HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC. CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. ("Hill-Rom") (NYSE: HRC) today announced financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2016, and confirmed its full-year adjusted earnings per diluted share and cash flow guidance.
For the fiscal first quarter, Hill-Rom reported earnings of $0.36 per diluted share compared to $0.07 per diluted share in the prior-year period. On an adjusted basis, earnings of $0.75 per diluted share rose 10 percent from $0.68 per diluted share in the prior-year period and were in line with the company's previously-issued guidance. These results reflect stable U.S. customer demand, disciplined cost management, and continued margin expansion. Adjustments to reported earnings are detailed in the reconciliation schedules provided.
"Hill-Rom delivered solid earnings in the first quarter and made progress in expanding our capabilities, capitalizing on new product introductions, and partnering with customers to enhance outcomes for patients and their caregivers," said John J. Greisch, president and chief executive officer of Hill-Rom. "Our performance and outlook reflect our commitment to drive sustainable performance through focused commercial and operational execution, and strategic investments that create long-term value for patients, customers and shareholders."
Fiscal First Quarter Financial Results
In the fiscal first quarter, Hill-Rom's worldwide revenue of $637 million declined 4 percent compared to the fiscal first quarter last year. On a constant currency basis, revenue declined 3 percent. Domestic revenue of $448 million grew 1 percent, while revenue outside the U.S. of $190 million declined 13 percent, or 10 percent on a constant currency basis. In addition to a difficult comparison to the prior-year period, revenue growth was impacted by the timing of certain international and U.S. distributor orders, and lower revenue from businesses the company recently divested or may divest.
By reporting segment:
-- Patient Support Systems: Patient Support Systems revenue of $335 million
declined 2 percent on a reported basis, and declined 1 percent on a
constant currency basis. U.S. revenue of $248 million rose 3 percent
reflecting stable customer demand. In addition, U.S. orders increased 4
percent and the backlog rose 7 percent compared to the prior-year
period, after adjusting for the impact of divested businesses.
-- Front Line Care: Front Line Care, which includes Welch Allyn and
Respiratory Care, generated revenue of $202 million, a decline of 8
percent on both a reported and constant currency basis.
-- Surgical Solutions: Surgical Solutions revenue of $100 million rose 1
percent on a reported basis and advanced 3 percent on a constant
currency basis.
Gross margin expanded by 350 basis points to 47.5 percent, while operating margin improved 440 basis points to 8.8 percent. On an adjusted basis, gross margin expanded by 40 basis points to 47.5 percent and operating margin expanded by 140 basis points to 14.6 percent. Adjustments to gross margin and operating margin are detailed in the reconciliation schedules provided.
Operating cash flow of $71 million increased $25 million, or 54 percent, versus the prior-year period, and the company returned $41 million to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases.
Recent Highlights
Complementing the company's financial performance were a number of recent achievements, including:
-- Announcing an agreement to acquire Mortara Instrument, Inc., a
privately-held leader in diagnostic cardiology and patient monitoring
technology for $330 million in cash (or approximately $290 million net
of the present value of a tax benefit). The transaction expands
Hill-Rom's diagnostic cardiology franchise, complements and enhances the
company's presence in vital signs monitoring, and is expected to
accelerate revenue growth and be immediately accretive. The transaction
is expected to close in Hill-Rom's fiscal second quarter of 2017.
-- Launching new innovations, including the Welch Allyn Home(TM)
Hypertension Program, enabling patients to monitor their blood pressure
outside the physician office using the clinically-trusted Welch Allyn
Home Blood Pressure Monitor. The company also recently introduced the
Envella(TM) Air Fluidized Therapy bed with an advanced surface that
provides the highest quality wound care, accelerating healing and
reducing complications, leading to improved clinical outcomes and an
overall lower cost of care for patients with complex wounds, such as
pressure injuries, burns, flaps, and grafts.
-- Optimizing the product portfolio with the divestiture of the non-core
Architectural Products business, enabling Hill-Rom to direct resources,
investment and focus to strategic, core growth platforms.
"We remain focused on executing our strategic priorities, leveraging Hill-Rom's strong global brands and geographic footprint, and launching new innovations to ensure sustained growth and profitability in the years ahead," Greisch continued. "With strong growth prospects and margin expansion opportunities, we are confident in our ability to achieve our 2017 guidance and long-term objectives."
Fiscal Second Quarter and Full-Year 2017 Financial Outlook
Hill-Rom provided its fiscal second quarter financial outlook and reaffirmed its previously-issued 2017 full-year adjusted earnings per diluted share and cash flow guidance. The second quarter and full-year financial outlook do not include the impact of the pending Mortara Instrument acquisition.
For the full-year, Hill-Rom expects revenue to increase approximately 1 percent on a reported basis (or 2 percent on a constant currency basis.) Excluding the impact of completed and potential divestitures (with 2016 annual revenue of approximately $75 million) from both periods, Hill-Rom's core revenue is expected to increase 3 to 4 percent on a constant currency basis. In addition, the company continues to expect adjusted earnings of $3.74 to $3.82 per diluted share and $330 to $340 million in operating cash flow (including the outflows associated with ongoing restructuring and integration activities).
For the fiscal second quarter 2017, Hill-Rom expects revenue to increase 2 to 3 percent on a reported basis (or 3 to 4 percent on a constant currency basis). Excluding the impact of completed or potential divestitures from both periods, Hill-Rom's core revenue is expected to increase 4 to 5 percent on a constant currency basis. Hill-Rom also expects adjusted earnings per diluted share, excluding special items, of $0.77 to $0.79 per diluted share.
Discussion of Adjusted Financial Measures
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. routinely provides gross margin, operating margin and earnings per share results and guidance on an adjusted basis because the company's management believes these measures contribute to an understanding of our financial performance and provide additional analytical tools to understand our results from core operations and reveal underlying trends. These measures exclude strategic developments, acquisition and integration costs, special charges or other unusual events. The company also excludes expenses associated with the amortization of intangible assets associated with prior business acquisitions. These adjustments are made to allow investors to evaluate and understand operating trends excluding the non-cash impact of acquired intangible amortization on operating income and earnings per share.
Management uses these measures internally for planning, forecasting and evaluating the performance of the business. Investors should consider adjusted measures in addition to, not as a substitute for, or as superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of GAAP measures to adjusted measures appear in the financial tables of this release.
Our adjusted earnings per diluted share guidance excludes the impact of intangible asset amortization associated with prior business acquisitions which we expect to be approximately $1.00 to $1.05 per diluted share for the fiscal year. This estimate excludes intangible asset amortization related to the pending Mortara Instrument acquisition. Management also adjusts for certain items such as strategic developments, acquisition and integration costs, special charges, and other unusual items in our adjusted earnings per diluted share guidance because such items are being evaluated on an ongoing basis, can be highly variable and cannot be reasonably predicted. As such, the estimation of these items is not feasible and a full reconciliation of adjusted earnings per diluted share guidance to GAAP earnings per share has not been provided. However, as a result of significant recent acquisitions and our ongoing supply chain footprint and portfolio optimization, we believe that the impact of items we have excluded from our adjusted earnings per diluted share guidance may be significant with respect to our GAAP measures, including gross margin, operating margin and earnings per share.
The company also presents certain results on a constant currency basis. Constant currency information compares results between periods as if foreign currency exchange rates had remained consistent period-over-period. Management monitors sales performance on an adjusted basis that eliminates the positive or negative effects that result from translating international sales into U.S. dollars. Management calculates constant currency by applying the foreign currency exchange rate for the prior period to the local currency results for the current period.
Conference Call Webcast and Dial-in Information
As previously announced, the company will host a conference call and webcast today beginning at 7:30 a.m. CT or 8:30 a.m. ET.
Webcast: To join the live webcast with audio, visit http://ir.hill-rom.com/events.cfm. A supplemental presentation will be posted to the Hill-Rom website prior to the webcast.
Conference Call Audio Only Dial-in information: To join the live conference call, dial 877-304-8969 domestic callers / 631-291-4543 international callers. The following Confirmation Code is required for both: #36708899. Callers will need to provide their name, company affiliation and telephone number to the conference operator.
A recording of the webcast/call audio will be available for telephone replay through February 3, 2017. To access the replay, dial 855-859-2056 domestic callers / 404-537-3406 international callers. For the replay, callers will need to use Confirmation Code #36708899. If you are unable to listen to the live webcast or the telephone replay, the webcast will be archived at http://ir.hill-rom.com/events.cfm.
ABOUT HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC.
Hill-Rom is a leading global medical technology company with more than 10,000 employees worldwide. We partner with health care providers in more than 100 countries by focusing on patient care solutions that improve clinical and economic outcomes in five core areas: Advancing Mobility, Wound Care and Prevention, Patient Monitoring and Diagnostics, Surgical Safety and Efficiency and Respiratory Health. Around the world, Hill-Rom's people, products, and programs work towards one mission: Every day, around the world, we enhance outcomes for patients and their caregivers. Visit www.hill-rom.com for more information.
Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements included herein that are not historical facts are forward looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding projections of future customer demand, Hill-Rom's ability to capitalize on new product introductions, continued margin expansion, and strategic investments, and all other statements concerning future strategy, plans, objectives, projections, expectations and intentions. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time. In the event such risks or uncertainties materialize, Hill-Rom's results could be materially adversely affected. For a more in depth discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements, see the discussions under the heading "Risk Factors" in the company's previously filed most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Hill-Rom assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Quarter Ended
December 31
2016 2015
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Net revenue
Product sales
and service $541.9 $565.1
Rental revenue 95.5 96.1
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Total revenue 637.4 661.2
Cost of revenue
Cost of goods
sold 288.4 323.1
Rental expenses 46.4 47.4
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Total cost of
revenue 334.8 370.5
Gross profit
Product sales
and service 253.5 242.0
Rental 49.1 48.7
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Total gross
profit 302.6 290.7
As a percentage
of sales 47.5% 44.0%
Research and
development
expenses 32.0 33.6
Selling and
administrative
expenses 208.8 221.2
Special charges 5.8 7.1
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Operating profit 56.0 28.8
Other income/
(expense), net (20.7) (23.0)
Income tax
expense 11.8 1.5
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Net income 23.5 4.3
Less: Net loss
attributable to
noncontrolling
interests (0.3) (0.5)
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Net income
attributable to
common
shareholders $23.8 $4.8
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Diluted earnings
per share: $0.36 $0.07
Average common
shares
outstanding -
diluted
(thousands) 66,860 66,274
Dividends per
common share $0.17 $0.16
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Revenue Constant Currency
(Dollars in millions)
U.S. OUS
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Quarter Ended December 31 Change As Constant Change As Change As Constant
2016 2015 Reported Currency Reported Reported Currency
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Product sales and service $541.9 $565.1 (4.1)% (3.2)% 1.1% (13.2)% (10.7)%
Rental revenue 95.5 96.1 (0.6)% - % 0.4% (7.9)% (2.6)%
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Total revenue $637.4 $661.2 (3.6)% (2.7)% 1.0% (12.9)% (10.3)%
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Patient Support Systems $335.2 $341.7 (1.9)% (1.1)% 2.9% (13.5)% (10.7)%
Front Line Care 201.8 220.2 (8.4)% (8.0)% (4.8)% (16.9)% (15.7)%
Surgical Solutions 100.4 99.3 1.1% 3.2% 10.0% (6.9)% (2.9)%
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Total revenue $637.4 $661.2 (3.6)% (2.7)% 1.0% (12.9)% (10.3)%
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OUS - Outside of the U.S.
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation: Earnings Per Share
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Quarter Ended December 31, 2016 Quarter Ended December 31, 2015
Gross Operating Income Income Diluted EPS(1) Gross Operating Income Income Diluted
Margin Before Tax Margin(1) Before Tax EPS(1)
Margin Income Expense Margin Income Expense
Taxes Taxes
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GAAP Basis 47.5% 8.8% $35.3 $11.8 $0.36 44.0% 4.4% $5.8 $1.5 $0.07
Adjustments:
Acquisition and integration costs - 0.9% 6.0 2.2 0.06 2.9% 3.9% 25.8 7.6 0.27
Acquisition-related intangible asset amortization - 4.0% 25.5 8.3 0.26 - 3.7% 24.2 8.3 0.24
Field corrective actions - - - - - 0.2% 0.2% 1.1 0.2 0.01
Special charges - 0.9% 5.8 1.9 0.06 - 1.1% 7.1 2.0 0.08
Foreign tax law change - - - (2.2) 0.03 - - - - -
Gain on disposition - - (1.0) (0.4) (0.01) - - - - -
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Adjusted Basis 47.5% 14.6% $71.6 $21.6 $0.75 47.1% 13.2% $64.0 $19.6 $0.68
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(1) Total does not add due to rounding.
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, September 30,
2016 2016
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Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $231.7 $232.2
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances 471.9 515.1
Inventories, net 245.6 252.0
Other current assets 78.2 82.8
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Total current assets 1,027.4 1,082.1
Property, plant and equipment, net 343.6 350.0
Intangible assets:
Goodwill 1,570.0 1,584.4
Other intangible assets and software, net 1,111.0 1,143.3
Other assets 92.4 102.6
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Total Assets $4,144.4 $4,262.4
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Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Trade accounts payable $125.8 $136.0
Short-term borrowings 228.5 210.1
Other current liabilities 261.0 316.2
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Total current liabilities 615.3 662.3
Long-term debt 1,912.2 1,938.4
Other long-term liabilities 421.5 425.8
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Total Liabilities 2,949.0 3,026.5
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Total Shareholders' Equity Attributable to Common Shareholders 1,187.0 1,227.2
Noncontrolling interests 8.4 8.7
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Total Shareholders' Equity 1,195.4 1,235.9
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $4,144.4 $4,262.4
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Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in millions)
Quarter Ended December 31
2016 2015
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Operating Activities
Net income $23.5 $4.3
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation 20.8 23.6
Amortization 5.0 4.3
Acquisition-
related
intangible asset
amortization 25.5 24.2
Provision for
deferred income
taxes (6.1) 22.3
Loss on disposal
of property,
equipment leased
to others,
intangible
assets, and
impairments 0.4 0.7
Gain on sale of
businesses (1.0) -
Stock
compensation 5.1 5.0
Excess tax
benefits from
employee stock
plans - (1.0)
Change in working capital
excluding cash, current debt,
acquisitions and dispositions:
Trade accounts
receivable 35.5 31.6
Inventories (1.0) 17.4
Other current
assets 14.9 3.5
Trade accounts
payable (7.6) (23.8)
Accrued expenses
and other
liabilities (46.2) (66.1)
Other, net 2.2 0.2
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Net cash provided
by operating
activities 71.0 46.2
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Investing Activities
Capital
expenditures and
purchases of
intangible
assets (22.4) (17.7)
Proceeds on sale
of property and
equipment leased
to others 4.1 0.3
Proceeds on sale
of businesses 4.5 -
Other (0.3) -
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Net cash used in
investing
activities (14.1) (17.4)
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Financing Activities
Borrowings on
revolving credit
facility 45.0 -
Payments on
revolving credit
facility (35.8) -
Payment of long-
term debt (18.3) (34.5)
Purchase of
noncontrolling
interest of
former joint
venture - (0.4)
Payment of cash
dividends (11.1) (10.4)
Proceeds on
exercise of
stock options 2.5 0.7
Proceeds from
stock issuance 1.0 0.8
Excess tax
benefits from
employee stock
plans - 1.0
Treasury stock
acquired (33.5) (2.8)
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Net cash used in
financing
activities (50.2) (45.6)
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Effect of
exchange rate
changes on cash (7.2) (1.6)
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Net Cash Flows (0.5) (18.4)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
At beginning of
period 232.2 192.8
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At end of period $231.7 $174.4
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