• Second quarter EPS increased 34% to $1.78, or $1.91 adjusted
• Fiscal 2017 second quarter includes $0.21 per share gain associated with the sale of a product line
• Segment operating margins strong, reaching a second quarter record of 14.4% or 14.7% adjusted
• Total order trends positive and increased 5% compared with the prior year quarter
• Fiscal 2017 full year earnings guidance increased

CLEVELAND, Feb. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE:PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today reported results for the fiscal 2017 second quarter ended December 31, 2016.  Fiscal 2017 second quarter sales were $2.67 billion compared with $2.71 billion in the prior year quarter. Net income increased 32% to $241.4 million compared with $183.1 million in the prior year quarter.  Fiscal 2017 second quarter earnings per share increased 34% to $1.78, compared with $1.33 in fiscal 2016 second quarter.  During the quarter, the company completed the sale of the Autoline product line which resulted in a pre-tax gain of $45.0 million or $0.21 per share.  Earnings per share were $1.91, when adjusted for business realignment and acquisition transaction costs, compared with $1.52 in the prior year quarter, which was adjusted for business realignment costs.  Cash flow from operations for the first half of fiscal 2017 was $404.2 million or 7.5% of sales, compared with $362.6 million or 6.5% of sales in the first half of fiscal 2016.  Excluding discretionary pension contributions, cash flow from operations for the first six months of fiscal 2017 was 11.5% of sales compared with 10.1% of sales in the prior year period.

“This was a strong operational quarter for Parker driven by the benefits of the new Win Strategy™,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Williams. “Sales levels were as expected with a slight year-over-year decline primarily reflecting the impact of currency.  We delivered significant margin expansion in our Industrial businesses and realized record total segment operating margins of 14.4%, or 14.7% adjusted. Total Parker order rates for the quarter continued to move in a positive direction, consistent with our previously guided expectations for sales growth in the second half of the fiscal year.”

Segment Results 
Diversified Industrial Segment: North American second quarter sales decreased 3% to $1.1 billion, and operating income increased 20% to $184.0 million compared with $153.6 million in the same period a year ago.  International second quarter sales increased 1% to $1.0 billion, while operating income increased 34% to $127.5 million compared with $95.4 million in the same period a year ago.

Aerospace Systems Segment: Second quarter sales decreased 2% to $543.8 million, and operating income decreased 11% to $72.5 million compared with $81.8 million in the same period a year ago.

Parker reported the following orders for the quarter ending December 31, 2016, compared with the same quarter a year ago:

• Orders increased 5% for total Parker;
• Orders were flat in the Diversified Industrial North America businesses;
• Orders increased 10% in the Diversified Industrial International businesses; and
• Orders increased 9% in the Aerospace Systems Segment on a rolling 12-month average basis.

CLARCOR Acquisition Update
As previously disclosed, clearance has been received with respect to the regulatory filings made for the pending CLARCOR transaction.  These events satisfied important conditions to the closing of the CLARCOR transaction. The transaction remains subject to other closing conditions, including approval by CLARCOR’s stockholders.  Based on the current date for CLARCOR’s special meeting of stockholders on February 23, 2017, and subject to the satisfaction of all closing conditions, the parties currently expect the pending CLARCOR transaction to close on or about February 28, 2017.

Outlook
For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, the company has revised guidance for earnings from continuing operations to the range of $6.71 to $7.21 per share, or $7.05 to $7.55 per share on an adjusted basis.  Fiscal year 2017 guidance is adjusted for expected business realignment expenses of approximately $0.25 per share and acquisition transaction related expenses of $0.09 per share and does not include any benefits or costs from the CLARCOR or Helac acquisitions in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2017.  Guidance will be updated to include these acquisitions in the fiscal 2017 third quarter earnings release.

Williams added, “Our results reflect the hard work of Parker team members in better aligning our operational costs and execution of the new Win Strategy™.  We are increasing our organic growth forecast for the second half of the fiscal year from 2.3% to 3.3% at the midpoint in our new guidance. However, this increase in organic revenue is being offset by currency headwinds resulting in essentially flat full year reported annual sales growth versus fiscal 2016.   We continue to deliver outstanding performance that positions us very well as we celebrate our 100^th year as a company.”

NOTICE OF CONFERENCE CALL: Parker Hannifin's conference call and slide presentation to discuss its fiscal 2017 second quarter results are available to all interested parties via live webcast today at 11:00 a.m. ET, on the company's investor information web site at www.phstock.com. To access the call, click on the "Live Webcast" link. From this link, users also may complete a pre-call system test and register for e-mail notification of future events and information available from Parker.  A replay of the conference call will also be available at www.phstock.com for one year after the call.

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For 100 years the company has engineered the success of its customers in a wide range of diversified industrial and aerospace markets.  Parker has increased its annual dividend per share paid to shareholders for 60 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index.  Learn more at www.phstock.com or @parkerhannifin.

Note on Orders
Orders provide near-term perspective on the company's outlook, particularly when viewed in the context of prior and future quarterly order rates. However, orders are not in themselves an indication of future performance. All comparisons are at constant currency exchange rates, with the prior year restated to the current-year rates. All exclude acquisitions until they can be reflected in both the numerator and denominator. Aerospace comparisons are rolling 12-month average computations. The total Parker orders number is derived from a weighted average of the year-over-year quarterly % change in orders for Diversified Industrial North America and Diversified Industrial International, and the year-over-year 12-month rolling average of orders for the Aerospace Systems Segment.

Note on Non-GAAP Numbers
This press release contains references to (a) earnings per share and segment operating margins without the effect of business realignment and acquisition transaction expenses; (b) the effect of business realignment and acquisition transaction expenses on forecasted earnings from continuing operations per share; and (c) cash flows from operations without the effect of discretionary pension contributions.  The effects of business realignment expenses, acquisition transaction and discretionary pension contributions are removed to allow investors and the company to meaningfully evaluate changes in earnings per share and cash flows from operations on a comparable basis from period to period.

Forward-Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements contained in this and other written and oral reports are made based on known events and circumstances at the time of release, and as such, are subject in the future to unforeseen uncertainties and risks. These statements may be identified from use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “may,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” “continues,” “plans,” “forecasts,” “estimates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “would,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “targets,” “is likely,” “will,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions, and include all statements regarding future performance, earnings projections, events or developments. It is possible that the future performance and earnings projections of the company, including its individual segments, may differ materially from current expectations, depending on economic conditions within its mobile, industrial and aerospace markets, and the company's ability to maintain and achieve anticipated benefits associated with announced realignment activities, strategic initiatives to improve operating margins, actions taken to combat the effects of the current economic environment, and growth, innovation and global diversification initiatives. A change in the economic conditions in individual markets may have a particularly volatile effect on segment performance.

The risks and uncertainties in connection with forward-looking statements related to the proposed transaction between CLARCOR and the company include, but are not limited to, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could delay the closing of the proposed transaction; the possibility of non-consummation of the proposed transaction and termination of the merger agreement; the failure to obtain CLARCOR stockholder approval of the proposed transaction or to satisfy any of the other conditions to the merger agreement; the possibility that a governmental entity may prohibit, delay or refuse to grant a necessary regulatory approval in connection with the proposed transaction; the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the proposed transaction may affect the timing or occurrence of the proposed transaction or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; adverse effects on CLARCOR’s common stock or the company’s common stock because of the failure to complete the proposed transaction; CLARCOR’s or the company’s respective businesses experiencing disruptions due to transaction-related uncertainty or other factors making it more difficult to maintain relationships with employees, business partners or governmental entities; the parties being unable to successfully implement integration strategies; and significant transaction costs related to the proposed transaction.

Among other factors which may affect future performance and earnings projections are: economic conditions within the company’s and CLARCOR’s key markets, and the company’s and CLARCOR’s ability to maintain and achieve anticipated benefits associated with announced realignment activities, strategic initiatives to improve operating margins, actions taken to combat the effects of the current economic environment, and growth, innovation and global diversification initiatives. A change in the economic conditions in individual markets may have a particularly volatile effect on segment performance. Among other factors which may affect future performance of the Company and/or CLARCOR are, as applicable: changes in business relationships with and purchases by or from major customers, suppliers or distributors, including delays or cancellations in shipments; CLARCOR’s potential inability to realize the anticipated benefits of the strategic supply partnership with GE; disputes regarding contract terms or significant changes in financial condition, changes in contract cost and revenue estimates for new development programs and changes in product mix; ability to identify acceptable strategic acquisition targets; uncertainties surrounding timing, successful completion or integration of acquisitions and similar transactions; the ability to successfully divest businesses planned for divestiture and realize the anticipated benefits of such divestitures; the determination to undertake business realignment activities and the expected costs thereof and, if undertaken, the ability to complete such activities and realize the anticipated cost savings from such activities; ability to implement successfully capital allocation initiatives, including timing, price and execution of share repurchases; availability, limitations or cost increases of raw materials, component products and/or commodities that cannot be recovered in product pricing; ability to manage costs related to insurance and employee retirement and health care benefits; compliance costs associated with environmental laws and regulations; potential labor disruptions; threats associated with and efforts to combat terrorism and cyber-security risks; uncertainties surrounding the ultimate resolution of outstanding legal proceedings, including the outcome of any appeals; competitive market conditions and resulting effects on sales and pricing; and global economic factors, including manufacturing activity, air travel trends, currency exchange rates, difficulties entering new markets and general economic conditions such as inflation, deflation, interest rates and credit availability. The company makes these statements as of the date of this disclosure, and undertakes no obligation to update them unless otherwise required by law.

 

PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION - DECEMBER 31, 2016
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Unaudited)					Three Months Ended December 31,								Six Months Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)						2016				2015				2016				2015
Net sales					$	2,670,804			$	2,705,590			$	5,413,935			$	5,574,938
Cost of sales						2,044,484				2,140,624				4,150,490				4,341,528
Gross profit						626,320				564,966				1,263,445				1,233,410
Selling, general and administrative expenses						336,578				314,666				659,547				684,880
Interest expense						33,444				34,297				67,592				70,057
Other (income), net						(64,424	)			(13,877	)			(76,661	)			(27,056	)
Income before income taxes						320,722				229,880				612,967				505,529
Income taxes						79,322				46,743				161,329				127,366
Net income						241,400				183,137				451,638				378,163
Less:  Noncontrolling interests						95				155				204				203
Net income attributable to common shareholders					$	241,305			$	182,982			$	451,434			$	377,960
Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic earnings per share					$	1.81			$	1.35			$	3.38			$	2.78
Diluted earnings per share					$	1.78			$	1.33			$	3.33			$	2.74
Average shares outstanding during period - Basic						133,320,109				135,373,356				133,499,744				136,108,930
Average shares outstanding during period - Diluted						135,812,760				137,065,447				135,596,707				137,788,219
Cash dividends per common share					$	.63			$	.63			$	1.26			$	1.26
RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE
(Unaudited)					Three Months Ended December 31,								Six Months Ended December 31,
						2016				2015				2016				2015
Earnings per diluted share					$	1.78			$	1.33			$	3.33			$	2.74
Adjustments:
Business realignment charges						0.04				0.19				0.10				0.30
Acquisition expenses						0.09				-				0.09				-
Adjusted earnings per diluted share					$	1.91			$	1.52			$	3.52			$	3.04
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
(Unaudited)					Three Months Ended December 31,								Six Months Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)						2016				2015				2016				2015
Net sales
Diversified Industrial:
North America					$	1,121,053			$	1,160,774			$	2,288,024			$	2,447,104
International						1,005,968				992,464				2,020,891				2,030,911
Aerospace Systems						543,783				552,352				1,105,020				1,096,923
Total					$	2,670,804			$	2,705,590			$	5,413,935			$	5,574,938
Segment operating income
Diversified Industrial:
North America					$	184,013			$	153,581			$	384,624			$	366,329
International						127,517				95,367				264,713				224,662
Aerospace Systems						72,516				81,764				145,797				155,767
Total segment operating income						384,046				330,712				795,134				746,758
Corporate general and administrative expenses						43,926				31,210				74,960				84,261
Income before interest and other expense						340,120				299,502				720,174				662,497
Interest expense						33,444				34,297				67,592				70,057
Other (income) expense						(14,046	)			35,325				39,615				86,911
Income before income taxes					$	320,722			$	229,880			$	612,967			$	505,529
RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL SEGMENT OPERATING MARGIN TO ADJUSTED TOTAL SEGMENT OPERATING MARGIN
(Unaudited)
					Three Months Ended December 31, 2016								Three Months Ended December 31, 2015
									Operating margin								Operating margin
Total segment operating income					$	384,046				14.4	%		$	330,712				12.2	%
Adjustments:
Business realignment charges						7,897								34,800
Adjusted total segment operating income					$	391,943				14.7	%		$	365,512				13.5	%
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Unaudited)					December 31,				June 30,				December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)						2016				2016				2015
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents					$	1,520,736			$	1,221,653			$	1,047,494
Marketable securities and other investments						684,299				882,342				820,682
Trade accounts receivable, net						1,411,074				1,593,920				1,419,934
Non-trade and notes receivable						256,545				232,183				293,913
Inventories						1,241,593				1,173,329				1,279,760
Prepaid expenses						133,592				104,360				141,030
Total current assets						5,247,839				5,207,787				5,002,813
Plant and equipment, net						1,506,201				1,568,100				1,598,185
Deferred income taxes						482,136				605,155				383,805
Goodwill						2,813,238				2,903,037				2,913,065
Intangible assets, net						849,692				922,571				975,515
Other assets						832,507				827,492				840,920
Total assets					$	11,731,613			$	12,034,142			$	11,714,303
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:
Notes payable					$	581,487			$	361,787			$	574,302
Accounts payable						997,189				1,034,589				948,157
Accrued liabilities						720,844				841,915				736,145
Accrued domestic and foreign taxes						125,954				127,597				105,130
Total current liabilities						2,425,474				2,365,888				2,363,734
Long-term debt						2,653,560				2,652,457				2,701,121
Pensions and other postretirement benefits						1,766,209				2,076,143				1,475,351
Deferred income taxes						50,809				54,395				64,721
Other liabilities						304,583				306,581				306,655
Shareholders' equity						4,527,709				4,575,255				4,799,406
Noncontrolling interests						3,269				3,423				3,315
Total liabilities and equity					$	11,731,613			$	12,034,142			$	11,714,303
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)					Six Months Ended December 31,
(Dollars in thousands)						2016				2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income					$	451,638			$	378,163
Depreciation and amortization						149,085				156,093
Stock incentive plan compensation						47,161				39,026
(Gain) on sale of business						(44,930	)			-
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets						310				(336	)
(Gain) on sale of marketable securities						(230	)			(158	)
Net change in receivables, inventories, and trade payables						44,802				41,866
Net change in other assets and liabilities						(313,783	)			(239,277	)
Other, net						70,123				(12,730	)
Net cash provided by operating activities						404,176				362,647
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions (net of cash of $1,760 in 2016 and $3,814 in 2015)						(29,927	)			(67,552	)
Capital expenditures						(71,356	)			(75,419	)
Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment						4,991				8,506
Proceeds from sale of business						85,610				-
Purchases of marketable securities and other investments						(393,909	)			(575,183	)
Maturities and sales of marketable securities and other investments						506,642				527,819
Other, net						241				(41,450	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities						102,292				(223,279	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net payments for common stock activity						(194,110	)			(410,049	)
Net proceeds from debt						222,425				356,591
Dividends						(168,990	)			(171,707	)
Net cash (used in) financing activities						(140,675	)			(225,165	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash						(66,710	)			(47,293	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents						299,083				(133,090	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period						1,221,653				1,180,584
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period					$	1,520,736			$	1,047,494
RECONCILIATION OF CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS TO ADJUSTED CASH FLOW FROM OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
					Six Months Ended December 31, 2016								Six Months Ended December 31, 2015
									Percent of sales								Percent of sales
As reported cash flow from operations					$	404,176				7.5	%		$	362,647				6.5	%
Discretionary pension contribution						220,000								200,000
Adjusted cash flow from operations					$	624,176				11.5	%		$	562,647				10.1	%
RECONCILIATION OF FORECASTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE TO ADJUSTED FORECASTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in dollars)
					Fiscal Year
						2017
Forecasted earnings per diluted share					$6.71 to $7.21
Adjustments:
Business realignment charges					.25
Acquisition expenses					.09
Adjusted forecasted earnings per diluted share					$7.05 to $7.55

Contact:

Media –
Aidan Gormley, Director, Global Communications and Branding
216/896-3258
aidan.gormley@parker.com

Financial Analysts –
Robin J. Davenport, Vice President, Corporate Finance
216/896-2265
rjdavenport@parker.com

 

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