AMETEK Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

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AMETEK reported record fourth quarter 2021 sales of $1.50 billion, a 25% increase year-over-year, and operating income of $361.2 million, up 21%. Adjusted earnings were a record $1.37 per diluted share, up 27% from Q4 2020. For the full year, sales reached $5.55 billion, a 22% increase, with adjusted earnings at $4.85 per share, up 23%. The company expects 2022 sales growth of approximately 10% and adjusted earnings per diluted share in the range of $5.30 to $5.42.

Positive

• Record Q4 sales of $1.50 billion, a 25% increase.
• Record Q4 operating income of $361.2 million, up 21%.
• Record adjusted earnings of $1.37 per diluted share, up 27% year-over-year.
• Full year 2021 sales reached $5.55 billion, a 22% increase.
• Strong performance in Electronic Instruments Group with Q4 sales of $1.06 billion, up 29%.
• Q4 operating income in Electromechanical Group increased 32% to $105.3 million.

Negative

• Supply chain challenges may impact future operations.

BERWYN, Pa., Feb. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021.

AMETEK's fourth quarter 2021 sales were a record $1.50 billion, a 25% increase compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. Operating income in the quarter was a record $361.2 million, up 21% versus last year's fourth quarter, and operating margins were 24.0% in the quarter.

On a GAAP basis, fourth quarter earnings per diluted share were $1.21. Adjusted earnings in the quarter were a record $1.37 per diluted share, up 27% from the fourth quarter of 2020. Adjusted earnings adds back non-cash, after-tax, acquisition-related intangible amortization of $0.16 per diluted share. A reconciliation of reported GAAP results to adjusted results is included in the financial tables accompanying this release and on the AMETEK website.

"AMETEK completed an outstanding year with record results in the fourth quarter," said David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our businesses again delivered strong organic sales growth ahead of expectations and excellent operating performance resulting in record adjusted earnings per share in the quarter."

"End demand remains strong across our diverse end markets resulting in robust orders growth and a record backlog. Additionally, our flexible operating model allowed us to successfully navigate a difficult and uncertain operating environment and deliver strong core margin expansion in the quarter," noted Mr. Zapico.

For the full year, AMETEK's sales were a record $5.55 billion, an increase of 22% over 2020. Operating income was $1.31 billion and operating income margins were 23.6%, both full year record results.

On a GAAP basis, full year 2021 earnings were $4.25 per diluted share. Full year adjusted earnings were $4.85 per share, an increase of 23% over 2020's comparable adjusted earnings of $3.95 per share. 

Electronic Instruments Group (EIG)
EIG sales in the fourth quarter were a record $1.06 billion, up 29% from the fourth quarter of 2020. EIG's operating income in the quarter increased 18% to a record $279.5 million and operating income margins were 26.4%.

"EIG performed exceptionally well in the fourth quarter and for the full year, delivering outstanding sales and operating profit growth," noted Mr. Zapico. "The sales growth was driven by very strong and broad-based organic sales and the contributions from the five acquisitions completed during the year."

Electromechanical Group (EMG)
Sales for EMG in the fourth quarter were $446.7 million, up 18% from the same quarter in 2020. EMG's fourth quarter operating income was $105.3 million, up 32% versus the prior year, while operating income margins were 23.6%, up 260 basis points year over year.  

"EMG delivered exceptional operating results in the quarter. Strong organic sales growth combined with excellent operational execution drove superb operating profit growth and margin expansion," added Mr. Zapico. 

2022 Outlook
"While this past year once again brought significant challenges, our colleagues stepped up and delivered results that exceeded expectations. I could not be prouder of our team and our accomplishments over the past year," continued Mr. Zapico.

"As a result of these efforts, AMETEK is well positioned as we enter 2022. Our businesses are operating at a very high level and demand remains strong across our niche markets. While the supply chain remains challenging, we are actively managing these issues. Additionally, our balance sheet and cash flows provide us meaningful opportunity to invest in our businesses and deploy capital on strategic acquisitions," commented Mr. Zapico.

"For 2022, we expect overall sales to be up approximately 10% compared to 2021. Adjusted earnings per diluted share are expected to be in the range of $5.30 to $5.42, an increase of 9% to 12% over the comparable basis for 2021," he added.

"For the first quarter of 2022, overall sales are expected to be up approximately 20% compared to the same period last year. Adjusted earnings in the quarter are anticipated to be in the range of $1.24 to $1.28 per share, up 16% to 20%," concluded Mr. Zapico.

Conference Call
AMETEK will webcast its fourth quarter 2021 investor conference call on Thursday, February 3, 2022, beginning at 8:30 AM ET. The live audio webcast will be available and later archived in the Investors section of www.ametek.com.

About AMETEK
AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with 2021 sales of $5.5 billion. The AMETEK Growth Model integrates the Four Growth Strategies - Operational Excellence, New Product Development, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions - with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. AMETEK's objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.

Forward-looking Information
Statements in this news release relating to future events, such as AMETEK's expected business and financial performance are "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to various factors and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ significantly from expectations. These factors and uncertainties include risks related to COVID-19 and its potential impact on AMETEK's operations, supply chain, and demand across key end markets; AMETEK's ability to consummate and successfully integrate future acquisitions; risks with international sales and operations, including supply chain disruptions; AMETEK's ability to successfully develop new products, open new facilities or transfer product lines; the price and availability of raw materials; compliance with government regulations, including environmental regulations; changes in the competitive environment or the effects of competition in our markets; the ability to maintain adequate liquidity and financing sources; and general economic conditions affecting the industries we serve. A detailed discussion of these and other factors that may affect our future results is contained in AMETEK's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. AMETEK disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

Contact:
Kevin Coleman
Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
kevin.coleman@ametek.com
Phone: 610.889.5247

AMETEK, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended						Year Ended
	December 31,						December 31,
	2021		2020				2021		2020
Net sales	$1,503,745		$1,198,947				$5,546,514		$4,540,029
Cost of sales	982,394		769,968				3,633,900		2,996,515
Selling, general and administrative	160,200		130,866				603,944		515,630
Total operating expenses	1,142,594		900,834				4,237,844		3,512,145
Operating income	361,151		298,113				1,308,670		1,027,884
Interest expense	(20,516)		(19,465)				(80,381)		(86,062)
Other (expense) income, net	(1,344)		(1,941)				(5,119)		140,487
Income before income taxes	339,291		276,707				1,223,170		1,082,309
Provision for income taxes	57,610		55,682				233,117		209,870
Net income	$281,681		$221,025				$990,053		$872,439
Diluted earnings per share	$1.21		$0.95				$4.25		$3.77
Basic earnings per share	$1.22		$0.96				$4.29		$3.80
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Diluted shares	233,116		231,890				232,813		231,150
Basic shares	231,388		229,978				230,955		229,435
Dividends per share	$0.20		$0.18				$0.80		$0.72

 

AMETEK, Inc.
Information by Business Segment
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
Net sales:
Electronic Instruments	$1,057,086		$819,449		$3,763,758		$2,989,928
Electromechanical	446,659		379,498		1,782,756		1,550,101
Consolidated net sales	$1,503,745		$1,198,947		$5,546,514		$4,540,029
Operating income:
Segment operating income:
Electronic Instruments	$279,531		$236,007		$958,183		$770,620
Electromechanical	105,340		79,808		437,378		324,962
Total segment operating income	384,871		315,815		1,395,561		1,095,582
Corporate administrative expenses	(23,720)		(17,702)		(86,891)		(67,698)
Consolidated operating income	$361,151		$298,113		$1,308,670		$1,027,884

 

AMETEK, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(In thousands)
	December 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$346,772		$1,212,822
Receivables, net	829,213		597,472
Inventories, net	769,175		559,171
Other current assets	183,605		153,005
Total current assets	2,128,765		2,522,470
Property, plant and equipment, net	617,138		526,530
Right of use asset, net	169,924		167,233
Goodwill	5,238,726		4,224,906
Other intangibles, investments and other assets	3,743,634		2,916,344
Total assets	$11,898,187		$10,357,483
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt, net	$315,093		$132,284
Accounts payable and accruals	1,248,221		943,631
Total current liabilities	1,563,314		1,075,915
Long-term debt, net	2,229,148		2,281,441
Deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities	1,233,841		1,050,781
Stockholders' equity	6,871,884		5,949,346
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$11,898,187		$10,357,483

 

AMETEK, Inc.
Reconciliations of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
		Diluted Earnings Per Share
		Three Months Ended				Year Ended
		December 31,				December 31,
		2021		2020		2021		2020
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)		$1.21		$0.95		$4.25		$3.77
Pretax amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		0.21		0.17		0.79		0.67
Income tax benefit on amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		(0.05)		(0.04)		(0.19)		(0.16)
Realignment costs		-		-		-		0.19
Income tax benefit on realignment costs		-		-		-		(0.04)
Gain from sale of Reading Alloys		-		-		-		(0.61)
Income tax charge on gain on sale of Reading Alloys		-		-		-		0.14
Rounding		-		-		-		(0.01)
Adjusted Diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)		$1.37		$1.08		$4.85		$3.95

 

		Forecasted Diluted Earnings Per Share
		Three Months Ended				Year Ended
		March 31, 2022				December 31, 2022
		Low		High		Low		High
Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)		$1.08		$1.12		$4.66		$4.78
Pretax amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		0.21		0.21		0.85		0.85
Income tax benefit on amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets		(0.05)		(0.05)		(0.21)		(0.21)
Adjusted Diluted earnings per share (Non-GAAP)		$1.24		$1.28		$5.30		$5.42
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
The Company supplements its consolidated financial statements presented on a U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") basis with certain non-GAAP financial information to provide investors with greater insight, increased transparency and allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the information used by management in its financial and operational decision-making.  Reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures are included in the accompanying financial tables. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a replacement for, or superior to, the comparable GAAP measure, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
The Company believes that these measures provide useful information to investors by reflecting additional ways of viewing AMETEK's operations that, when reconciled to the comparable GAAP measure, helps our investors to better understand the long-term profitability trends of our business, and facilitates easier comparisons of our profitability to prior and future periods and to our peers.

 

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FAQ

What were AMETEK's Q4 2021 financial results?

AMETEK reported record Q4 2021 sales of $1.50 billion, up 25% from Q4 2020.

What is AMETEK's adjusted earnings per diluted share for Q4 2021?

AMETEK's adjusted earnings for Q4 2021 were $1.37 per diluted share, up 27% year-over-year.

What is the sales outlook for AMETEK in 2022?

AMETEK expects overall sales to increase by approximately 10% in 2022 compared to 2021.

What are the projected adjusted earnings for AMETEK in 2022?

Adjusted earnings per diluted share for AMETEK in 2022 are expected to be in the range of $5.30 to $5.42.

How did AMETEK's Electronic Instruments Group perform in Q4 2021?

The Electronic Instruments Group achieved record sales of $1.06 billion in Q4 2021, a 29% increase from the prior year.