10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2024

CARRIER GLOBAL Corp Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2024

Filed April 25, 2024For Securities:CARR

Summary

Carrier Global Corporation reported first-quarter 2024 results marked by significant revenue growth, driven by the acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions (VCS) and organic growth in its core segments. Total net sales increased by 17% year-over-year to $6.2 billion. However, net income attributable to common shareholders decreased by 28% to $269 million, or $0.29 per diluted share. This decline was largely influenced by higher interest expenses related to acquisition financing, increased operating expenses, including amortization of acquired intangibles from the VCS acquisition, and a significant foreign currency translation adjustment in other comprehensive income. The company is actively undergoing a portfolio transformation, divesting its Fire & Security and Commercial Refrigeration businesses while integrating the newly acquired VCS business into its HVAC segment. While the acquisition has boosted revenue, it also introduced substantial costs, including intangible asset amortization and integration expenses, impacting profitability in the short term. Despite the profit decline, the company maintains a strong balance sheet and positive outlook, supported by its strategic acquisitions and ongoing restructuring efforts aimed at long-term value creation.

Financial Highlights

49 data points
Beta

Revenue

$5.42B

Net Income

$269.00M

5.0% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.29

Total Assets

$40.81B

Cash & Equivalents

$1.18B

Free Cash Flow

$40.00M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$5.42B
R&D Expenses$192.00M
SG&A Expenses$807.00M
Operating Expenses$5.03B
Operating Income$385.00M
Net Income$269.00M
EPS (Basic)$0.30
EPS (Diluted)$0.29
Shares Outstanding (Basic)899.20M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)913.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total Net Sales increased 17% to $6.2 billion, primarily driven by the VCS acquisition (+16%) and 2% organic growth.
  • 2Net income attributable to common shareholders decreased 28% to $269 million, impacted by higher interest expense and acquisition-related costs.
  • 3Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) was $0.29, down from $0.44 in the prior year period.
  • 4The company is executing a strategic portfolio transformation, divesting non-core businesses and integrating the significant Viessmann Climate Solutions (VCS) acquisition.
  • 5Goodwill increased substantially to $15.4 billion due to the VCS acquisition, indicating significant acquired value.
  • 6Total debt increased to $16.9 billion, reflecting the financing utilized for the VCS acquisition.
  • 7The company is managing its portfolio transformation, with assets held for sale totaling $3.2 billion.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver of the 17% increase in Net Sales to $6.2 billion was the acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions (VCS), which contributed 16% to the revenue growth. The company also reported a 2% organic sales increase across its segments.

Net income attributable to common shareholders decreased by 28% to $269 million primarily due to higher interest expenses related to the financing of the VCS acquisition, increased operating expenses including amortization of acquired intangible assets from the VCS business, and a significant unfavorable foreign currency translation adjustment impacting comprehensive income.

Carrier Global is undergoing a strategic portfolio transformation. This includes integrating the recently acquired Viessmann Climate Solutions (VCS) business into its HVAC segment and divesting its Fire & Security and Commercial Refrigeration businesses. Assets related to these planned divestitures were classified as 'held for sale' and totaled $3.2 billion at the end of the quarter.

The Viessmann acquisition, completed on January 2, 2024, significantly increased total debt to $16.9 billion to fund the cash portion of the purchase price. Consequently, goodwill on the balance sheet also rose substantially to $15.4 billion. The acquisition also led to increased amortization expenses related to acquired intangible assets.