Exhibit 99.1    
For Release:    Immediately                    

Contact:
Media -
 
 
Christopher M. Farage - Vice President, Communications & External Affairs
216-896-2750
 
cfarage@parker.com
 
 
Financial Analysts -
 
 
Pamela Huggins, Vice President - Treasurer
216-896-2240
 
phuggins@parker.com
 


Stock Symbol:     PH – NYSE

Parker Reports Year End Results with Record Sales, Net Income and EPS

Fiscal 2012 Full Year Sales Reach Record of $13.1 billion
Fiscal 2012 Full Year Diluted Earnings per Share a Record at $7.45
Company Generates Strong Annual Operating Cash Flow of $1.5 billion
Issues Guidance for Record Full Year Earnings in Fiscal 2013, Including Increased Pension Expense of Approximately $0.35 per Diluted Share

CLEVELAND, August 2, 2012 -- Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today reported results for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2012. Fiscal 2012 sales were a record at $13.1 billion, an increase of 6.5 percent from $12.3 billion in the prior year. Net income for the year was also a record at $1.2 billion, an increase of 9.3 percent compared with $1.1 billion in fiscal 2011. Fiscal 2012 earnings per diluted share were a record at $7.45, an increase of 17.0 percent compared with $6.37 in the previous year. Cash flow from operations for fiscal 2012 was $1.5 billion, or 11.6 percent of sales, compared with cash flow from operations of $1.2 billion, or 9.5 percent of sales, in the prior year period. Cash flow from operations in fiscal 2011 included a discretionary contribution to the company’s pension plan of $400 million.

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Fiscal 2012 fourth quarter sales of $3.4 billion were equivalent to the same quarter a year ago and included a negative 4 percent impact from foreign currency translation. Net income for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter was $302.3 million, an increase of 2.6 percent compared with $294.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. Earnings per diluted share for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter were $1.96, an increase of 9.5 percent compared with $1.79 in last year’s fourth quarter. Cash flow from operations for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter was $523.9 million, or 15.4 percent of sales, compared with cash flow from operations of $367.0 million, or 10.8 percent of sales, in the prior year period. Cash flow from operations in the fiscal 2011 fourth quarter included a discretionary contribution to the company’s pension plan of $200 million.
“I am very pleased that we were able to achieve record performance in fiscal year 2012, despite moderate growth in the global economy,” said Chairman, CEO and President, Don Washkewicz. “Of particular note, we surpassed 15 percent annual total segment operating margin for the first time in our history, which is a target we set when we initiated the Win Strategy. This year’s performance confirms Parker’s operational transformation into a fundamentally stronger company and reflects the contribution of our global team.
“Our fourth quarter performance exceeded expectations largely on the strength of our business in North America, as International markets remain soft. Total sales this quarter were essentially unchanged compared with the prior year quarter as organic growth of 3 percent and acquisition growth of 1 percent were offset by negative foreign currency translation of 4 percent. We experienced strong growth in our Industrial North America and Aerospace segments, which was offset by a decline in the Industrial International segment. We were particularly pleased that we achieved total segment operating margin of 15.5 percent, a 70 basis point improvement over the prior year quarter, despite a moderate demand environment.”






Fourth Quarter Segment Results
In the Industrial North America segment, fiscal 2012 fourth quarter sales increased 9.0 percent to $1.34 billion, and operating income was $249.1 million compared with $207.3 million in the same period a year ago.

In the Industrial International segment, fourth quarter sales decreased 10.4 percent to $1.24 billion, and operating income was $163.9 million compared with $202.8 million in the same period a year ago.
In the Aerospace segment, fourth quarter sales increased 8.5 percent to $566.0 million, and operating income was $85.3 million compared with $70.7 million in the same period a year ago.

In the Climate and Industrial Controls segment, fourth quarter sales decreased 3.0 percent to $268.5 million, and operating income was $31.5 million compared with $22.5 million in the same period a year ago.

Orders
Parker reported a decrease of 1 percent in orders for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, compared with the same quarter a year ago. The company reported the following orders by operating segment:
Orders increased 4 percent in the Industrial North America segment, compared with the same quarter a year ago.
Orders decreased 9 percent in the Industrial International segment, compared with the same quarter a year ago.
Orders increased 7 percent in the Aerospace segment on a rolling 12-month average basis.
Orders increased 1 percent in the Climate and Industrial Controls segment, compared with the same quarter a year ago.

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Fiscal 2013 Outlook
For fiscal 2013, the company has issued guidance for earnings from continuing operations in the range of $7.10 to $7.90 per diluted share. Fiscal 2013 guidance includes an expected increase in domestic qualified pension expense of approximately $0.35 per diluted share due to accounting regulations which require the use of a lower discount rate based on current market conditions.
Washkewicz added, “Our earnings guidance for fiscal 2013 anticipates another record year for Parker at the midpoint of our guidance range and continued stronger operational performance, despite an expected increase in pension expense. We will continue to stay the course with a strong focus on the fundamentals of the Win Strategy, which will allow us to deliver another strong year of performance as we continue to invest in profitable growth through new product and systems innovation, strategic acquisitions, and continued expansion of our distribution network.”
NOTICE OF CONFERENCE CALL: Parker Hannifin's conference call and slide presentation to discuss its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and full year results are available to all interested parties via live webcast today at 10:00 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.

With annual sales exceeding $13 billion in fiscal year 2012, Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 60,000 people in 48 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 56 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.parker.com, or its investor information web site at www.phstock.com.






Notes 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 percent change in orders for the Industrial North America, Industrial International, and Climate and Industrial Controls segments, and the year-over-year 12-month rolling average of orders for the Aerospace segment.


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. All statements regarding future performance, earnings projections, events or developments are forward-looking statements. 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. Among other factors which may affect future performance are: changes in business relationships with and purchases by or from major customers, suppliers or distributors, including delays or cancellations in shipments, 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; ability to realize anticipated cost savings from business realignment activities; threats associated with and efforts to combat terrorism; 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; increases in raw material costs that cannot be recovered in product pricing; the company’s ability to manage costs related to insurance and employee retirement and health care benefits; 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.

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PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION - JUNE 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Twelve Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
 
2012

 
2011

 
2012

 
2011

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
3,411,666

 
$
3,409,830

 
$
13,145,942

 
$
12,345,870

Cost of sales
 
2,572,258

 
2,590,772

 
9,958,337

 
9,387,457

Gross profit
 
839,408

 
819,058

 
3,187,605

 
2,958,413

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
386,681

 
413,441

 
1,519,316

 
1,467,773

Interest expense
 
23,487

 
24,821

 
92,790

 
99,704

Other expense (income), net
 
3,901

 
(594
)
 
(1,199
)
 
(22,785
)
Income before income taxes
 
425,339

 
381,390

 
1,576,698

 
1,413,721

Income taxes
 
123,037

 
86,736

 
421,206

 
356,571

Net income
 
302,302

 
294,654

 
1,155,492

 
1,057,150

Less: Noncontrolling interests
 
337

 
2,464

 
3,669

 
8,020

Net income attributable to common shareholders
 
$
301,965

 
$
292,190

 
$
1,151,823

 
$
1,049,130

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share attributable to common shareholders:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Basic earnings per share
 
$
2.01

 
$
1.83

 
$
7.62

 
$
6.51

   Diluted earnings per share
 
$
1.96

 
$
1.79

 
$
7.45

 
$
6.37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average shares outstanding during period - Basic
 
150,470,993

 
159,369,296

 
151,222,033

 
161,125,869

Average shares outstanding during period - Diluted
 
154,155,617

 
163,688,610

 
154,664,510

 
164,798,221

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends per common share
 
$
0.41

 
$
0.37

 
$
1.54

 
$
1.25

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION BY INDUSTRY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Twelve Months Ended June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2012

 
2011

 
2012

 
2011

Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Industrial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       North America
 
$
1,337,580

 
$
1,227,412

 
$
5,041,106

 
$
4,516,510

       International
 
1,239,571

 
1,383,748

 
5,034,249

 
4,917,007

    Aerospace
 
565,990

 
521,868

 
2,102,747

 
1,921,984

    Climate & Industrial Controls
 
268,525

 
276,802

 
967,840

 
990,369

Total
 
$
3,411,666

 
$
3,409,830

 
$
13,145,942

 
$
12,345,870

Segment operating income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Industrial:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       North America
 
$
249,059

 
$
207,290

 
$
895,010

 
$
745,544

       International
 
163,899

 
202,848

 
733,123

 
754,222

    Aerospace
 
85,311

 
70,722

 
290,135

 
247,126

   Climate & Industrial Controls
 
31,456

 
22,504

 
84,274

 
76,134

Total segment operating income
 
529,725

 
503,364

 
2,002,542

 
1,823,026

Corporate general and administrative expenses
 
50,838

 
51,187

 
193,367

 
163,868

Income before interest and other
 
478,887

 
452,177

 
1,809,175

 
1,659,158

Interest expense
 
23,487

 
24,821

 
92,790

 
99,704

Other expense
 
30,061

 
45,966

 
139,687

 
145,733

Income before income taxes
 
$
425,339

 
$
381,390

 
$
1,576,698

 
$
1,413,721

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





 
 
 
 
 
PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION - JUNE 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,

 
June, 30

 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2012

 
2011

 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
838,317

 
$
657,466

 
 
Accounts receivable, net
 
1,992,284

 
1,977,856

 
 
Inventories
 
1,400,732

 
1,412,153

 
 
Prepaid expenses
 
137,429

 
111,934

 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
129,352

 
145,847

 
 
Total current assets
 
4,498,114

 
4,305,256

 
 
Plant and equipment, net
 
1,719,968

 
1,797,179

 
 
Goodwill
 
2,925,856

 
3,009,116

 
 
Intangible assets, net
 
1,095,218

 
1,177,722

 
 
Other assets
 
931,126

 
597,532

 
 
Total assets
 
$
11,170,282

 
$
10,886,805

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes payable
 
$
225,589

 
$
75,271

 
 
Accounts payable
 
1,194,684

 
1,173,851

 
 
Accrued liabilities
 
911,931

 
909,147

 
 
Accrued domestic and foreign taxes
 
153,809

 
232,774

 
 
Total current liabilities
 
2,486,013

 
2,391,043

 
 
Long-term debt
 
1,503,946

 
1,691,086

 
 
Pensions and other postretirement benefits
 
1,909,755

 
862,938

 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
88,091

 
160,035

 
 
Other liabilities
 
276,747

 
293,367

 
 
Shareholders' equity
 
4,896,515

 
5,383,854

 
 
Noncontrolling interests
 
9,215

 
104,482

 
 
Total liabilities and equity
 
$
11,170,282

 
$
10,886,805

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PARKER HANNIFIN CORPORATION - JUNE 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Twelve Months Ended June 30,
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
2012

 
2011

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
1,155,492

 
$
1,057,150

 
Depreciation and amortization
 
321,929

 
339,800

 
Stock incentive plan compensation
 
80,935

 
73,238

 
Net change in receivables, inventories, and trade payables
 
(59,732
)
 
(170,650
)
 
Net change in other assets and liabilities
 
86,407

 
(156,080
)
 
Other, net
 
(54,646
)
 
23,475

 
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
1,530,385

 
1,166,933

 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisitions (net of cash of $19,161 in 2012 and $385 in 2011)
 
(156,256
)
 
(60,227
)
 
Capital expenditures
 
(218,817
)
 
(207,294
)
 
Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment
 
20,404

 
32,289

 
Other, net
 
(21,099
)
 
(9,706
)
 
Net cash (used in) investing activities
 
(375,768
)
 
(244,938
)
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net (payments for) common stock activity
 
(430,263
)
 
(624,411
)
 
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests
 
(147,441
)
 

 
Net (payments for) debt
 
(5,162
)
 
(85,283
)
 
Dividends
 
(240,654
)
 
(206,084
)
 
Net cash (used in) financing activities
 
(823,520
)
 
(915,778
)
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
(150,246
)
 
75,723

 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
180,851

 
81,940

 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
657,466

 
575,526

 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
838,317

 
$
657,466