10-KPeriod: FY2014

AMETEK INC/ Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2014

Filed February 24, 2015For Securities:AME

Summary

AMETEK, Inc. reported a strong 2014, achieving record orders, net sales, operating income, net income, diluted earnings per share, and operating cash flow. The company's strategic growth plan, focused on operational excellence, strategic acquisitions, global expansion, and new product development, drove these results. AMETEK's diversified business model, spanning electronic instruments and electromechanical devices across various end markets like aerospace, medical, and industrial automation, continues to prove resilient. The company actively pursued its acquisition strategy, completing five acquisitions in 2014 with annualized sales of approximately $1.4 billion. These acquisitions, primarily within the Electronic Instruments Group (EIG), are expected to contribute to future growth. Financially, AMETEK strengthened its balance sheet by issuing $700 million in senior notes, using proceeds to pay down existing debt. The company demonstrated robust cash flow generation, supporting its operations, investments in research and development, and shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases.

Financial Highlights

54 data points
Beta

Revenue

$4.02B

33.8% Gross Margin

Net Income

$584.46M

14.5% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$2.37

Total Assets

$6.42B

Cash & Equivalents

$377.62M

Free Cash Flow

$654.63M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$4.02B
Cost of Revenue$2.66B
Gross Profit$1.36B
R&D Expenses$119.30M
SG&A Expenses$462.64M
Operating Expenses$3.12B
Operating Income$898.59M
Interest Expense$79.93M
Net Income$584.46M
EPS (Basic)$2.39
EPS (Diluted)$2.37
Shares Outstanding (Basic)244.88M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)247.10M

Key Highlights

  • 1Achieved record net sales of $4,022.0 million in 2014, an increase of 11.9% from 2013, driven by acquisitions and internal growth.
  • 2Recorded record net income of $584.5 million in 2014, a 13.1% increase from 2013, with diluted EPS of $2.37.
  • 3Completed five strategic acquisitions in 2014 for $573.6 million (net of cash acquired), primarily in the Electronic Instruments Group, expanding its product portfolio and market reach.
  • 4Generated record operating cash flow of $726.0 million in 2014, a 9.9% increase from 2013, demonstrating strong cash generation capabilities.
  • 5Maintained a strong international sales presence, with 54.6% of net sales in 2014 coming from international markets.
  • 6Invested $208.3 million in research, development, and engineering in 2014, highlighting a commitment to innovation and new product development.
  • 7Issued $700 million in senior notes in 2014 to fund growth initiatives and strengthen its financial position.

Frequently Asked Questions

AMETEK's growth in 2014 was primarily driven by its Corporate Growth Plan, which includes operational excellence initiatives, strategic acquisitions (five completed in 2014), global market expansion, and new product development. The company saw contributions from recent acquisitions and internal sales growth in both its Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) and Electromechanical Group (EMG).

AMETEK financed its operations and acquisitions through a combination of strong operating cash flow, a $700 million private placement of senior notes completed in Q3 2014, and utilization of its revolving credit facility. Proceeds from the senior notes were used to pay down existing domestic borrowings under the credit facility.

AMETEK's strategy is centered around its four key growth initiatives: Operational Excellence (focusing on cost reductions and efficiency improvements), Strategic Acquisitions (targeting businesses with a strong strategic, technical, and cultural fit), Global & Market Expansion (growing presence in international and emerging markets), and New Products (driving innovation through consistent R&D investment).

Acquisitions are a critical component of AMETEK's growth strategy. The company completed 26 acquisitions between 2010 and 2014, totaling approximately $1.4 billion in annualized sales. These acquisitions help expand its global market position, broaden its product offerings, and enhance its technological capabilities.