Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Waters Corporation announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2023, with sales of $712 million, growing less than 1% as reported and declining 4% in organic constant currency. On a GAAP basis, EPS was $2.27, while non-GAAP EPS grew 8% to $2.84. The Wyatt acquisition contributed 4% to sales.

Highlights

• Sales of $712 million grew less than 1% as reported and declined 4% in organic constant currency
• Low single-digit organic constant currency growth outside of China, led by mid-single-digit pharma growth
• Wyatt acquisition continued its strong start, adding 4% to sales
• On a GAAP basis, EPS was $2.27 and operating income margin was 25.2%
• Non-GAAP EPS grew 8% to $2.84, as gross margin expanded 240 basis points and adjusted operating income margin expanded 380 basis points, driven by operational excellence

MILFORD, Mass., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2023.

Sales for the third quarter of 2023 were $712 million, which grew less than 1% as reported, compared to sales of $709 million for the third quarter of 2022. In organic constant currency, sales declined 4%, with better-than-expected growth for pharmaceutical applications in the U.S. and Europe and weaker-than-expected overall performance in China. The impact of the Wyatt acquisition increased sales by 4%. Currency translation had minimal impact on sales for the quarter, which was adverse to our expectations.

On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter of 2023 was $2.27, compared to $2.60 for the third quarter of 2022. On a non-GAAP basis, EPS was $2.84, compared to $2.64 for the third quarter of 2022. This includes a headwind of approximately 1% due to unfavorable foreign exchange.

"Our team has demonstrated its continued strength in execution and excelled operationally, delivering strong results despite very challenging market conditions," said Dr. Udit Batra, President & CEO, Waters Corporation. "U.S. and Europe pharma growth was again solid in the quarter and exceeded our expectations. However, China fell below our expectations as weakness moved beyond pharma into the industrial and academic and government segments."

Dr. Batra continued, "We are thrilled with the continued strong start to the Wyatt acquisition, which contributed 4% sales growth in the quarter. We have also continued to launch innovative new products, further differentiating our revitalized portfolio in the attractive end-markets that we serve." 

Third Quarter 2023

During the third quarter of 2023, sales into the pharmaceutical market increased 4% as reported and decreased 2% in organic constant currency, sales into the industrial market decreased 6% as reported and 8% in organic constant currency, and sales into the academic and government markets increased 3% as reported and decreased 3% in organic constant currency.

During the quarter, instrument system sales decreased 5% as reported and 13% in organic constant currency, while recurring revenues, which represent the combination of service and precision chemistries, increased 6% as reported and 4% in organic constant currency.

Geographically, sales in Asia during the quarter decreased 15% as reported and 12% in organic constant currency (with China sales declining double-digits). Sales in the Americas increased 7% as reported and were flat in organic constant currency (with U.S. sales growing 7% as reported and declining 2% in organic constant currency). Sales in Europe increased 15% as reported and 3% in organic constant currency.

Year-To-Date 2023

Sales for the first nine months of 2023 were $2,137 million, an increase of 1% as reported, compared to sales of $2,113 million for the first nine months of 2022. Currency translation decreased sales by approximately 2% in the first nine months of 2023, while the impact of the Wyatt acquisition increased sales by 2%, resulting in flat organic constant currency sales growth.

On a GAAP basis, EPS for the first nine months of 2023 was $7.19, compared to $7.94 for the first nine months of 2022. On a non-GAAP basis, EPS was $8.13, compared to $8.20 for the first nine months of 2022. This includes a headwind of approximately 3% due to unfavorable foreign exchange.

For the first nine months of 2023, sales into the pharmaceutical market decreased 2% as reported and 3% in organic constant currency, sales into the industrial market increased 1% as reported and 2% in organic constant currency, and sales into the academic and government markets increased 20% as reported and 19% in organic constant currency.

For the first nine months of 2023, instrument system sales decreased 4% as reported and 6% in organic constant currency, while recurring revenues increased 5% as reported and 6% in organic constant currency.

Geographically, sales in Asia for the first nine months of 2023 decreased 8% as reported and 4% in organic constant currency (with China sales declining double-digits). Sales in the Americas increased 6% as reported and 2% in organic constant currency (with U.S. sales growing 5% as reported and 1% in organic constant currency). Sales in Europe increased 9% as reported and 5% in organic constant currency.

Unless otherwise noted, sales growth and decline percentages are presented on an as-reported basis. A description and reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results appear in the tables below and can be found on the Company's website www.waters.com in the Investor Relations section.

Full-Year and Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Guidance

Full-Year 2023 Financial Guidance

The Company now expects full-year 2023 organic constant currency sales growth to decline in the range of -2% to -1%. Currency translation is expected to decrease full-year organic sales growth by approximately 1.5%. The Wyatt transaction is expected to increase full-year reported sales growth by approximately 2.5%. The resulting full-year 2023 reported sales growth is expected in the range of -1% to flat.

The Company is updating its full-year 2023 non-GAAP EPS guidance to now be in the range of $11.65 to $11.75, which includes an estimated headwind of approximately 3.5% due to unfavorable foreign exchange.

Please refer to the tables below for a reconciliation of the projected GAAP to non-GAAP financial outlook for the full-year.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Guidance

The Company expects fourth quarter 2023 organic constant currency sales growth to decline in the range of -8% to -5%. Currency translation is expected to decrease fourth quarter sales growth by approximately 1.5%. The Wyatt transaction is expected to increase fourth quarter reported sales growth by approximately 3.5%. The resulting fourth quarter 2023 reported sales growth is expected in the range of -6% to -3%.

The Company expects fourth quarter 2023 non-GAAP EPS in the range of $3.52 to $3.62, which includes an estimated headwind of approximately 5% due to unfavorable foreign exchange.

Please refer to the tables below for a reconciliation of the projected GAAP to non-GAAP financial outlook for the fourth quarter.

Conference Call Details

Waters Corporation will webcast its third quarter 2023 financial results conference call today, November 7, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the call and see the accompanying slide presentation, please visit www.waters.com, select "Investors" under the "About Waters" section, navigate to "Events & Presentations," and click on the "Webcast." A replay will be available through November 21, 2023 on the same website by webcast and also by phone at (866) 407-9243.

About Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 14 manufacturing facilities, and with products available in more than 100 countries. For more information, visit www.waters.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains financial measures, such as organic constant currency growth rate, adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per diluted share and adjusted free cash flow, among others, which are considered "non-GAAP" financial measures under applicable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Company's definitions of these non-GAAP measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by others. The non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release adjust for specified items that can be highly variable or difficult to predict. The Company generally uses these non-GAAP financial measures to facilitate management's financial and operational decision-making, including evaluation of the Company's historical operating results, comparison to competitors' operating results and determination of management incentive compensation. These non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of the Company's operations that, when viewed with GAAP results and the reconciliations to corresponding GAAP financial measures, may provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting the Company's business. Because non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effect of items that will increase or decrease the Company's reported results of operations, management strongly encourages investors to review the Company's consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables accompanying this release.

Cautionary Statement

This release contains "forward-looking" statements regarding future results and events. For this purpose, any statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words "feels", "believes", "anticipates", "plans", "expects", "intends", "suggests", "appears", "estimates", "projects" and similar expressions, whether in the negative or affirmative, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company's actual future results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements within this release for a variety of reasons, including and without limitation, risks related to, expectations or ability to realize commercial success subsequent to the completion of the Wyatt transaction; the impact of this transaction on the Company's business, anticipated progress on Waters' research programs, development of new analytical instruments and associated software or consumables, manufacturing development and capabilities; the increased indebtedness of the Company as a result of the Wyatt transaction, the repayment of which could impact the Company's future results, market prospects for its products and sales and earnings guidance; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations potentially affecting translation of the Company's future non-U.S. operating results, particularly when a foreign currency weakens against the U.S. dollar; current global economic, sovereign and political conditions and uncertainties, including the effect of new or proposed tariff or trade regulations; changes in inflation and interest rates; the impacts and costs of war, in particular as a result of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and in the Middle East, and the possibility of further escalation resulting in new geopolitical and regulatory instability; the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union and the Chinese government's ongoing tightening of restrictions on procurement by government-funded customers; the Company's ability to access capital, maintain liquidity and service the Company's debt in volatile market conditions; risks related to the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects; changes in timing and demand for the Company's products among the Company's customers and various market sectors, particularly as a result of fluctuations in their expenditures or ability to obtain funding; the ability to realize the expected benefits related to the Company's various cost-saving initiatives; the introduction of competing products by other companies and loss of market share, as well as pressures on prices from competitors and/or customers; changes in the competitive landscape as a result of changes in ownership, mergers and continued consolidation among the Company's competitors; regulatory, economic and competitive obstacles to new product introductions; lack of acceptance of new products and inability to grow organically through innovation; rapidly changing technology and product obsolescence; risks associated with previous or future acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures and divestitures, including risks associated with contingent purchase price payments and expansion of our business into new or developing markets; risks associated with unexpected disruptions in operations; failure to adequately protect the Company's intellectual property, infringement of intellectual property rights of third parties and inability to obtain licenses on commercially reasonable terms; the Company's ability to acquire adequate sources of supply and its reliance on outside contractors for certain components and modules, as well as disruptions to its supply chain; risks associated with third-party sales intermediaries and resellers; the impact and costs of changes in statutory or contractual tax rates in jurisdictions in which the Company operates as well as shifts in taxable income among jurisdictions with different effective tax rates, the outcome of ongoing and future tax examinations and changes in legislation affecting the Company's effective tax rate; the Company's ability to attract and retain qualified employees and management personnel; risks associated with cybersecurity and technology, including attempts by third parties to defeat the security measures of the Company and its third-party partners; increased regulatory burdens as the Company's business evolves, especially with respect to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, among others, and in connection with government contracts; regulatory, environmental, and logistical obstacles affecting the distribution of the Company's products, completion of purchase order documentation and the ability of customers to obtain letters of credit or other financing alternatives; risks associated with litigation and other legal and regulatory proceedings; and the impact and costs incurred from changes in accounting principles and practices. Such factors and others are discussed more fully in the sections entitled "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" of the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as well as in the sections entitled "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" of the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended April 1, 2023 and July 1, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which discussions are incorporated by reference in this release, as updated by the Company's future filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this release represent the Company's estimates or views as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing the Company's estimates or views as of any date subsequent to the date of this release. Except as required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 

Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2023		October 1, 2022		September 30, 2023		October 1, 2022
Net sales	$                    711,692		$            708,555		$               2,136,942		$          2,113,446
Costs and operating expenses:
Cost of sales	291,407		307,101		876,863		899,992
Selling and administrative expenses	186,748		164,417		555,657		483,769
Research and development expenses	41,995		43,435		130,559		127,913
Purchased intangibles amortization	12,116		1,592		20,410		4,863
Acquired in-process research and development	-		-		-		9,797
Operating income	179,426		192,010		553,453		587,112
Other income, net	328		895		1,364		2,600
Interest expense, net	(26,559)		(9,524)		(56,174)		(27,362)
Income from operations before income taxes	153,195		183,381		498,643		562,350
Provision for income taxes	18,643		27,383		72,614		81,657
Net income	$                    134,552		$            155,998		$                  426,029		$             480,693
Net income per basic common share	$                          2.28		$                  2.61		$                        7.21		$                   7.98
Weighted-average number of basic common shares	59,093		59,801		59,061		60,200
Net income per diluted common share	$                          2.27		$                  2.60		$                        7.19		$                   7.94
Weighted-average number of diluted common shares and equivalents	59,255		60,081		59,262		60,521

 

Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP
Net Sales by Operating Segments, Products & Services, Geography and Markets
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 and October 1, 2022
(In thousands)
																	Organic
																	Constant
					Three Months Ended						Percent		Impact of		Impact of		Currency
					September 30, 2023			October 1, 2022			Change		Currency		Acquisitions		Growth Rate (a)
NET SALES - OPERATING SEGMENTS
Waters					$	629,348		$	623,401		1 %		0 %		5 %		(4 %)
TA						82,344			85,154		(3 %)		1 %		0 %		(4 %)
Total					$	711,692		$	708,555		0 %		0 %		4 %		(4 %)
NET SALES - PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Instruments					$	319,431		$	336,827		(5 %)		1 %		7 %		(13 %)
Service						263,611			243,632		8 %		0 %		3 %		5 %
Chemistry						128,650			128,096		0 %		(1 %)		0 %		1 %
Total Recurring						392,261			371,728		6 %		0 %		2 %		4 %
Total					$	711,692		$	708,555		0 %		0 %		4 %		(4 %)
NET SALES - GEOGRAPHY
Asia					$	238,228		$	279,934		(15 %)		(4 %)		1 %		(12 %)
Americas						275,479			256,409		7 %		0 %		7 %		(0 %)
Europe						197,985			172,212		15 %		7 %		5 %		3 %
Total					$	711,692		$	708,555		0 %		0 %		4 %		(4 %)
NET SALES - MARKETS
Pharmaceutical					$	421,535		$	405,959		4 %		1 %		6 %		(2 %)
Industrial						209,449			223,968		(6 %)		0 %		1 %		(8 %)
Academic & Government						80,708			78,628		3 %		0 %		5 %		(3 %)
Total					$	711,692		$	708,555		0 %		0 %		4 %		(4 %)

(a)	The Company believes that referring to comparable organic constant currency growth rates is a useful way to evaluate the underlying performance of Waters Corporation's net sales. Organic constant currency growth, a non-GAAP financial measure, measures the change in net sales between current and prior year periods, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates during the current period and excluding the impact of acquisitions made within twelve months of the acquisition close date. See description of non-GAAP financial measures contained in this release.

 

Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP
Net Sales by Operating Segments, Products & Services, Geography and Markets
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and October 1, 2022
(In thousands)
																	Organic
																	Constant
					Nine Months Ended						Percent		Impact of		Impact of		Currency
					September 30, 2023			October 1, 2022			Change		Currency		Acquisitions		Growth Rate (a)
NET SALES - OPERATING SEGMENTS
Waters					$	1,884,658		$	1,871,709		1 %		(2 %)		2 %		(0 %)
TA						252,284			241,737		4 %		(1 %)		0 %		5 %
Total					$	2,136,942		$	2,113,446		1 %		(2 %)		2 %		0 %
NET SALES - PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Instruments					$	964,380		$	999,732		(4 %)		(1 %)		3 %		(6 %)
Service						774,478			728,053		6 %		(2 %)		1 %		7 %
Chemistry						398,084			385,661		3 %		(2 %)		0 %		5 %
Total Recurring						1,172,562			1,113,714		5 %		(2 %)		1 %		6 %
Total					$	2,136,942		$	2,113,446		1 %		(2 %)		2 %		0 %
NET SALES - GEOGRAPHY
Asia					$	745,932		$	812,278		(8 %)		(4 %)		0 %		(4 %)
Americas						804,827			762,517		6 %		(0 %)		4 %		2 %
Europe						586,183			538,651		9 %		1 %		3 %		5 %
Total					$	2,136,942		$	2,113,446		1 %		(2 %)		2 %		0 %
NET SALES - MARKETS
Pharmaceutical					$	1,233,177		$	1,258,902		(2 %)		(2 %)		3 %		(3 %)
Industrial						648,754			641,882		1 %		(1 %)		1 %		2 %
Academic & Government						255,011			212,662		20 %		(2 %)		3 %		19 %
Total					$	2,136,942		$	2,113,446		1 %		(2 %)		2 %		0 %

(a)	The Company believes that referring to comparable organic constant currency growth rates is a useful way to evaluate the underlying performance of Waters Corporation's net sales. Organic constant currency growth, a non-GAAP financial measure, measures the change in net sales between current and prior year periods, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates during the current period and excluding the impact of acquisitions made within twelve months of the acquisition close date. See description of non-GAAP financial measures contained in this release.

 

Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Financials
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and October 1, 2022
(In thousands, except per share data)
								Acquired												Income from
								IPR&D and												Operations
					Selling &			Research &						Operating			Other			before			Provision for						Diluted
					Administrative			Development			Operating			Income			Income			Income			Income			Net			Earnings
					Expenses(a)			Expenses			Income			Percentage			(Expense)			Taxes			Taxes			Income			per Share
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
GAAP				$	198,864		$	41,995		$	179,426			25.2 %		$	328		$	153,195		$	18,643		$	134,552		$	2.27
Adjustments:
	Purchased intangibles amortization (b)				(12,116)			-			12,116			1.7 %			-			12,116			2,901			9,215			0.16
	Restructuring costs and certain other items (d)				(24,057)			-			24,057			3.4 %			(651)			23,406			5,387			18,019			0.30
	Acquisition related costs (e)				(1,263)			-			1,263			0.2 %			-			1,263			303			960			0.02
	Retention bonus obligation (g)				(5,725)			(1,909)			7,634			1.1 %			-			7,634			1,832			5,802			0.10
Adjusted Non-GAAP				$	155,703		$	40,086		$	224,496			31.5 %		$	(323)		$	197,614		$	29,066		$	168,548		$	2.84
Three Months Ended October 1, 2022
GAAP				$	166,009		$	43,435		$	192,010			27.1 %		$	895		$	183,381		$	27,383		$	155,998		$	2.60
Adjustments:
	Purchased intangibles amortization (b)				(1,592)			-			1,592			0.2 %			-			1,592			366			1,226			0.02
	Restructuring costs and certain other items (d)				(2,982)			-			2,982			0.4 %			(919)			2,063			452			1,611			0.03
Adjusted Non-GAAP				$	161,435		$	43,435		$	196,584			27.7 %		$	(24)		$	187,036		$	28,201		$	158,835		$	2.64
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
GAAP				$	576,067		$	130,559		$	553,453			25.9 %		$	1,364		$	498,643		$	72,614		$	426,029		$	7.19
Adjustments:
	Purchased intangibles amortization (b)				(20,410)			-			20,410			1.0 %			-			20,410			4,852			15,558			0.26
	Restructuring costs and certain other items (d)				(28,881)			-			28,881			1.4 %			(651)			28,230			6,860			21,370			0.36
	Acquisition related costs (e)				(13,298)			-			13,298			0.6 %			-			13,298			3,191			10,107			0.17
	Retention bonus obligation (g)				(8,368)			(2,790)			11,158			0.5 %			-			11,158			2,678			8,480			0.14
Adjusted Non-GAAP				$	505,110		$	127,769		$	627,200			29.4 %		$	713		$	571,739		$	90,195		$	481,544		$	8.13
Nine Months Ended October 1, 2022
GAAP				$	488,632		$	137,710		$	587,112			27.8 %		$	2,600		$	562,350		$	81,657		$	480,693		$	7.94
Adjustments:
	Purchased intangibles amortization (b)				(4,863)			-			4,863			0.2 %			-			4,863			1,115			3,748			0.06
	Acquired in-process research and development (c)				-			(9,797)			9,797			0.5 %			-			9,797			2,351			7,446			0.12
	Restructuring costs and certain other items (d)				(7,187)			-			7,187			0.3 %			(3,153)			4,034			908			3,126			0.05
	Certain income tax items (f)				-			-			-			-			-			-			(994)			994			0.02
Adjusted Non-GAAP				$	476,582		$	127,913		$	608,959			28.8 %		$	(553)		$	581,044		$	85,037		$	496,007		$	8.20

(a)	Selling & administrative expenses include purchased intangibles amortization.
(b)	The purchased intangibles amortization, a non-cash expense, was excluded to be consistent with how management evaluates the performance of its core business against historical operating results and the operating results of competitors over periods of time.
(c)	Acquired in-process research and development was excluded as it relates to the cost of a licensing arrangement for charge detection mass spectrometry that the Company believes is unusual and not indicative of its normal business operations.
(d)	Restructuring costs and certain other items were excluded as the Company believes that the cost to consolidate operations, reduce overhead, and certain other income or expense items are not normal and do not represent future ongoing business expenses of a specific function or geographic location of the Company.
(e)	Acquisition related costs include all incremental expenses incurred, such as advisory, legal, accounting, tax, valuation, and other professional fees. The Company believes that these costs are not normal and do not represent future ongoing business expenses.
(f)	Certain income tax items were excluded as these non-cash expenses and benefits represent updates in management's assessment of ongoing examinations or other tax items that are not indicative of the Company's normal or future income tax expense.
(g)	In connection with the Wyatt acquisition, the Company started to recognize a two-year retention bonus obligation that is contingent upon the employee's providing future service and continued employment with Waters. The Company believes that these costs are not normal and do not represent future ongoing business expenses.

 

Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries
Preliminary Condensed Unclassified Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands and unaudited)
	September 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Cash, cash equivalents and investments	$              337,312		$              481,391
Accounts receivable	631,284		722,892
Inventories	544,402		455,710
Property, plant and equipment, net	616,846		582,217
Intangible assets, net	631,209		227,399
Goodwill	1,308,027		430,328
Other assets	428,100		381,516
Total assets	$           4,497,180		$           3,281,453
Notes payable and debt	$           2,505,265		$           1,574,878
Other liabilities	1,086,393		1,202,087
Total liabilities	3,591,658		2,776,965
Total stockholders' equity	905,522		504,488
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$           4,497,180		$           3,281,453

 

Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries
Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and October 1, 2022
(In thousands and unaudited)
				Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
				September 30, 2023		October 1, 2022			September 30, 2023		October 1, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
	Net income			$                    134,552		$                 155,998			$                 426,029		$                 480,693
	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
			cash provided by operating activities:
		Stock-based compensation		8,490		10,207			32,224		30,929
		Depreciation and amortization		47,807		32,214			117,845		99,105
		Change in operating assets and liabilities and other, net		(33,031)		(40,330)			(203,411)		(197,775)
			Net cash provided by operating activities	157,818		158,089			372,687		412,952
Cash flows from investing activities:
	Additions to property, plant, equipment
			and software capitalization	(38,047)		(38,991)			(119,044)		(113,737)
	Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired			-		-			(1,285,907)		-
	Proceeds from equity investments, net			651		3,257			651		8,903
	Payments for intellectual property licenses			-		(2,638)			-		(7,535)
	Net change in investments			(5)		(8)			(21)		66,586
			Net cash used in investing activities	(37,401)		(38,380)			(1,404,321)		(45,783)
Cash flows from financing activities:
	Net change in debt			(125,181)		60,000			929,601		30,000
	Proceeds from stock plans			9,464		5,222			18,092		36,136
	Purchases of treasury shares			(692)		(155,223)			(70,433)		(477,167)
	Other cash flow from financing activities, net			2,884		1,995			8,178		12,844
			Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(113,525)		(88,006)			885,438		(398,187)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents				(171)		(6,963)			2,081		(26,579)
			Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	6,721		24,740			(144,115)		(57,597)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period				329,693		418,897			480,529		501,234
			Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$                    336,414		$                 443,637			$                 336,414		$                 443,637
Reconciliation of GAAP Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (a)
Net cash provided by operating activities - GAAP				$                    157,818		$                 158,089			$                 372,687		$                 412,952
	Adjustments:
		Additions to property, plant, equipment
			and software capitalization	(38,047)		(38,991)			(119,044)		(113,737)
		Tax reform payments		-		-			72,101		38,454
		Litigation settlements paid, net		(375)		-			(1,125)		(584)
		Major facility renovations		3,291		6,927			12,151		23,966
		Payment of acquired Wyatt liabilities (b)		-		-			25,617		-
Free Cash Flow - Adjusted Non-GAAP				$                    122,687		$                 126,025			$                 362,387		$                 361,051

(a)	The Company defines free cash flow as net cash flow from operations accounted for under GAAP less capital expenditures and software capitalizations plus or minus any unusual and non recurring items. Free cash flow is not a GAAP measurement and may not be comparable to free cash flow reported by other companies.
(b)	In connection with the Wyatt acquisition, the Company assumed certain obligations of Wyatt and paid those obligations immediately upon closing the transaction. The Company believes that the assumed obligations do not represent future ongoing business expenses.

 

Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Projected GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Financial Outlook
			Three Months Ended				Twelve Months Ended
			December 31, 2023				December 31, 2023
				Range				Range
Projected Sales
Organic constant currency sales growth rate (a)			(8.0 %)	-	(5.0 %)		(2.0 %)	-	(1.0 %)
Impact of:
	Currency translation		(1.5 %)	-	(1.5 %)		(1.5 %)	-	(1.5 %)
	Acquisitions		3.5 %	-	3.5 %		2.5 %	-	2.5 %
Sales growth rate as reported			(6.0 %)	-	(3.0 %)		(1.0 %)	-	0.0 %
				Range				Range
Projected Earnings Per Diluted Share
GAAP earnings per diluted share			$      3.26	-	$      3.36		$    10.45	-	$    10.55
Adjustments:
	Purchased intangibles amortization		$      0.15	-	$      0.15		$      0.42	-	$      0.42
	Restructuring costs and certain other items		$      0.01	-	$      0.01		$      0.37	-	$      0.37
	Acquisition related costs		$            -	-	$            -		$      0.17	-	$      0.17
	Retention bonus obligation		$      0.10	-	$      0.10		$      0.24	-	$      0.24
Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per diluted share			$      3.52	-	$      3.62		$    11.65	-	$    11.75

(a)	Organic constant currency growth rates are a non-GAAP financial measure that measures the change in net sales between current and prior year periods, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates during the current period and excluding the impact of acquisitions made within twelve months of the acquisition close date. These amounts are estimated at the current foreign currency exchange rates and based on the forecasted geographical sales in local currency, as well as an assessment of market conditions as of today, and may differ significantly from actual results.
	These forward-looking adjustment estimates do not reflect future gains and charges that are inherently difficult to predict and estimate due to their unknown timing, effect and/or significance.

 

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FAQ

What were Waters Corporation's sales for the third quarter of 2023?

Waters Corporation's sales for the third quarter of 2023 were $712 million.

What was the impact of the Wyatt acquisition on sales?

The Wyatt acquisition increased sales by 4% in the third quarter of 2023.

What was the percentage change in non-GAAP EPS for the third quarter of 2023?

Non-GAAP EPS grew 8% to $2.84 in the third quarter of 2023.

When is Waters Corporation's third quarter 2023 financial results conference call?

Waters Corporation's third quarter 2023 financial results conference call is today, November 7, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.