Parker Reports Fiscal 2014 Q3 Results

Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) today reported results for the fiscal 2014 third quarter ended March 31, 2014. Fiscal 2014 third quarter sales increased 2 percent to $3.36 billion compared with $3.31 billion in the same quarter a year ago.

CLEVELAND - Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH) today reported results for the fiscal 2014 third quarter ended March 31, 2014. Fiscal 2014 third quarter sales increased 2 percent to $3.36 billion compared with $3.31 billion in the same quarter a year ago. Adjusting for a previously announced joint venture, fiscal 2014 third quarter sales increased 3 percent.  Fiscal 2014 third quarter net income was $242.5 million, or $1.60 earnings per diluted share and when adjusted for restructuring expenses, was $285.0 million, or $1.88 earnings per diluted share. Net income in the prior year quarter was $256.6 million or $1.68 earnings per diluted share. A reconciliation of as reported to adjusted sales, net income and earnings per diluted share is included with the financial tables accompanying this news release.

Cash flow from operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2014 was $817.5 million or 8.4 percent of sales compared with $718.8 million or 7.5 percent of sales in the prior year period. Excluding a discretionary contribution to the company's pension plan of $75 millionand the impact of restructuring initiatives of $15 million in fiscal 2014, cash flow from operations was 9.4 percent of sales. 

"We are pleased to have delivered strong operating margins in the third quarter, particularly in our Diversified Industrial International businesses," said Chairman, CEO and President,Don Washkewicz. "Our previously announced restructuring initiatives are proceeding ahead of plan, with $86 million in pretax expenses incurred fiscal year-to-date. In addition, the improved order growth trend is an encouraging sign for the remainder of this fiscal year."

Segment Results 

Diversified Industrial Segment: North American third quarter sales increased 1.9 percent to$1.46 billion, and operating income was $243.0 million compared with $224.5 million in the same period a year ago.  International third quarter sales increased 4.4 percent to $1.36 billion, and operating income was $126.9 million compared with $158.2 million in the same period a year ago.  International operating income in the third quarter adjusted for the impact of restructuring expenses was $186.4 million.

Aerospace Systems Segment: Compared to the same period a year ago, third quarter sales decreased 5.6 percent to $545.7 million, but increased 2 percent adjusting for the impact of the previously announced joint venture between Parker Aerospace and GE Aviation.  Operating income was $64.0 million compared with $80.1 million in the same period a year ago, largely reflecting an unfavorable product mix.

Orders

Parker reported an increase of 7 percent in orders for the quarter ending March 31, 2014, compared with the same quarter a year ago.  The company reported the following orders by business: 

  • Orders increased 6 percent in the Diversified Industrial North America businesses;
  • Orders increased 5 percent in the Diversified Industrial International businesses; and
  • Orders increased 16 percent in the Aerospace Systems segment on a rolling 12-month average basis.

Outlook

For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, the company has increased guidance for adjusted earnings per diluted share to the range of $6.40 to $6.60, or $6.50 at the midpoint.   Fiscal 2014 adjusted earnings guidance includes increased restructuring expenses which are anticipated to be approximately $0.55 per diluted share, but does not include the gain associated with the previously announced joint venture and asset write downs recorded in the quarter ended December 31, 2013.  Restructuring expenses were $0.28 per diluted share in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 and $0.40 per diluted share fiscal year-to-date.

Washkewicz added, "We have increased the midpoint of our guidance for fiscal year 2014 to reflect the impact of improved operating margins and positive order trends.  Considering the progress we have made, we expect to close the year strong and be well positioned going into fiscal year 2015."

NOTICE OF CONFERENCE CALL: Parker Hannifin's conference call and slide presentation to discuss its fiscal 2014 third quarter results are available to all interested parties via live webcast today at 11:00 a.m. ET, on the company's investor information web site at www.phstock.com. To access the call, click on the "Live Webcast" link. From this link, users also may complete a pre-call system test and register for e-mail notification of future events and information available from Parker.  A replay of the conference call will also be available at www.phstock.com for one year after the call.

 

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