Ingersoll-Rand plc (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, today reported diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations of $1.13 for the second quarter of 2014.

The company reported net earnings of $306.0 million, or EPS of $1.12, for the second quarter of 2014. Second-quarter net earnings included $310.6 million, or EPS of $1.13, from continuing operations, as well as a net loss of $(4.6) million, or EPS of $(0.01) from discontinued operations. This compares with net earnings of $317.2 million, or EPS of $1.05, for the 2013 second quarter. Second-quarter 2013 net earnings included $269.2 million, or EPS of $0.89, from continuing operations, as well as net earnings of $48.0 million, or EPS of $0.16, from discontinued operations. The results for the second quarter of 2013 included $10.1 million of restructuring and other one-time costs equal to $(0.04) per share. Excluding restructuring and one-time costs from 2013 results, 2014 EPS from continuing operations increased by $0.20 per share, or 22 percent year-over-year (see attached tables for additional details).

“We are pleased to have delivered on our earnings, revenue and margin improvement commitments in the second quarter, particularly with our adjusted EPS at a 22 percent year-over-year increase,” said Michael W. Lamach, chairman and chief executive officer. “Our discipline and focus on growth, in coordination with ongoing productivity efforts, achieved adjusted operating leverage of 47 percent and strong revenue and order increases over last year. As we move into the second half of 2014, we are increasing our 2014 earnings forecast. We feel good about our positioning and our focus to deliver on our commitments to our customers and our shareholders.”

Additional Highlights from the 2014 Second Quarter

Revenues: The company’s reported revenues increased by 4.3 percent to $3,543 million, compared with revenues of $3,398 million for the 2013 second quarter. Total U.S. revenues were up 4 percent compared to 2013 and revenues from international operations increased by 5 percent (up 5 percent excluding currency). New equipment and aftermarket revenues were up 3 percent and 7 percent respectively, compared with the second quarter of 2013.

Operating Margin: The second-quarter operating margin was 13.1 percent compared with 11.4 percent in 2013. Adjusted for restructuring, the operating margin for the second quarter of 2013 was 11.6 percent. The year-over-year 1.5 percentage point adjusted margin improvement was due to higher volume, gains from productivity initiatives and pricing, partially offset by inflation and an increase in investment spending.

Interest Expense and Other Income/Expense: Interest expense of $53.0 million for the second quarter of 2014 declined by $8.9 million compared with the same period last year. Other income totaled $8.6 million for the second quarter of 2014, compared with $(2.4) million of other expense for the 2013 second quarter, primarily due to foreign exchange gains in 2014 compared with losses in 2013.

Taxes: The company had an effective tax rate of 24.8 percent in the second quarter of 2014. The effective rate for the second quarter of 2013 was 15.1 percent.

Second-Quarter Business Review

[Note: Adjusted margins for 2013 exclude restructuring costs. There were no restructuring costs in the second quarter of 2014 – see attached tables for additional details]

The Climate Segment delivers energy-efficient solutions globally and includes Trane® and American Standard® Heating and Air Conditioning which provides heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and commercial and residential building services, parts, support and controls; and Thermo King®, the leader in transport temperature control solutions. Revenues for the second quarter of 2014 were $2,749 million and increased 4 percent compared with the second quarter of 2013. Bookings increased 6 percent year-over-year.

On a year-over-year basis, total commercial HVAC revenues increased by a low-single digit percentage with slight declines in year-over-year equipment revenues and a mid-single digit revenue increase in parts, service and solutions. Commercial HVAC revenues in North America increased by low-single digits in the quarter compared with last year and were down slightly in overseas operations. Second-quarter 2014 commercial HVAC bookings reflect a low-single digit percentage increase compared with last year.

Total Thermo King refrigerated transport revenues increased by a high-single digit percentage in the second quarter compared with last year with gains in all equipment categories and in aftermarket revenues. Bookings increased by a mid-teens percentage in the second quarter of 2014, primarily due to strong orders in the North American and European truck and trailer markets.

Residential HVAC revenues increased by an upper-single digit percentage in the second quarter compared with 2013, with volume gains in all major product categories. Bookings increased by an upper-single digit percentage compared with last year.

Second-quarter 2014 segment operating margin was 14.2 percent compared with 12.5 percent (12.7 percent adjusted operating margin) last year. The year-over-year margin improvement was due to higher volumes, pricing, productivity actions and lower restructuring costs, partially offset by inflation and higher investment spending. Year-over-year adjusted operating leverage was 48 percent.

The Industrial Segment delivers products and services that enhance energy efficiency, productivity and operations. It includes Ingersoll Rand® compressed air systems and services, power tools and material handling systems, and ARO® fluid management equipment, as well as Club Car® golf, utility and rough terrain vehicles. Total revenues in the second quarter of $794 million increased by 4 percent compared with the second quarter of 2013. Bookings increased by 2 percent compared with last year.

Revenues for air compressors and industrial products increased by a mid-single digit percentage compared with the second quarter of 2013 with gains in all major geographic regions. Bookings increased by a mid-single digit percentage compared with last year.

Club Car revenues declined by a low-single digit percentage compared with the second quarter of 2013 due to decreased activity in the North American golf market.

Second-quarter segment operating margin for Industrial was 16.4 percent compared with 15.8 percent (16.1 percent adjusted operating margin) last year. The increase in operating margin was due to higher volumes, productivity actions, pricing and lower restructuring costs, partially offset by inflation and higher investment spending.

Balance Sheet

At the end of the second quarter, working capital was 4.0 percent of revenues, compared with 3.1 percent in 2013. Cash balances and total debt balances were $930 million and $3.6 billion, respectively.

Share Repurchase

During the second quarter of 2014, the company repurchased approximately 4 million shares for approximately $200 million related to a $1.5 billion share repurchase program approved by the company’s board of directors on February 5, 2014. The company is targeting to repurchase a total of $1,375 to $1,475 million of shares for full-year 2014.

Outlook

Based on a forecast of moderate growth in worldwide construction and modest growth in industrial markets for the remainder of the year, the company expects revenues for the full-year 2014 to increase by approximately 4 percent with full-year reported EPS from continuing operations expected to be in the range of $3.13 to $3.21. Restructuring expenses are expected to approximate $0.05 per share. Excluding these costs, adjusted EPS for 2014 continuing operations are expected to be in the range of $3.18 to $3.26. The forecast includes a tax rate of 25 percent for continuing operations and an average diluted share count for the full year of approximately 275 million shares. Free cash flow for full-year 2014 is expected to approximate $900 million.

Third-quarter 2014 revenues are expected to increase approximately 4 percent with reported EPS from continuing operations for the third-quarter in the range of $1.00 to $1.04. Restructuring expenses are expected to approximate $(0.01) per share. The third-quarter forecast reflects an ongoing tax rate of 25 percent for continuing operations and an average diluted share count of approximately 273 million shares.

This news release includes “forward-looking statements,” which are statements that are not historical facts, including statements that relate to the mix of and demand for our products, performance of the markets in which we operate, our share repurchase program including the amount of shares to be repurchased and timing of such repurchases, our projected 2014 third-quarter and full-year financial performance and assumptions regarding our effective tax rate. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations. Such factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to fully realize the expected benefits of the completed spinoff and restructuring, global economic conditions, demand for our products and services and tax law changes. Additional factors that could cause such differences can be found in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2014, and other SEC filings. We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

This news release also includes adjusted non-GAAP financial information which should be considered supplemental to, not a substitute for or superior to, the financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Further information about the adjusted non-GAAP financial tables is attached to this news release.

All amounts reported within the earnings release above related to net earnings (loss), earnings (loss) from continuing operations, earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, and per share amounts are attributed to Ingersoll Rand’s ordinary shareholders.

Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR) advances the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands—including Club Car®, Ingersoll Rand®, Thermo King® and Trane®—work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a $12 billion global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more information, visit ingersollrand.com.

07/22/14
(See Accompanying Tables)

  • Condensed Consolidated Income Statement
  • Segments
  • Non-GAAP Financial Tables
  • Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
  • Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow
  • Balance Sheet Metrics and Free Cash Flow
                                 
INGERSOLL-RAND PLC
Condensed Consolidated Income Statement
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 

UNAUDITED

 
 
For the quarter For the six months
ended June 30, ended June 30,
2014 2013 2014 2013
 
Net revenues $ 3,542.9 $ 3,398.4 $ 6,265.9 $ 6,037.4
 
Cost of goods sold (2,439.9 ) (2,377.5 ) (4,394.8 ) (4,290.0 )
 
Selling & administrative expenses   (639.7 )   (633.4 )   (1,252.8 )   (1,239.8 )
 
Operating income 463.3 387.5 618.3 507.6
 
Interest expense (53.0 ) (61.9 ) (105.0 ) (122.6 )
 
Other income (expense), net   8.6     (2.4 )   10.7     (1.9 )
 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes 418.9 323.2 524.0 383.1
 
Provision for income taxes   (103.7 )   (48.7 )   (128.3 )   (53.2 )
 
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 315.2 274.5 395.7 329.9
 
Discontinued operations, net of tax   (4.6 )   50.2     (1.7 )   89.4  
 
Net earnings (loss) 310.6 324.7 394.0 419.3
 
Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests   (4.6 )   (7.5 )   (9.1 )   (14.1 )
 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Ingersoll-Rand plc $ 306.0   $ 317.2   $ 384.9   $ 405.2  
 
 

Amounts attributable to Ingersoll-Rand plc

ordinary shareholders:

Continuing operations $ 310.6 $ 269.2 $ 386.6 $ 319.7
Discontinued operations   (4.6 )   48.0     (1.7 )   85.5  
Net earnings $ 306.0   $ 317.2   $ 384.9   $ 405.2  
 
 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to

Ingersoll-Rand plc ordinary shareholders:

Continuing operations $ 1.13 $ 0.89 $ 1.39 $ 1.06
Discontinued operations   (0.01 )   0.16     (0.01 )   0.28  
$ 1.12   $ 1.05   $ 1.38   $ 1.34  
 
Weighted-average number of common
shares outstanding:
Diluted 274.2 301.2 278.2 301.9
 
 
INGERSOLL-RAND PLC      
Business Review
(In millions, except percentages)
                               

UNAUDITED

 
 
For the quarter For the six months
ended June 30, ended June 30,
2014 2013 2014 2013

Climate

Net revenues $   2,748.9 $   2,635.5 $   4,789.7 $   4,594.2
Segment operating income * 389.3 330.1 520.3 401.7
and as a % of Net revenues 14.2% 12.5% 10.9% 8.7%
 

Industrial

Net revenues 794.0 762.9 1,476.2 1,443.2
Segment operating income * 130.1 120.9 209.4 221.7
and as a % of Net revenues 16.4% 15.8% 14.2% 15.4%
 
Gain (loss) on sale/(asset impairment) - - - -
Unallocated corporate expense     (56.1)     (63.5)     (111.4)     (115.8)
 

Total

Net revenues $ 3,542.9 $ 3,398.4 $ 6,265.9 $ 6,037.4
Consolidated operating income $   463.3 $   387.5 $   618.3 $   507.6
and as a % of Net revenues 13.1% 11.4 % 9.9% 8.4%
 
* Segment operating income is the measure of profit and loss that the Company uses to evaluate the financial performance of the business and as the basis for performance reviews, compensation and resource allocation. For these reasons, the Company believes that Segment operating income represents the most relevant measure of segment profit and loss. The Company may exclude certain charges or gains from Operating income to arrive at a Segment operating income that is a more meaningful measure of profit and loss upon which to base its operating decisions.
 
INGERSOLL-RAND PLC  
Reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP
(In millions, except per share amounts)

UNAUDITED

                                             
For the quarter ended June 30, 2014 For the six months ended June 30, 2014
As As As As
  Reported         Adjustments         Adjusted   Reported         Adjustments           Adjusted
 
Net revenues

$

3,542.9

$

-

$

3,542.9

$

6,265.9

$

-

$

6,265.9

 
Operating income 463.3

-

(a)

463.3 618.3

8.9

(a)

627.2
Operating margin 13.1% 13.1% 9.9% 10.0%
 
Earnings from continuing operations
before income taxes 418.9

-

(a)

418.9 524.0

8.9

(a)

532.9
Provision for income taxes (103.7)

-

(b)

(103.7) (128.3)

(2.1)

(b)

(130.4)
Tax rate 24.8% 24.8% 24.5% 24.5%
Earnings from continuing operations
attributable to Ingersoll-Rand plc 310.6

-

(c)

310.6 386.6

6.8

(c)

393.4
 

Diluted earnings per common share

Continuing operations

$

1.13

$

-

$

1.13

$

1.39

$

0.02

$

1.41

 
Weighted-average number of common
shares outstanding
Diluted 274.2 - 274.2 278.2 - 278.2
 

Detail of Adjustments:

(a) Restructuring costs - 8.9
(b) Tax impact   -   (2.1)
(c) Impact of adjustments on earnings from continuing
operations attributable to Ingersoll-Rand plc

$

-

$

6.8

 

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). This supplemental schedule provides adjusted non-GAAP financial information and a quantitative reconciliation of the difference between the non-GAAP financial measures and the financial measures calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP.

 

The non-GAAP financial measures should be considered supplemental to, not a substitute for or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. They have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of our businesses as determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these measures may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures reported by other companies.

 

We believe the non-GAAP financial information provides important supplemental information to both management and investors regarding financial and business trends used in assessing our financial condition and results of operations. We believe that it is meaningful to provide the relative impact of impairment charges and the corresponding tax impacts in order to present a better understanding of our results on a period to period comparative basis.

 
The non-GAAP financial measures for operating income and margin, tax rate and EPS assist investors with analyzing our business segment results as well as with predicting future performance. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are also reviewed by management in order to evaluate the financial performance of each segment. They are the basis for performance reviews, compensation and resource allocation. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures will permit investors to assess the performance of the Company on the same basis as management.
 

As a result, one should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for our results reported under GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by analyzing results on a GAAP basis as well as a non-GAAP basis, prominently disclosing GAAP results and providing reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results.

 
 
INGERSOLL-RAND PLC
Reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP
(In millions, except per share amounts)

UNAUDITED

                                             
  For the quarter ended June 30, 2013 For the six months ended June 30, 2013
As As As As
  Reported           Adjustments         Adjusted   Reported           Adjustments         Adjusted
 
Net revenues

$

3,398.4

$

-

$

3,398.4

$

6,037.4

$

-

$

6,037.4

 
Operating income 387.5 7.3 (a) 394.8 507.6 29.4 (a) 537.0
Operating margin 11.4% 11.6% 8.4% 8.9%
 
Earnings from continuing operations
before income taxes 323.2 7.3 (a) 330.5

 

383.1 29.4 (a) 412.5
Provision for income taxes (48.7) 2.8 (b) (45.9) (53.2) (2.1) (b) (55.3)
Tax rate 15.1% 13.9% 13.9% 13.4%
Earnings from continuing operations
attributable to Ingersoll-Rand plc 269.2 10.1 (c) 279.3 319.7 27.3 (c) 347.0
 

Diluted earnings per common share

Continuing operations

$

0.89

$

0.04

$

0.93

$

1.06

$

0.09

$

1.15

 
Weighted-average number of common
shares outstanding
Diluted 301.2 - 301.2 301.9 - 301.9
 

Detail of Adjustments:

(a) Restructuring costs 7.3 29.4
(b) Tax impact   2.8   (2.1)
(c) Impact of adjustments on earnings from continuing
operations attributable to Ingersoll-Rand plc

$

10.1

$

27.3

 
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). This supplemental schedule provides adjusted non-GAAP financial information and a quantitative reconciliation of the difference between the non-GAAP financial measures and the financial measures calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP.
 
The non-GAAP financial measures should be considered supplemental to, not a substitute for or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. They have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of our businesses as determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these measures may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures reported by other companies.
 
We believe the non-GAAP financial information provides important supplemental information to both management and investors regarding financial and business trends used in assessing our financial condition and results of operations. We believe that it is meaningful to provide the relative impact of impairment charges and the corresponding tax impacts in order to present a better understanding of our results on a period to period comparative basis.
 
The non-GAAP financial measures for operating income and margin, tax rate and EPS assist investors with analyzing our business segment results as well as with predicting future performance. In addition, these non- GAAP financial measures are also reviewed by management in order to evaluate the financial performance of each segment. They are the basis for performance reviews, compensation and resource allocation. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures will permit investors to assess the performance of the Company on the same basis as management.
 
As a result, one should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for our results reported under GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by analyzing results on a GAAP basis as well as a non-GAAP basis, prominently disclosing GAAP results and providing reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results.
 
     
INGERSOLL-RAND PLC
Reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP
(In millions)

UNAUDITED

                                       
For the quarter ended June 30, 2014 For the quarter ended June 30, 2013
As Reported Margin As Reported Margin
Climate
Net revenues $ 2,748.9 $ 2,635.5
 
Segment operating income $ 389.3 14.2 % $ 330.1 12.5 %
Restructuring costs   -   0.0 %   4.2   0.2 %
Adjusted operating income 389.3 14.2 % 334.3 12.7 %
Depreciation and amortization   60.8   2.2 %   63.4   2.4 %
EBITDA $ 450.1   16.4 % $ 397.7   15.1 %
 
Industrial
Net revenues $ 794.0 $ 762.9
 
Segment operating income $ 130.1 16.4 % $ 120.9 15.8 %
Restructuring costs   -   0.0 %   2.3   0.3 %
Adjusted operating income 130.1 16.4 % 123.2 16.1 %
Depreciation and amortization   14.5   1.8 %   10.5   1.4 %
EBITDA $ 144.6   18.2 % $ 133.7   17.5 %
 
Corporate
Unallocated corporate expense $ (56.1 ) $ (63.5 )
Restructuring costs   -     0.8  
Adjusted corporate expense (56.1 ) (62.7 )
Depreciation and amortization   10.6     9.4  
EBITDA $ (45.5 ) $ (53.3 )
 
Total Company
Net revenues $ 3,542.9 $ 3,398.4
 
Operating income $ 463.3 13.1 % $ 387.5 11.4 %
Restructuring costs   -   0.0 %   7.3   0.2 %
Adjusted operating income 463.3 13.1 % 394.8 11.6 %
Depreciation and amortization   85.9   2.4 %   83.3   2.5 %
EBITDA $ 549.2   15.5 % $ 478.1   14.1 %
 
The Company reports its financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). This supplemental schedule provides adjusted non-GAAP financial information and a quantitative reconciliation of the difference between the non-GAAP financial measures and the financial measures calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP.
 
The non-GAAP financial measures should be considered supplemental to, not a substitute for or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. They have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of our businesses as determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these measures may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures reported by other companies.
 
We believe the non-GAAP financial information provides important supplemental information to both management and investors regarding financial and business trends used in assessing our financial condition and results of operations.
 
The non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA and EBITDA margin assist investors with analyzing our business segment results as well as with predicting future performance. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are also reviewed by management in order to evaluate the financial performance of each segment. They are the basis for performance reviews, compensation and resource allocation. We believe that the presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures will permit investors to assess the performance of the Company on the same basis as management.
 
As a result, one should not consider these measures in isolation or as a substitute for our results reported under GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by analyzing results on a GAAP basis as well as a non-GAAP basis, prominently disclosing GAAP results and providing reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results.
   
INGERSOLL-RAND PLC
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions)
                     

UNAUDITED

 
 
June 30, December 31,
2014 2013
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $   929.8 $   1,937.2
Accounts and notes receivable, net 2,449.4 2,071.5
Inventories 1,388.9 1,166.1
Other current assets     558.4     541.9
Total current assets 5,326.5 5,716.7
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,472.7 1,468.4
Goodwill 5,527.6 5,540.6
Intangible assets, net 3,856.3 3,922.0
Other noncurrent assets     976.3     1,010.4
Total assets $   17,159.4 $   17,658.1
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Accounts payable $ 1,478.8 $ 1,163.0
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 1,859.6 1,877.9
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt     915.7     367.7
Total current liabilities 4,254.1 3,408.6
Long-term debt 2,646.5 3,153.5
Other noncurrent liabilities 3,818.7 3,964.7
Equity     6,440.1     7,131.3
Total liabilities and equity $   17,159.4 $   17,658.1
 
 
     
INGERSOLL-RAND PLC
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow
(In millions)
                 

UNAUDITED

 
For the six months
ended June 30,

 

2014 2013
Operating Activities
Income from continuing operations $ 395.7 $ 329.9
Depreciation and amortization 168.2 167.0
Changes in assets and liabilities and other non-cash items   (388.0 )   (183.4 )
Net cash from operating activities of continuing operations 175.9 313.5
Net cash from operating activities of discontinued operations   (55.8 )   115.3  
Net cash from operating activities 120.1 428.8
 
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures (92.6 ) (131.6 )
Other investing activities, net   28.4     8.7  
Net cash from investing activities of continuing operations (64.2 ) (122.9 )
Net cash from investing activities of discontinued operations   -     (7.6 )
Net cash from investing activities (64.2 ) (130.5 )
 
Financing Activities
Net debt proceeds (repayments) 39.0 1,549.8
Dividends paid to ordinary shareholders (132.8 ) (124.4 )
Repurchase of ordinary shares (1,012.8 ) (477.6 )
Other financing activities, net   51.4     102.9  
Net cash from financing activities of continuing operations (1,055.2 ) 1,050.7
Net cash from financing activities of discontinued operations   -     (5.5 )
Net cash from financing activities (1,055.2 ) 1,045.2
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (8.1 )   (25.1 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,007.4 ) 1,318.4
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period   1,937.2     708.4  
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $ 929.8   $ 2,026.8  
 
     
INGERSOLL-RAND PLC
Balance Sheet Metrics and Free Cash Flow
($ in millions)

UNAUDITED

                                     
 
December 31, June 30,

 

2013 2013 2014
 
Net Receivables $ 2,071 $ 2,253 $ 2,449
Days Sales Outstanding 61.0 60.5 63.1
 
Net Inventory $ 1,166 $ 1,278 $ 1,389
Inventory Turns 7.6 7.4 7.0
 
Accounts Payable $ 1,163 $ 1,287 $ 1,479
Days Payable Outstanding 47.9 49.4 55.3
 
 

 

Six months ended

June 30, 2014
 
Cash flow from operating activities (a) $ 120.1
Capital expenditures (a) (92.6 )
Cash payments for spin/restructuring   70.0  
Free cash flow $ 97.5  
 
(a)

Includes both continuing and discontinued operations. Cash flow from operating activities includes spending

related to spin and restructuring costs.

 

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). This supplemental schedule provides adjusted non-GAAP financial information and a quantitative reconciliation of the difference between the non-GAAP financial measure and the financial measure calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP.

 
The non-GAAP financial measure should be considered supplemental to, not a substitute for or superior to, the financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. It has limitations in that it does not reflect all of the costs associated with the operations of our businesses as determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, this measure may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures reported by other companies.
 
We believe the non-GAAP financial information provides important supplemental information to both management and investors regarding financial and business trends used in assessing our financial condition and cash flow.
 

The non-GAAP financial measure of free cash flow assists investors with analyzing our business results as well as with predicting future performance. In addition, this non-GAAP financial measure is reviewed by management in order to evaluate the financial performance of each segment as well as the Company as a whole. It is the basis for performance reviews, compensation and resource allocation. We believe that the presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure will permit investors to assess the performance of the Company on the same basis as management.

 
As a result, one should not consider this measure in isolation or as a substitute for our results reported under GAAP. We compensate for these limitations by analyzing results on a GAAP basis as well as a non-GAAP basis, prominently disclosing GAAP results and providing reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results.