Wabtec Reports Strong Fourth Quarter 2022 Results

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Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) reported a fourth quarter sales growth of 11.2% to $2.31 billion, with adjusted earnings per share increasing 10.2% to $1.30. Despite a 15.7% decline in GAAP EPS to $0.86, operating cash flow surged 30.6% year-over-year to $410 million. Wabtec maintains a strong backlog of $22.4 billion. The company announced a $750 million share buyback and a 13% increase in its quarterly dividend to 17 cents per share. For 2023, Wabtec forecasts sales between $8.7 billion and $9 billion with adjusted EPS anticipated between $5.15 and $5.55.

Positive

• Sales increased 11.2% year-over-year to $2.31 billion.
• Adjusted earnings per share rose 10.2% to $1.30.
• Operating cash flow grew by 30.6% to $410 million.
• Strong visibility from a $22.4 billion multi-year backlog.
• Announced $750 million share buyback reauthorization.
• Quarterly dividend increased by 13% to 17 cents per share.

Negative

• GAAP earnings per share decreased by 15.7% to $0.86.
• GAAP operating margin contracted by 2.0 percentage points.
• Increased restructuring costs impacted margins.

• Sales Growth of 11.2% to $2.31 Billion; Sales Up 15.7% Excluding Impacts of Foreign Currency Exchange
• Fourth Quarter Reported GAAP Earnings Per Share of $0.86; Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $1.30
• Fourth Quarter Operating Cash Flow of $410 Million; Full-Year Operating Cash Flow of $1.04 Billion
• Announced $750 Million Share Buyback Reauthorization and 13% Increase in Quarterly Dividend
• Strong Visibility From $22.4 Billion Multi-Year Backlog

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) today reported fourth quarter 2022 GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.86, down 15.7% versus the fourth quarter of 2021. Adjusted earnings per diluted share were $1.30, up 10.2% versus the same quarter a year ago. Fourth quarter sales were $2.31 billion and cash from operations was $410 million.

“The Wabtec team finished a strong 2022 as evidenced by higher sales, margin expansion and increased earnings,” said Rafael Santana, Wabtec’s President and CEO. “We remained resilient by focusing on operational excellence as we continued to deliver for our customers and shareholders. The team’s relentless focus on execution combined with underlying business momentum enabled us to deliver strong results despite a volatile environment that included significant headwinds from the impact of Russia sanctions, negative foreign currency exchange, supply chain constraints and higher input costs.”

“Looking ahead, Wabtec enters 2023 with momentum across the business and is well-positioned to drive profitable growth as the team continues to deliver for our customers and shareholders. Our differentiated portfolio of products and technologies, expansive global installed base, and multi-year backlog position us to remain highly resilient in an increasingly dynamic and challenging macro environment.”

2022 Fourth Quarter Consolidated Results

$ in millions except earnings per share and percentages; margin change in percentage points (pts)	Fourth Quarter
	2022	2021	Change
Net Sales	$ 2,306	$ 2,073	11.2%
GAAP Gross Margin	28.3%	31.5%	(3.2 pts)
Adjusted Gross Margin	29.6%	31.7%	(2.1 pts)
GAAP Operating Margin	10.7%	12.7%	(2.0 pts)
Adjusted Operating Margin	15.3%	16.1%	(0.8 pts)
GAAP Diluted EPS	$0.86	$1.02	(15.7%)
Adjusted Diluted EPS	$1.30	$1.18	10.2%
Cash Flow from Operations	$ 410	$ 314	30.6%
Operating Cash Flow Conversion	147%	99%

• Sales increased 11.2% compared to the year-ago quarter driven by significantly higher Freight segment sales, partially offset by lower Transit segment sales. On a constant currency basis, consolidated sales were up 15.7%.
• GAAP operating margin was down 2.0 percentage points due to higher restructuring costs. Adjusted operating margin was lower due to unfavorable sales mix and increased technology spend in the quarter.
• GAAP EPS declined due to higher restructuring costs related to the Integration 2.0 program. Adjusted EPS increased from the year-ago quarter primarily due to higher sales and disciplined cost management.

2022 Fourth Quarter Freight Segment Results

Net sales $ in millions; margin change in percentage points (pts)	Fourth Quarter
	2022	2021	Change
Net Sales	$ 1,669	$ 1,425	17.1%
GAAP Gross Margin	28.9%	31.9%	(3.0 pts)
Adjusted Gross Margin	29.4%	32.1%	(2.7 pts)
GAAP Operating Margin	12.5%	14.5%	(2.0 pts)
Adjusted Operating Margin	17.0%	18.7%	(1.7 pts)

• Freight segment sales for the fourth quarter were up across all product groups, with very strong growth in Digital Electronics, Services, and Equipment. On a constant currency basis, sales were up 18.6%.
• GAAP operating margins and adjusted operating margin were lower as a result of unfavorable mix and increased technology spend during the quarter, partially offset by operational efficiencies and disciplined cost management.

2022 Fourth Quarter Transit Segment Results

Net sales $ in millions; margin change in percentage points (pts)	Fourth Quarter
	2022	2021	Change
Net Sales	$ 637	$ 648	(1.7%)
GAAP Gross Margin	26.7%	30.6%	(3.9 pts)
Adjusted Gross Margin	30.3%	30.9%	(0.6 pts)
GAAP Operating Margin	9.9%	12.2%	(2.3 pts)
Adjusted Operating Margin	14.8%	13.6%	1.2 pts

• Transit segment sales for the fourth quarter were down versus last year due to unfavorable foreign currency exchange. On a constant currency basis, sales were up 9.3%.
• GAAP operating margin was down as a result of higher restructuring costs, while adjusted operating margin benefited from increased productivity and a strong cost discipline.

Backlog

Backlog $ in millions	December 31,
	2022	2021	Change
12-Month Backlog	$ 6,760	$ 6,268	7.8%
Total Backlog	$ 22,441	$ 22,169	1.2%

At December 31, 2022 the multi-year backlog was $272 million higher than December 31, 2021 and excluding unfavorable foreign currency exchange, the multi-year backlog increased $680 million, up 3.1%.

Cash Flow and Liquidity Summary

• During the fourth quarter, the Company generated cash from operations of $410 million versus $314 million in the year ago period. Cash from operations was driven by favorable working capital changes.
• At the end of the quarter, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $541 million and total debt of $4.0 billion. At December 31, 2022, the Company’s total available liquidity was $2.29 billion, which includes cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash plus $1.75 billion available under current credit facilities.
• During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased $73 million of Wabtec shares, bringing the full year total to $473 million.
• Wabtec’s Board of Directors announced a $750 million share buyback reauthorization and a 13% increase in the quarterly dividend to 17 cents per share. The Board of Directors also declared a regular quarterly common dividend of 17 cents per share, payable on March 10, 2023 to holders of record on February 24, 2023.

2023 Financial Guidance

• Wabtec issues 2023 financial guidance with sales expected to be in a range of $8.7 billion to $9.0 billion. Adjusted earnings per diluted share is expected to be in a range of $5.15 to $5.55.
• For full year 2023, Wabtec expects strong cash flow generation with operating cash flow conversion greater than 90 percent.

Conference Call Information

Wabtec will host a call with analysts and investors at 8:30 a.m., ET, today. To listen via webcast, go to Wabtec’s new website at www.WabtecCorp.com and click on “Events & Presentations” in the “Investor Relations” section. Also, an audio replay of the call will be available by calling 1-877-344-7529 or 1-412-317-0088 (access code: 9828578).

About Wabtec Corporation

Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) is focused on creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The Company is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for the freight and transit rail industries, as well as the mining, marine and industrial markets. Wabtec has been a leader in the rail industry for over 150 years and has a vision to achieve a zero-emission rail system in the U.S. and worldwide. Visit Wabtec’s website at: www.WabtecCorp.com

Information about non-GAAP Financial Information and Forward-Looking Statements

Wabtec’s earnings release and 2023 financial guidance mentions certain non-GAAP financial performance measures, including adjusted gross profit, adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating margin, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted effective tax rate, adjusted income tax expense, adjusted income from operations, adjusted interest and other expense, adjusted earnings per diluted share and operating cash flow conversion. Wabtec is not presenting a quantitative reconciliation of our forecasted GAAP earnings per diluted share to forecasted adjusted earnings per diluted share as we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty and without unreasonable effort the impact and timing of restructuring-related and other charges, including acquisition-related expenses and the outcome of certain regulatory, legal and tax matters. The financial impact of these items is uncertain and is dependent on various factors, including timing, and could be material to our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Wabtec defines EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is further adjusted for restructuring and transaction costs. Wabtec defines operating cash flow conversion as net cash provided by operating activities divided by net income plus depreciation and amortization including deferred debt cost amortization. While Wabtec believes these are useful supplemental measures for investors, they are not presented in accordance with GAAP. Investors should not consider non-GAAP measures in isolation or as a substitute for net income, cash flows from operations, or any other items calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the non-GAAP financial measures included in this release have inherent material limitations as performance measures because they add back certain expenses incurred by the Company to GAAP financial measures, resulting in those expenses not being taken into account in the applicable non-GAAP financial measure. Because not all companies use identical calculations, Wabtec’s presentation of non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Included in this release are reconciliation tables that provide details about how adjusted results relate to GAAP results.

This communication contains “forward-looking” statements as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding: Wabtec’s plans, objectives and intentions; Wabtec’s expectations about future sales, earnings and cash conversion; Wabtec’s expectations for evolving global industry, market and macro-economic conditions and their impact on Wabtec business; synergies and other expected benefits from Wabtec’s acquisitions; Wabtec’s expectations for production and demand conditions; and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Forward-looking statements concern future circumstances and results and other statements that are not historical facts and are sometimes identified by the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “intend,” “expect,” “endeavor,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “overestimate,” “underestimate,” “believe,” “could,” “project,” “predict,” “continue,” “target” or other similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements are based upon current plans, estimates and expectations that are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such statements should not be regarded as a representation that such plans, estimates or expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such plans, estimates or expectations include, among others, (1) changes in general economic and/or industry specific conditions, including the impacts of tax and tariff programs, inflation, supply chain disruptions, foreign currency exchange, and industry consolidation; (2) changes in the financial condition or operating strategies of Wabtec’s customers; (3) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from acquisitions and potential failure to realize synergies and other anticipated benefits of acquisitions, including as a result of integrating acquired targets into Wabtec; (4) inability to retain and hire key personnel; (5) evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes; (6) changes in the expected timing of projects; (7) a decrease in freight or passenger rail traffic; (8) an increase in manufacturing costs; (9) actions by third parties, including government agencies; (10) the severity and duration of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting impact on the global economy and, in particular, our customers, suppliers and end-markets, (11) potential disruptions, instability, and volatility in global markets from the imposition of economic sanctions on Russia resulting from the invasion of Ukraine; (12) cybersecurity and data protection risks and (13) other risk factors as detailed from time to time in Wabtec’s reports filed with the SEC, including Wabtec’s annual report on Form 10-K, periodic quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and other documents filed with the SEC. The foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. Wabtec does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or development, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021
(AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
(UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
	December 31,								December 31,
	2022				2021				2022				2021
Net sales	$	2,306			$	2,073			$	8,362			$	7,822
Cost of sales		(1,654	)			(1,421	)			(5,822	)			(5,453	)
Gross profit		652				652				2,540				2,369
Gross profit as a % of Net Sales		28.3	%			31.5	%			30.4	%			30.3	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses		(272	)			(264	)			(1,029	)			(1,030	)
Engineering expenses		(60	)			(52	)			(209	)			(176	)
Amortization expense		(73	)			(72	)			(291	)			(287	)
Total operating expenses		(405	)			(388	)			(1,529	)			(1,493	)
Operating expenses as a % of Net Sales		17.5	%			18.7	%			18.3	%			19.1	%
Income from operations		247				264				1,011				876
Income from operations as a % of Net Sales		10.7	%			12.7	%			12.1	%			11.2	%
Interest expense, net		(51	)			(42	)			(186	)			(177	)
Other income, net		14				13				29				38
Income before income taxes		210				235				854				737
Income tax expense		(51	)			(42	)			(213	)			(172	)
Effective tax rate		24.3	%			17.4	%			25.0	%			23.2	%
Net income		159				193				641				565
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(1	)			(3	)			(8	)			(7	)
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders	$	158			$	190			$	633			$	558
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders	$	0.87			$	1.02			$	3.46			$	2.96
Diluted
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders	$	0.86			$	1.02			$	3.46			$	2.96
Basic		181.0				186.0				182.2				187.7
Diluted		181.7				186.5				182.8				188.1
Segment Information
Freight Net Sales	$	1,669			$	1,425			$	6,012			$	5,239
Freight Income from Operations	$	209			$	207			$	864			$	717
Freight Operating Margin		12.5	%			14.5	%			14.4	%			13.7	%
Transit Net Sales	$	637			$	648			$	2,350			$	2,583
Transit Income from Operations	$	63			$	79			$	231			$	238
Transit Operating Margin		9.9	%			12.2	%			9.8	%			9.2	%
Backlog Information (Note: 12-month is a sub-set of total)	December 31, 2022				September 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
Freight Total	$	18,641			$	19,173			$	18,502
Transit Total		3,800				3,437				3,667
Wabtec Total	$	22,441			$	22,610			$	22,169
Freight 12-Month	$	4,901			$	4,567			$	4,520
Transit 12-Month		1,859				1,700				1,748
Wabtec 12-Month	$	6,760			$	6,267			$	6,268

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
	December 31, 2022			December 31, 2021
In millions
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	541		$	473
Receivables, net		1,519			1,477
Inventories		2,034			1,689
Other current assets		233			193
Total current assets		4,327			3,832
Property, plant and equipment, net		1,429			1,497
Goodwill		8,508			8,587
Other intangible assets, net		3,402			3,705
Other noncurrent assets		850			833
Total assets	$	18,516		$	18,454
Current liabilities	$	3,467		$	2,910
Long-term debt		3,751			4,056
Long-term liabilities - other		1,151			1,249
Total liabilities		8,369			8,215
Shareholders' equity		10,102			10,201
Noncontrolling interest		45			38
Total shareholders' equity		10,147			10,239
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$	18,516		$	18,454

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
	Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	2022				2021
In millions
Operating activities
Net income	$	641			$	565
Non-cash expense		506				571
Receivables		(52	)			(76	)
Inventories		(368	)			(41	)
Accounts Payable		306				109
Other assets and liabilities		5				(55	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,038				1,073
Net cash used for investing activities		(235	)			(540	)
Net cash used for financing activities		(708	)			(653	)
Effect of changes in currency exchange rates		(27	)			(6	)
Increase (decrease) in cash		68				(126	)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period		473				599
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	541			$	473

Set forth below is the calculation of the non-GAAP performance measures included in this press release. We believe that these measures provide useful supplemental information to assess our operating performance and to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, Wabtec's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Wabtec Corporation
Reconciliation of Reported Results to Adjusted Results
(in millions)	Fourth Quarter 2022 Actual Results
				Gross			Operating				Income from			Interest &											Noncontrolling				Wabtec
	Net Sales			Profit			Expenses				Operations			Other Exp				Tax				Net Income			Interest				Net Income			EPS
Reported Results	$	2,306		$	652		$	(405	)		$	247		$	(37	)		$	(51	)		$	159		$	(1	)		$	158		$	0.86
Restructuring costs		-			31			1				32			-				(8	)			24			-				24		$	0.14
Non-cash Amortization expense		-			-			73				73			-				(19	)			54			-				54		$	0.30
Adjusted Results	$	2,306		$	683		$	(331	)		$	352		$	(37	)		$	(78	)		$	237		$	(1	)		$	236		$	1.30
Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding																																	181.7
Wabtec Corporation
Reconciliation of Reported Results to Adjusted Results
(in millions)	Fourth Quarter Year-to-Date 2022 Actual Results
				Gross			Operating				Income from			Interest &											Noncontrolling				Wabtec
	Net Sales			Profit			Expenses				Operations			Other Exp				Tax				Net Income			Interest				Net Income			EPS
Reported Results	$	8,362		$	2,540		$	(1,529	)		$	1,011		$	(157	)		$	(213	)		$	641		$	(8	)		$	633		$	3.46
Restructuring costs		-			43			9				52			-				(13	)			39			-				39		$	0.21
Non-cash Amortization expense		-			-			291				291			-				(73	)			218			-				218		$	1.19
Adjusted Results	$	8,362		$	2,583		$	(1,229	)		$	1,354		$	(157	)		$	(299	)		$	898		$	(8	)		$	890		$	4.86
Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding																																	182.8

Set forth below is the calculation of the non-GAAP performance measures included in this press release. We believe that these measures provide useful supplemental information to assess our operating performance and to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, Wabtec's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Wabtec Corporation
Reconciliation of Reported Results to Adjusted Results
(in millions)	Fourth Quarter 2021 Actual Results
				Gross			Operating				Income from				Interest &												Noncontrolling				Wabtec
	Net Sales			Profit			Expenses				Operations				Other Exp				Tax				Net Income				Interest				Net Income				EPS
Reported Results	$	2,073		$	652		$	(388	)		$	264			$	(29	)		$	(42	)		$	193			$	(3	)		$	190			$	1.02
Restructuring costs		-			5			(7	)			(2	)			-				5				3				-				3			$	0.01
Non-cash Amortization expense		-			-			72				72				-				(18	)			54				-				54			$	0.29
Foreign Exchange Gain		-			-			-				-				(1	)			-				(1	)			-				(1	)		$	(0.01	)
Amended Return, net		-			-			-				-				-				(25	)			(25	)			-				(25	)		$	(0.13	)
Adjusted Results	$	2,073		$	657		$	(323	)		$	334			$	(30	)		$	(80	)		$	224			$	(3	)		$	221			$	1.18
Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding																																				186.5
Wabtec Corporation
Reconciliation of Reported Results to Adjusted Results
(in millions)	Fourth Quarter Year-to-Date 2021 Actual Results
				Gross			Operating				Income from				Interest &												Noncontrolling				Wabtec
	Net Sales			Profit			Expenses				Operations				Other Exp				Tax				Net Income				Interest				Net Income				EPS
Reported Results	$	7,822		$	2,369		$	(1,493	)		$	876			$	(139	)		$	(172	)		$	565			$	(7	)		$	558			$	2.96
Restructuring costs		-			53			25				78				-				(15	)			63				-				63			$	0.33
Non-cash Amortization expense		-			-			287				287				-				(74	)			213				-				213			$	1.13
Foreign Exchange Gain		-			-			-				-				(8	)			2				(6	)			-				(6	)		$	(0.03	)
Amended Return, net		-			-			-				-				-				(25	)			(25	)			-				(25	)		$	(0.13	)
Adjusted Results	$	7,822		$	2,422		$	(1,181	)		$	1,241			$	(147	)		$	(284	)		$	810			$	(7	)		$	803			$	4.26
Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding																																				188.1

Set forth below is the calculation of the non-GAAP performance measures included in this press release. We believe that these measures provide useful supplemental information to assess our operating performance and to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, Wabtec's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Wabtec Corporation

2022 Q4 EBITDA Reconciliation

(in millions)

Reported Income

+

Other Income

+

Depreciation &

=

EBITDA

+

Restructuring

=

Adjusted

from Operations

(Expense)

Amortization

Costs

EBITDA

Consolidated Results

$247

$14

$119

$380

$29

$409

Wabtec Corporation

2022 Q4 YTD EBITDA Reconciliation

(in millions)

Reported Income

+

Other Income

+

Depreciation &

=

EBITDA

+

Restructuring

=

Adjusted

from Operations

(Expense)

Amortization

Costs

EBITDA

Consolidated Results

$1,011

$29

$473

$1,513

$49

$1,562

Wabtec Corporation

2021 Q4 EBITDA Reconciliation

(in millions)

Reported Income

+

Other Income

+

Depreciation &

=

EBITDA

+

Restructuring

=

Adjusted

from Operations

(Expense)

Amortization

Costs

EBITDA

Consolidated Results

$264

$13

$121

$398

($2)

$396

Wabtec Corporation

2021 Q4 YTD EBITDA Reconciliation

(in millions)

Reported Income

+

Other Income

+

Depreciation &

=

EBITDA

+

Restructuring

=

Adjusted

from Operations

(Expense)

Amortization

Costs

EBITDA

Consolidated Results

$876

$38

$485

$1,399

$78

$1,477

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
SALES BY PRODUCT LINE
(UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended December 31,
In millions	2022			2021
Freight Segment
Equipment	$	430		$	377
Components		241			218
Digital Electronics		225			167
Services		773			663
Total Freight Segment	$	1,669		$	1,425
Transit Segment
Original Equipment Manufacturer	$	280		$	299
Aftermarket		357			349
Total Transit Segment	$	637		$	648
	Twelve Months Ended December 31,
In millions	2022			2021
Freight Segment
Equipment	$	1,528		$	1,302
Components		936			867
Digital Electronics		729			640
Services		2,819			2,430
Total Freight Segment	$	6,012		$	5,239
Transit Segment
Original Equipment Manufacturer	$	1,095		$	1,193
Aftermarket		1,255			1,390
Total Transit Segment	$	2,350		$	2,583

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF REPORTED RESULTS TO ADJUSTED RESULTS - BY SEGMENT
(UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended December 31,														Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	2022							2021							2022							2021
In millions	Gross Profit			Income from Operations				Gross Profit			Income from Operations				Gross Profit			Income from Operations				Gross Profit			Income from Operations
Freight Segment Reported Results	$	482		$	209			$	454		$	207			$	1,896		$	864			$	1,667		$	717
Freight Segment Reported Margin		28.9	%		12.5	%			31.9	%		14.5	%			31.5	%		14.4	%			31.8	%		13.7	%
Restructuring costs		8			7				3			(7	)			15			15				8			9
Non-cash Amortization expense		-			68				-			67				-			272				-			267
Freight Segment Adjusted Results	$	490		$	284			$	457		$	267			$	1,911		$	1,151			$	1,675		$	993
Freight Segment Adjusted Margin		29.4	%		17.0	%			32.1	%		18.7	%			31.8	%		19.1	%			32.0	%		19.0	%
Transit Segment Reported Results	$	170		$	63			$	198		$	79			$	644		$	231			$	702		$	238
Transit Segment Reported Margin		26.7	%		9.9	%			30.6	%		12.2	%			27.3	%		9.8	%			27.2	%		9.2	%
Restructuring costs		23			27				2			4				28			37				45			59
Non-cash Amortization expense		-			5				-			5				-			19				-			20
Transit Segment Adjusted Results	$	193		$	95			$	200		$	88			$	672		$	287			$	747		$	317
Transit Segment Adjusted Margin		30.3	%		14.8	%			30.9	%		13.6	%			28.6	%		12.2	%			28.9	%		12.3	%

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES IN NET SALES - BY SEGMENT
(UNAUDITED)
	Three Months Ended December 31,
In millions	Freight				Transit				Consolidated
2021 Net Sales	$	1,425			$	648			$	2,073
Acquisitions		21				1				22
Foreign Exchange		(21	)			(71	)			(92	)
Organic		244				59				303
2022 Net Sales	$	1,669			$	637			$	2,306
Change ($)		244				(11	)			233
Change (%)		17.1	%			-1.7	%			11.2	%
	Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	Freight				Transit				Consolidated
2021 Net Sales	$	5,239			$	2,583			$	7,822
Acquisitions		83				4				87
Foreign Exchange		(62	)			(242	)			(304	)
Organic		752				5				757
2022 Net Sales	$	6,012			$	2,350			$	8,362
Change ($)		773				(233	)			540
Change (%)		14.8	%			-9.0	%			6.9	%

Set forth below is the calculation of the non-GAAP performance measures included in this press release. We believe that these measures provide useful supplemental information to assess our operating performance and to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, Wabtec's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Wabtec Corporation
2022 Q4 Cash Conversion Calculation
(in millions)
		Reported Cash	÷	(Net Income	+	Depreciation & Amortization)	=	Cash Conversion
		from Operations
Consolidated Results		$410		$159		$120		147%
Wabtec Corporation
2022 Q4 YTD Cash Conversion Calculation
(in millions)
		Reported Cash	÷	(Net Income	+	Depreciation & Amortization)	=	Cash Conversion
		from Operations
Consolidated Results		$1,038		$641		$479		93%
Wabtec Corporation
2021 Q4 Cash Conversion Calculation
(in millions)
		Reported Cash	÷	(Net Income	+	Depreciation & Amortization)	=	Cash Conversion
		from Operations
Consolidated Results		$314		$193		$123		99%
Wabtec Corporation
2021 Q4 YTD Cash Conversion Calculation
(in millions)
		Reported Cash	÷	(Net Income	+	Depreciation & Amortization)	=	Cash Conversion
		from Operations
Consolidated Results		$1,073		$565		$491		102%

 

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FAQ

What were Wabtec's fourth quarter earnings for 2022?

Wabtec reported GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.86 for the fourth quarter of 2022.

How much did Wabtec's sales grow in the fourth quarter?

Wabtec's sales grew by 11.2% year-over-year to $2.31 billion.

What is Wabtec's forecast for 2023 sales?

Wabtec expects 2023 sales to range between $8.7 billion and $9 billion.

How much is Wabtec's adjusted earnings per share projected for 2023?

Adjusted earnings per share for 2023 is projected between $5.15 and $5.55.

What is the status of Wabtec's backlog?

Wabtec reported a multi-year backlog of $22.4 billion as of December 31, 2022.