Lennox International Reports Record First-Quarter Revenue and Profit

Lennox International Reports Record First-Quarter Revenue and Profit

- GAAP revenue up 5%; adjusted revenue up 6% excluding non-core Refrigeration businesses being divested as previously announced

- GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.90, including $0.30 of charges related to non-core businesses in Australia and Asia being divested

- Adjusted EPS from continuing operations up 33% to first-quarter record $1.13

- Updating 2018 GAAP and adjusted revenue growth guidance from 3-7% with minimal foreign exchange impact to 4-8% with 1% positive impact

- Updating 2018 GAAP EPS from continuing operations guidance from $9.75-$10.35 to $8.79-$9.39, incorporating first-quarter results and expected second-quarter charges associated with the divestiture of South American business

- Reiterating 2018 adjusted EPS from continuing operations guidance of $9.75-$10.35

- $150 million directed to stock repurchases in first quarter of the $350 million announced for 2018

DALLAS, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennox International Inc. (NYSE: LII) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2018. All comparisons are to the prior-year period. Adjusted revenue and profit exclude the non-core Refrigeration businesses in Australia, Asia and South America that are in the process of being divested, as previously announced. These businesses totaled $47 million of revenue and $2 million of profit in the first quarter of 2018.

For the company overall, GAAP revenue was up 5% to a first-quarter record $835 million. Adjusted revenue was up 6% to a first-quarter record $788 million. At constant currency, both GAAP and adjusted revenue were up 4%.

GAAP operating income was $53 million in the first quarter, including $13 million in pre-tax charges for the write-down of assets and divestiture costs associated with the Australia and Asia transaction. GAAP earnings per share from continuing operations was $0.90, including $0.30 in charges for the write-down of assets and divestiture costs associated with the Australia and Asia transaction. On an adjusted basis, total segment profit increased 12% to a first-quarter record $69 million. Total segment margin expanded 50 basis points to a first-quarter record 8.8%. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations rose 33% to a first-quarter record $1.13.

"Lennox International posted another record first quarter on the strength of our Residential business, which hit new first-quarter highs for revenue, margin and profit," said Chairman and CEO Todd Bluedorn. "Residential revenue was up 8% led by growth in replacement business. Residential profit rose 21%, and segment margin expanded 120 basis points to 11.3%. Our Commercial business set new first-quarter records for revenue and profit. Commercial revenue was up 3% at constant currency, led by growth in regional and local replacement business, and profit rose 2%. Segment margin of 9.5% was off 30 basis points from the record first-quarter level a year ago. In Refrigeration, revenue was down 5% at constant currency, segment margin was down 100 basis points to 7.4%, and profit declined 14%. In North America, refrigeration systems revenue was relatively flat while display case revenue was down from a year ago. Europe saw strong mid-teens growth in the quarter.

"Overall for the company, the first quarter was a record start to the year. As we enter our largest seasonal period, we continue to expect another record year with strong growth and profitability. With a strong balance sheet, and as we close on the sale of our non-core Refrigeration properties, the company will remain focused on driving shareholder value with continued investments in the business, growing the dividend, and repurchasing company stock."

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Revenue: On a GAAP basis, revenue was a first-quarter record $835 million, up 5%. Foreign exchange was a 1% benefit to revenue growth. On an adjusted basis, revenue was a first-quarter record $788 million, up 6%. Foreign exchange was a 2% benefit to adjusted revenue growth. Volume and price were up, and mix was neutral.

Gross Profit: On a GAAP basis, gross profit was $223 million, up 6%. Gross margin was 26.7%, up 10 basis points. On an adjusted basis, gross profit was $210 million, up 7%. Adjusted gross margin was 26.6%, up 30 basis points. GAAP and adjusted gross profit were positively impacted by higher volume, favorable price, sourcing and engineering-led cost reductions, favorable foreign exchange, and lower warranty and other product costs. Partial offsets included unfavorable mix, higher commodity and freight costs, lower factory absorption, and distribution investments.

Income from Continuing Operations: On a GAAP basis, income from continuing operations for the first quarter was $37.9 million, or $0.90 per share, compared to $43.5 million, or $1.00 per share, in the prior-year quarter.

Adjusted income from continuing operations in the first quarter was $47.3 million, or $1.13 per share, compared to $36.8 million, or $0.85 per share, in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted earnings from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2018 excludes net after-tax charges of $9.4 million: a $10.3 million asset write-down and a charge of $1.9 million for divestiture costs associated with the Australia and Asia transaction, $1.5 million for asbestos-related litigation, $1.3 million for various other items, net, a benefit of $4.3 million for excess tax benefits from share-based compensation, and a profit of $1.3 million for non-core business results.

Cash from Operations, Free Cash Flow and Total Debt: Net cash used in operations in the first quarter was $83 million compared to $108 million in the prior-year quarter. Capital expenditures were $23 million compared to $25 million in the prior-year quarter. Free cash flow was approximately ($106) million compared to approximately ($132) million in the first quarter a year ago. Total debt at the end of the first quarter was $1.289 billion. Total cash and cash equivalents were $57 million at the end of March. In the first quarter, the company paid approximately $21 million in dividends and $150 million for stock repurchases.

BUSINESS SEGMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Residential Heating & Cooling
Revenue in the Residential Heating & Cooling business segment rose 8% to a first-quarter record $454 million. Foreign exchange was neutral on a revenue basis. Segment profit was a first-quarter record $51 million, up 21%. Segment margin was a first-quarter record 11.3%, up 120 basis points. Results were positively impacted by higher volume and factory productivity, favorable price and mix, and sourcing and engineering-led cost reductions. Partial offsets included higher commodity and freight costs, higher SG&A, and distribution investments.

Commercial Heating & Cooling
Revenue in the Commercial Heating & Cooling business segment was a first-quarter record $206 million, up 5%. At constant currency, revenue was up 3%. Segment profit was a first-quarter record $20 million, up 2%. Segment margin was 9.5%, down 30 basis points from the first-quarter record a year ago. Results were positively impacted by higher volume, higher price, sourcing and engineering-led cost reductions, lower other product costs, and lower SG&A. Partial offsets included unfavorable mix, higher commodity and freight costs, and distribution investments.

Refrigeration
On an adjusted basis for the Refrigeration business segment, revenue was $129 million, down 2%. At constant currency, revenue was down 5%. Segment profit was down 14% to $10 million. Segment margin was down 100 basis points to 7.4%. Results were negatively impacted by lower volume and factory absorption, and higher commodity costs. Partial offsets included higher price, sourcing and engineering-led cost reductions, lower other products costs, and lower SG&A.

FULL-YEAR OUTLOOK

    --  Updating 2018 guidance for GAAP and adjusted revenue growth from 3-7%
        with a minimal impact from foreign exchange to 4-8% with a positive 1%
        impact from foreign exchange.
    --  Updating 2018 guidance for GAAP EPS from continuing operations from
        $9.75-$10.35 to $8.79-$9.39, incorporating first-quarter results that
        included $0.30 in charges for the write-down of assets and divestiture
        costs associated with the Australia and Asia transaction, as well as
        expected second-quarter non-cash charges totaling approximately $0.73,
        or approximately $30 million, associated with the divestiture of the
        South American business. In the second quarter, the company obtained
        board approval and signed an agreement with Elgin SA, a private
        Brazilian company, for the sale of our South American business, subject
        to Brazilian anti-trust approval, and expects the transaction to close
        later this year.
    --  Reiterating 2018 adjusted EPS from continuing operations guidance of
        $9.75-$10.35.
    --  Reiterating corporate expense guidance of approximately $85 million.
    --  Reiterating guidance for an effective tax rate of 22-24% on an adjusted
        basis for the full year.
    --  Reiterating capital expenditures of approximately $100 million.
    --  Reiterating guidance for $350 million of stock repurchases in 2018 and a
        weighted average diluted share count of 41-42 million shares on a
        full-year basis.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
A conference call to discuss the company's first-quarter results will be held this morning at 8:30 a.m. Central time. To listen, call the conference call line at 612-332-0630 at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time and use reservation number 447169. The conference call also will be webcast on Lennox International's web site at www.lennoxinternational.com. A replay will be available from 11:00 a.m. Central time on April 23 through May 7, 2018 by dialing 800-475-6701 (U.S.) or 320-365-3844 (international) and using access code 447169. The call also will be archived on the company's website.

About Lennox International
Lennox International Inc. is a global leader in the heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration markets. Lennox International stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and traded under the symbol "LII". Additional information is available at: www.lennoxinternational.com or by contacting Steve Harrison, Vice President, Investor Relations, at 972-497-6670.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this news release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding the 2018 full-year outlook, expected consolidated and segment financial results for 2018, the expected disposition of LII's non-core Refrigeration businesses in Australia, Asia and South America, and expected share repurchases, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available as well as management's assumptions and beliefs today. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements, and investors should not place undue reliance on them. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements include, but are not limited to: the impact of higher raw material prices, LII's ability to implement price increases for its products and services, economic conditions in our markets, regulatory changes, the impact of unfavorable weather, and a decline in new construction activity and related demand for products and services. With respect to the sale of LII's non-core Refrigeration businesses in Australia, Asia and South America, the risks and uncertainties include (a) the risks that the closing conditions (including regulatory approvals) are not satisfied or delayed, and (b) the ability to enter into a definitive agreement and close the transaction to sell the real property in the Sydney area. For information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties, see LII's publicly available filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. LII disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.


                                  LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                     Consolidated Statements of Operations

                                                  (Unaudited)


    (Amounts in
     millions, except
     per share data)                           For the Three Months Ended
                                                      March 31,

                                                  2018                   2017
                                                  ----                   ----

    Net sales                                             $834.8                     $793.4

    Cost of goods sold                           611.6                         582.5
                                                 -----                         -----

    Gross profit                                 223.2                         210.9

    Operating Expenses:

    Selling, general
     and
     administrative
     expenses                                    155.2                         152.4

    Losses and other
     expenses, net                                 7.3                           3.1

    Restructuring
     charges                                       0.9                           0.1

    Loss on assets
     held for sale                                10.3                             -

    Income from equity
     method
     investments                                 (3.5)                        (5.5)
                                                  ----                          ----

    Operating income                              53.0                          60.8

    Interest expense,
     net                                           8.4                           7.4

    Other expense, net                             0.6                             -


    Income from
     continuing
     operations before
     income taxes                                 44.0                          53.4

    Provision for
     income taxes                                  6.1                           9.9
                                                   ---                           ---

    Income from
     continuing
     operations                                   37.9                          43.5

    Discontinued Operations:

    Loss from
     discontinued
     operations before
     income taxes                                    -                            -

    Benefit from
     income taxes                                    -                            -
                                                   ---                          ---

    Loss from
     discontinued
     operations                                      -                            -
                                                   ---                          ---

    Net income                                             $37.9                      $43.5
                                                           =====                      =====


    Earnings per share - Basic:

    Income from
     continuing
     operations                                            $0.91                      $1.02

    Loss from
     discontinued
     operations                                      -                            -
                                                   ---                          ---

    Net income                                             $0.91                      $1.02
                                                           =====                      =====

    Earnings per share - Diluted:

    Income from
     continuing
     operations                                            $0.90                      $1.00

    Loss from
     discontinued
     operations                                      -                            -
                                                   ---                          ---

    Net income                                             $0.90                      $1.00
                                                           =====                      =====


    Weighted Average
     Number of Shares
     Outstanding -
     Basic                                        41.5                          42.8


    Weighted Average
     Number of Shares
     Outstanding -
     Diluted                                      42.1                          43.5


    Cash dividends
     declared per
     share                                                 $0.51                      $0.43


                                  LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                 Adjusted Segment Net Sales and Profit (Loss)

                                                 (Unaudited)


    (Amounts in
     millions)                                  For the Three Months Ended
                                                         March 31,

                                                   2018                   2017
                                                   ----                   ----

    Adjusted Net Sales

    Residential
     Heating &
     Cooling                                               $453.7                      $419.8

    Commercial
     Heating &
     Cooling                                      205.5                          195.5

    Refrigeration (1)                             128.6                          131.0


                                                           $787.8                      $746.3
                                                           ======                      ======

    Adjusted Segment Profit (Loss)
     (2)

    Residential
     Heating &
     Cooling                                                $51.3                       $42.5

    Commercial
     Heating &
     Cooling                                       19.5                           19.1

    Refrigeration (1)                               9.5                           11.0

    Corporate and
     other                                       (11.2)                        (11.0)
                                                  -----                          -----

    Total adjusted
     segment profit                                69.1                           61.6

    Reconciliation to Operating
     Income:

    One time
     inventory write
     down                                           0.1                              -

    Loss on assets
     held for sale                                 10.3                              -

    Items in Losses
     (Gains) and
     other expenses,
     net that are
     excluded from
     segment profit
     (loss) (2)                                     6.5                            3.8

    Restructuring
     charges                                        0.9                            0.1

    Operating income
     from non-core
     businesses                                   (1.7)                         (3.1)


    Operating income                                        $53.0                       $60.8
                                                            =====                       =====


     (1) Excludes the non-
          core business
          results related to
          our business
          operations in
          Australia, Asia, and
          South America for
          2018 and 2017.

     (2) We define segment
          profit (loss) as a
          segment's operating
          income included in
          the accompanying
          Consolidated
          Statements of
          Operations,
          excluding:

          The following
                      items in Losses
                      (gains) and
                      other expenses,
                 --    net:

                                     ?  Net change in unrealized losses
                                        (gains) on unsettled futures
                                        contracts,

                                     ?  Special legal contingency charges,

                                     ? Asbestos-related litigation,

                                     ? Contractor tax payments,

                                     ? Environmental liabilities,

                                     ? Divestiture costs,

                                     ? Other items, net,

                 --    One time
                      inventory write
                      down,

                 --    Loss on assets
                      held for sale,

                 --    Operating income
                      from non-core
                      businesses; and,

                 --    Restructuring
                      charges.


                                         LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                Consolidated Balance Sheets


    (Amounts in millions, except
     shares and par values)                          As of March 31,                As of December 31,
                                                                2018                               2017
                                                                ----                               ----

                                                       (unaudited)

    ASSETS

    Current Assets:

    Cash and cash equivalents                                              $57.1                             $68.2

    Accounts and notes receivable,
     net of allowances of $6.0 and
     $5.9 in 2018 and 2017,
     respectively                                              528.5                                506.5

    Inventories, net                                           561.5                                484.2

    Assets held for sale                                        93.3                                    -

    Other assets                                               106.4                                 78.4
                                                               -----                                 ----

    Total current assets                                     1,346.8                              1,137.3

    Property, plant and equipment,
     net of accumulated
     depreciation of $763.9 and
     $774.2 in 2018 and 2017,
     respectively                                              390.1                                397.8

    Goodwill                                                   190.3                                200.5

    Deferred income taxes                                       94.0                                 94.4

    Other assets, net                                           64.9                                 61.5
                                                                ----                                 ----

    Total assets                                                        $2,086.1                          $1,891.5
                                                                        ========                          ========


    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

    Current Liabilities:

    Short-term debt                                                         $0.9                              $0.9

    Current maturities of long-
     term debt                                                  29.9                                 32.6

    Accounts payable                                           405.6                                348.6

    Accrued expenses                                           226.0                                270.3

    Liabilities held for sale                                   28.7                                    -

    Income taxes payable                                        21.7                                  2.1
                                                                ----                                  ---

    Total current liabilities                                  712.8                                654.5

    Long-term debt                                           1,258.3                                970.5

    Post-retirement benefits,
     other than pensions                                         2.5                                  2.6

    Pensions                                                    85.9                                 84.5

    Other liabilities                                          129.2                                129.3
                                                               -----                                -----

    Total liabilities                                        2,188.7                              1,841.4

    Commitments and contingencies

    Stockholders' equity:

    Preferred stock, $.01 par
     value, 25,000,000 shares
     authorized, no shares issued
     or outstanding                                                -                                   -

    Common stock, $.01 par value,
     200,000,000 shares authorized,
     87,170,197 shares issued                                    0.9                                  0.9

    Additional paid-in capital                               1,036.7                              1,061.5

    Retained earnings                                        1,609.6                              1,575.9

    Accumulated other comprehensive
     loss                                                    (181.3)                             (157.4)

    Treasury stock, at cost,
     45,852,186 shares and
     45,361,145 shares as of March
     31, 2018 and December 31,
     2017, respectively                                    (2,568.5)                           (2,430.8)

    Total stockholders' equity                               (102.6)                                50.1
                                                              ------                                 ----

    Total liabilities and
     stockholders' equity                                               $2,086.1                          $1,891.5
                                                                        ========                          ========


                                     LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                       Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                                                    (Unaudited)


    (Amounts in
     millions)                                           For the Three Months Ended
                                                                 March 31,

                                                            2018                  2017
                                                            ----                  ----

    Cash flows from operating
     activities:

    Net income                                                      $37.9                       $43.5

    Adjustments to reconcile net
     income to net cash used in
     operating activities:

    Income from equity
     method
     investments                                           (3.5)                         (5.5)

    Loss on assets
     held for sale                                          10.3                              -

    Restructuring
     charges, net of
     cash paid                                               0.6                              -

    Provision for bad
     debts                                                   1.9                            1.1

    Unrealized gains
     on derivative
     contracts                                             (0.1)                         (0.5)

    Stock-based
     compensation
     expense                                                 4.8                            4.9

    Depreciation and
     amortization                                           16.6                           15.7

    Deferred income
     taxes                                                 (2.1)                         (1.1)

    Pension expense                                          2.1                            1.9

    Pension
     contributions                                         (0.7)                         (1.1)

    Other items, net                                         0.1                            0.1

    Changes in assets and
     liabilities, net of effects of
     divestitures:

    Accounts and notes
     receivable                                           (44.5)                        (40.9)

    Inventories                                          (124.3)                       (101.2)

    Other current
     assets                                                (0.7)                         (4.3)

    Accounts payable                                        77.5                           47.3

    Accrued expenses                                      (35.2)                        (41.7)

    Income taxes
     payable and
     receivable                                           (22.3)                        (28.0)

    Other                                                  (1.9)                           2.2

    Net cash used in
     operating
     activities                                           (83.5)                       (107.6)

    Cash flows from investing
     activities:

    Proceeds from the
     disposal of
     property, plant
     and equipment                                           0.1                            0.1

    Purchases of
     property, plant
     and equipment                                        (22.7)                        (24.9)
                                                           -----                          -----

    Net cash used in
     investing
     activities                                           (22.6)                        (24.8)

    Cash flows from financing
     activities:

    Short-term
     borrowings, net                                       (0.1)                         (0.8)

    Asset
     securitization
     borrowings                                                -                         150.0

    Asset
     securitization
     payments                                             (51.0)                             -

    Long-term debt
     payments                                             (10.2)                         (0.2)

    Borrowings from
     credit facility                                       790.0                          583.0

    Payments on credit
     facility                                            (444.1)                       (497.5)

    Proceeds from
     employee stock
     purchases                                               0.8                            0.7

    Repurchases of
     common stock                                        (150.0)                        (75.0)

    Repurchases of
     common stock to
     satisfy employee
     withholding tax
     obligations                                          (18.1)                        (13.3)

    Cash dividends
     paid                                                 (21.3)                        (18.5)
                                                           -----                          -----

    Net cash provided
     by financing
     activities                                             96.0                          128.4

    Increase in cash
     and cash
     equivalents                                          (10.1)                         (4.0)

    Effect of exchange
     rates on cash and
     cash equivalents                                      (1.0)                           2.6

    Cash and cash
     equivalents,
     beginning of
     period                                                 68.2                           50.2
                                                            ----                           ----

    Cash and cash
     equivalents, end
     of period                                                      $57.1                       $48.8
                                                                    =====                       =====


    Supplemental disclosures of cash
     flow information:

    Interest paid                                                    $6.0                        $2.4
                                                                     ====                        ====

    Income taxes paid
     (net of refunds)                                               $32.7                       $36.7
                                                                    =====                       =====


                                                                                                LENNOX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                                                             Reconciliation to U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) Measures

                                                                                        (Unaudited, in millions, except per share and ratio data)


    Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    To supplement the Company's consolidated financial statements and segment net sales and profit presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, additional non-GAAP financial measures are provided and reconciled in the following tables.  In addition to these
     non-GAAP measures, the Company also provides rates of revenue change at constant currency on a consolidated and segment basis if different than the reported  measures. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered
     together with the GAAP financial measures, provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results.  The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures enhance the ability of investors to
     analyze the Company's business trends and operating performance. In the first quarter of 2018, the Company announced the planned sales of its businesses in Australia, Asia, and South America.  The results from operations for these businesses have been
     shown in the tables below as "Non-core business results".  The prior period results have been updated to provide period-over-period comparability.


    Reconciliation of Income from Continuing Operations, a GAAP measure, to Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations, a Non-GAAP measure


                                                                                For the Three Months Ended March 31,

                                                                                                  2018                                                      2017

                                               Pre-Tax    Tax Impact (e)   After Tax                Pre-Tax   Tax Impact (e)   After Tax
                                               -------    -------------    ---------                -------   -------------    ---------

    Income from continuing
     operations, a GAAP
     measure                                                       $44.0                              $(6.1)                                  $37.9                                        $53.4                              $(9.9)                             $43.5

    Restructuring charges                           0.9                         (0.3)                    0.6                                     0.1                      -                   0.1

    Loss on assets held
     for sale                                      10.3                             -                   10.3                                       -                     -                     -

    Special legal
     contingency charges
     (a)                                            0.2                         (0.1)                    0.1                                     0.9                      -                   0.9

    Asbestos-related
     litigation (a)                                 2.1                         (0.6)                    1.5                                     1.7                  (0.6)                   1.1

    Net change in
     unrealized losses
     (gains) on unsettled
     future contracts (a)                           1.1                         (0.2)                    0.9                                     0.7                  (0.3)                   0.4

    Inventory write
     down,(b)                                       0.1                             -                    0.1                                       -                     -                     -

    Environmental
     liabilities(a)                                 0.3                             -                    0.3                                     0.5                  (0.2)                   0.3

    Excess tax benefits
     from share-based
     compensation (c)                                 -                        (4.3)                  (4.3)                                      -                 (7.4)                 (7.4)

    Other tax items,
     net(c)                                           -                        (0.9)                  (0.9)                                      -                     -                     -

    Divestiture costs (a)                           2.5                         (0.6)                    1.9                                       -                     -                     -

    Other items, net (a)                            0.3                         (0.1)                    0.2                                       -                     -                     -

      Non-core business
       results(f)                                 (1.7)                          0.4                   (1.3)                                  (2.8)                   0.7                  (2.1)
                                                   ----                           ---                    ----                                    ----                    ---                   ----

    Adjusted income from
     continuing
     operations, a non-
     GAAP measure                                                  $60.1                             $(12.8)                                  $47.3                                        $54.5                             $(17.7)                             $36.8
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    Earnings per share from continuing
     operations -diluted, a GAAP measure                                                  $0.90                                                                   $1.00

    Restructuring charges                                                     0.01                                                              -

    Loss on assets held for sale                                              0.25                                                              -

    Special legal contingency charges(a)                                         -                                                          0.02

    Asbestos-related litigation(a)                                            0.04                                                           0.03

    Net change in unrealized losses
     (gains) on unsettled future
     contracts (a)                                                            0.02                                                           0.01

    Inventory write down(b)                                                      -                                                             -

    Environmental liabilities (a)                                             0.01                                                           0.01

    Excess tax benefits from share-based
     compensation (c)                                                       (0.10)                                                        (0.17)

    Other tax items, net(c)                                                 (0.02)                                                             -

    Divestiture costs (a)                                                     0.05                                                              -

    Other items, net (a)                                                         -                                                             -

      Non-core business results(f)                                          (0.03)                                                        (0.05)

    Change in share counts from share-
     based compensation (d)                                                      -                                                             -

    Adjusted earnings per share from
     continuing operations - diluted, a
     non-GAAP measure                                                                     $1.13                                                                   $0.85
                                                                                          =====                                                                   =====


    (a)              Recorded in Losses and other
                     expenses, net in the Consolidated
                     Statements of Operations

    (b)              Recorded in Cost of goods sold in
                     the Consolidated Statements of
                     Operations

    (c)              Recorded in Provision for income
                     taxes in the Consolidated
                     Statements of Operations

    (d)              The impact of excess tax benefits
                     from the change in share-based
                     compensation also impacts our
                     diluted share counts. The
                     reconciliation of average
                     outstanding diluted shares on a
                     GAAP and non-GAAP basis is
                     included in this document.

    (e)              Tax impact based on the applicable
                     tax rate relevant to the location
                     and nature of the adjustment.

    (f)              Non-core business results
                     represent activity related to our
                     business operations in Australia,
                     Asia, and South America, not
                     included elsewhere in the
                     reconciliation.


                              For the Three Months Ended
                                      March 31,

                                 2018                  2017
                                 ----                  ----

    Components of (Gains)
     Losses and other
     expenses, net (pre-
     tax):

    Realized gains on settled
     future contracts (a)               $(0.5)                     $(0.4)

    Foreign currency exchange
     losses (gains) (a)           1.3                        (0.2)

    Loss on disposal of fixed
     assets (a)                     -                       (0.1)

    Net change in unrealized
     losses on unsettled
     futures contracts (b)        1.1                          0.7

    Special legal contingency
     charges (b)                  0.2                          0.9

    Asbestos-related
     litigation (b)               2.1                          1.7

    Environmental liabilities
     (b)                          0.3                          0.5

    Divestiture costs (b)         2.5                            -

    Other items, net (b)          0.3                            -

    Losses and other
     expenses, net (pre-tax)              $7.3                        $3.1
                                          ====                        ====


    (a)              Included in both segment
                     profit (loss) and Adjusted
                     income from continuing
                     operations

    (b)              Excluded from both segment
                     profit (loss) and Adjusted
                     income from continuing
                     operations


    Reconciliation of Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations - Diluted, a GAAP measure, to Estimated Adjusted Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations - Diluted, a Non-GAAP measure


                                                                                                                                               For the Year Ended
                                                                                                                                               December 31, 2018
                                                                                                                                                   ESTIMATED
                                                                                                                                                   ---------

    Earnings per share from continuing operations - diluted, a GAAP measure                                                                                                                                      $8.79 - $9.39

    Loss on assets held for sale, charges associated with the divestiture of the South American business and other
     items partially offset by excess tax benefits from share-based compensation                                                                                                                                       0.96
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ----

    Adjusted Earnings per share from continuing operations - diluted, a Non-GAAP measure                                                                                                                    $9.75 - $10.35
                                                                                                                                                                                                            ==============


    Reconciliation of Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted, a GAAP measure, to Adjusted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted, a Non-GAAP measure (shares in millions):


                                                                                                                                            For the Three Months
                                                                                                                                              Ended March 31,

                                                                                                                                        2018                   2017
                                                                                                                                        ----                   ----

    Average shares outstanding - diluted, a GAAP measure                                                                                                                                             42.1                  43.5

    Impact on diluted shares from excess tax benefits from share-based compensation                                                                                                                 (0.2)                (0.2)
                                                                                                                                                                                                     ----

    Adjusted average shares outstanding - diluted, a Non- GAAP measure                                                                                                                               41.9                  43.3
                                                                                                                                                                                                     ====                  ====


    Reconciliation of Net Sales, a GAAP measure, to Adjusted Net Sales, a Non-GAAP measure


                                                                                             Refrigeration                                    Consolidated
                                                                                                Segment
                                                                                                -------

                                                                                         For the Three Months                             For the Three Months
                                                                                            Ended March 31,                                 Ended March 31,

                                                                                           2018                   2017                      2018                   2017
                                                                                           ----                   ----                      ----                   ----

    Net sales, a GAAP
     measure                                                                                       $175.6                                          $178.1                                           $834.8                      $793.4

    Net sales from
     non-core
     businesses (a)                                                                        47.0                               47.1                                47.0                                 47.1

    Adjusted net
     sales, a Non-
     GAAP measure                                                                                  $128.6                                          $131.0                                           $787.8                      $746.3
                                                                                                   ======                                          ======                                           ======                      ======


    (a) Non-Core business represent our business operations in Australia, Asia, and South America.


    Reconciliation of Gross Profit, a GAAP measure, to Adjusted Gross Profit, a Non-GAAP measure


                                                                                             Refrigeration                                    Consolidated
                                                                                                Segment
                                                                                                -------

                                                                                         For the Three Months                             For the Three Months
                                                                                            Ended March 31,                                 Ended March 31,

                                                                                           2018                   2017                      2018                   2017
                                                                                           ----                   ----                      ----                   ----

    Gross profit, a
     GAAP measure                                                                                   $48.3                                           $51.8                                           $223.2                      $210.9

    Gross profit from
     non-core
     businesses (a)                                                                        13.5                               14.9                                13.5                                 14.9
                                                                                           ----                                                                  ----                                 ----

    Adjusted Gross
     profit, a Non-
     GAAP measure                                                                                   $34.8                                           $36.9                                           $209.7                      $196.0
                                                                                                    =====                                           =====                                           ======                      ======


    (a) Non-Core business represent our business operations in Australia, Asia, and South America.


    Reconciliation of Segment Profit, a GAAP measure, to Adjusted Segment profit, a Non-GAAP measure


                                                                                             Refrigeration                                    Consolidated
                                                                                                Segment
                                                                                                -------

                                                                                         For the Three Months                             For the Three Months
                                                                                            Ended March 31,                                 Ended March 31,

                                                                                           2018                   2017                      2018                   2017
                                                                                           ----                   ----                      ----                   ----

    Segment profit, a
     GAAP measure                                                                                   $11.2                                           $14.1                                            $70.8                       $64.7

    Gross profit from
     non-core
     businesses (a)                                                                         1.7                                3.1                                 1.7                                  3.1
                                                                                            ---                                ---                                 ---                                  ---

    Adjusted Segment
     profit, a Non-
     GAAP measure                                                                                    $9.5                                           $11.0                                            $69.1                       $61.6
                                                                                                     ====                                           =====                                            =====                       =====


    (a) Non-Core business represent our business operations in Australia, Asia, and South America.


    Reconciliation of Net Cash Used in Operating Activities, a GAAP measure, to Free Cash Flow, a Non-GAAP measure (dollars in millions)


                                                                                                                                            For the Three Months
                                                                                                                                              Ended March 31,

                                                                                                                                        2018                   2017

    Net cash used in operating
     activities, a GAAP measure                                                                                                                $(83.5)                                        $(107.6)

     Purchases of property, plant and
      equipment                                                                                                                       (22.7)                            (24.9)

     Proceeds from the disposal of
      property, plant and equipment                                                                                                      0.1                                0.1

     Free cash flow, a Non-GAAP
      measure                                                                                                                        (106.1)                           (132.4)
                                                                                                                                      ======                             ======


    (a) Non-Core business represent our business operations in Australia, Asia, and South
     America.



    Calculation of Debt to EBITDA
     Ratio (dollars in millions):                                                                                                                        Trailing
                                                                                                                                                           Twelve
                                                                                                                                                         Months to
                                                                                                                                                           March
                                                                                                                                                          31, 2018
                                                                                                                                                          --------

     Adjusted EBIT(a) (a)                                                                                                                                               $515.7

     Depreciation and amortization
      expense (b)                                                                                                                                             65.6

     EBITDA (a + b)                                                                                                                                                     $581.3
                                                                                                                                                                        ------

     Total debt at March 31, 2018 (c)                                                                                                                                 $1,289.1
                                                                                                                                                                      --------

     Total Debt to EBITDA ratio ((c /
      (a + b))                                                                                                                                                 2.2
                                                                                                                                                               ===


    (a) Adjusted EBIT excludes the non-core business results related to our business operations in Australia, Asia, and South America.


    Reconciliation of Adjusted EBIT, a Non-GAAP measure, to Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes, a GAAP measure (dollars in millions)


                                                                                                                                                         Trailing
                                                                                                                                                           Twelve
                                                                                                                                                         Months to
                                                                                                                                                           March
                                                                                                                                                          31, 2018
                                                                                                                                                          --------

     Adjusted EBIT per above, a Non-GAAP measure                                                   $515.7

    Special product quality adjustments                                                     5.4

    Items in Losses and other expenses, net that are excluded from segment profit          14.3

    Inventory write down                                                                    0.2

    Restructuring charges                                                                   4.0

    Interest expense, net                                                                  31.5

    Loss on assets held for sale                                                           10.3

    Non-core business results (a)                                                         (5.1)

    Other expenses, net                                                                     0.5

     Income from continuing operations before income taxes, a GAAP measure                         $454.6
                                                                                                   ======


    (a) Non-core business results represent activity related to our business operations in Australia, Asia, and South America, not included elsewhere in the reconciliation.

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