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IDEX (NYSE: IEX) reported first-quarter results with sales of $801 million, down 5% overall and 6% organically, surpassing EPS expectations. The company projects 0-2% organic sales growth for the full year. Despite challenges in certain segments, IDEX remains committed to driving growth and creating long-term value.
IDEX (NYSE: IEX) ha riportato i risultati del primo trimestre con vendite di 801 milioni di dollari, in calo del 5% complessivo e del 6% su base organica, superando le aspettative degli EPS. La società prevede una crescita delle vendite organiche tra lo 0 e il 2% per l'intero anno. Nonostante le difficoltà in alcuni segmenti, IDEX rimane impegnata a promuovere la crescita e a creare valore a lungo termine.
IDEX (NYSE: IEX) reportó los resultados del primer trimestre con ventas de 801 millones de dólares, una caída del 5% en general y del 6% en términos orgánicos, superando las expectativas de EPS. La compañía proyecta un crecimiento de ventas orgánicas del 0-2% para el año completo. A pesar de los desafíos en ciertos segmentos, IDEX sigue comprometida con impulsar el crecimiento y crear valor a largo plazo.
IDEX (NYSE: IEX)는 매출 8억 1천만 달러를 기록하며 전체적으로 5%, 유기적으로는 6% 감소했지만 EPS 기대치를 초과했다고 분기 실적을 보고했습니다. 회사는 올해 전체적으로 0-2%의 유기적 매출 성장을 전망하고 있습니다. 특정 부문에서의 도전에도 불구하고 IDEX는 성장을 추진하고 장기적 가치를 창출하기 위해 헌신하고 있습니다.
IDEX (NYSE : IEX) a rapporté les résultats du premier trimestre avec des ventes de 801 millions de dollars, en baisse de 5% au total et de 6% sur une base organique, dépassant les attentes en termes de BPA. La société prévoit une croissance des ventes organiques de 0 à 2% pour l'année complète. Malgré les défis dans certains segments, IDEX reste engagée à stimuler la croissance et à créer de la valeur à long terme.
IDEX (NYSE: IEX) meldete die Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal mit einem Umsatz von 801 Millionen Dollar, ein Rückgang von 5% insgesamt und 6% organisch, und übertraf damit die EPS-Erwartungen. Das Unternehmen prognostiziert für das Gesamtjahr ein organisches Umsatzwachstum von 0-2%. Trotz Herausforderungen in bestimmten Segmenten bleibt IDEX dem Wachstum verpflichtet und strebt danach, langfristigen Wert zu schaffen.
Positive
  • Sales of $801 million, down 5% overall and 6% organically compared to Q1 2023
  • Reported diluted EPS of $1.60, down 13%; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.88, down 10%
  • Strong operating cash flow of $157 million, up 6%
  • Full year organic sales growth projected to be 0-2%
  • Full year GAAP diluted EPS of $7.13 - $7.43 (adjusted diluted EPS of $8.15 - $8.45)
  • Segment performance varied with Fluid & Metering Technologies segment expanding margins
  • Health & Science Technologies segment facing challenges in certain markets
  • Fire & Safety/Diversified Products segment showing positive sales growth
  • Company committed to driving growth and acquiring new businesses in advantaged markets
Negative
  • Organic net sales down 6% primarily due to lower volumes in Health & Science Technologies segment
  • Gross margin decreased by 60 bps to 44.6%
  • Net income margin decreased by 130 bps to 15.2%
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased by 120 bps to 26%
  • Health & Science Technologies segment experienced a 13% decline in organic net sales

Insights

The financial performance of IDEX Corporation, as indicated by the decreased sales and earnings per share (EPS), is a reflection of the challenging market conditions faced by the company. The decline in sales by $44.9 million and a 13% drop in EPS year-over-year indicate contraction, prompting a closer analysis of the company's operational efficiency and market strategy.

Notably, IDEX has managed to increase operating cash flow by 6% and free cash flow by 13%, demonstrating a robust cash management strategy that is commendable in a downturn. These cash flow improvements, in light of decreased sales, suggest the company has been effective in managing working capital and cost control, which are positive indicators for investors concerned with liquidity and the company's ability to fund operations and dividends.

From a valuation standpoint, the adjusted EPS figures outperforming expectations offer a silver lining, potentially mitigating investor concerns over the sales dip. However, the projection of flat to modest organic sales growth for the full year warrants a cautious outlook as it suggests that the company does not expect significant market improvement in the near term. The updated EPS guidance provides a range investors can use to reevaluate their expectations against the company's performance outlook.

The segment analysis reveals that the Health & Science Technologies (HST) segment experienced the most significant decline in sales, with a 13% drop in organic net sales. The HST sector is often sensitive to economic cycles and the reported inventory recalibration and market slowness present headwinds that investors should monitor closely for signs of recovery or further decline.

In contrast, the Fire & Safety/Diversified Products (FSDP) segment's performance has remained stable with a slight increase in organic net sales, suggesting resilience in these markets. The varying performance of IDEX's segments illustrates the importance of diversification in its portfolio, which can buffer against downturns in any single market.

From a strategic perspective, the company's focus on resource deployment towards advantaged markets is noteworthy. This targeted approach may enhance its competitive positioning and drive growth over the long term, despite current market challenges. However, investors should be conscious of the risks involved in the execution of such strategies, carrying implications for future performance and market share.

For retail investors analyzing IDEX's financial results, the key takeaway should be the company's resilience amid declining sales. Maintaining healthy cash flows in a downtrend hints at an underlying operational strength. The foresight to exceed adjusted EPS expectations despite challenging market conditions is a testament to management's adept handling of the company's financial levers.

However, the projected decline in second-quarter organic sales and the full-year guidance indicating minimal organic growth are not overly optimistic signals for rapid recovery. Investors should balance the current performance with the company's long-term growth initiatives and market positioning when considering the stock's future prospects.

It's also important to recognize that IDEX's proactive management of portfolio segments and financial strategy, including acquisitions and divestitures, is a strategic maneuver to adjust to market conditions and could potentially pay off in future performance metrics.

 First Quarter 2024 Highlights

(All comparisons are against the first quarter of 2023 unless otherwise noted)

  • Sales of $801 million, down 5% overall and 6% organically, in line with expectations
  • Reported diluted EPS of $1.60, down 13%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.88, down 10%, exceeding first quarter expectations
  • Strong operating cash flow of $157 million, up 6%; free cash flow of $137 million, up 13%

Full Year and Second Quarter 2024 Outlook

  • Full year organic sales growth is projected to be 0% to 2% over the prior year
  • Full year GAAP diluted EPS of $7.13 - $7.43 (adjusted diluted EPS of $8.15 - $8.45)
  • Second quarter organic sales are projected to decline 2% to 3% over the prior year period
  • Second quarter GAAP diluted EPS of $1.75 - $1.80 (adjusted diluted EPS of $2.00 - $2.05)

NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX) today announced its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024.

“Our IDEX teams delivered solid results in the first quarter, expanding margins within our Fluid & Metering Technologies and Fire & Safety / Diversified Products segments while driving strong cash flow across the company,” said Eric D. Ashleman, IDEX Corporation Chief Executive Officer and President.

“We experienced an encouraging lift in sequential orders from our core industrial and municipal markets after an extended period of destocking. The Health & Science Technologies segment performed to expectations, but there are differing rates of recovery within its targeted markets. We will deploy resources accordingly to build momentum in these advantaged markets through the remainder of the year.”

“We remain committed to creating superior long-term value by aggressively deploying resources to drive growth both in our current businesses and acquiring new businesses in advantaged markets.”

Consolidated Financial Results

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

2024

 

2023

 

Increase (Decrease)

Orders

$

820.3

 

 

$

825.5

 

 

$

(5.2

)

Change in organic orders*

 

 

 

 

 

(1

%)

Net sales

 

800.5

 

 

 

845.4

 

 

 

(44.9

)

Change in organic net sales*

 

 

 

 

 

(6

%)

Gross profit

 

357.4

 

 

 

382.5

 

 

 

(25.1

)

Adjusted gross profit*

 

359.9

 

 

 

382.5

 

 

 

(22.6

)

Net income attributable to IDEX

 

121.4

 

 

 

139.8

 

 

 

(18.4

)

Adjusted net income attributable to IDEX*

 

143.2

 

 

 

158.6

 

 

 

(15.4

)

Adjusted EBITDA*

 

208.3

 

 

 

229.8

 

 

 

(21.5

)

Diluted EPS attributable to IDEX

 

1.60

 

 

 

1.84

 

 

 

(0.24

)

Adjusted diluted EPS attributable to IDEX*

 

1.88

 

 

 

2.09

 

 

 

(0.21

)

Cash flows from operating activities

 

156.6

 

 

 

147.9

 

 

 

8.7

 

Free cash flow*

 

136.6

 

 

 

121.3

 

 

 

15.3

 

Gross margin

 

44.6

%

 

 

45.2

%

 

(60) bps

Adjusted gross margin*

 

45.0

%

 

 

45.2

%

 

(20) bps

Net income margin

 

15.2

%

 

 

16.5

%

 

(130) bps

Adjusted EBITDA margin*

 

26.0

%

 

 

27.2

%

 

(120) bps

*These are non-GAAP measures. See the definitions of these non-GAAP measures in the section in this release titled “Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance” and reconciliations to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in the reconciliation tables at the end of this release.

  • Organic net sales were down 6% primarily driven by lower volumes in our Health & Science Technologies segment.
  • Gross margin of 44.6% decreased 60 bps and Net income margin of 15.2% decreased 130 bps primarily due to lower volume leverage and higher employee-related costs, partially offset by strong price/cost and favorable operational productivity. Additionally, these margins were unfavorably impacted by restructuring and fair value inventory step-up charges, while lower interest expense and lower income taxes benefited Net income margin.
  • Adjusted gross margin of 45% decreased 20 bps and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 26% decreased 120 bps excluding the impacts of restructuring and fair value inventory step-up charges.
  • Reported and Adjusted diluted EPS benefited from lower interest expense and a discrete tax benefit recognized during the current year period, which partly mitigated the impacts discussed above.

Segment Financial Results

 

Three Months Ended March 31, (a)

 

2024

 

2023

 

Increase (Decrease)

Fluid & Metering Technologies ("FMT")

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

$

313.7

 

 

$

321.8

 

 

$

(8.1

)

Change in organic net sales*

 

 

 

 

 

(3

%)

Adjusted EBITDA(b)

 

105.4

 

 

 

106.2

 

 

 

(0.8

)

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

33.6

%

 

 

33.0

%

 

60 bps

Health & Science Technologies ("HST")

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

$

310.1

 

 

$

351.0

 

 

$

(40.9

)

Change in organic net sales*

 

 

 

 

 

(13

%)

Adjusted EBITDA(b)

 

81.4

 

 

 

100.7

 

 

 

(19.3

)

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

26.2

%

 

 

28.7

%

 

(250) bps

Fire & Safety/Diversified Products ("FSDP")

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

$

178.0

 

 

$

174.4

 

 

$

3.6

 

Change in organic net sales*

 

 

 

 

 

2

%

Adjusted EBITDA(b)

 

51.4

 

 

 

49.7

 

 

 

1.7

 

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

28.9

%

 

 

28.5

%

 

40 bps

Corporate Office and Eliminations

 

 

 

 

 

Intersegment sales eliminations

$

(1.3

)

 

$

(1.8

)

 

$

0.5

 

Adjusted EBITDA(b)

 

(29.9

)

 

 

(26.8

)

 

 

(3.1

)

*These are non-GAAP measures. See the definitions of these non-GAAP measures in the section in this release titled “Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance” and reconciliations to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in the reconciliation tables at the end of this release.

(a) Three month data includes the results of the acquisitions of Iridian Spectral Technologies (May 2023) and STC Material Solutions (December 2023) in the HST segment. Three month data also includes the results of Micropump, Inc. (August 2023) and Novotema, SpA (December 2023) in the HST segment through the dates of disposition.

(b) Segment Adjusted EBITDA excludes unallocated corporate costs which are included in Corporate Office and Eliminations.

Fluid & Metering Technologies Segment

  • Organic net sales for the first quarter 2024 were negatively impacted by lower volumes, primarily in the industrial markets, largely driven by non-repeat of projects from the prior year and greater reduction of backlog in the prior year. This decrease was partially offset by price capture across all markets.
  • Organic Adjusted EBITDA margin for the first quarter 2024 increased primarily due to favorable operational productivity and strong price/cost, partially offset by lower volume leverage, unfavorable mix, higher employee-related costs and higher discretionary spending.

Health & Science Technologies Segment

  • Organic net sales for the first quarter 2024 were negatively impacted by lower volumes, primarily in the analytical instrumentation, life sciences and semiconductor markets, largely driven by inventory recalibration and the carryover of market slowness from 2023. This decrease was partially offset by price capture across all markets.
  • Organic Adjusted EBITDA margin for the first quarter 2024 decreased primarily due to lower volume leverage, higher employee-related costs and unfavorable mix, partially offset by favorable operational productivity, lower discretionary spending, and strong price/cost.

Fire & Safety/Diversified Products Segment

  • Organic net sales for the first quarter 2024 were positively impacted by price capture across all markets. Volumes were flat period over period.
  • Organic Adjusted EBITDA margin for the first quarter 2024 increased primarily due to strong price/cost and lower discretionary spending, partially offset by higher employee-related costs.

Conference Call to be Broadcast over the Internet

IDEX will broadcast its first quarter earnings conference call over the Internet on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. CT. Chief Executive Officer and President Eric Ashleman and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Abhi Khandelwal will discuss the Company’s recent financial performance and respond to questions from the financial analyst community. IDEX invites interested investors to listen to the call and view the accompanying slide presentation, which will be available on its website at www.idexcorp.com. Those who wish to participate should log on several minutes before the discussion begins. After clicking on the presentation icon, investors should follow the instructions to ensure their systems are set up to hear the event and view the presentation slides or download the correct applications at no charge. Investors will also be able to hear a replay of the call by dialing 877.660.6853 (or 201.612.7415 for international participants) using the ID #13742103.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements may relate to, among other things, the Company’s second quarter 2024 and full year 2024 outlook including expected sales, expected organic sales, expected earnings per share, expected adjusted earnings per share, estimated net income and estimated adjusted EBITDA and the assumptions underlying these expectations, anticipated future acquisition behavior, resource deployment and focus and organic and inorganic growth, anticipated trends in end markets, and the anticipated benefits of the Company’s recent acquisitions, and are indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “plans,” “guidance,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “management believes,” “the Company believes,” “the Company intends” and similar words or phrases. These statements are subject to inherent uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated at the date of this news release.

The risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: levels of industrial activity and economic conditions in the U.S. and other countries around the world, including uncertainties in the financial markets; pricing pressures, including inflation and rising interest rates, and other competitive factors and levels of capital spending in certain industries; the impact of catastrophic weather events, natural disasters and public health threats; economic and political consequences resulting from terrorist attacks and wars; the Company’s ability to make acquisitions and to integrate and operate acquired businesses on a profitable basis; cybersecurity incidents; the relationship of the U.S. dollar to other currencies and its impact on pricing and cost competitiveness; political and economic conditions in foreign countries in which the Company operates; developments with respect to trade policy and tariffs; interest rates; capacity utilization and the effect this has on costs; labor markets; supply chain conditions; market conditions and material costs; risks related to environmental, social and corporate governance issues, including those related to climate change and sustainability; and developments with respect to contingencies, such as litigation and environmental matters.

Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risks discussed in the “Risk Factors” section included in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the Company’s subsequent quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the other risks discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included here are only made as of the date of this news release, and management undertakes no obligation to publicly update them to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. Investors are cautioned not to rely unduly on forward-looking statements when evaluating the information presented here.

About IDEX

IDEX (NYSE: IEX) makes thousands of products and mission-critical components that improve everyday life all around you. If you enjoy chocolate, it quite possibly passed through a Viking® internal gear pump at the candy factory. If you were ever in a car accident, emergency workers may have used the Hurst Jaws of Life® rescue tool to save your life. If your doctor ordered a DNA test to predict your risk of disease or determine a course of treatment, the lab may have used equipment containing components made by IDEX Health & Science. Founded in 1988 with three small, entrepreneurial manufacturing companies, we’re proud to say that we now call over 50 diverse businesses around the world part of the IDEX family. With approximately 8,800 employees and manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries, IDEX is a high-performing, global company with approximately $3.3 billion in annual sales, committed to making trusted solutions that improve lives. IDEX shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “IEX”.

For further information on IDEX Corporation and its business units, visit the company’s website at www.idexcorp.com.

(Financial reports follow)

IDEX CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in millions, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2024

 

2023

Net sales

$

800.5

 

$

845.4

Cost of sales

 

443.1

 

 

462.9

Gross profit

 

357.4

 

 

382.5

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

195.1

 

 

189.7

Restructuring expenses and asset impairments

 

1.1

 

 

0.5

Operating income

 

161.2

 

 

192.3

Other (income) expense - net

 

(2.7)

 

 

(0.6)

Interest expense - net

 

9.4

 

 

13.1

Income before income taxes

 

154.5

 

 

179.8

Provision for income taxes

 

33.2

 

 

40.0

Net income

 

121.3

 

 

139.8

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

0.1

 

 

Net income attributable to IDEX

$

121.4

 

$

139.8

 

 

 

 

Earnings per Common Share:

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share attributable to IDEX

$

1.60

 

$

1.85

Diluted earnings per common share attributable to IDEX

$

1.60

 

$

1.84

 

 

 

 

Share Data:

 

 

 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

 

75.7

 

 

75.6

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

 

75.9

 

 

75.9

IDEX CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in millions)

(unaudited)

 

March 31, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

616.3

 

 

$

534.3

 

Receivables - net

 

437.9

 

 

 

427.8

 

Inventories - net

 

426.0

 

 

 

420.8

 

Other current assets

 

74.3

 

 

 

63.4

 

Total current assets

 

1,554.5

 

 

 

1,446.3

 

Property, plant and equipment - net

 

428.2

 

 

 

430.3

 

Goodwill

 

2,803.0

 

 

 

2,838.3

 

Intangible assets - net

 

969.1

 

 

 

1,011.8

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

134.6

 

 

 

138.5

 

Total assets

$

5,889.4

 

 

$

5,865.2

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and equity

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable

$

185.8

 

 

$

179.7

 

Accrued expenses

 

274.1

 

 

 

271.5

 

Current portion of long-term borrowings

 

0.7

 

 

 

0.6

 

Dividends payable

 

 

 

 

48.5

 

Total current liabilities

 

460.6

 

 

 

500.3

 

Long-term borrowings - net

 

1,322.9

 

 

 

1,325.1

 

Deferred income taxes

 

286.0

 

 

 

291.9

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

201.6

 

 

 

206.7

 

Total liabilities

 

2,271.1

 

 

 

2,324.0

 

Shareholders' equity

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

0.9

 

 

 

0.9

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

851.5

 

 

 

839.0

 

Retained earnings

 

4,055.7

 

 

 

3,934.3

 

Treasury stock

 

(1,179.3

)

 

 

(1,187.0

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(110.2

)

 

 

(45.8

)

Total shareholders' equity

 

3,618.6

 

 

 

3,541.4

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

(0.3

)

 

 

(0.2

)

Total equity

 

3,618.3

 

 

 

3,541.2

 

Total liabilities and equity

$

5,889.4

 

 

$

5,865.2

 

IDEX CORPORATION

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in millions)

(unaudited)

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

Net income

$

121.3

 

 

$

139.8

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

16.2

 

 

 

12.8

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

24.6

 

 

 

23.6

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

12.5

 

 

 

12.8

 

Deferred income taxes

 

0.2

 

 

 

(0.2

)

Changes in (net of the effect from acquisitions and foreign currency translation):

 

 

 

Receivables - net

 

(12.2

)

 

 

(0.7

)

Inventories - net

 

(9.5

)

 

 

(23.3

)

Other current assets

 

(10.9

)

 

 

(11.1

)

Trade accounts payable

 

8.9

 

 

 

7.6

 

Deferred revenue

 

6.8

 

 

 

10.2

 

Accrued expenses

 

(1.5

)

 

 

(24.9

)

Other - net

 

0.2

 

 

 

1.3

 

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

 

156.6

 

 

 

147.9

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(20.0

)

 

 

(26.6

)

Purchases of marketable securities

 

 

 

 

(3.2

)

Other - net

 

 

 

 

0.6

 

Net cash flows used in investing activities

 

(20.0

)

 

 

(29.2

)

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

Cash dividends paid to shareholders

 

(48.5

)

 

 

(45.5

)

Proceeds from share issuances, net of shares withheld for taxes

 

7.7

 

 

 

0.3

 

Other - net

 

(0.2

)

 

 

 

Net cash flows used in financing activities

 

(41.0

)

 

 

(45.2

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(13.6

)

 

 

7.0

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

82.0

 

 

 

80.5

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

 

534.3

 

 

 

430.2

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

616.3

 

 

$

510.7

 

Non-GAAP Measures of Financial Performance

The Company prepares its public financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The Company supplements certain GAAP financial performance metrics with non-GAAP financial performance metrics. Management believes these non-GAAP financial performance metrics provide investors with greater insight, transparency and a more comprehensive understanding of the financial information used by management in its financial and operational decision making because certain of these adjusted metrics exclude items not reflective of ongoing operations, as identified in the reconciliations below. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial performance metrics to their most directly comparable GAAP financial performance metrics are defined and presented below and should not be considered a substitute for, nor superior to, the financial data prepared in accordance with GAAP. Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this and other documents may not add up or recalculate precisely. There were no adjustments to GAAP financial performance metrics other than the items noted below.

  • Organic orders and net sales are calculated excluding amounts from acquired or divested businesses during the first twelve months of ownership or prior to divestiture and the impact of foreign currency translation.
  • Adjusted gross profit is calculated as gross profit plus fair value inventory step-up charges.
  • Adjusted gross margin is calculated as adjusted gross profit divided by net sales.
  • Adjusted net income attributable to IDEX is calculated as net income attributable to IDEX plus fair value inventory step-up charges, plus restructuring expenses and asset impairments, plus acquisition-related intangible asset amortization, all net of the statutory tax expense or benefit.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS attributable to IDEX is calculated as adjusted net income attributable to IDEX divided by the diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
  • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as consolidated earnings before interest expense - net, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or consolidated EBITDA, plus fair value inventory step-up charges plus restructuring expenses and asset impairments.
  • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales.
  • Free cash flow is calculated as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures.

Table 1: Reconciliations of the Change in Net Sales to Organic Net Sales

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2024

 

FMT

 

HST

 

FSDP

 

IDEX

Change in net sales

(3

%)

 

(12

%)

 

2

%

 

(5

%)

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net impact from acquisitions/divestitures(1)

%

 

1

%

 

%

 

1

%

Impact from foreign currency

%

 

%

 

%

 

%

Change in organic net sales

(3

%)

 

(13

%)

 

2

%

 

(6

%)

(1) Represents the sales from acquired or divested businesses during the first 12 months of ownership or prior to divestiture.

Table 2: Reconciliations of Reported-to-Adjusted Gross Profit and Gross Margin (dollars in millions)

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2024

 

2023

Gross profit

$

357.4

 

 

$

382.5

 

Fair value inventory step-up charge

 

2.5

 

 

 

 

Adjusted gross profit

$

359.9

 

 

$

382.5

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

$

800.5

 

 

$

845.4

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin

 

44.6

%

 

 

45.2

%

Adjusted gross margin

 

45.0

%

 

 

45.2

%

Table 3: Reconciliations of Reported-to-Adjusted Net Income Attributable to IDEX and Diluted EPS Attributable to IDEX (in millions, other than per share amounts)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2024

 

2023

Reported net income attributable to IDEX

 

$

121.4

 

 

$

139.8

 

Fair value inventory step-up charge

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

 

Tax impact on fair value inventory step-up charge

 

 

(0.5

)

 

 

 

Restructuring expenses and asset impairments

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

0.5

 

Tax impact on restructuring expenses and asset impairments

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

(0.1

)

Acquisition-related intangible asset amortization

 

 

24.6

 

 

 

23.6

 

Tax impact on acquisition-related intangible asset amortization

 

 

(5.6

)

 

 

(5.2

)

Adjusted net income attributable to IDEX

 

$

143.2

 

 

$

158.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported diluted EPS attributable to IDEX

 

$

1.60

 

 

$

1.84

 

Fair value inventory step-up charge

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

 

Tax impact on fair value inventory step-up charge

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

 

Restructuring expenses and asset impairments

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

Tax impact on restructuring expenses and asset impairments

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition-related intangible asset amortization

 

 

0.32

 

 

 

0.31

 

Tax impact on acquisition-related intangible asset amortization

 

 

(0.07

)

 

 

(0.07

)

Adjusted diluted EPS attributable to IDEX

 

$

1.88

 

 

$

2.09

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

75.9

 

 

 

75.9

 

Table 4: Reconciliations of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA (dollars in millions)

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2024

 

2023

 

FMT

 

HST

 

FSDP

 

Corporate

 

IDEX

 

FMT

 

HST

 

FSDP

 

Corporate

 

IDEX

Reported net income

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

121.3

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

139.8

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40.0

 

Interest expense - net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.1

 

Other (income) expense - net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(0.6

)

Operating income (loss)

 

94.8

 

 

 

49.2

 

 

 

47.7

 

 

 

(30.5

)

 

 

161.2

 

 

 

96.5

 

 

 

77.5

 

 

 

46.0

 

 

 

(27.7

)

 

 

192.3

 

Other income (expense) - net

 

0.5

 

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

2.7

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

(0.3

)

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

0.6

 

 

 

0.6

 

Depreciation

 

4.3

 

 

 

9.4

 

 

 

2.3

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

16.2

 

 

 

3.1

 

 

 

7.3

 

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

12.8

 

Amortization

 

5.3

 

 

 

17.7

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

24.6

 

 

 

6.0

 

 

 

15.9

 

 

 

1.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

23.6

 

Fair value inventory step-up charge

 

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring expenses and asset impairments

 

0.5

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.5

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

105.4

 

 

$

81.4

 

 

$

51.4

 

 

$

(29.9

)

 

$

208.3

 

 

$

106.2

 

 

$

100.7

 

 

$

49.7

 

 

$

(26.8

)

 

$

229.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales (eliminations)

$

313.7

 

 

$

310.1

 

 

$

178.0

 

 

$

(1.3

)

 

$

800.5

 

 

$

321.8

 

 

$

351.0

 

 

$

174.4

 

 

$

(1.8

)

 

$

845.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income margin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.5

%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

33.6

%

 

 

26.2

%

 

 

28.9

%

 

 

n/m

 

 

 

26.0

%

 

 

33.0

%

 

 

28.7

%

 

 

28.5

%

 

 

n/m

 

 

 

27.2

%

Table 5: Reconciliations of Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (dollars in millions)

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

2024

 

2023

Cash flows from operating activities

$

156.6

 

$

147.9

Less: Capital expenditures

 

20.0

 

 

26.6

Free cash flow

$

136.6

 

$

121.3

Table 6: Reconciliation of Estimated 2024 Change in Net Sales to Change in Organic Net Sales

 

Guidance

 

Second Quarter 2024

 

Full Year 2024

 

Low End

 

High End

 

Low End

 

High End

Change in net sales

(3

%)

 

(2

%)

 

1

%

 

3

%

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net impact from acquisitions/divestitures

%

 

%

 

1

%

 

1

%

Impact from foreign currency

%

 

%

 

%

 

%

Change in organic net sales

(3

%)

 

(2

%)

 

%

 

2

%

Table 7: Reconciliation of Estimated 2024 Diluted EPS Attributable to IDEX to Adjusted Diluted EPS Attributable to IDEX

 

 

Guidance

 

 

Second Quarter 2024

 

Full Year 2024

Estimated diluted EPS attributable to IDEX

 

$1.75 - $1.80

 

$7.13 - $7.43

Fair value inventory step-up charge

 

 

0.03

Tax impact on fair value inventory step-up charge

 

 

(0.01)

Restructuring expenses and asset impairments

 

 

0.01

Tax impact on restructuring expenses and asset impairments

 

 

Acquisition-related intangible asset amortization

 

0.32

 

1.28

Tax impact on acquisition-related intangible asset amortization

 

(0.07)

 

(0.29)

Estimated adjusted diluted EPS attributable to IDEX

 

$2.00 - $2.05

 

$8.15 - $8.45

Table 8: Reconciliation of Estimated 2024 Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA (dollars in millions)

 

Guidance

 

Second Quarter 2024

 

Full Year 2024

 

Low End

 

High End

 

Low End

 

High End

Reported net income

$

133.3

 

 

$

136.4

 

 

$

541.5

 

 

$

564.5

 

Provision for income taxes

 

39.8

 

 

 

40.8

 

 

 

162.0

 

 

 

168.9

 

Interest expense - net

 

10.4

 

 

 

10.4

 

 

 

42.6

 

 

 

42.6

 

Depreciation

 

17.4

 

 

 

17.4

 

 

 

70.8

 

 

 

70.8

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

24.2

 

 

 

24.2

 

 

 

97.5

 

 

 

97.5

 

Fair value inventory step-up charge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

2.5

 

Restructuring expenses and asset impairments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

1.1

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

225.1

 

 

$

229.2

 

 

$

918.0

 

 

$

947.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

$

819.1

 

 

$

828.1

 

 

$

3,320.3

 

 

$

3,385.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income margin

 

16.3

%

 

 

16.5

%

 

 

16.3

%

 

 

16.7

%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

 

27.5

%

 

 

27.7

%

 

 

27.6

%

 

 

28.0

%

 

Investor Contact:

Wendy Palacios

Vice President FP&A and Investor Relations

(847) 498-7070

Source: IDEX Corporation

FAQ

What were IDEX 's first-quarter sales figures for 2024?

IDEX reported sales of $801 million for the first quarter of 2024, down 5% overall and 6% organically.

What is the projected full-year organic sales growth for IDEX ?

IDEX projects a 0-2% organic sales growth for the full year.

Which segment of IDEX showed margin expansion in the first quarter?

The Fluid & Metering Technologies segment of IDEX expanded margins in the first quarter.

What challenges did the Health & Science Technologies segment of IDEX face in the first quarter?

The Health & Science Technologies segment faced challenges in certain markets, experiencing a 13% decline in organic net sales.

How did IDEX perform in terms of adjusted EBITDA margin in the first quarter?

IDEX 's adjusted EBITDA margin decreased by 120 bps to 26% in the first quarter of 2024.

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