described under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may be accessed on the Company's website. The Company cautions shareholders and prospective investors that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements.


                                                                           JBT CORPORATION

                                                             CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                                                          (Unaudited and in millions, except per share data)



                                                                            Three Months Ended                       Six Months Ended

                                                                               June 30,                            June 30,

                                                                           2017                   2016               2017                  2016
                                                                           ----                   ----               ----                  ----


    Revenue                                                                        $386.1                                   $328.8               $730.6  $595.9

    Cost of sales                                                         271.3                              233.0                       518.2     423.3
                                                                          -----


    Gross profit                                                          114.8                               95.8                       212.4     172.6


    Selling, general and administrative expense                            77.0                               58.0                       147.5     111.9

    Research and development expense                                        6.4                                5.9                        12.7      11.4

    Restructuring expense                                                   0.6                                1.9                         1.0       9.1

    Other expense, net                                                      1.1                                0.1                         1.0       0.6
                                                                            ---                                ---                         ---       ---


    Operating income                                                       29.7                               29.9                        50.2      39.6


    Net interest expense                                                    3.3                                2.2                         6.7       4.2
                                                                            ---                                ---                         ---       ---

    Income from continuing operations before income taxes                  26.4                               27.7                        43.5      35.4

    Provision for income taxes                                              8.1                                8.9                         7.6      11.4
                                                                            ---                                ---                         ---      ----

    Income from continuing operations                                      18.3                               18.8                        35.9      24.0

    Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes                       (0.4)                                 -                      (0.6)    (0.1)
                                                                           ----                                ---                       ----      ----

    Net income                                                                      $17.9                                    $18.8                $35.3   $23.9
                                                                                    =====                                    =====                =====   =====


    Basic earnings per share:

    Income from continuing operations                                               $0.57                                    $0.64                $1.16   $0.81

    Loss from discontinued operations                                    (0.01)                                 -                     (0.02)        -

    Net income                                                                      $0.56                                    $0.64                $1.14   $0.81
                                                                                    =====                                    =====                =====   =====


    Diluted earnings per share:

    Income from continuing operations                                               $0.57                                    $0.63                $1.14   $0.80

    Loss from discontinued operations                                    (0.01)                                 -                     (0.02)        -

    Net income                                                                      $0.56                                    $0.63                $1.12   $0.80
                                                                                    =====                                    =====                =====   =====


    Weighted average shares outstanding

    Basic                                                                  31.9                               29.4                        31.0      29.4

    Diluted                                                                32.3                               29.8                        31.4      29.8


                                                                                                             JBT CORPORATION

                                                                                                       NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

                                                                           RECONCILIATION OF DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

                                                                                           (Unaudited and in millions, except per share data)



                                                                                                                                                         Three Months Ended                         Six Months Ended

                                                                                                                                                              June 30,                                  June 30,


                                                                                                                                                            2017                      2016                      2017                 2016
                                                                                                                                                            ----                      ----                      ----                 ----


    Income from continuing operations as reported                                                                                                       $18.3                        $18.8                        $35.9                        $24.0


    Non-GAAP adjustments:

    Restructuring expense                                                                                                                               0.6                        1.9                        1.0                        9.1


    Impact on tax provision from Non-GAAP adjustments(1)                                                                                               (0.2)                      (0.6)                      (0.3)                      (2.9)
                                                                                                                                                       ----                       ----                       ----                       ----


    Adjusted income from continuing operations                                                                                                          $18.7                        $20.1                        $36.6                        $30.2
                                                                                                                                                        =====                        =====                        =====                        =====



    Income from continuing operations as reported                                                                                                       $18.3                        $18.8                        $35.9                        $24.0
                                                                                                                                                        -----                        -----                        -----                        -----

    Total shares and dilutive securities                                                                                                               32.3                       29.8                       31.4                       29.8
                                                                                                                                                       ----                       ----                       ----                       ----

    Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations                                                                                               $0.57                        $0.63                        $1.14                        $0.80
                                                                                                                                                        =====                        =====                        =====                        =====


    Adjusted income from continuing operations                                                                                                          $18.7                        $20.1                        $36.6                        $30.2
                                                                                                                                                        -----                        -----                        -----                        -----

    Total shares and dilutive securities                                                                                                               32.3                       29.8                       31.4                       29.8
                                                                                                                                                       ----                       ----                       ----                       ----

    Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations                                                                                      $0.58                        $0.67                        $1.17                        $1.01
                                                                                                                                                        =====                        =====                        =====                        =====


    (1)               Impact on tax provision was calculated using the Company's annual effective tax rate of 31.17% and 32.00%, for 2017 and 2016, respectively.


    The above table contains adjusted income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which are non-GAAP financial measures, and are intended to provide an indication of our underlying ongoing operating results and to enhance investors' overall
     understanding of our financial performance by eliminating the effects of certain items that are not comparable from one period to the next. In addition, this information is used as a basis for evaluating our performance and for the planning and forecasting of future periods. This information is not
     intended to nor should it be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.


                                                                    JBT CORPORATION

                                                              NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

                                                    RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

                                                              (Unaudited and in millions)



                                                                                             Three Months Ended          Six Months Ended

                                                                                                  June 30,                   June 30,

                                                                                                2017                2016          2017    2016
                                                                                                ----                ----          ----    ----


    Net income                                                                              $17.9                  $18.8            $35.3         $23.9


    Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes                                        (0.4)                   -          (0.6)         (0.1)
                                                                                           ----                  ---          ----          ----


    Income from continuing operations as reported                                          18.3                 18.8           35.9          24.0


    Provision (benefit) for income taxes                                                    8.1                  8.9            7.6          11.4

    Net interest expense                                                                    3.3                  2.2            6.7           4.2

    Depreciation and amortization                                                          12.9                  9.5           25.1          18.1
                                                                                           ----                  ---           ----          ----


    EBITDA                                                                                 42.6                 39.4           75.3          57.7


          Restructuring expense                                                             0.6                  1.9            1.0           9.1


    Adjusted EBITDA                                                                         $43.2                  $41.3            $76.3         $66.8
                                                                                            =====                  =====            =====         =====

    The above table provides net
     income as adjusted by income
     taxes, net interest expense and
     depreciation and amortization
     expense recorded during the
     period to arrive at EBITDA.
     Further, we add back to EBITDA
     significant expenses that are
     not indicative of our ongoing
     operations to calculate an
     Adjusted EBITDA for the periods
     reported. Given the Company's
     focus on growth through
     strategic acquisitions,
     management considers Adjusted
     EBITDA to be an important non-
     GAAP financial measure. This
     measure allows us to monitor
     business performance while
     excluding the impact of
     amortization due to the step up
     in value of intangible assets,
     and the depreciation of fixed
     assets. We use Adjusted EBITDA
     internally to make operating
     decisions and believe this
     information is helpful to
     investors because it allows
     more meaningful period-to-
     period comparisons of our
     ongoing operating results.
     This information is not
     intended to nor should it be
     considered in isolation or as a
     substitute for financial
     measures prepared in accordance
     with GAAP.


                                                                                                                                                                                    JBT CORPORATION

                                                                                                                                                                                 BUSINESS SEGMENT DATA

                                                                                                                                                                              (Unaudited and in millions)


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       June 30,                 June 30,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2017                     2016                     2017             2016
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ----                     ----                     ----             ----

    Revenue
    -------

    JBT FoodTech                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     $278.9                                            $228.8                   $520.5  $406.3

    JBT AeroTech                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               107.1                                    100.5                    210.0            190.6

    Other revenue and intercompany eliminations                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  0.1                                    (0.5)                     0.1            (1.0)


    Total revenue                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    $386.1                                            $328.8                   $730.6  $595.9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ======                                            ======                   ======  ======


    Income before income taxes
    --------------------------

    Segment operating profit(1)
    --------------------------

    JBT FoodTech                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $31.1                                             $31.0                    $51.6   $49.8

    JBT AeroTech                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                10.8                                     11.4                     20.4             19.9
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ----                                     ----                     ----             ----

    Total segment operating profit                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              41.9                                     42.4                     72.0             69.7


    Corporate expense(1)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (11.6)                                  (10.6)                  (20.8)           (21.0)

    Restructuring expense                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (0.6)                                   (1.9)                   (1.0)           (9.1)


    Operating income                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  $29.7                                             $29.9                    $50.2   $39.6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      =====                                             =====                    =====   =====


    Other business segment information
    ----------------------------------


    Inbound Orders
    --------------

    JBT FoodTech                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     $283.0                                            $201.0                   $600.9  $423.7

    JBT AeroTech                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               135.1                                    106.9                    221.4            228.6

    Intercompany eliminations/other                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                -                                   (0.5)                     0.1            (0.9)

    Total inbound orders                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             $418.1                                            $307.4                   $822.4  $651.4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ======                                            ======                   ======  ======


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              As of June 30,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2017             2016
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ----             ----

    Order Backlog
    -------------

    JBT FoodTech                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              $427.3                    $328.9

    JBT AeroTech                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       242.7                    250.7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       -----

    Total order backlog                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       $670.0                    $579.6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ======                    ======


    (1) Segment operating profit is defined as total segment revenue less segment operating expenses.  Corporate expense, restructuring expense, interest income and expense and income taxes are not allocated to the segments. Corporate expense generally includes corporate staff-related expense, stock-based compensation, pension and other postretirement
     benefit expenses not related to service, LIFO adjustments, certain foreign currency related gains and losses, and the impact of unusual or strategic events not representative of segment operations.


                               JBT CORPORATION

                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                         (Unaudited and in millions)


                           June 30,                December 31,

                                2017                        2016
                                ----                        ----


    Cash and
     cash
     equivalents                           $26.3                             $33.2

    Trade
     receivables,
     net                       281.8                                260.5

    Inventories                198.3                                139.6

    Other
     current
     assets                     54.0                                 51.7
                                ----                                 ----

    Total
     current
     assets                    560.4                                485.0


    Property,
     plant and
     equipment,
     net                       220.7                                210.2

    Other
     assets                    538.5                                492.2
                               -----                                -----

    Total
     assets                             $1,319.6                          $1,187.4
                                        ========                          ========



    Short-
     term
     debt and
     current
     portion
     of long-
     term
     debt                                   $7.6                              $7.1

    Accounts
     payable,
     trade
     and
     other                     139.4                                135.7

    Advance
     and
     progress
     payments                  129.6                                110.5

    Other
     current
     liabilities               127.1                                139.7
                               -----                                -----

    Total
     current
     liabilities               403.7                                393.0


    Long-
     term
     debt,
     less
     current
     portion                   391.9                                491.6


    Accrued
     pension
     and
     other
     postretirement
     benefits,
     less
     current
     portion                    85.1                                 86.1

    Other
     liabilities                36.2                                 36.8


    Common
     stock
     and
     additional
     paid-in
     capital                   249.8                                 70.3

    Retained
     earnings                  295.0                                266.6

     Accumulated
     other
     comprehensive
     loss                    (142.1)                             (157.0)
                              ------                               ------

    Total
     stockholders'
     equity                    402.7                                179.9
                               -----                                -----

    Total
     liabilities
     and
     stockholders'
     equity                             $1,319.6                          $1,187.4
                                        ========                          ========


                                                                                              JBT CORPORATION

                                                                              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                                                        (Unaudited and in millions)


                                                                                                                                  Six Months Ended

                                                                                                                                      June 30,

                                                                                                                                2017               2016
                                                                                                                                ----               ----


    Cash flows from operating activities:

    Income from continuing operations                                                                                                   $35.9                   $24.0


    Adjustments to reconcile income to cash provided by operating activities:

    Depreciation and amortization                                                                                               25.1                       18.1

    Other                                                                                                                        5.1                        9.6


    Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    Trade accounts receivable, net                                                                                            (13.2)                    (18.0)

    Inventories                                                                                                               (39.9)                    (44.4)

    Accounts payable, trade and other                                                                                          (4.0)                       3.0

    Advance and progress payments                                                                                               10.6                       21.6

    Other - assets and liabilities, net                                                                                       (17.6)                    (13.2)
                                                                                                                               -----                      -----


    Cash provided by continuing operating activities                                                                             2.0                        0.7


    Cash required by discontinued operating activities                                                                         (0.6)                     (0.1)
                                                                                                                                ----                       ----


    Cash provided by operating activities                                                                                        1.4                        0.6
                                                                                                                                 ---                        ---


    Cash flows required by investing activities:

    Acquisitions, net of cash acquired                                                                                        (62.1)                     (3.2)

    Capital expenditures                                                                                                      (17.5)                    (20.9)

    Other                                                                                                                        1.1                        1.0
                                                                                                                                 ---                        ---


    Cash required by investing activities                                                                                     (78.5)                    (23.1)
                                                                                                                               -----                      -----


    Cash flows provided by financing activities:

    Net proceeds (payments) on credit facilities                                                                              (99.2)                      30.0

    Dividends                                                                                                                  (6.4)                     (6.0)

    Purchase of treasury stock                                                                                                     -                     (4.4)

    Proceeds form stock issuance, net of stock issuance costs                                                                  184.1                          -

    Other                                                                                                                      (9.5)                     (1.1)
                                                                                                                                ----                       ----


    Cash provided by financing activities                                                                                       69.0                       18.5
                                                                                                                                ----                       ----


    Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents                                                         1.2                        1.9
                                                                                                                                 ---                        ---


    Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                      (6.9)                     (2.1)


    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period                                                                              33.2                       37.2


    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                                                                                            $26.3                   $35.1
                                                                                                                                        =====                   =====

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