ITT Reports Second-Quarter 2020 Results

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) today reported 2020 second-quarter financial results that reflect our diversification and resilience, and the proactive actions we’ve taken to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic.

Performance relative to the comparable three months ended June 30, 2019.

Cash from Operations and Free Cash Flow is for the six months ended June 30, 2020.

For a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures, refer to the section of this release titled Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Measures.

• FCF increased $114 million or 205%; 14.6% Trailing Twelve Months FCF Margin
• $819 million in cash on hand and $1.4 billion in available liquidity
• Segment OI Margin of 7.2%; Adj Segment OI Margin of 12.6% on 25% Adj Decremental Margins
• EPS of $0.53; Adj EPS of $0.57
• Increased cost reduction target to $160 million

“First, I would like to thank all our ITTers around the world. I am extremely proud of how each and every ITTer has continued to up their game in the face of COVID-19 adversities. They have embraced our health protocols to keep each other safe, and their many contributions have made it possible for us to continue to serve our customers, to partner closely with them, and to support them in these very difficult circumstances,” said Luca Savi, Chief Executive Officer and President of ITT Inc. “At ITT our continuous focus on execution for all our stakeholders is making our businesses more and more resilient. We generated tremendous free cash flow and delivered 25 percent adjusted decremental margins, and our leaders acted decisively to increase our cost reduction target to $160 million, which will further benefit our strong decremental margins. I am particularly proud of our Industrial Process business, where we continued to expand margins despite top line pressures. All across ITT, our relentless focus on operational excellence, customer centricity, and effective capital deployment will continue to drive us through this challenging time and make ITT even stronger in the future.”

Revenue

Revenue declined 29 percent, including a 2-point unfavorable impact from foreign exchange and a 1-point benefit from our 2019 strategic acquisitions. Organic revenue (defined as total revenue excluding foreign exchange, acquisitions and divestitures) decreased 28 percent mainly as a result of the negative global impact of COVID-19, with declines in transportation of 37 percent and industrial of 7 percent.

Segment Operating Income

Segment operating income of $37 million declined 65 percent, which included higher restructuring costs of $24 million. Adjusted segment operating income declined 44 percent to $65 million, primarily due to reduced volume from weaker demand and disruption caused by COVID-19, partially offset by savings from restructuring, productivity, and cost actions that produced 25 percent adjusted decremental margins.

Earnings Per Share

EPS from continuing operations decreased to $0.53, compared to $0.75 in the prior year, due to a decline in segment operating income, including higher restructuring costs, partially offset by an income tax benefit and reduced corporate costs. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $0.57 per diluted share, reflecting a 39 percent decrease from the prior year.

Second-Quarter 2020 Business Segment Results

All quarterly results are compared to the respective prior-year period.

Motion Technologies

• Total revenue decreased 37 percent to $199 million, including a 2-point unfavorable impact from foreign exchange. Organic revenue decreased 35 percent, reflecting significant shutdowns in the global auto markets due to COVID-19, which drove declines of 42 percent in Friction and 38 percent in Wolverine. KONI & Axtone revenue decreased 9 percent, primarily driven by weakness in rail within Asia and North America, partially offset by growth in Europe.

• Operating income decreased 80 percent to $10 million, which included higher restructuring costs of $11 million. Adjusted operating income decreased 57 percent to $24 million due to reduced volume and disruptions caused by COVID-19 and unfavorable foreign exchange. These were partially offset by savings from productivity and restructuring actions, and a reduction in tariffs.

Industrial Process

• Total revenue decreased 17 percent to $193 million, including a 2-point benefit from our Rheinhütte acquisition and a 2-point unfavorable impact from foreign exchange. Organic revenue decreased 17 percent, primarily reflecting lower chemical and oil and gas pump project deliveries. Revenue from our short-cycle business was down 4 percent due to stability in aftermarket demand, offset by weakness in industrial valves. Organic orders declined 9 percent despite 22 percent project growth, while year-to-date backlog was relatively flat compared to the beginning of the year.

• Operating income decreased 29 percent to $19 million, which included higher restructuring costs of $8 million and lower acquisition-related costs of $3 million. Adjusted segment operating income decreased 9 percent to $26 million due to reduced volume and an increase in bad debt reserves, partially offset by savings from supply chain, cost actions, benefits from restructuring actions, favorable mix, and government incentives, resulting in adjusted operating margin expansion of 120 basis points.

Connect and Control Technologies

• Total revenue decreased 28 percent to $123 million, including a 1-point benefit from our Matrix acquisition. Organic revenue decreased 29 percent primarily driven by lower aerospace and defense of 41 percent due to a decline in global commercial air traffic resulting from COVID-19 and reduced production levels of Boeing’s 737 MAX, as well as unfavorable timing of defense programs. Revenue from the industrial market declined 7 percent due to weak component sales.

• Operating income decreased 72 percent to $8 million, which included higher restructuring costs of $5 million. Adjusted segment operating income decreased 55 percent to $14 million primarily driven by reduced volume, partially offset by restructuring, supply chain and productivity benefits, and government incentives.

COVID-19 Response

From the earliest signs of the outbreak, we have taken proactive, aggressive actions to protect the health of our people, business, and financials. We continue to work in close collaboration with our customers and suppliers and have acted decisively to realign our operations in this rapidly changing environment. We have taken measures to enhance liquidity and reduce costs to better navigate this uncertain environment. Here are some of the liquidity and cost action highlights:

• Strong available liquidity of $1.4 billion as of June 30, 2020, including:
  • $819 million cash on hand with $286 million in the U.S.;
  • $388 million available borrowing capacity on our $500 million revolver; and
  • $200 million undrawn under our new 364-Day Revolving Credit Agreements.

• Implemented $160 million of cost actions, reflecting a $25 million increase since the first quarter. The cost actions included:
  • $80 million of expected annualized benefit from a $55 million organizational-wide restructuring plan that is primarily focused on structural cost reductions, including global footprint optimization;
  • $35 million of discretionary spending reductions and supply chain productivity;
  • $35 million planned reduction in 2020 capital expenditures; and
  • $10 million of savings from reduced compensation for Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and other executives, and suspension of the 401(k) match for certain U.S. employees.

As a result of these actions and our strong first half execution, the Company is now targeting full-year 2020 adjusted decremental margins in the range of 22 to 28 percent.

ITT entered this pandemic with ample liquidity and a strong investment grade balance sheet, and is well positioned to confront the future uncertainty of this pandemic. However, the ultimate 2020 impact of COVID-19 on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows is dependent on future developments, including the duration of the pandemic and the extent of its impact on the global economy, which cannot be predicted at this time.

Investor Call Today

ITT’s senior management will host a conference call for investors today at 9:00 a.m. ET to review performance and answer questions. The briefing can be monitored live via webcast at the following address on the company’s website: www.itt.com/investors. A replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days following the presentation. A replay will also be available telephonically from two hours after the webcast until Friday, August 14, 2020, at midnight. For a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, please refer to www.itt.com/investors or click here. All references to EPS are defined as diluted earnings per share from continuing operations.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our business, future financial results and the industry in which we operate, and other legal, regulatory and economic developments. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, future strategic plans and other statements that describe the company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals, and any discussion of future events and future operating or financial performance.

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Among the factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those indicated by forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties inherent in our business including, without limitation:

• impacts on our business due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including disruptions to our operations and demand for our products, increased costs, disruption of supply chain and other constraints in the availability of key commodities and other necessary services, government-mandated site closures, employee illness or loss of key personnel, the impact of travel restrictions and stay-in-place restrictions on our business and workforce, customer and supplier bankruptcies, impacts to the global economy and financial markets, and liquidity challenges in accessing capital markets;
• uncertain global economic and capital markets conditions, including due to COVID-19, trade disputes between the U.S. and its trading partners, and fluctuations in oil prices;
• uncertainties regarding our exposure to pending and future asbestos claims and related liabilities and insurance recoveries;
• risks due to our operations and sales outside the U.S. and in emerging markets;
• fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;
• fluctuations in customers’ levels of capital investment and maintenance expenditures, especially in the oil and gas, chemical, and mining markets, or changes in our customers’ anticipated production schedules, such as shifts in the production of Boeing’s 737 MAX;
• failure to compete successfully in our markets;
• the extent to which there are quality problems with respect to manufacturing processes or finished goods;
• failure to integrate acquired businesses or achieve expected benefits from such acquisitions;
• risks related to government contracting, including changes in levels of government spending and regulatory and contractual requirements applicable to sales to the U.S. government;
• volatility in raw material prices and our suppliers’ ability to meet quality and delivery requirements;
• failure to manage the distribution of products and services effectively;
• loss of or decrease in sales from our most significant customers;
• fluctuations in our effective tax rate;
• failure to retain existing senior management, engineering and other key personnel and attract and retain new qualified personnel;
• failure to protect our intellectual property rights or violations of the intellectual property rights of others;
• the risk of material business interruptions, particularly at our manufacturing facilities;
• the risk of cybersecurity breaches;
• changes in laws relating to the use and transfer of personal and other information;
• failure of portfolio management strategies, including cost-saving initiatives, to meet expectations;
• changes in environmental laws or regulations, discovery of previously unknown or more extensive contamination, or the failure of a potentially responsible party to perform;
• failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or other applicable anti-corruption legislation, export controls and trade sanctions, including recently announced tariffs;
• risk of product liability claims and litigation; and
• risk of liabilities from past divestitures and spin-offs.

More information on factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated is included in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (particularly under the caption “Risk Factors”), our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in other documents we file from time to time with the SEC.

The forward-looking statements included in this release speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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