Pentair Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR) today announced third quarter 2020 sales of $799 million. Sales were up 12 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 10 percent in the third quarter. Third quarter 2020 earnings per diluted share from continuing operations (“EPS”) were $0.66 compared to $0.54 in the third quarter of 2019. On an adjusted basis, the company reported EPS of $0.70 compared to $0.58 in the third quarter of 2019. Segment income, adjusted net income, free cash flow and adjusted EPS are described in the attached schedules.

Third quarter 2020 operating income was $128 million, up 18 percent compared to operating income for the third quarter of 2019, and return on sales (“ROS”) was 16.0 percent, an increase of 80 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2019. On an adjusted basis, the company reported segment income of $141 million for the third quarter of 2020, up 14 percent compared to segment income for the third quarter of 2019, and ROS was 17.6 percent, an increase of 40 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2019.

Consumer Solutions sales were up 25 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, acquisitions and divestitures, core sales grew 23 percent in the third quarter. Segment income of $114 million was up 39 percent compared to the third quarter of 2019, and ROS was 24.2 percent, an increase of 250 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2019.

Industrial & Flow Technologies sales were down 3 percent compared to sales for the same period last year. Excluding currency translation, core sales declined 4 percent in the third quarter. Segment income of $43 million was down 24 percent compared to the third quarter of 2019, and ROS was 13.0 percent, a decrease of 360 basis points when compared to the third quarter of 2019.

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations for the quarter was $234 million compared to $167 million in the third quarter of 2019 and free cash flow from continuing operations for the quarter was $220 million compared to $152 million in the third quarter of 2019.

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $501 million compared to $266 million in the first nine months of the previous year and free cash flow from continuing operations in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $457 million compared to $222 million in the first nine months of the previous year.

Pentair paid a regular cash dividend of $0.19 per share in the third quarter of 2020. Pentair previously announced on September 22, 2020 that its Board of Directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 that it will pay on November 6, 2020 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 23, 2020. Pentair has increased its dividend for 44 consecutive years.

CEO’s Remarks

John L. Stauch, President and CEO, stated, “Our ability to deliver double digit sales and earnings growth in the quarter is a reflection of our diverse portfolio that includes a large mix of residential focused businesses that are currently experiencing strong demand.”

“Our Consumer Solutions segment delivered strong growth in the quarter led by strength in residential markets, particularly our Pool business. Our Industrial & Flow Technologies segment continues to be negatively impacted by delayed capital spending globally across its commercial and industrial markets, however, the business has shown stabilization as the year has progressed. We generated strong cash flow during the quarter and our balance sheet ended the quarter in excellent shape.”

“We believe we remain well positioned to navigate our way through these uncertain times. Furthermore, we continue to invest in our digital infrastructure and innovation throughout the company and specifically in our Consumer Solutions segment to position ourselves for an eventually strengthened economy. We believe there are ample organic and inorganic opportunities to build on our already strong foundation and we are in a great financial position to support our longer-term aspirations.”

“I would especially like to express my gratitude to our front-line employees for their personal commitment to our customers and shareholders during these times.”

2020 Guidance Update

The company updates its estimated 2020 GAAP EPS of approximately $2.05 to $2.10 and on an adjusted EPS basis of approximately $2.35 to $2.40. The company updates full year 2020 sales guidance of approximately $2.95 billion. The company expects full year free cash flow of greater than 100 percent of net income.

EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

Pentair President and Chief Executive Officer John L. Stauch and Chief Financial Officer Robert P. Fishman will discuss the company’s third quarter 2020 results on a two-way conference call with investors at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today. A live audio webcast of the call, along with the related presentation, can be accessed in the Investor Relations section of the company’s website, www.pentair.com, shortly before the call begins.

Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures are set forth in the attachments to this release and in the presentation, each of which can be found on Pentair’s website. The webcast and presentation will be archived at the company’s website following the conclusion of the event.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains statements that we believe to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Without limitation, any statements preceded or followed by or that include the words “targets,” “plans,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “likely,” “may,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “positioned,” “strategy,” “future” or words, phrases or terms of similar substance or the negative thereof, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business; the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic; actions that may be taken by us, other businesses and governments to address or otherwise mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including those that may impact our ability to operate our facilities, meet production demands, and deliver products to our customers; the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy, our customers and suppliers, and customer demand; overall global economic and business conditions impacting our business, including the strength of housing and related markets; demand, competition and pricing pressures in the markets we serve; volatility in currency exchange rates; failure of markets to accept new product introductions and enhancements; the ability to successfully identify, finance, complete and integrate acquisitions; the ability to achieve the benefits of our restructuring plans and cost reduction initiatives; risks associated with operating foreign businesses; the impact of material cost and other inflation; the impact of seasonality of sales and weather conditions; our ability to comply with laws and regulations; the impact of changes in laws, regulations and administrative policy, including those that limit U.S. tax benefits or impact trade agreements and tariffs; the outcome of litigation and governmental proceedings; and the ability to achieve our long-term strategic operating goals. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and to our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Pentair plc assumes no obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to update the information contained in this release.

ABOUT PENTAIR PLC

At Pentair, we believe the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean, safe water. We deliver a comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water solutions to homes, business and industry around the world. Our industry leading and proven portfolio of solutions enables our customers to access clean, safe water. Whether it’s improving, moving or enjoying water, we help manage the world’s most precious resource. Smart, Sustainable, Water Solutions. For Life.

Pentair had revenue in 2019 of $3 billion, and trades under the ticker symbol PNR. With approximately 120 locations in 25 countries and 9,500 employees, we believe that the future of water depends on us. To learn more, visit www.pentair.com.

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

In millions, except per-share data

September 30,
2020

September 30,
2019

 

September 30,
2020

September 30,
2019

Net sales

$

798.5

 

$

713.6

 

 

$

2,221.8

 

$

2,202.0

 

Cost of goods sold

521.1

 

458.6

 

 

1,447.7

 

1,424.7

 

Gross profit

277.4

 

255.0

 

 

774.1

 

777.3

 

% of net sales

34.7

%

35.7

%

 

34.8

%

35.3

%

Selling, general and administrative

130.0

 

126.4

 

 

378.6

 

405.9

 

% of net sales

16.3

%

17.7

%

 

17.0

%

18.4

%

Research and development

19.3

 

19.8

 

 

55.6

 

61.2

 

% of net sales

2.4

%

2.8

%

 

2.5

%

2.8

%

Operating income

128.1

 

108.8

 

 

339.9

 

310.2

 

% of net sales

16.0

%

15.2

%

 

15.3

%

14.1

%

Other (income) expense:

 

 

 

 

 

Loss (gain) on sale of businesses

 

0.1

 

 

0.1

 

(3.3

)

Other (income) expense

(2.5

)

0.6

 

 

(1.6

)

(11.7

)

Net interest expense

5.4

 

6.9

 

 

20.0

 

23.6

 

% of net sales

0.7

%

1.0

%

 

0.9

%

1.1

%

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

125.2

 

101.2

 

 

321.4

 

301.6

 

Provision for income taxes

14.4

 

9.9

 

 

64.1

 

42.8

 

Effective tax rate

11.5

%

9.8

%

 

19.9

%

14.2

%

Net income from continuing operations

110.8

 

91.3

 

 

257.3

 

258.8

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

1.0

 

 

(1.7

)

(0.9

)

Net income

$

110.8

 

$

92.3

 

 

$

255.6

 

$

257.9

 

Earnings (loss) per ordinary share

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

$

0.67

 

$

0.54

 

 

$

1.54

 

$

1.53

 

Discontinued operations

 

0.01

 

 

(0.01

)

(0.01

)

Basic earnings per ordinary share

$

0.67

 

$

0.55

 

 

$

1.53

 

$

1.52

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

$

0.66

 

$

0.54

 

 

$

1.54

 

$

1.52

 

Discontinued operations

 

0.01

 

 

(0.01

)

(0.01

)

Diluted earnings per ordinary share

$

0.66

 

$

0.55

 

 

$

1.53

 

$

1.51

 

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

166.1

 

168.1

 

 

166.6

 

169.7

 

Diluted

167.1

 

168.6

 

 

167.4

 

170.3

 

Cash dividends paid per ordinary share

$

0.19

 

$

0.18

 

 

$

0.57

 

$

0.54

 

 

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

September 30,
2020

December 31,
2019

In millions

Assets

Current assets

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

82.6

 

$

82.5

 

Accounts and notes receivable, net

362.1

 

502.9

 

Inventories

401.7

 

377.4

 

Other current assets

117.1

 

99.1

 

Total current assets

963.5

 

1,061.9

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

291.1

 

283.2

 

Other assets

 

 

Goodwill

2,329.6

 

2,258.3

 

Intangibles, net

323.3

 

339.2

 

Other non-current assets

196.0

 

196.9

 

Total other assets

2,848.9

 

2,794.4

 

Total assets

$

4,103.5

 

$

4,139.5

 

Liabilities and Equity

Current liabilities

 

 

Accounts payable

$

276.6

 

$

325.1

 

Employee compensation and benefits

107.0

 

71.0

 

Other current liabilities

435.3

 

352.9

 

Total current liabilities

818.9

 

749.0

 

Other liabilities

 

 

Long-term debt

805.2

 

1,029.1

 

Pension and other post-retirement compensation and benefits

94.5

 

96.4

 

Deferred tax liabilities

112.0

 

104.4

 

Other non-current liabilities

223.1

 

206.7

 

Total liabilities

2,053.7

 

2,185.6

 

Equity

2,049.8

 

1,953.9

 

Total liabilities and equity

$

4,103.5

 

$

4,139.5

 

 

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 

 

Nine months ended

In millions

September 30,
2020

September 30,
2019

Operating activities

 

 

Net income

$

255.6

 

$

257.9

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

1.7

 

0.9

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of continuing operations

 

 

Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries

(1.0

)

(3.0

)

Depreciation

34.4

 

36.4

 

Amortization

21.5

 

24.1

 

Deferred income taxes

8.5

 

(17.7

)

Loss (gain) on sale of businesses

0.1

 

(3.3

)

Share-based compensation

15.2

 

15.3

 

Asset impairment

 

18.2

 

Pension settlement gain

 

(11.8

)

Pension and other post-retirement plan contributions

 

(11.1

)

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions

 

 

Accounts receivable

147.3

 

82.8

 

Inventories

(17.7

)

4.0

 

Other current assets

(13.4

)

(10.5

)

Accounts payable

(46.7

)

(128.8

)

Employee compensation and benefits

35.0

 

(19.1

)

Other current liabilities

61.1

 

21.3

 

Other non-current assets and liabilities

(0.8

)

10.5

 

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

500.8

 

266.1

 

Net cash used for operating activities of discontinued operations

(0.5

)

(1.4

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

500.3

 

264.7

 

Investing activities

 

 

Capital expenditures

(44.4

)

(44.6

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

0.1

 

0.4

 

Proceeds from the sale of businesses, net

 

0.7

 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(28.5

)

(284.5

)

Other

2.2

 

(1.5

)

Net cash used for investing activities

(70.6

)

(329.5

)

Financing activities

 

 

Net (repayments) receipts of commercial paper and revolving long-term debt

(151.3

)

91.2

 

Proceeds from long-term debt

 

400.0

 

Repayments of long-term debt

(74.0

)

(151.5

)

Debt issuance costs

 

(6.3

)

Shares issued to employees, net of shares withheld

21.1

 

6.8

 

Repurchases of ordinary shares

(115.2

)

(150.0

)

Dividends paid

(95.4

)

(92.4

)

Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities

(414.8

)

97.8

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(14.8

)

5.9

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

0.1

 

38.9

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

82.5

 

74.3

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

82.6

 

$

113.2

 

 

 

 

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of the GAAP operating activities cash flow to the non-GAAP free cash flow (Unaudited)

 

 

Three months
ended

Three months
ended

Three months
ended

Nine months
ended

In millions

March 31,
2020

June 30,
2020

September 30,
2020

September 30,
2020

Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities of continuing operations

$

(162.4

)

$

428.9

 

$

234.3

 

$

500.8

 

Capital expenditures

(18.7

)

(11.8

)

(13.9

)

(44.4

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

0.1

 

 

 

0.1

 

Free cash flow from continuing operations

$

(181.0

)

$

417.1

 

$

220.4

 

$

456.5

 

Net cash used for operating activities of discontinued operations

 

(0.5

)

 

(0.5

)

Free cash flow

$

(181.0

)

$

416.6

 

$

220.4

 

$

456.0

 

 

 

 

Three months
ended

Three months
ended

Three months
ended

Nine months
ended

In millions

March 31,
2019

June 30,
2019

September 30,
2019

September 30,
2019

Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities of continuing operations

$

(257.1

)

$

356.3

 

$

166.9

 

$

266.1

 

Capital expenditures

(16.8

)

(13.0

)

(14.8

)

(44.6

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

0.3

 

0.1

 

 

0.4

 

Free cash flow from continuing operations

$

(273.6

)

$

343.4

 

$

152.1

 

$

221.9

 

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of discontinued operations

0.8

 

(3.3

)

1.1

 

(1.4

)

Free cash flow

$

(272.8

)

$

340.1

 

$

153.2

 

$

220.5

 

 

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Financial Information by Reportable Segment (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

2019

In millions

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Nine
Months

 

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Nine
Months

Net sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Solutions

$

388.8

 

$

401.2

 

$

470.8

 

$

1,260.8

 

 

$

358.2

 

$

437.1

 

$

377.0

 

$

1,172.3

 

Industrial & Flow Technologies

320.9

 

311.8

 

327.4

 

960.1

 

 

330.3

 

362.1

 

336.2

 

1,028.6

 

Other

0.3

 

0.3

 

0.3

 

0.9

 

 

0.4

 

0.3

 

0.4

 

1.1

 

Consolidated

$

710.0

 

$

713.3

 

$

798.5

 

$

2,221.8

 

 

$

688.9

 

$

799.5

 

$

713.6

 

$

2,202.0

 

Segment income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Solutions

$

84.8

 

$

96.7

 

$

113.8

 

$

295.3

 

 

$

75.2

 

$

109.0

 

$

81.9

 

$

266.1

 

Industrial & Flow Technologies

44.7

 

44.1

 

42.7

 

131.5

 

 

41.0

 

59.7

 

55.9

 

156.6

 

Other

(18.0

)

(16.1

)

(16.0

)

(50.1

)

 

(17.5

)

(14.6

)

(15.0

)

(47.1

)

Consolidated

$

111.5

 

$

124.7

 

$

140.5

 

$

376.7

 

 

$

98.7

 

$

154.1

 

$

122.8

 

$

375.6

 

Return on sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Solutions

21.8

%

24.1

%

24.2

%

23.4

%

 

21.0

%

24.9

%

21.7

%

22.7

%

Industrial & Flow Technologies

13.9

%

14.1

%

13.0

%

13.7

%

 

12.4

%

16.5

%

16.6

%

15.2

%

Consolidated

15.7

%

17.5

%

17.6

%

17.0

%

 

14.3

%

19.3

%

17.2

%

17.1

%

 

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of the GAAP year ending December 31, 2020 to the non-GAAP

excluding the effect of 2020 adjustments (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual

 

Forecast

In millions, except per-share data

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

 

Full
Year

Net sales

$

710.0

 

$

713.3

 

$

798.5

 

 

approx

$

2,950

 

Operating income

100.7

 

111.1

 

128.1

 

 

 

 

% of net sales

14.2

%

15.6

%

16.0

%

 

 

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring and other

2.4

 

1.1

 

2.1

 

 

approx

6

 

Intangible amortization

7.6

 

7.0

 

6.9

 

 

approx

28

 

COVID-19 related costs and expenses

0.9

 

4.8

 

2.6

 

 

approx

8

 

Deal-related costs and expenses

0.4

 

 

 

 

approx

 

Equity (loss) income of unconsolidated subsidiaries

(0.5

)

0.7

 

0.8

 

 

approx

2

 

Segment income

111.5

 

124.7

 

140.5

 

 

 

 

Return on sales

15.7

%

17.5

%

17.6

%

 

 

 

Net income from continuing operations—as reported

72.7

 

73.8

 

110.8

 

 

approx

 

$342 - $351

 

Loss on sale of businesses

 

0.1

 

 

 

approx

 

Other income

 

 

(2.2

)

 

approx

(2

)

Adjustments to operating income

11.3

 

12.9

 

11.6

 

 

approx

42

 

Income tax adjustments

3.3

 

11.1

 

(3.6

)

 

approx

10

 

Net income from continuing operations—as adjusted

$

87.3

 

$

97.9

 

$

116.6

 

 

approx

 

$392 - $401

 

Continuing earnings per ordinary share—diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as reported

$

0.43

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.66

 

 

approx

 

$2.05 - $2.10

 

Adjustments

0.09

 

0.15

 

0.04

 

 

approx

0.30

 

Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as adjusted

$

0.52

 

$

0.59

 

$

0.70

 

 

approx

 

$2.35 - $2.40

 

 

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of the GAAP year ended December 31, 2019 to the non-GAAP

excluding the effect of 2019 adjustments (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

In millions, except per-share data

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

Full
Year

Net sales

$

688.9

 

$

799.5

 

$

713.6

 

$

755.2

 

$

2,957.2

 

Operating income

67.6

 

133.8

 

108.8

 

122.3

 

432.5

 

% of net sales

9.8

%

16.7

%

15.2

%

16.2

%

14.6

%

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring and other

1.1

 

6.7

 

5.9

 

7.3

 

21.0

 

Intangible amortization

8.2

 

8.3

 

7.6

 

7.6

 

31.7

 

Asset impairment

15.3

 

2.9

 

 

3.0

 

21.2

 

Inventory step-up

1.7

 

0.5

 

 

 

2.2

 

Deal related costs and expenses

4.2

 

 

 

 

4.2

 

Equity income of unconsolidated subsidiaries

0.6

 

1.9

 

0.5

 

0.5

 

3.5

 

Segment income

98.7

 

154.1

 

122.8

 

140.7

 

516.3

 

Return on sales

14.3

%

19.3

%

17.2

%

18.6

%

17.5

%

Net income from continuing operations—as reported

52.4

 

115.1

 

91.3

 

102.9

 

361.7

 

(Gain) loss on sale of businesses

(3.5

)

0.1

 

0.1

 

1.1

 

(2.2

)

Pension and other post-retirement mark-to-market (gain) loss

 

(12.2

)

0.4

 

8.4

 

(3.4

)

Adjustments to operating income

30.5

 

18.4

 

13.5

 

17.9

 

80.3

 

Income tax adjustments

(5.4

)

(3.8

)

(7.4

)

(14.8

)

(31.4

)

Net income from continuing operations—as adjusted

$

74.0

 

$

117.6

 

$

97.9

 

$

115.5

 

$

405.0

 

Continuing earnings per ordinary share—diluted

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as reported

$

0.30

 

$

0.68

 

$

0.54

 

$

0.61

 

$

2.12

 

Adjustments

0.13

 

0.01

 

0.04

 

0.07

 

0.26

 

Diluted earnings per ordinary share—as adjusted

$

0.43

 

$

0.69

 

$

0.58

 

$

0.68

 

$

2.38

 

 

Pentair plc and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Net Sales Growth to Core Net Sales Growth by Segment

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2020 (Unaudited)

 

 

Q3 Net Sales Growth

 

Core

Currency

Acq. / Div.

Total

Total Pentair

10.4

%

1.0

%

0.5

%

11.9

%

Consumer Solutions

23.4

%

0.5

%

1.0

%

24.9

%

Industrial & Flow Technologies

(4.0

)%

1.4

%

%

(2.6

)%