METTLER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC/ - Quarter Report: 2022 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022, OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ________________
Commission File Number: 1-13595
Mettler Toledo International Inc
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 13-3668641 | |||||||
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S Employer Identification No.) | |||||||
| incorporation or organization) | ||||||||
1900 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH 43240
and
Im Langacher, P.O. Box MT-100
CH 8606 Greifensee, Swizterland
1-614-438-4511 and +41-44-944-22-11
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
not applicable
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||||||
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | MTD | New York Stock Exchange | ||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large accelerated filer. ☒ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
The Registrant had 22,680,305 shares of Common Stock outstanding at March 31, 2022.
METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(In thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
| March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
| Net sales | |||||||||||
Products | $ | 706,615 | $ | 626,915 | |||||||
Service | 191,176 | 177,475 | |||||||||
| Total net sales | 897,791 | 804,390 | |||||||||
| Cost of sales | |||||||||||
Products | 289,089 | 245,270 | |||||||||
Service | 89,117 | 87,424 | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 519,585 | 471,696 | |||||||||
| Research and development | 43,028 | 39,272 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 235,312 | 221,752 | |||||||||
| Amortization | 16,604 | 13,884 | |||||||||
| Interest expense | 11,338 | 9,471 | |||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 4,011 | 1,193 | |||||||||
| Other charges (income), net | (3,709) | 710 | |||||||||
| Earnings before taxes | 213,001 | 185,414 | |||||||||
| Provision for taxes | 39,000 | 35,751 | |||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 174,001 | $ | 149,663 | |||||||
| Basic earnings per common share: | |||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 7.64 | $ | 6.41 | |||||||
| Weighted average number of common shares | 22,768,298 | 23,365,077 | |||||||||
| Diluted earnings per common share: | |||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 7.55 | $ | 6.32 | |||||||
| Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares | 23,040,231 | 23,685,665 | |||||||||
| Total comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 9) | $ | 178,351 | $ | 172,844 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(In thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
| March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 116,949 | $ | 98,564 | |||||||
| Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $23,098 at March 31, 2022 | |||||||||||
| and $22,176 at December 31, 2021 | 617,880 | 647,335 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 446,490 | 414,543 | |||||||||
| Other current assets and prepaid expenses | 128,567 | 108,916 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 1,309,886 | 1,269,358 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 787,472 | 799,365 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 650,118 | 648,622 | |||||||||
| Other intangible assets, net | 305,079 | 307,450 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 38,920 | 39,496 | |||||||||
| Other non-current assets | 264,708 | 262,507 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 3,356,183 | $ | 3,326,798 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Trade accounts payable | $ | 259,352 | $ | 272,911 | |||||||
| Accrued and other liabilities | 214,558 | 208,811 | |||||||||
| Accrued compensation and related items | 143,632 | 236,265 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue and customer prepayments | 215,680 | 192,648 | |||||||||
| Taxes payable | 148,929 | 134,769 | |||||||||
| Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt | 105,262 | 101,134 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,087,413 | 1,146,538 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 1,766,832 | 1,580,808 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | 65,174 | 62,230 | |||||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 352,194 | 365,801 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 3,271,613 | 3,155,377 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 14) | |||||||||||
| Shareholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 10,000,000 shares | — | — | |||||||||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; authorized 125,000,000 shares; issued 44,786,011 and 44,786,011 shares; outstanding 22,680,305 and 22,843,103 shares at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively | 448 | 448 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 831,503 | 825,974 | |||||||||
| Treasury stock at cost (22,105,706 shares at March 31, 2022 and 21,942,908 shares at December 31, 2021) | (6,527,380) | (6,259,049) | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 6,030,873 | 5,859,272 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (250,874) | (255,224) | |||||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 84,570 | 171,421 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 3,356,183 | $ | 3,326,798 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(In thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
| Additional Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Retained Earnings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | 23,471,841 | $ | 448 | $ | 805,140 | $ | (5,283,584) | $ | 5,095,596 | $ | (334,925) | $ | 282,675 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options, restricted stock units and performance stock units | 22,388 | — | 1,239 | 4,682 | (872) | — | 5,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | (224,808) | — | — | (262,500) | — | — | (262,500) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation | — | — | 4,575 | — | — | — | 4,575 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | — | — | — | — | 149,663 | — | 149,663 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | — | — | — | — | 23,181 | 23,181 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2021 | 23,269,421 | $ | 448 | $ | 810,954 | $ | (5,541,402) | $ | 5,244,387 | $ | (311,744) | $ | 202,643 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | 22,843,103 | $ | 448 | $ | 825,974 | $ | (6,259,049) | $ | 5,859,272 | $ | (255,224) | $ | 171,421 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options, restricted stock units and performance stock units | 27,795 | — | 1,020 | 6,669 | (2,400) | — | 5,289 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | (190,593) | — | — | (275,000) | — | — | (275,000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | — | — | 4,509 | — | — | — | 4,509 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | — | — | — | — | 174,001 | — | 174,001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | — | — | — | — | 4,350 | 4,350 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2022 | 22,680,305 | $ | 448 | $ | 831,503 | $ | (6,527,380) | $ | 6,030,873 | $ | (250,874) | $ | 84,570 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
| March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 174,001 | $ | 149,663 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation | 11,880 | 10,943 | |||||||||
| Amortization | 16,604 | 13,884 | |||||||||
| Deferred tax benefit | (1,096) | (5,068) | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 4,509 | 4,575 | |||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in cash resulting from changes in: | |||||||||||
| Trade accounts receivable, net | 23,293 | 12,232 | |||||||||
| Inventories | (37,643) | (28,029) | |||||||||
| Other current assets | (15,031) | (4,175) | |||||||||
| Trade accounts payable | (15,396) | 15,543 | |||||||||
| Taxes payable | 16,308 | 15,411 | |||||||||
| Accruals and other | (86,592) | (26,102) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 90,837 | 158,877 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (19,151) | (24,605) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from government funding | 18,000 | — | |||||||||
Acquisitions | (9,704) | (185,074) | |||||||||
| Other investing activities | 3,743 | 18,226 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (7,112) | (191,453) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from borrowings | 684,037 | 827,991 | |||||||||
| Repayments of borrowings | (478,479) | (523,146) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from stock option exercises | 5,289 | 5,049 | |||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | (275,000) | (262,500) | |||||||||
| Other financing activities | (332) | (714) | |||||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (64,485) | 46,680 | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (855) | (1,704) | |||||||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 18,385 | 12,400 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents: | |||||||||||
| Beginning of period | 98,564 | 94,254 | |||||||||
| End of period | $ | 116,949 | $ | 106,654 | |||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (Mettler-Toledo or the Company) is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. The Company manufactures weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial, packaging, logistics and food retailing applications. The Company also manufactures several related analytical instruments and provides automated chemistry solutions used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, the Company manufactures metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging and provides solutions for use in certain process analytics applications. The Company's primary manufacturing facilities are located in China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. The Company's principal executive offices are located in Columbus, Ohio and Greifensee, Switzerland.
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and include all entities in which the Company has control, which are its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2022.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well as disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. These financial statements were prepared using information reasonably available as of March 31, 2022 and through the date of this Report. Actual results may differ from those estimates due to uncertainty relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine, as well as other factors.
All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
2.SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Trade Accounts Receivable
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for expected credit losses represents the Company's best estimate based on historical information, current information, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future events and circumstances.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost, which includes direct materials, labor and overhead, is generally determined using the first in, first out (FIFO) method. The estimated net realizable value is based on assumptions for future demand and related pricing. Adjustments to the cost basis of the Company’s inventory are made for excess and obsolete items based on usage, orders and technological obsolescence. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, reductions in the value of inventory may be required.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
Inventories consisted of the following:
| March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
| Raw materials and parts | $ | 199,933 | $ | 184,624 | |||||||
| Work-in-progress | 84,081 | 76,019 | |||||||||
| Finished goods | 162,476 | 153,900 | |||||||||
| $ | 446,490 | $ | 414,543 | ||||||||
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill, representing the excess of purchase price over the net asset value of companies acquired, and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. The annual evaluation for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are generally based on an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount.
Other intangible assets include indefinite-lived assets and assets subject to amortization. Where applicable, amortization is charged on a straight-line basis over the expected period to be benefited. The straight-line method of amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the Company in each reporting period. The Company assesses the initial acquisition of intangible assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 805 “Business Combinations” and the continued accounting for previously recognized intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with the provisions of ASC 350 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” and ASC 360 “Property, Plant and Equipment.”
Other intangible assets consisted of the following:
| March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Intangibles, Net | Gross Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Intangibles, Net | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Customer relationships | $ | 285,764 | $ | (82,997) | $ | 202,767 | $ | 282,470 | $ | (79,782) | $ | 202,688 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Proven technology and patents | 112,613 | (57,775) | 54,838 | 115,680 | (56,305) | 59,375 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade name (finite life) | 7,425 | (2,927) | 4,498 | 8,206 | (3,731) | 4,475 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade name (indefinite life) | 35,903 | — | 35,903 | 35,949 | — | 35,949 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | 13,056 | (5,983) | 7,073 | 10,641 | (5,678) | 4,963 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 454,761 | $ | (149,682) | $ | 305,079 | $ | 452,946 | $ | (145,496) | $ | 307,450 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company recognized amortization expense associated with the above intangible assets of $6.8 million and $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The annual aggregate amortization expense based on the current balance of other intangible assets is estimated at $26.3 million for 2022, $25.3 million for 2023, $23.1 million for 2024, $22.2 million for 2025, $20.0 million for 2026 and $18.6 million for 2027. Purchased intangible amortization was $6.6 million, $5.1 million after tax, and $3.8 million, $2.9 million after tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
In addition to the above amortization, the Company recorded amortization expense associated with capitalized software of $9.7 million and $9.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
Product revenue is recognized from contracts with customers when a customer has obtained control of a product. The Company considers control to have transferred based upon shipping terms. To the extent the Company’s arrangements have a separate performance obligation, revenue related to any
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
post-shipment performance obligation is deferred until completed. Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are included in total net sales and the associated expense is a component of cost of sales. Certain products are also sold through indirect distribution channels whereby the distributor assumes any further obligations to the end customer. Revenue is recognized on these distributor arrangements upon transfer of control to the distributor. Contracts do not contain variable pricing arrangements that are retrospective, except for rebate programs. Rebates are estimated based on expected sales volumes and offset against revenue at the time such revenue is recognized. The Company generally maintains the right to accept or reject a product return in its terms and conditions and also maintains appropriate accruals for outstanding credits. The related provisions for estimated returns and rebates are immaterial to the consolidated financial statements.
Certain of the Company’s product arrangements include separate performance obligations, primarily related to installation. Such performance obligations are accounted for separately when the deliverables have stand-alone value and the satisfaction of the undelivered performance obligations is probable and within the Company's control. The allocation of revenue between the performance obligations is based on the observable stand-alone selling prices at the time of the sale in accordance with a number of factors including service technician billing rates, time to install, and geographic location.
Software is generally not considered a distinct performance obligation with the exception of a few small software applications. The Company generally does not sell software products without the related hardware instrument as the software is embedded in the product. The Company’s products typically require no significant production, modification, or customization of the hardware or software that is essential to the functionality of the products.
Service revenue not under contract is recognized upon the completion of the service performed. Revenue from spare parts sold on a stand-alone basis is recognized when control is transferred to the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment or delivery. Revenue from service contracts is recognized ratably over the contract period using a time-based method. These contracts represent an obligation to perform repair and other services including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification, and preventative maintenance on a customer’s pre-defined equipment over the contract period.
Employee Termination Benefits
In situations where contractual termination benefits exist, the Company records accruals for employee termination benefits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability is reasonably estimable. All other employee termination arrangements are recognized and measured at their fair value at the communication date unless the employee is required to render additional service beyond the legal notification period, in which case the liability is recognized ratably over the future service period.
Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income with a corresponding offset to additional paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company recorded $4.5 million and $4.6 million of share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Research and Development
Research and development costs primarily consist of salaries, consulting and other costs. The Company expenses these costs as incurred.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions
The Company accounts for business acquisitions under the accounting standards for business combinations utilizing the acquisition method of accounting. The results of each acquisition are included in the Company's consolidated results as of the acquisition date. The purchase price of an acquisition is allocated to tangible and intangible assets and assumed liabilities based on their estimated fair values and any consideration in excess of the net assets acquired is recognized as goodwill. The determination of the values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities, including goodwill and intangible assets, require significant judgement. Acquisition transaction costs are expensed when incurred.
In circumstances where an acquisition involves a contingent consideration arrangement, the Company recognizes a liability equal to the fair value of the expected contingent payments as of the acquisition date. Subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recorded to other charges (income), net.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2020 and January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01: Reference Rate Reform, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by the discontinuance of LIBOR or another referenced rate. The guidance may be applied to any applicable contract entered into before December 31, 2022. The Company's interest rate and cross currency swaps, as mentioned in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, are governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements, and the Company will adhere to the ISDA's fallback protocol when LIBOR is discontinued. In addition, the Company renewed the LIBOR-based credit agreement, as discussed further in Note 10 of the Annual Report Form 10-K, which includes a fallback protocol when LIBOR is discontinued. Based on these procedures, when LIBOR is discontinued, the interest rate and cross currency swaps will not require de-designation if certain criteria are met. The Company expects the financial impact of the rate change when LIBOR is discontinued to be immaterial to its financial statements.
3.REVENUE
The Company disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers by product, service, timing of revenue recognition, and geography. A summary by the Company’s reportable segments follows:
| Three months ended March 31, 2022 | U.S. Operations | Swiss Operations | Western European Operations | Chinese Operations | Other Operations | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product Revenue | $ | 248,807 | $ | 33,910 | $ | 138,009 | $ | 167,989 | $ | 117,900 | $ | 706,615 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service Revenue: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Point in time | 60,154 | 7,168 | 36,223 | 10,327 | 28,600 | 142,472 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Over time | 16,860 | 2,192 | 18,654 | 4,390 | 6,608 | 48,704 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 325,821 | $ | 43,270 | $ | 192,886 | $ | 182,706 | $ | 153,108 | $ | 897,791 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended March 31, 2021 | U.S. Operations | Swiss Operations | Western European Operations | Chinese Operations | Other Operations | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product Revenue | $ | 205,191 | $ | 30,167 | $ | 136,899 | $ | 143,325 | $ | 111,333 | $ | 626,915 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service Revenue: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Point in time | 51,591 | 6,891 | 35,630 | 9,342 | 27,877 | 131,331 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Over time | 15,177 | 2,223 | 19,821 | 3,407 | 5,516 | 46,144 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 271,959 | $ | 39,281 | $ | 192,350 | $ | 156,074 | $ | 144,726 | $ | 804,390 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
A breakdown of net sales to external customers by geographic customer destination for the three months ended March 31 follows:
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Americas | $ | 352,689 | $ | 303,339 | |||||||
| Europe | 249,784 | 241,377 | |||||||||
| Asia / Rest of World | 295,318 | 259,674 | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 897,791 | $ | 804,390 | |||||||
The Company's global revenue mix by product category is laboratory (57% of sales), industrial (38% of sales) and retail (5% of sales). The Company's product revenue by reportable segment is proportionately similar to the Company's global mix except the Company's Swiss Operations is largely comprised of laboratory products, while the Company's Chinese Operations has a slightly higher percentage of industrial products. A breakdown of the Company’s sales by product category for the three months ended March 31 follows:
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Laboratory | $ | 513,550 | $ | 444,627 | |||||||
| Industrial | 343,738 | 310,777 | |||||||||
| Retail | 40,503 | 48,986 | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 897,791 | $ | 804,390 | |||||||
The payment terms in the Company’s contracts with customers do not exceed one year and therefore contracts do not contain a significant financing component. In most cases, after appropriate credit evaluations, payments are due in arrears and are recognized as receivables. Unbilled revenue is recorded when performance obligations have been satisfied, but not yet billed to the customer. Unbilled revenue as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 was $33.9 million and $32.1 million, respectively, and is included within accounts receivable. Deferred revenue and customer prepayments are recorded when cash payments are received or due in advance of the performance obligation being satisfied. Deferred revenue primarily includes prepaid service contracts, as well as deferred installation.
Changes in the components of deferred revenue and customer prepayments during the periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows:
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||
| Beginning balances as of January 1 | $ | 192,648 | $ | 149,106 | |||||||
| Customer pre-payments/deferred revenue | 182,539 | 162,765 | |||||||||
| Revenue recognized | (156,141) | (127,985) | |||||||||
| Foreign currency translation | (3,366) | (3,556) | |||||||||
| Ending balance as of March 31 | $ | 215,680 | $ | 180,330 | |||||||
The Company generally expenses sales commissions when incurred because the contract period is one year or less. These costs are recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses. The Company has not disclosed the value of unsatisfied performance obligations other than customer pre-payments and deferred revenue above as most contracts have an expected length of one year or less and amounts greater than one year are immaterial.
4. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company has limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and does not use them for trading purposes. The Company enters into certain interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its
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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
exposure to changes in interest rates. The amount of the Company's fixed obligation interest payments may change based upon the expiration dates of its interest rate swap agreements and the level and composition of its debt. The Company also enters into certain foreign currency forward contracts to limit the Company's exposure to currency fluctuations on the respective hedged items. For additional disclosures on derivative instruments regarding balance sheet location, fair value, and the amounts reclassified into other comprehensive income and the effective portions of the cash flow hedges, also see Notes 5 and 9 to the interim consolidated financial statements. As also mentioned in Note 7, the Company has designated its euro-denominated debt as a hedge of a portion of its net investment in euro-denominated foreign subsidiary.
Cash Flow Hedges
In November 2021, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread, to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.64%. The swap matures in November 2023.
In June 2021, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread, to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.57%. The swap matures in June 2025. This cross currency swap replaced a similar $50 million swap entered into in June 2019 which matured in June 2021, which converted floating rate LIBOR to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.95%.
In June 2021, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread, to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.66%. The swap matures in June 2024. This cross currency swap replaced a similar $50 million swap entered into in February 2019 and matured in June 2021, which converted floating rate LIBOR to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.78%.
In June 2019, the Company entered into a cross currency swap arrangement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement converts $50 million of borrowings under the Company's credit facility into synthetic Swiss franc debt, which allows the Company to effectively change the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments, excluding the credit spread, to a fixed Swiss franc income of 0.82%. The swap began in June 2019 and matures in June 2023.
In 2015, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement designated as a cash flow hedge. The agreement is a swap which has the effect of changing the floating rate LIBOR-based interest payments associated with $100 million in borrowings under the Company's credit agreement to a fixed obligation of 2.25%. The swap began in February 2017 and matured in February 2022.
The Company's cash flow hedges are recorded gross at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. A derivative gain of $4.0 million based upon interest rates at March 31, 2022, is expected to be reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings in the next twelve months. The cash flow hedges remain effective as of March 31, 2022.
Other Derivatives
The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts in order to economically hedge short-term trade and non-trade intercompany balances largely denominated in Swiss franc, other major European currencies, and the Chinese renminbi with its foreign businesses. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, these contracts are considered “derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.” Gains or losses on these instruments are reported in current earnings. The foreign currency forward contracts are recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, as
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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
disclosed in Note 5. The Company recognized in other charges (income) a net gain of $1.5 million and net gain of $12.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which offset the related transaction gains (losses) associated with these contracts. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, these contracts had a notional value of $948.6 million and $1.0 billion, respectively.
5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had derivative assets totaling $8.3 million and $6.0 million, respectively, and derivative liabilities totaling $5.9 million and $10.3 million, respectively. The Company has limited involvement with derivative financial instruments and therefore does not present all the required disclosures in tabular format. The fair values of the interest rate swap agreements, the cross currency swap agreements, and the foreign currency forward contracts that economically hedge short-term intercompany balances are estimated based upon inputs from current valuation information obtained from dealer quotes and priced with observable market assumptions and appropriate valuation adjustments for credit risk. The Company has evaluated the valuation methodologies used to develop the fair values by dealers in order to determine whether such valuations are representative of an exit price in the Company’s principal market. In addition, the Company uses an internally developed model to perform testing on the valuations received from brokers. The Company has also considered both its own credit risk and counterparty credit risk in determining fair value and determined these adjustments were insignificant at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Under U.S. GAAP, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A fair value measurement consists of observable and unobservable inputs that reflect the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability.
A fair value hierarchy has been established that categorizes these inputs into three levels:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities
Level 3: Unobservable inputs
The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities, which are all categorized as Level 2 and are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The Company does not have any assets or liabilities which are categorized as Level 1.
| March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | Balance Sheet Location | ||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments | $ | 3,320 | $ | 3,927 | Other current assets and prepaid expenses | |||||||||||||||
| Cash flow hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross currency swap agreements | 4,947 | 2,119 | Other non-current assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Total derivative assets | $ | 8,267 | $ | 6,046 | ||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments | $ | 2,113 | $ | 4,510 | Accrued and other liabilities | |||||||||||||||
| Cash Flow Hedges: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate swap agreements | — | 352 | Accrued and other liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Cross currency swap agreements | 3,825 | 5,482 | Other non-current liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Total derivative liabilities | $ | 5,938 | $ | 10,344 | ||||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
The Company had $18.8 million and $18.5 million of cash equivalents at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, the fair value of which is determined using Level 2 inputs, through quoted and corroborated prices in active markets. The fair value of cash equivalents approximates cost.
The fair value of the Company's debt exceeds the carrying value by approximately $67.3 million as of March 31, 2022. The fair value of the Company's fixed interest rate debt was estimated using Level 2 inputs, primarily utilizing discounted cash flow models based on estimated current rates offered for similar debt under current market conditions for the Company.
The Company has a contingent consideration obligation relating to the PendoTECH acquisition of $20.0 million based upon actual results and future financial projections as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The fair value measurement is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement.
6. INCOME TAXES
The Company's reported tax rate was 18.3% and 19.3% during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The provision for taxes is based upon using the Company's projected annual effective tax rate of 19% and 19.5% before non-recurring discrete tax items during 2022 and 2021, respectively. The difference between the Company's projected annual effective tax rate and the reported tax rate is related to the timing of excess tax benefits associated with stock option exercises.
7. DEBT
Debt consisted of the following at March 31, 2022:
| U.S. Dollar | Other Principal Trading Currencies | Total | |||||||||||||||
| 3.67% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due December 17, 2022 | $ | 50,000 | $ | — | $ | 50,000 | |||||||||||
| 4.10% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2023 | 50,000 | — | 50,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 3.84% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2024 | 125,000 | — | 125,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 4.24% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2025 | 125,000 | — | 125,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 3.91% $75 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2029 | 75,000 | — | 75,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 2.83% $125 million twelve-year Senior Notes due July 22. 2033 | 125,000 | — | 125,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 3.19% $50 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due January 24, 2035 | 50,000 | — | 50,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 2.81% $150 million fifteen-year Senior Note due March 17, 2037 | 150,000 | — | 150,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 1.47% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due June 17, 2030 | — | 138,120 | 138,120 | ||||||||||||||
| 1.30% Euro 135 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due November 6, 2034 | — | 149,170 | 149,170 | ||||||||||||||
| 1.06% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due March 19, 2036 | — | 138,120 | 138,120 | ||||||||||||||
| Senior notes debt issuance costs, net | (2,426) | (1,586) | (4,012) | ||||||||||||||
Total Senior Notes | 747,574 | 423,824 | 1,171,398 | ||||||||||||||
| $1.25 billion Credit Agreement, interest at LIBOR plus 87.5 basis points | 540,346 | 102,002 | 642,348 | ||||||||||||||
| Other local arrangements | 3,311 | 55,037 | 58,348 | ||||||||||||||
| Total debt | 1,291,231 | 580,863 | 1,872,094 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: current portion | (50,356) | (54,906) | (105,262) | ||||||||||||||
| Total long-term debt | $ | 1,240,875 | $ | 525,957 | $ | 1,766,832 | |||||||||||
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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had $601.7 million of additional borrowings available under its Credit Agreement, and the Company maintained $116.9 million of cash and cash equivalents.
In December 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to issue and sell $300 million 15-year Senior Notes in a private placement. The Company issued $150 million with a fixed interest rate of 2.81% (2.81% Senior Notes) in March 2022 and will issue $150 million with a fixed interest rate of 2.91% (2.91% Senior Notes) in September 2022. The Senior Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company. The 2.81% Senior Notes mature in March 2037 and the 2.91% Senior Notes mature in September 2037. Interest on the 2.81% and 2.91% Senior Notes will be payable semi-annually in March and September each year. Interest on the 2.81% Senior Notes will begin in September 2022 and interest on the 2.91% will begin in March 2023. The terms of the Senior Notes are consistent with the previous Senior Notes as described in the Company's Annual Report Form 10-K. The Company will use the proceeds from the sale of the notes to refinance existing indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes.
The Company has designated the EUR 125 million 1.47% Euro Senior Notes, the EUR 135 million 1.30% Euro Senior Notes, and the EUR 125 million 1.06% Euro Senior Notes as a hedge of a portion of its net investment in a euro denominated foreign subsidiary to reduce foreign currency risk associated with this net investment. Changes in the carrying value of this debt resulting from fluctuations in the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate are recorded as foreign currency translation adjustments within other comprehensive income (loss). The Company recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) related to this net investment hedge an unrealized gain of $11.3 million and $17.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company has a gain of $16.8 million recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of March 31, 2022.
Other Local Arrangements
In 2018, two of the Company's non-U.S. pension plans issued loans totaling $39.6 million (Swiss franc $38 million) to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The loans have the same terms and conditions which include an interest rate of SARON plus 87.5 basis points. The loans were renewed for one year in April 2022.
8. SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM AND TREASURY STOCK
The Company has $1.8 billion of remaining availability for its share repurchase program as of March 31, 2022. The share repurchases are expected to be funded from cash generated from operating activities, borrowings, and cash balances. Repurchases will be made through open market transactions, and the amount and timing of purchases will depend on business and market conditions, the stock price, trading restrictions, the level of acquisition activity, and other factors.
The Company has purchased 30.4 million common shares since the inception of the program in 2004 through March 31, 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company spent $275.0 million and $262.5 million on the repurchase of 190,593 shares and 224,808 shares at an average price per share of $1,442.84 and $1,167.64, respectively. The Company reissued 27,795 shares and 22,388 shares held in treasury for the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
9. ACCUMULATED COMPREHENSIVE AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax consisted of the following:
| March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 174,001 | $ | 149,663 | |||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 4,350 | $ | 23,181 | ||||||||
| Comprehensive income, net of tax | $ | 178,351 | $ | 172,844 | |||||||
The following table presents changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021:
| Currency Translation Adjustment | Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements, Net of Tax | Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items, Net of Tax | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ | (19,566) | $ | 2 | $ | (235,660) | $ | (255,224) | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements | — | 3,961 | — | 3,961 | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 5,342 | — | (4,779) | 563 | |||||||||||||||||||
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | (3,623) | 3,449 | (174) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 5,342 | 338 | (1,330) | 4,350 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2022 | $ | (14,224) | $ | 340 | $ | (236,990) | $ | (250,874) | |||||||||||||||
| Currency Translation Adjustment | Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging Arrangements, Net of Tax | Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Related Items, Net of Tax | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at December 31, 2020 | $ | (31,101) | $ | (1,479) | $ | (302,345) | $ | (334,925) | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gains (losses) cash flow hedging arrangements | — | 8,274 | — | 8,274 | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 3,234 | — | 13,988 | 17,222 | |||||||||||||||||||
Amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | — | (7,467) | 5,152 | (2,315) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net change in other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 3,234 | 807 | 19,140 | 23,181 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at March 31, 2021 | $ | (27,867) | $ | (672) | $ | (283,205) | $ | (311,744) | |||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
The following table presents amounts recognized from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31:
| 2022 | 2021 | Location of Amounts Recognized in Earnings | ||||||||||||||||||
Effective portion of (gains) losses on cash flow hedging arrangements: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap agreements | $ | 352 | $ | 531 | Interest expense | |||||||||||||||
Cross currency swap | (4,797) | (9,708) | (a) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total before taxes | (4,445) | (9,177) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for taxes | (822) | (1,710) | Provision for taxes | |||||||||||||||||
| Total, net of taxes | $ | (3,623) | $ | (7,467) | ||||||||||||||||
Recognition of defined benefit pension and post-retirement items: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Recognition of actuarial (gains) losses, plan amendments and prior service cost, before taxes | $ | 4,393 | $ | 6,529 | (b) | |||||||||||||||
| Provision for taxes | 944 | 1,377 | Provision for taxes | |||||||||||||||||
| Total, net of taxes | $ | 3,449 | $ | 5,152 | ||||||||||||||||
(a)The cross currency swap reflects an unrealized gain of $4.4 million recorded in other charges (income) that was offset by the underlying unrealized loss in the hedged debt for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The cross currency swap also reflects a realized gain of $0.4 million recorded in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
(b)These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension and post-retirement cost. See Note 12 for additional details for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
10. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
In accordance with the treasury stock method, the Company has included 271,933 and 320,588 common equivalent shares in the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, relating to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units.
Outstanding options and restricted stock units to purchase or receive 29,296 and 20,960 shares of common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, have been excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares as such options and restricted stock units would be anti-dilutive.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
11. NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST
Net periodic pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans and U.S. post-retirement medical plan includes the following components for the three months ended March 31:
| U.S. Pension Benefits | Non-U.S. Pension Benefits | Other U.S. Post-retirement Benefits | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service cost, net | $ | 416 | $ | 374 | $ | 4,990 | $ | 4,945 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 5,406 | $ | 5,319 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest cost on projected benefit obligations | 674 | 548 | 1,558 | 850 | 3 | 2 | 2,235 | 1,400 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (1,547) | (1,494) | (9,424) | (8,972) | — | — | (10,971) | (10,466) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recognition of prior service cost | — | — | (1,095) | (471) | — | — | (1,095) | (471) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recognition of actuarial losses/(gains) | 584 | 729 | 4,930 | 6,299 | (26) | (28) | 5,488 | 7,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net periodic pension cost/(credit) | $ | 127 | $ | 157 | $ | 959 | $ | 2,651 | $ | (23) | $ | (26) | $ | 1,063 | $ | 2,782 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company expects to make employer contributions of approximately $28.2 million to its non-U.S. pension plan and employer contributions of approximately $0.1 million to its U.S. post-retirement medical plan during the year ended December 31, 2022. These estimates may change based upon several factors, including fluctuations in currency exchange rates, actual returns on plan assets and changes in legal requirements.
12. OTHER CHARGES (INCOME), NET
Other charges (income), net includes non-service pension costs (benefits), (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and related hedging activities, interest income and other items. Non-service pension benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were $4.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Other charges (income), net also included $0.5 million and $2.8 million of acquisition costs for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
13. SEGMENT REPORTING
As disclosed in Note 18 to the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company has determined there are five reportable segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations and Other.
The Company evaluates segment performance based on Segment Profit (gross profit less research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses, before amortization, interest expense, restructuring charges, other charges (income), net and taxes).
The following tables show the operations of the Company’s reportable segments:
| Net Sales to | Net Sales to | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended | External | Other | Total Net | Segment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2022 | Customers | Segments | Sales | Profit | Goodwill | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Operations | $ | 325,821 | $ | 39,573 | $ | 365,394 | $ | 75,186 | $ | 514,022 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Swiss Operations | 43,270 | 193,835 | 237,105 | 71,322 | 23,198 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Western European Operations | 192,886 | 50,127 | 243,013 | 38,780 | 97,612 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chinese Operations | 182,706 | 80,438 | 263,144 | 84,968 | 709 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (a) | 153,108 | 963 | 154,071 | 20,452 | 14,577 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations and Corporate (b) | — | (364,936) | (364,936) | (49,463) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 897,791 | $ | — | $ | 897,791 | $ | 241,245 | $ | 650,118 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Sales to | Net Sales to | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended | External | Other | Total Net | Segment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 31, 2021 | Customers | Segments | Sales | Profit | Goodwill | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Operations | $ | 271,959 | $ | 36,784 | $ | 308,743 | $ | 63,671 | $ | 509,600 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Swiss Operations | 39,281 | 184,465 | 223,746 | 64,879 | 23,048 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Western European Operations | 192,350 | 52,255 | 244,605 | 37,866 | 92,193 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chinese Operations | 156,074 | 69,078 | 225,152 | 72,024 | 683 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other (a) | 144,726 | 1,095 | 145,821 | 20,172 | 15,163 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eliminations and Corporate (b) | — | (343,677) | (343,677) | (47,940) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 804,390 | $ | — | $ | 804,390 | $ | 210,672 | $ | 640,687 | |||||||||||||||||||
(a)Other includes reporting units in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe and other countries.
(b)Eliminations and Corporate includes the elimination of inter-segment transactions and certain corporate expenses and intercompany investments, which are not included in the Company’s operating segments.
A reconciliation of earnings before taxes to segment profit for the three months ended March 31 follows:
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| March 31, 2022 | March 31, 2021 | ||||||||||
| Earnings before taxes | $ | 213,001 | $ | 185,414 | |||||||
| Amortization | 16,604 | 13,884 | |||||||||
| Interest expense | 11,338 | 9,471 | |||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 4,011 | 1,193 | |||||||||
| Other charges (income), net | (3,709) | 710 | |||||||||
| Segment profit | $ | 241,245 | $ | 210,672 | |||||||
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Unaudited
(In thousands, except share data, unless otherwise stated)
14. CONTINGENCIES
The Company is party to various legal proceedings, including certain environmental matters, incidental to the normal course of business. Management does not expect that any of such proceedings, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
General
Our interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2022.
Changes in local currencies exclude the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations. Local currency amounts are determined by translating current and previous year consolidated financial information at an index utilizing historical currency exchange rates. We believe local currency information provides a helpful assessment of business performance and a useful measure of results between periods. We do not, nor do we suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. We present non-GAAP financial measures in reporting our financial results to provide investors with an additional analytical tool to evaluate our operating results.
We also include in the discussion below disclosures of immaterial qualitative factors that are not quantified. Although the impact of such factors is not considered material, we believe these disclosures can be useful in evaluating our operating results.
COVID-19
Since late 2019, the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has spread globally in all countries where we conduct business. The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving and has led to the implementation of various responses, including government-imposed quarantines, stay-at-home orders and lockdowns, travel restrictions, vaccination and testing requirements, and other public health safety measures. These restrictions continue to change as COVID-19 evolves, variants and subvariants are discovered, and vaccinations and booster doses are distributed in each country and region. The emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in late 2021 and, more recently, the emergence of the subvariant Omicron BA.2 have presented particular challenges to the global economy given the high level of transmissibility, which can cause many people to be affected at the same time or over a short period of time, leading to potential disruptions that could more significantly impact our business and supply chain. For example, China recently instituted increased lockdowns in certain cities such as Shanghai, where we conduct a certain portion of our business (including manufacturing), as part of the government's response to rising COVID-19 outbreaks. We continue to monitor and comply with all global restrictions and requirements relating to COVID-19.
The health and safety of our employees and business partners have been our highest priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have implemented several preventative and protective measures. We also have continued to support our customers with their essential businesses, such as life sciences, food manufacturing, chemicals (e.g., sanitizers, disinfectants, soaps, etc.), food retail, and transportation and logistics.
Our production and logistics facilities are currently operational, and our employees continue to adhere to any applicable jurisdictional lockdowns and stay-at-home orders. Our supply chain is currently facing wide-ranging global challenges, although we have been able to meet delivery requirements of our customers with some interruption. We continue to closely monitor risks associated with our supply chain, including the recent lockdowns in China, availability of certain components, material shortages, supplier delays, potential transportation delays, and higher transportation and material costs, which could significantly adversely affect sales and/or profitability in future quarters. We also continue to leverage our digital and remote sales capabilities, and our service organization continues to provide on-site and remote customer support to facilitate uptime, productivity, and regulatory compliance.
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COVID-19 presents several risks to our business as further described in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Uncertainties related to COVID-19 and the resulting impact to the global economy continue in most regions of the world and market conditions can change quickly. The longer-term effects on our business will be impacted by the global economy and any recession implications in different regions of the world.
Recent Developments in Ukraine
In 2021, approximately 1% of our net sales were in Russia and Ukraine, and we have an immaterial amount of assets and liabilities in both countries as of March 31, 2022. We also do not have manufacturing in Russia or Ukraine.
We remain in constant contact with our employees in Ukraine and have provided financial assistance and supplies as they seek safety. We also have suspended all shipments to Russia since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In addition, the U.S., the European Union, and certain other countries imposed economic sanctions on Russian financial institutions, businesses in Russia, and on Russian interests and individuals, and the Russian government is implementing sanctions and regulations in response.
While it is difficult to estimate the impact of the ongoing invasion on the global economy, including increased inflation and higher energy and transportation costs, the invasion of Ukraine could adversely impact our financial results and presents several risks to our business as further described in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of this Quarterly Report. Uncertainties related to this conflict and the resulting impact to the global economy and market conditions can change quickly.
Results of Operations – Consolidated
The following tables set forth items from our interim consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands).
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | % | (unaudited) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 897,791 | 100.0 | $ | 804,390 | 100.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 378,206 | 42.1 | 332,694 | 41.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 519,585 | 57.9 | 471,696 | 58.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 43,028 | 4.8 | 39,272 | 4.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 235,312 | 26.2 | 221,752 | 27.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization | 16,604 | 1.8 | 13,884 | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 11,338 | 1.3 | 9,471 | 1.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring charges | 4,011 | 0.5 | 1,193 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other charges (income), net | (3,709) | (0.4) | 710 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings before taxes | 213,001 | 23.7 | 185,414 | 23.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for taxes | 39,000 | 4.3 | 35,751 | 4.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | $ | 174,001 | 19.4 | $ | 149,663 | 18.6 | |||||||||||||||||
Net sales
Net sales were $897.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $804.4 million for the corresponding period in 2021. This represents an increase in U.S. dollars of 12%. Excluding the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations, or in local currencies, net sales increased 14% for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The PendoTECH acquisition contributed 1% to our net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022. We experienced broad-based growth with strong customer demand in most businesses and regions and excellent execution. We continue to benefit from our best-in-class sales and marketing programs, and innovative product portfolio and investments in our field service organization. However, uncertainties exist in the macro environment and global economy relating to the impact of COVID-19, including lockdowns in China, and the
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potential impact from the invasion of Ukraine. Furthermore, we face increasing challenges in the global supply chain and inflationary cost increases, and market conditions may change quickly.
Net sales by geographic destination for the three months ended March 31, 2022 in U.S. dollars increased 16% in the Americas, 3% in Europe and 14% in Asia/Rest of World. In local currencies, our net sales by geographic destination increased 16% in the Americas, 10% in Europe and 15% in Asia/Rest of World, with 16% growth in China, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The PendoTECH acquisition contributed approximately 2% to net sales in Americas and 1% to net sales in Europe during the three months ended March 31, 2022. A discussion of sales by operating segment is included below.
As described in Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, our net sales comprise product sales of precision instruments and related services. Service revenues are primarily derived from repair and other services, including regulatory compliance qualification, calibration, certification, preventative maintenance and spare parts.
Net sales of products increased 13% in U.S. dollars and 15% in local currency for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the prior period. The PendoTECH acquisition contributed to approximately 2% to our net sales of products during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Service revenue (including spare parts) increased 8% in U.S. dollars and 11% in local currency during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021.
Net sales of our laboratory products and services, which represented approximately 57% of our total net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022, increased 16% in U.S. dollars and 18% in local currencies during the three months ended March 31, 2022. Net sales of our laboratory products also benefited approximately 2% from the PendoTECH acquisition. The local currency increase in net sales of our laboratory-related products includes very strong growth in most product categories.
Net sales of our industrial products and services, which represented approximately 38% of our total net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022, increased 11% in U.S. dollars and 12% in local currencies during the three months ended March 31, 2022. The local currency increase in net sales of our industrial-related products for the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes strong growth in most product categories, with particularly strong growth in core industrial products, especially in China.
Net sales in our food retailing products and services, which represented approximately 5% of our total net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022, decreased 17% in U.S. dollars and 14% in local currencies during the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decline in food retailing is primarily due to weak market dynamics and the timing of project activity, offset in part by growth in the Americas.
Gross profit
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 57.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 58.6% for the corresponding period in 2021.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for products was 59.1% and 60.9% for the three month periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for services (including spare parts) was 53.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 50.7% for the corresponding period in 2021.
The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2022 primarily reflects higher transportation and material costs, partially offset by favorable price realization and increased sales volume.
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Research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses as a percentage of net sales was 4.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 4.9% in the corresponding period during 2021, respectively. Research and development expenses increased 9% in U.S. dollars and 11% in local currencies, during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021 due to increased project activity.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales were 26.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to 27.6% in the corresponding period during 2021, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 6% in U.S. dollars and 8% in local currencies, during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The local currency increase includes sales and marketing investments.
Amortization, interest expense, restructuring charges, other charges (income), net and taxes
Amortization expense was $16.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $13.9 million for the corresponding period in 2021.
Interest expense was $11.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and $9.5 million for the corresponding period in 2021.
Restructuring charges were $4.0 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Restructuring expenses are primarily comprised of employee-related costs.
Other charges (income), net includes non-service pension costs (benefits), net (gains) losses from foreign currency transactions and hedging activities, interest income and other items. Non-service pension benefits for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 were $4.3 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Other charges (income), net also included $0.5 million and $2.8 million of acquisition costs for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Our reported tax rate was 18.3% and 19.3% during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The provision for taxes is based upon using our projected annual effective tax rate of 19% and 19.5% before non-recurring discrete tax items for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The difference between our projected annual effective tax rate and the reported tax rate is related to the timing of excess tax benefits associated with stock option exercises.
Results of Operations – by Operating Segment
The following is a discussion of the financial results of our operating segments. We currently have five reportable segments: U.S. Operations, Swiss Operations, Western European Operations, Chinese Operations, and Other. A more detailed description of these segments is outlined in Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.
U.S. Operations (amounts in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total net sales | $ | 365,394 | $ | 308,743 | 18 | % | |||||||||||
| Net sales to external customers | $ | 325,821 | $ | 271,959 | 20 | % | |||||||||||
| Segment profit | $ | 75,186 | $ | 63,671 | 18 | % | |||||||||||
Total net sales and net sales to external customers increased 18% and 20%, respectively for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared with the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in total net sales and net sales to external customers for the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes very strong growth in most product categories, especially laboratory products. Net
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sales to external customers in our U.S. Operations also benefited approximately 4% from the PendoTECH acquisition.
Segment profit increased $11.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Segment profit during the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes higher net sales volume and benefits from our margin expansion initiatives, partially offset by higher transportation and material costs.
Swiss Operations (amounts in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | %1) | |||||||||||||||
| Total net sales | $ | 237,105 | $ | 223,746 | 6 | % | |||||||||||
| Net sales to external customers | $ | 43,270 | $ | 39,281 | 10 | % | |||||||||||
| Segment profit | $ | 71,322 | $ | 64,879 | 10 | % | |||||||||||
1) Represents U.S. dollar growth.
Total net sales increased 6% in U.S. dollars and 8% in local currency for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Net sales to external customers increased 10% in U.S. dollars and 12% in local currency during the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in local currency net sales to external customers for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 includes strong growth in most product categories, especially core industrial.
Segment profit increased $6.4 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Segment profit during the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes higher net sales volume and margin expansion initiatives, offset in part by higher material and transportation costs and unfavorable foreign currency translation.
Western European Operations (amounts in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | %1) | |||||||||||||||
| Total net sales | $ | 243,013 | $ | 244,605 | (1) | % | |||||||||||
| Net sales to external customers | $ | 192,886 | $ | 192,350 | 0 | % | |||||||||||
| Segment profit | $ | 38,780 | $ | 37,866 | 2 | % | |||||||||||
1) Represents U.S. dollar growth.
Total net sales decreased 1% in U.S. dollars and increased 6% in local currencies during the three months period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Net sales to external customers were flat in U.S. dollars and increased 8% in local currencies during the three months period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Local currency net sales to external customers for the three months ended March 31, 2022 includes very strong growth in most product categories, especially in laboratory products, offset in part by a decline in food retailing.
Segment profit increased $0.9 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. Segment profit increased during the three months ended March 31, 2022 primarily due to higher net sales volume and benefits from our margin expansion initiatives, offset in part by higher transportation and material costs and unfavorable foreign currency translation.
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Chinese Operations (amounts in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | %1) | |||||||||||||||
| Total net sales | $ | 263,144 | $ | 225,152 | 17 | % | |||||||||||
| Net sales to external customers | $ | 182,706 | $ | 156,074 | 17 | % | |||||||||||
| Segment profit | $ | 84,968 | $ | 72,024 | 18 | % | |||||||||||
1) Represents U.S. dollar growth.
Total net sales and net sales to external customers by origin both increased 17% in U.S. dollars and 15% in local currency for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in local currency net sales to external customers during the three months ended March 31, 2022 reflects very strong growth in most laboratory and industrial product categories, offset in part by a decline in food retailing. However, uncertainties exist, especially relating to potential additional COVID-19 lockdowns, and market conditions may change quickly. We will also face difficult prior period comparisons for the remainder of 2022 relating to our strong prior years performance.
Segment profit increased $12.9 million for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in segment profit for the three month period ended March 31, 2022 primarily includes increased sales volume, benefits from our margin expansion initiatives and favorable foreign currency translation, offset in part by higher material and transportation costs.
Other (amounts in thousands)
| Three months ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2021 | %1) | |||||||||||||||
| Total net sales | $ | 154,071 | $ | 145,821 | 6 | % | |||||||||||
| Net sales to external customers | $ | 153,108 | $ | 144,726 | 6 | % | |||||||||||
| Segment profit | $ | 20,452 | $ | 20,172 | 1 | % | |||||||||||
1) Represents U.S. dollar growth.
Total net sales and net sales to external customers both increased 6% in U.S. dollars and 11% in local currencies during the three month period ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in net sales to external customers includes solid growth in most product categories.
Segment profit increased $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the corresponding period in 2021. The increase in segment profit is primarily related to increased sales volume, offset in part by unfavorable foreign currency translation and higher transportation and material costs.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is our ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operating activities to meet our obligations and commitments. In addition, liquidity includes available borrowings under our Credit Agreement, the ability to obtain appropriate financing and our cash and cash equivalent balances. Currently, our liquidity needs are primarily driven by working capital requirements, capital expenditures, share repurchases and acquisitions. Global market conditions can be uncertain, and our ability to generate cash flows could be reduced by a deterioration in global markets.
We currently believe that cash flows from operating activities, together with liquidity available under our Credit Agreement, local working capital facilities, and cash balances, will be sufficient to fund currently anticipated working capital needs and spending requirements for at least the foreseeable future.
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Cash provided by operating activities totaled $90.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to $158.9 million in the corresponding period in 2021. The decrease for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the prior year is primarily related to higher cash incentive payments related to our strong previous year performance.
Capital expenditures are made primarily for investments in information systems and technology, machinery, equipment and the purchase and expansion of facilities. Our capital expenditures totaled $19.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to $24.6 million in the corresponding period in 2021.
In September 2021, we entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to increase domestic production capacity of pipette tips and enhance manufacturing automation and logistics. As of March 31, 2022, we have obtained $18.0 million of the $35.8 million of total funding to be received through 2023, which will offset future capital expenditures. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we incurred approximately $1.7 million of capital expenditures relating to this funding agreement.
We continue to explore potential acquisitions. In connection with any acquisition, we may incur additional indebtedness.
Cash flows used in financing activities are primarily comprised of share repurchases. In accordance with our share repurchase program, we spent $275.0 million and $262.5 million on the repurchase of 190,593 shares and 224,808 shares, respectively.
Senior Notes and Credit Facility Agreement
Our debt consisted of the following at March 31, 2022:
| U.S. Dollar | Other Principal Trading Currencies | Total | |||||||||||||||
| 3.67% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due December 17, 2022 | $ | 50,000 | $ | — | $ | 50,000 | |||||||||||
| 4.10% $50 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2023 | 50,000 | — | 50,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 3.84% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due September 19, 2024 | 125,000 | — | 125,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 4.24% $125 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2025 | 125,000 | — | 125,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 3.91% $75 million ten-year Senior Notes due June 25, 2029 | 75,000 | — | 75,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 2.83% $125 million twelve-year Senior Notes due July 22, 2033 | 125,000 | — | 125,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 3.19% $50 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due January 24, 2035 | 50,000 | — | 50,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 2.81% $150 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due March 17, 2037 | 150,000 | — | 150,000 | ||||||||||||||
| 1.47% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due June 17, 2030 | — | 138,120 | 138,120 | ||||||||||||||
| 1.30% Euro 135 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due November 6, 2034 | — | 149,170 | 149,170 | ||||||||||||||
| 1.06% Euro 125 million fifteen-year Senior Notes due March 19, 2036 | — | 138,120 | 138,120 | ||||||||||||||
| Senior notes debt issuance costs, net | (2,426) | (1,586) | (4,012) | ||||||||||||||
Total Senior Notes | 747,574 | 423,824 | 1,171,398 | ||||||||||||||
| $1.25 billion Credit Agreement, interest at LIBOR plus 87.5 basis points | 540,346 | 102,002 | 642,348 | ||||||||||||||
| Other local arrangements | 3,311 | 55,037 | 58,348 | ||||||||||||||
| Total debt | 1,291,231 | 580,863 | 1,872,094 | ||||||||||||||
| Less: current portion | (50,356) | (54,906) | (105,262) | ||||||||||||||
| Total long-term debt | $ | 1,240,875 | $ | 525,957 | $ | 1,766,832 | |||||||||||
As of March 31, 2022, approximately $601.7 million of additional borrowings was available under our Credit Agreement, and we maintained $116.9 million of cash and cash equivalents.
Changes in exchange rates between the currencies in which we generate cash flows and the currencies in which our borrowings are denominated affect our liquidity. In addition, because we borrow in a variety of currencies, our debt balances fluctuate due to changes in exchange rates.
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Further, we do not have any downgrade triggers relating to ratings from rating agencies that would accelerate the maturity dates of our debt. We were in compliance with our debt covenants as of March 31, 2022.
In December 2021, we entered into an agreement to issue and sell $300 million 15-year Senior Notes in a private placement. We issued $150 million with a fixed interest rate of 2.81% (2.81% Senior Notes) in March 2022, which will mature in March 2037, and we will issue $150 million with a fixed interest rate of 2.91% (2.91% Senior Notes) in September 2022, which will mature in September 2037. We will use the proceeds from the sale of the notes to refinance existing indebtedness and for other general corporate purposes.
Other Local Arrangements
In 2018, two of the Company's non-U.S. pension plans issued loans totaling $39.6 million (Swiss franc 38 million) to a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The loans have the same terms and conditions which include an interest rate of SARON plus 87.5 basis points. The loans were renewed for one year in April 2022.
Share Repurchase Program
We have $1.8 billion of remaining availability for our share repurchase program as of March 31, 2022. The share repurchases are expected to be funded from cash generated from operating activities, borrowings, and cash balances. Repurchases will be made through open market transactions, and the amount and timing of purchases will depend on business and market conditions, the stock price, trading restrictions, the level of acquisition activity, and other factors.
We have purchased 30.4 million common shares since the inception of the program in 2004 through March 31, 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we spent $275.0 million and $262.5 million on the repurchase of 190,593 shares and 224,808 shares at an average price per share of $1,442.84 and $1,167.64, respectively. We reissued 27,795 shares and 22,388 shares held in treasury for the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Effect of Currency on Results of Operations
Our earnings are affected by changing exchange rates. We are most sensitive to changes in the exchange rates between the Swiss franc, euro, Chinese renminbi, and U.S. dollar. We have more Swiss franc expenses than we do Swiss franc sales because we develop and manufacture products in Switzerland that we sell globally, and have a number of corporate functions located in Switzerland. When the Swiss franc strengthens against our other trading currencies, particularly the U.S. dollar and euro, our earnings decrease. We also have significantly more sales in the euro than we do expenses. When the euro weakens against the U.S. dollar and Swiss franc, our earnings also decrease. We estimate a 1% strengthening of the Swiss franc against the euro would reduce our earnings before tax by approximately $1.9 million to $2.1 million annually.
We also conduct business in many geographies throughout the world, including Asia Pacific, the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Canada. Fluctuations in these currency exchange rates against the U.S. dollar can also affect our operating results. The most significant of these currency exposures is the Chinese renminbi. The impact on our earnings before tax of the Chinese renminbi weakening 1% against the U.S. dollar is a reduction of approximately $3.0 million to $3.2 million annually.
In addition to the effects of exchange rate movements on operating profits, our debt levels can fluctuate due to changes in exchange rates, particularly between the U.S. dollar, the Swiss franc, and euro. Based on our outstanding debt at March 31, 2022, we estimate that a 5% weakening of the U.S. dollar against the currencies in which our debt is denominated would result in an increase of approximately $30.7 million in the reported U.S. dollar value of our debt.
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Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
You should not rely on forward-looking statements to predict our actual results. Our actual results or performance may be materially different than reflected in forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties, including statements about expected revenue growth and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent developments in Ukraine. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue.”
We make forward-looking statements about future events or our future financial performance, including earnings and sales growth, earnings per share, strategic plans and contingency plans, growth opportunities or economic downturns, our ability to respond to changes in market conditions, customer demand, our competitive position, pricing, our supply chain, adequacy of our facilities, access to and the costs of raw materials, shipping and supplier costs, gross margins, planned research and development efforts and product introductions, capital expenditures, cash flow, tax-related matters, the impact of foreign currencies, compliance with laws, effects of acquisitions, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent developments in Ukraine on our businesses.
Our forward-looking statements may not be accurate or complete, and we do not intend to update or revise them in light of actual results. New risks also periodically arise. Please consider the risks and factors that could cause our results to differ materially from what is described in our forward-looking statements, including the uncertain duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent developments in Ukraine. See in particular “Factors Affecting Our Future Operating Results” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other reports filed with the SEC from time to time.
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
As of March 31, 2022, there was no material change in the information provided under Item 7A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings. None
Item 1A.Risk Factors.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 there were no material changes from risk factors disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, except the following addition of a new Risk Factor under the existing subheading, Legal, Tax, Regulatory, and Other Risks.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and related sanctions and export controls targeting Russia and other global governmental responses to the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine could adversely impact our business and financial results.
The invasion has led to disruption, increased costs (such as energy and transportation), instability, and volatility in global markets. Since the beginning of the invasion, we also have suspended all shipments to Russia. In addition, the U.S. and other countries in which we operate have imposed sanctions and export controls on Russian financial institutions, businesses in Russia, and on Russian interests and individuals; and the Russian government is implementing sanctions and regulations in response.
In 2021, approximately 1% of our net sales were in Russia and Ukraine, and we have an immaterial amount of assets and liabilities in both countries. We also do not have manufacturing in Russia or Ukraine.
The invasion of Ukraine and sanctions issued on Russian financial institutions, businesses in Russia, and on Russian interests and individuals, and retaliatory measures by Russia in response, such as restrictions on energy supplies from Russia to countries in which we operate, could adversely impact our operations and financial results. We continue to monitor this situation as it evolves in order to assess the potential impacts on our business and the safety and well-being of our affected employees. The impact of these events on global economic conditions is currently unknown and, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
| (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) | |||||||||||
| Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program | Approximate Dollar Value (in thousands of Shares that may yet be Purchased under the Program) | |||||||||||
| January 1 to January 31, 2022 | 56,113 | $ | 1,518.68 | 56,113 | $ | 1,973,209 | ||||||||
| February 1 to February 28, 2022 | 61,716 | $ | 1,458.46 | 61,716 | $ | 1,883,198 | ||||||||
| March 1 to March 31, 2022 | 72,764 | $ | 1,371.11 | 72,764 | $ | 1,783,429 | ||||||||
| Total | 190,593 | $ | 1,442.84 | 190,593 | $ | 1,783,429 | ||||||||
The Company has $1.8 billion of remaining availability for its share repurchase program as of March 31, 2022. We have purchased 30.4 million shares since the inception of the program through March 31, 2022.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we spent $275.0 million and $262.5 million on the repurchase of 190,593 and 224,808 shares at an average price per share of
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$1,442.84 and $1,167.64, respectively. We reissued 27,795 shares and 22,388 shares held in treasury for the exercise of stock options and restricted stock units for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None
Item 5.Other information. None
Item 6.Exhibits. See Exhibit Index.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | ||||||||||
| 101.INS* | XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document | ||||||||||
| 101.SCH* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | ||||||||||
| 101.CAL* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | ||||||||||
| 101.LAB* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | ||||||||||
| 101.PRE* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | ||||||||||
| 101.DEF* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | ||||||||||
_______________________
* Filed herewith
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| Mettler-Toledo International Inc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Date: | May 6, 2022 | By: | /s/Shawn P. Vadala | |||||||||||||||||
| Shawn P. Vadala | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||||||||
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