QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 1-12981
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AMETEK, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_________________________
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
1100 Cassatt Road
Berwyn, Pennsylvania
(Address of principal executive offices)
14-1682544
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
19312-1177
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 647-2121
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
AME
New York Stock Exchange
The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of the latest practicable date was: Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value, outstanding at October 28, 2022 was 229,654,397 shares.
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans
6,068
10,098
11,966
29,544
Share-based compensation expense
12,060
11,428
34,587
35,021
Balance at the end of the period
1,059,079
986,317
1,059,079
986,317
Retained earnings
Balance at the beginning of the period
8,353,735
7,453,401
7,900,113
7,094,656
Net income
297,641
257,460
852,461
708,372
Cash dividends paid
(50,438)
(46,178)
(151,635)
(138,345)
Other
—
(1)
(1)
(1)
Balance at the end of the period
8,600,938
7,664,682
8,600,938
7,664,682
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
Foreign currency translation:
Balance at the beginning of the period
(352,851)
(256,421)
(275,365)
(250,748)
Translation adjustments
(110,524)
(31,207)
(225,100)
(45,160)
Change in long-term intercompany notes
(17,393)
(5,475)
(40,512)
(11,041)
Net investment hedge instruments gain (loss), net of tax of $(14,604) and $(5,715) for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, and $(34,212) and $(10,194) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively
44,844
17,668
105,053
31,514
Balance at the end of the period
(435,924)
(275,435)
(435,924)
(275,435)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Balance at the beginning of the period
(193,079)
(250,460)
(195,079)
(253,720)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and other, net of tax of $(326) and $(527) for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, and $(977) and $(1,581) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively
1,000
1,630
3,000
4,890
Balance at the end of the period
(192,079)
(248,830)
(192,079)
(248,830)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at the end of the period
(628,003)
(524,265)
(628,003)
(524,265)
Treasury stock
Balance at the beginning of the period
(1,901,360)
(1,570,696)
(1,573,000)
(1,565,270)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock plans
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited. AMETEK, Inc. (the “Company”) believes that all adjustments (which primarily consist of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial position of the Company at September 30, 2022, the consolidated results of its operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 and its cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 have been included. Quarterly results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The accompanying consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2021-08"), which provides a single comprehensive accounting model for the acquisition of contract balances under ASC 805. ASU 2021-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. Early adoption is permitted. The Company early adopted the ASU on January 1, 2022, and the amendments in this ASU were applied on a prospective basis to all periods presented. The adoption of ASU 2021-08 did not impact the Company's consolidated results of operations, financial position, cash flows, or financial statement disclosures.
3. Revenues
The outstanding contract asset and liability accounts were as follows:
2022
2021
(In thousands)
Contract assets—January 1
$
95,274
$
68,971
Contract assets – September 30
111,687
82,986
Change in contract assets – increase (decrease)
16,413
14,015
Contract liabilities – January 1
328,816
215,093
Contract liabilities – September 30
371,411
311,674
Change in contract liabilities – (increase) decrease
(42,595)
(96,581)
Net change
$
(26,182)
$
(82,566)
The net change for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was primarily driven by contract liabilities, specifically growth in advance payments from customers. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized revenue of $252.4 million and $179.1 million, respectively, that was previously included in the beginning balance of contract liabilities.
Contract assets are reported as a component of Other current assets in the consolidated balance sheet. At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, $39.2 million and $30.1 million of Customer advanced payments (contract liabilities), respectively, were recorded in Other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
The remaining performance obligations not expected to be completed within one year as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were $520.6 million and $342.5 million, respectively. Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of firm, non-cancelable orders, with expected delivery dates to customers greater than one year from the balance sheet date, for which the performance obligation is unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied. These performance obligations will be substantially satisfied within two to three years.
Net sales were attributed to geographic areas based on the location of the customer. Information about the Company’s operations in different geographic areas was as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30:
Three months ended September 30, 2022
Nine months ended September 30, 2022
EIG
EMG
Total
EIG
EMG
Total
(In thousands)
United States
$
554,048
$
265,549
$
819,597
$
1,589,641
$
737,362
$
2,327,003
International(1):
United Kingdom
18,409
28,694
47,103
65,414
88,945
154,359
European Union countries
113,935
100,427
214,362
344,074
322,620
666,694
Asia
264,432
70,375
334,807
776,084
203,439
979,523
Other foreign countries
103,300
32,617
135,917
294,918
102,366
397,284
Total international
500,076
232,113
732,189
1,480,490
717,370
2,197,860
Consolidated net sales
$
1,054,124
$
497,662
$
1,551,786
$
3,070,131
$
1,454,732
$
4,524,863
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(1) Includes U.S. export sales of $415.4 million and $1,217.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Three months ended September 30, 2021
Nine months ended September 30, 2021
EIG
EMG
Total
EIG
EMG
Total
(In thousands)
United States
$
509,075
$
230,524
$
739,599
$
1,393,015
$
666,618
$
2,059,633
International(1):
United Kingdom
25,358
32,846
58,204
67,954
91,465
159,419
European Union countries
117,035
102,069
219,104
338,556
300,970
639,526
Asia
242,063
65,624
307,687
657,478
192,267
849,745
Other foreign countries
88,284
27,803
116,087
249,670
84,776
334,446
Total international
472,740
228,342
701,082
1,313,658
669,478
1,983,136
Consolidated net sales
$
981,815
$
458,866
$
1,440,681
$
2,706,673
$
1,336,096
$
4,042,769
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(1) Includes U.S. export sales of $391.0 million and $1,087.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
The Company provides limited warranties in connection with the sale of its products. The warranty periods for products sold vary among the Company’s operations, but the majority do not exceed one year. The Company calculates its warranty expense provision based on its historical warranty experience and adjustments are made periodically to reflect actual warranty expenses. Product warranty obligations are reported as a component of Accrued liabilities and other in the consolidated balance sheet.
Changes in the accrued product warranty obligation were as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
(In thousands)
Balance at the beginning of the period
$
27,478
$
27,839
Accruals for warranties issued during the period
8,530
8,379
Settlements made during the period
(8,769)
(9,112)
Warranty accruals related to acquired businesses and other during the period
(1,080)
2,227
Balance at the end of the period
$
26,159
$
29,333
Accounts Receivable
The Company maintains allowances for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to meet their financial obligations to the Company. The Company recognizes an allowance for credit losses, on all accounts receivable and contract assets, which considers risk of future credit losses based on factors such as historical experience, contract terms, as well as general and market business conditions, country, and political risk. Balances are written off when determined to be uncollectible.
At September 30, 2022, the Company had $876.5 million of accounts receivable, net of allowances of $12.0 million. Changes in the allowance were not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
4. Earnings Per Share
The calculation of basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares considered outstanding during the periods. The calculation of diluted earnings per share reflects the effect of all potentially dilutive securities (principally outstanding stock options and restricted stock grants). Securities that are anti-dilutive have been excluded and are not significant. The number of weighted average shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share was as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(In thousands)
Weighted average shares:
Basic shares
229,500
231,171
230,360
230,811
Equity-based compensation plans
1,214
1,829
1,315
1,901
Diluted shares
230,714
233,000
231,675
232,712
5. Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.
The Company utilizes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to the valuations used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active
markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following table provides the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, consistent with the fair value hierarchy, at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
Fair Value
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Mutual fund investments
$
8,866
$
10,703
The fair value of mutual fund investments, which are valued as level 1 investments, was based on quoted market prices. The mutual fund investments are shown as a component of investments and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, gains and losses on the investments noted above were not significant. No transfers between level 1 and level 2 investments occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.
Financial Instruments
Cash, cash equivalents and mutual fund investments are recorded at fair value at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
The following table provides the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instrument liabilities, for which fair value is measured for disclosure purposes only, compared to the recorded amounts at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
Recorded
Amount
Fair Value
Recorded
Amount
Fair Value
(In thousands)
Long-term debt (including current portion)
$
(2,088,231)
$
(1,910,792)
$
(2,233,705)
$
(2,378,930)
The fair value of net short-term borrowings approximates the carrying value. Net short-term borrowings are valued as level 2 liabilities as they are corroborated by observable market data. The Company’s net long-term debt is all privately held with no public market for this debt, therefore, the fair value of net long-term debt was computed based on comparable current market data for similar debt instruments and is considered a level 3 liability.
Foreign Currency
At September 30, 2022, the Company had a Euro forward contract for a total notional value of 40.0 million Euros and a Canadian dollar forward contract for a notional value of 22.0 million Canadian dollars. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, realized and unrealized gains and losses on the foreign currency forward contracts were not significant.
6. Hedging Activities
The Company has designated certain foreign-currency-denominated long-term borrowings as hedges of the net investment in certain foreign operations. As of September 30, 2022, these net investment hedges included British-pound-and Euro-denominated long-term debt. These borrowings were designed to create net investment hedges in certain designated foreign subsidiaries. The Company designated the British-pound- and Euro-denominated loans referred to above as hedging instruments to offset translation gains or losses on the net investment due to changes in the British pound and Euro exchange rates. These net investment hedges are evidenced by management’s contemporaneous documentation supporting the
hedge designation. Any gain or loss on the hedging instruments (the debt) following hedge designation is reported in accumulated other comprehensive income in the same manner as the translation adjustment on the hedged investment based on changes in the spot rate, which is used to measure hedge effectiveness.
At September 30, 2022, the Company had $250.4 million of British-pound-denominated loans, which were designated as a hedge against the net investment in British pound functional currency foreign subsidiaries. At September 30, 2022, the Company had $523.7 million in Euro-denominated loans, which were designated as a hedge against the net investment in Euro functional currency foreign subsidiaries. As a result of the British-pound- and Euro-denominated loans designated and 100% effective as net investment hedges, $139.3 million of pre-tax currency remeasurement gains have been included in the foreign currency translation component of other comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
7. Inventories, net
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In thousands)
Finished goods and parts
$
128,409
$
89,985
Work in process
151,456
122,356
Raw materials and purchased parts
745,265
556,834
Total inventories, net
$
1,025,130
$
769,175
8. Leases
The Company has commitments under operating leases for certain facilities, vehicles and equipment used in its operations. Cash used in operations for operating leases was not materially different from operating lease expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. The Company's leases have a weighted average remaining lease term of approximately five years. Certain lease agreements contain provisions for future rent increases.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost
$
16,407
$
13,560
$
47,131
$
37,083
Variable lease cost
2,479
1,737
7,131
4,609
Total lease cost
$
18,886
$
15,297
$
54,262
$
41,692
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:
September 30, 2022
December 31, 2021
(In thousands)
Right of use assets, net
$
161,217
$
169,924
Lease liabilities included in Accrued Liabilities and other
45,434
47,353
Lease liabilities included in Other long-term liabilities
Maturities of lease liabilities as of September 30, 2022 were as follows:
Lease Liability Maturity Analysis
Operating Leases
(In thousands)
Remaining 2022
$
13,154
2023
46,850
2024
35,684
2025
26,797
2026
20,476
Thereafter
36,390
Total lease payments
179,351
Less: imputed interest
12,535
$
166,816
The Company does not have any significant leases that have not yet commenced.
9. Acquisitions
Acquisitions
The Company spent $190.3 million in cash, net of cash acquired, to acquire Navitar, Inc. in September 2022. Navitar is a market leader in the design, development and manufacturing of customized, fully integrated optical imaging systems, cameras, components and software. Navitar is part of EIG.
The following table represents the allocation of the purchase price for the net assets of the Navitar acquisition based on the estimated fair values at acquisition (in millions):
Property, plant and equipment
$
8.9
Goodwill
71.1
Other intangible assets
95.0
Net working capital and other(1)
15.3
Total cash paid
$
190.3
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(1)Includes $5.5 million in accounts receivable, whose fair value, contractual cash flows and expected cash flows are approximately equal.
The amount allocated to goodwill is reflective of the benefits the Company expects to realize from the Navitar acquisition. Navitar's market leading optical components and solutions complement the Company's existing optics portfolio. The Company expects approximately $52 million of the goodwill relating to the Navitar acquisition will be tax deductible in future years.
At September 30, 2022, the purchase price allocated to other intangible assets of $95.0 million consists of $15.2 million of indefinite-lived intangible trade names, which are not subject to amortization. The remaining $79.8 million of other intangible assets consists of $64.6 million of customer relationships, which are being amortized over a period of 17 years, and $15.2 million of purchased technology, which is being amortized over a period of 17 years. Amortization expense for each of the next five years for the 2022 acquisitions is expected to approximate $5 million per year.
The Company finalized its measurements of certain tangible and intangible assets and liabilities for its November 2021 acquisition of Alphasense, which had no material impact to the consolidated statement of income and balance sheet. The Company is in the process of finalizing the measurement of the intangible assets and tangible assets and liabilities, as well as accounting for income taxes, for Navitar.
The acquisition had an immaterial impact on reported net sales, net income, and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Had the acquisition been made at the beginning of 2022 or 2021, pro forma net sales, net income, and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, would not have been materially different than the amounts reported.
Acquisition subsequent to September 30, 2022
In October 2022, the Company acquired RTDS Technologies for 325.0 million Canadian dollars (approximately $240.0 million) in cash. RTDS is a leading provider of real-time power simulation systems used by utilities, and research and education institutions in the development and testing of the electric power grid and renewable energy applications. RTDS will join EIG.
10. Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill by segment were as follows:
EIG
EMG
Total
(In millions)
Balance at December 31, 2021
$
4,073.8
$
1,164.9
$
5,238.7
Goodwill acquired from 2022 acquisitions
71.1
—
71.1
Purchase price allocation adjustments and other
4.2
—
4.2
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(70.1)
(53.7)
(123.8)
Balance at September 30, 2022
$
4,079.0
$
1,111.2
$
5,190.2
11. Income Taxes
At September 30, 2022, the Company had gross uncertain tax benefits of $170.0 million, of which $125.3 million, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate.
The following is a reconciliation of the liability for uncertain tax positions (in millions):
Balance at December 31, 2021
$
147.0
Additions for tax positions
23.5
Reductions for tax positions
(0.5)
Balance at September 30, 2022
$
170.0
The additions above primarily reflect the tax positions for foreign tax planning initiatives. The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. The amounts recognized in income tax expense for interest and penalties during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were not significant.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was 19.0%, compared with 19.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The lower effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2022 is primarily due to a favorable foreign rate differential and favorable foreign deferred taxes.
On May 12, 2022, the Company along with certain of its foreign subsidiaries amended and restated its credit agreement dated as of September 22, 2011, as amended and restated as of March 10, 2016 and as further amended and restated as of October 30, 2018, with the lenders, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Bank of America, N.A., PNC Bank, National Association, Trust Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Syndication Agents. The credit agreement amends and restates the Company’s existing revolving credit facility to increase the size from $1.5 billion to $2.3 billion and terminates the $800 million term loan. The credit agreement places certain restrictions on allowable additional indebtedness. At September 30, 2022, the Company had $274.0 million outstanding on the revolver with a maturity date of May 2027.
13. Share-Based Compensation
The Company's share-based compensation plans are described in Note 11, Share-Based Compensation, to the consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8, filed on the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Share Based Compensation Expense
Total share-based compensation expense was as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(In thousands)
Stock option expense
$
3,043
$
2,768
$
9,866
$
10,017
Restricted stock expense
4,800
4,848
14,831
16,765
Performance restricted stock unit expense
4,217
3,812
9,890
8,239
Total pre-tax expense
$
12,060
$
11,428
$
34,587
$
35,021
Pre-tax share-based compensation expense is included in the consolidated statement of income in either Cost of sales or Selling, general and administrative expenses, depending on where the recipient’s cash compensation is reported.
Stock Options
The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the grant date using a Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. The following weighted average assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes-Merton model to estimate the fair values of stock options granted during the periods indicated:
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Expected volatility
24.5
%
24.2
%
Expected term (years)
5.0
5.0
Risk-free interest rate
2.33
%
0.85
%
Expected dividend yield
0.65
%
0.66
%
Black-Scholes-Merton fair value per stock option granted
The following is a summary of the Company’s stock option activity and related information:
Shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
(In thousands)
(Years)
(In millions)
Outstanding at December 31, 2021
3,352
$
76.08
Granted
608
134.69
Exercised
(357)
64.44
Forfeited
(101)
107.73
Outstanding at September 30, 2022
3,502
$
86.52
6.2
$
110.4
Exercisable at September 30, 2022
2,374
$
72.84
5.0
$
97.8
The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $23.0 million. The total fair value of stock options vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $11.3 million. As of September 30, 2022, there was approximately $20.9 million of expected future pre-tax compensation expense related to the 1.1 million non-vested stock options outstanding, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately two years.
Restricted Stock
The following is a summary of the Company’s non-vested restricted stock activity and related information:
Shares
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
(In thousands)
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2021
413
$
96.07
Granted
182
134.55
Vested
(156)
86.31
Forfeited
(42)
108.42
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at September 30, 2022
397
$
116.26
The total fair value of restricted stock vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $13.5 million. As of September 30, 2022, there was approximately $32.3 million of expected future pre-tax compensation expense related to the 0.4 million non-vested restricted shares outstanding, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately two years.
Performance Restricted Stock Units
In March 2022, the Company granted performance restricted stock units ("PRSU") to officers and certain key management-level employees. The PRSUs vest over a period up to three years from the grant date based on continuous service, with the number of shares earned (0% to 200% of the target award) depending upon the extent to which the Company achieves certain financial and market performance targets measured over the period from January 1 of the year of grant to December 31 of the third year. Half of the PRSUs were valued in a manner similar to restricted stock as the financial targets are based on the Company’s operating results, which represents a performance condition. The grant date fair value of these PRSUs are recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period based on the probable number of awards to vest at each reporting date.
The other half of the PRSUs were valued using a Monte Carlo model as the performance target is related to the Company’s total shareholder return compared to a group of peer companies, which represents a market condition. The Company recognizes the grant date fair value of these awards as compensation expense ratably over the vesting period.
The following is a summary of the Company’s non-vested performance restricted stock activity and related information:
Shares
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
(In thousands)
Non-vested performance restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2021
289
$
85.29
Granted
87
134.69
Performance assumption change 1
66
81.76
Vested
(161)
81.76
Forfeited
(6)
98.07
Non-vested performance restricted stock outstanding at September 30, 2022
275
$
101.98
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1 Reflects the number of PRSUs above target levels based on performance metrics.
As of September 30, 2022, there was approximately $8.8 million of expected future pre-tax compensation expense related to the 0.3 million non-vested restricted shares outstanding, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of less than one year.
14. Retirement and Pension Plans
The components of net periodic pension benefit expense (income) were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(In thousands)
Defined benefit plans:
Service cost
$
1,290
$
2,009
$
3,995
$
6,060
Interest cost
4,949
4,563
15,101
13,711
Expected return on plan assets
(14,812)
(14,172)
(45,113)
(42,567)
Amortization of net actuarial loss and other
2,074
7,550
6,371
16,282
Pension income
(6,499)
(50)
(19,646)
(6,514)
Other plans:
Defined contribution plans
9,217
7,792
32,289
24,208
Foreign plans and other
2,027
2,074
6,422
6,431
Total other plans
11,244
9,866
38,711
30,639
Total net pension expense
$
4,745
$
9,816
$
19,065
$
24,125
For defined benefit plans, the net periodic benefit income, other than the service cost component, is included in “Other (expense) income, net” in the consolidated statement of income.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, contributions to the Company’s defined benefit pension plans were $5.2 million and $6.4 million, respectively. The Company’s current estimate of 2022 contributions to its worldwide defined benefit pension plans is in line with the range disclosed in Note 12 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The Company (including its subsidiaries) has been named as a defendant in a number of asbestos-related lawsuits. Certain of these lawsuits relate to a business which was acquired by the Company and do not involve products which were manufactured or sold by the Company. In connection with these lawsuits, the seller of such business has agreed to indemnify the Company against these claims (the “Indemnified Claims”). The Indemnified Claims have been tendered to, and are being defended by, such seller. The seller has met its obligations, in all respects, and the Company does not have any reason to believe such party would fail to fulfill its obligations in the future. To date, no judgments have been rendered against the Company as a result of any asbestos-related lawsuit. The Company believes that it has good and valid defenses to each of these claims and intends to defend them vigorously.
Environmental Matters
Certain historic processes in the manufacture of products have resulted in environmentally hazardous waste by-products as defined by federal and state laws and regulations. At September 30, 2022, the Company is named a Potentially Responsible Party (“PRP”) at 13 non-AMETEK-owned former waste disposal or treatment sites (the “non-owned” sites). The Company is identified as a “de minimis” party in 12 of these sites based on the low volume of waste attributed to the Company relative to the amounts attributed to other named PRPs. In eight of these sites, the Company has reached a tentative agreement on the cost of the de minimis settlement to satisfy its obligation and is awaiting executed agreements. The tentatively agreed-to settlement amounts are fully reserved. In the other four sites, the Company is continuing to investigate the accuracy of the alleged volume attributed to the Company as estimated by the parties primarily responsible for remedial activity at the sites to establish an appropriate settlement amount. At the remaining site where the Company is a non-de minimis PRP, the Company is participating in the investigation and/or related required remediation as part of a PRP Group and reserves have been established to satisfy the Company’s expected obligations. The Company historically has resolved these issues within established reserve levels and reasonably expects this result will continue. In addition to these non-owned sites, the Company has an ongoing practice of providing reserves for probable remediation activities at certain of its current or previously owned manufacturing locations (the “owned” sites). For claims and proceedings against the Company with respect to other environmental matters, reserves are established once the Company has determined that a loss is probable and estimable. This estimate is refined as the Company moves through the various stages of investigation, risk assessment, feasibility study and corrective action processes. In certain instances, the Company has developed a range of estimates for such costs and has recorded a liability based on the best estimate. It is reasonably possible that the actual cost of remediation of the individual sites could vary from the current estimates and the amounts accrued in the consolidated financial statements; however, the amounts of such variances are not expected to result in a material change to the consolidated financial statements. In estimating the Company’s liability for remediation, the Company also considers the likely proportionate share of the anticipated remediation expense and the ability of the other PRPs to fulfill their obligations.
Total environmental reserves at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were $39.6 million and $37.2 million, respectively, for both non-owned and owned sites. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recorded $8.8 million in reserves. Additionally, the Company spent $6.4 million on environmental matters for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
The Company has agreements with other former owners of certain of its acquired businesses, as well as new owners of previously owned businesses. Under certain of the agreements, the former or new owners retained, or assumed and agreed to indemnify the Company against, certain environmental and other liabilities under certain circumstances. The Company and some of these other parties also carry insurance coverage for some environmental matters.
The Company believes it has established reserves for the environmental matters described above, which are sufficient to perform all known responsibilities under existing claims and consent orders. In the opinion of management, based on presently available information and the Company’s historical experience related to such matters, an adequate provision for probable costs has been made and the ultimate cost resulting from these actions is not expected to materially affect the consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows of the Company.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth net sales and income by reportable segment and on a consolidated basis:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(In thousands)
Net sales:
Electronic Instruments
$
1,054,124
$
981,815
$
3,070,131
$
2,706,673
Electromechanical
497,662
458,866
1,454,732
1,336,096
Consolidated net sales
$
1,551,786
$
1,440,681
$
4,524,863
$
4,042,769
Operating income and income before income taxes:
Segment operating income:
Electronic Instruments
$
272,714
$
245,118
$
782,603
$
678,652
Electromechanical
136,467
114,571
389,047
332,038
Total segment operating income
409,181
359,689
1,171,650
1,010,690
Corporate administrative expenses
(24,661)
(22,126)
(69,048)
(63,171)
Consolidated operating income
384,520
337,563
1,102,602
947,519
Interest expense
(20,245)
(20,476)
(60,165)
(59,865)
Other income (expense), net
3,227
2,581
7,752
(3,775)
Consolidated income before income taxes
$
367,502
$
319,668
$
1,050,189
$
883,879
Recent Events and Market Conditions
Recent events and market conditions impacting our business include the inflationary cost environment, rising interest rates, supply chain constraints, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. As a result of these events and conditions, we anticipate a challenging global economic environment for the remainder of 2022 and into 2023.
Beginning in 2021, we experienced heightened levels of inflation in material and transportation costs. We have taken steps to mitigate the impacts of material and transportation cost inflation by implementing pricing actions. We experienced additional pressure in our supply chain due to component shortages and strained transportation capacity, as well as the impact of continued elevated customer demand. In response to these supply chain pressures, we have taken actions to build inventory and seek alternative sources of supply to support sales and backlog growth. The inflationary environment has also resulted in central banks raising short-term interest rates. We expect inflation to continue into 2023 and will continue to take actions to mitigate this inflationary pressure.
There still remains uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic, its effect on labor, government mandated lockdowns and other restrictive measures, and the pandemic's ultimate duration. Lockdowns in China during the first half of 2022 limited our ability to access customer sites, operate certain facilities, and placed additional constraints on our supply chain. Depending on the course of the pandemic, additional lockdowns in China or elsewhere could impact our operations and results of operations.
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the sanctions imposed in response to this conflict have increased global economic and political uncertainty. Russia and Ukraine represent an insignificant portion of our business, but a significant expansion of the conflict's current scope could further complicate the economic environment.
While the ultimate impact of these events remains uncertain, we will continue to evaluate the extent to which these factors will impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Results of operations for the third quarter of 2022 compared with the third quarter of 2021
For the quarter ended September 30, 2022, the Company posted record sales, operating income, and backlog as well as strong orders. The Company achieved these results from organic sales growth in both EIG and EMG, as well as the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
Net sales for the third quarter of 2022 were a record $1,551.8 million, an increase of $111.1 million or 7.7%, compared with net sales of $1,440.7 million for the third quarter of 2021. The increase in net sales for the third quarter of 2022 was due to an 11% increase in organic sales and a 1% increase from acquisitions, partially offset by an unfavorable 4% effect of foreign currency translation.
Total international sales for the third quarter of 2022 were $733.0 million or 47.2% of net sales, an increase of $31.9 million or 4.5%, compared with international sales of $701.1 million or 48.7% of net sales for the third quarter of 2021. The increase in international sales was primarily driven by strong demand in Asia during the quarter as well as contributions from recent acquisitions.
Orders for the third quarter of 2022 were $1,657.9 million, a increase of $105.3 million or 6.8%, compared with $1,552.6 million for the third quarter of 2021. The increase in orders for the third quarter of 2022 was due to a 9% increase in organic orders and a 3% increase from acquisitions, partially offset by an unfavorable 5% effect of foreign currency translation. As a result, the Company's backlog of unfilled orders at September 30, 2022 was a record $3,210.5 million, an increase of $480.4 million or 17.6% compared with $2,730.1 million at December 31, 2021.
Segment operating income for the third quarter of 2022 was $409.2 million, an increase of $49.5 million or 13.8%, compared with segment operating income of $359.7 million for the third quarter of 2021. Segment operating margins, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 26.4% for the third quarter of 2022, compared with 25.0% for the third quarter of 2021. Segment operating income and operating margins were positively impacted in 2022 by the increase in sales discussed above including pricing actions in the third quarter of 2022 to offset the impact of higher material and transportation costs. Segment operating income and margins also increased due to continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
Cost of sales for the third quarter of 2022 was $1,004.6 million or 64.7% of net sales, an increase of $55.2 million or 5.8%, compared with $949.4 million or 65.9% of net sales for the third quarter of 2021. The cost of sales increase was primarily due to the net sales increase discussed above.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were $162.7 million or 10.5% of net sales, an increase of $9.0 million or 5.8%, compared with $153.7 million or 10.7% of net sales for the third quarter of 2021.
Consolidated operating income was a record $384.5 million or 24.8% of net sales for the third quarter of 2022, an increase of $46.9 million or 13.9%, compared with $337.6 million or 23.4% of net sales for the third quarter of 2021.
Other income, net was $3.2 million for the third quarter of 2022, compared with $2.6 million of other income, net for the third quarter of 2021, an increase of $0.6 million. The third quarter of 2022 includes higher pension income of $2.4 million partially offset by higher due diligence expense compared to the third quarter of 2021.
The effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2022 was 19.0%, compared with 19.5% for the third quarter of 2021. The lower effective tax rate in the third quarter of 2022 is primarily due to a favorable foreign rate differential and favorable foreign deferred taxes.
Net income for the third quarter of 2022 was $297.6 million, an increase of $40.1 million or 15.6%, compared with $257.5 million for the third quarter of 2021.
Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter of 2022 were $1.29, an increase of $0.19 or 17.3%, compared with $1.10 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2021.
Segment Results
EIG’s net sales totaled $1,054.1 million for the third quarter of 2022, an increase of $72.3 million or 7.4%, compared with $981.8 million for the third quarter of 2021. The net sales increase was due to a 10% increase in organic sales and a 1% increase from acquisitions, partially offset by an unfavorable 3% effect of foreign currency translation.
EIG’s operating income was $272.7 million for the third quarter of 2022, an increase of $27.6 million or 11.3%, compared with $245.1 million for the third quarter of 2021. EIG’s operating margins were 25.9% of net sales for the third quarter of 2022, compared with 25.0% for the third quarter of 2021. EIG operating income and margins increased compared to the third quarter of 2021 due to the increase in net sales and pricing actions discussed above as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
EMG’s net sales totaled a record $497.7 million for the third quarter of 2022, an increase of $38.8 million or 8.5%, compared with $458.9 million for the third quarter of 2021. The net sales increase was due to an 13% organic sales increase, partially offset by an unfavorable 4% effect of foreign currency translation.
EMG’s operating income was a record $136.5 million for the third quarter of 2022, an increase of $21.9 million or 19.1%, compared with $114.6 million for the third quarter of 2021. EMG’s operating margins were a record 27.4% of net sales for the third quarter of 2022, compared with 25.0% for the third quarter of 2021. EMG operating income and margins increased compared to the third quarter of 2021 due to the increase in net sales and pricing actions discussed above as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
Results of operations for the first nine months of 2022 compared with the first nine months of 2021
Net sales for the first nine months of 2022 were $4,524.9 million, an increase of $482.1 million or 11.9%, compared with net sales of $4,042.8 million for the first nine months of 2021. The increase in net sales for the first nine months of 2022 was due to a 12% organic sales increase and a 2% increase from acquisitions, partially offset by an unfavorable 2% effect of foreign currency translation.
Total international sales for the first nine months of 2022 were $2,198.6 million or 48.6% of net sales, an increase of $215.5 million or 10.9%, compared with international sales of $1,983.1 million or 49.1% of net sales for the first nine months of 2021. The increase in international sales was primarily driven by strong demand in all regions as well as contributions from recent acquisitions.
Orders for the first nine months of 2022 were $5,005.3 million, an increase of $141.3 million or 2.9%, compared with $4,864.0 million for the first nine months of 2021. The increase in orders for the first nine months of 2022 was due to a 12% organic order increase, partially offset by a 5% decrease from $371 million of acquired backlog from the 2021 acquisitions, as well as a 4% unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation.
Segment operating income for the first nine months of 2022 was $1,171.7 million, an increase of $161.0 million or 15.9%, compared with segment operating income of $1,010.7 million for the first nine months of 2021. During the first nine months of 2022, the Company implemented pricing actions to offset the impact of higher material and transportation costs. Segment operating income was positively impacted in 2022 by the pricing actions and increase in sales discussed above. Segment operating margins, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 25.9% for the first nine months of 2022, compared with 25.0% for the first nine months of 2021. Segment operating margins for the first nine months of 2022 were negatively impacted by the dilutive impact of the 2021 acquisitions. Excluding the dilutive impact of recent acquisitions, segment operating margins for the core businesses increased 150 basis points compared to the first nine months of 2021, due to the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
Cost of sales for the first nine months of 2022 was $2,941.6 million or 65.0% of net sales, an increase of $290.1 million or 10.9%, compared with $2,651.5 million or 65.6% of net sales for the first nine months of 2021. The cost of sales increase was primarily due to the net sales increase discussed above.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first nine months of 2022 were $480.7 million or 10.6% of net sales, an increase of $37.0 million or 8.3%, compared with $443.7 million or 11.0% of net sales for the first nine months of 2021. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to the net sales increase discussed above.
Consolidated operating income was $1,102.6 million or 24.4% of net sales for the first nine months of 2022, an increase of $155.1 million or 16.4%, compared with $947.5 million or 23.4% of net sales for the first nine months of 2021.
Other income, net was $7.8 million for the first nine months of 2022, compared with $3.8 million of other expense, net for the first nine months of 2021, a change of $11.6 million. The first nine months of 2022 includes higher pension income of $7.4 million and lower acquisition-related due diligence expense compared to the first nine months of 2021.
The effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2022 was 18.8%, compared with 19.9% for the first nine months of 2021. The lower effective tax rate in 2022 is primarily due to improved foreign-derived intangible income ("FDII") benefits and a favorable foreign tax rate differential.
Net income for the first nine months of 2022 was $852.5 million, an increase of $144.1 million or 20.3%, compared with $708.4 million for the first nine months of 2021.
Diluted earnings per share for the first nine months of 2022 were $3.68, an increase of $0.64 or 21.1%, compared with $3.04 per diluted share for the first nine months of 2021.
EIG’s net sales totaled $3,070.1 million for the first nine months of 2022, an increase of $363.4 million or 13.4%, compared with $2,706.7 million for the first nine months of 2021. The net sales increase was due to a 12% organic sales increase and a 3% increase from acquisitions, partially offset by an unfavorable 2% effect of foreign currency translation.
EIG’s operating income was $782.6 million for the first nine months of 2022, an increase of $103.9 million or 15.3%, compared with $678.7 million for the first nine months of 2021. EIG’s operating margins were 25.5% of net sales for the first nine months of 2022, compared with 25.1% for the first nine months of 2021. EIG's operating margins in the first nine months of 2022 were negatively impacted by the dilutive impact of the 2021 acquisitions. Excluding the dilutive impact of the 2021 acquisitions, EIG operating margins increased 130 basis points compared to the first nine months of 2021, due to the pricing actions and increase in net sales discussed above, as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
EMG’s net sales totaled $1,454.7 million for the first nine months of 2022, an increase of $118.6 million or 8.9%, compared with $1,336.1 million for the first nine months of 2021. The net sales increase was due to a 12% organic sales increase, partially offset by an unfavorable 3% effect of foreign currency translation.
EMG’s operating income was $389.0 million for the first nine months of 2022, an increase of $57.0 million or 17.2%, compared with $332.0 million for the first nine months of 2021. EMG's operating income included a $7.1 million gain on the sale of a facility during the first nine months of 2022. EMG’s operating margins were 26.7% of net sales for the first nine months of 2022, compared with 24.9% for the first nine months of 2021. Excluding the gain on the sale of a facility, EMG operating margins increased 140 basis points compared to the first nine months of 2021, due to the pricing actions and increase in net sales discussed above, as well as continued benefits from the Company's Operational Excellence initiatives.
Financial Condition
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash provided by operating activities totaled $764.4 million for the first nine months of 2022, a decrease of $114.2 million or 13.0%, compared with $878.6 million for the first nine months of 2021. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of 2022 was primarily due to higher investments in inventory to support sales and backlog growth, and to mitigate inventory supply chain constraints, partially offset by higher net income.
Free cash flow (cash flow provided by operating activities less capital expenditures) was $683.5 million for the first nine months of 2022, compared with $811.3 million for the first nine months of 2021. EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) was $1,340.3 million for the first nine months of 2022, compared with $1,157.2 million for the first nine months of 2021. Free cash flow and EBITDA are presented because the Company is aware that they are measures used by third parties in evaluating the Company.
Cash used by investing activities totaled $255.5 million for the first nine months of 2022, compared with cash used by investing activities of $1,895.2 million for the first nine months of 2021. For the first nine months of 2022, the Company paid $190.3 million, net of cash acquired, to purchase Navitar, Inc. For the first nine months of 2021, the Company paid $1,839.7 million, net of cash acquired, to purchase Abaco Systems, Magnetrol International, NSI-MI Technologies, Crank Software, and EGS Automation. Additions to property, plant and equipment totaled $80.8 million for the first nine months of 2022, compared with $67.2 million for the first nine months of 2021.
Cash used by financing activities totaled $501.2 million for the first nine months of 2022, compared with cash provided by financing activities of $171.2 million for the first nine months of 2021. At September 30, 2022, total debt, net was $2,357.4 million, compared with $2,544.2 million at December 31, 2021. For the first nine months of 2022, total borrowings decreased by $26.3 million compared with a $286.1 million increase for the first nine months of 2021. At September 30, 2022, the Company had available borrowing capacity of $2,685.9 million under its revolving credit facility, including the $700 million accordion feature.
On May 12, 2022, the Company along with certain of its foreign subsidiaries amended and restated its credit agreement dated as of September 22, 2011, as amended and restated as of March 10, 2016 and as further amended and restated as of October 30, 2018, with the lenders, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Bank of America, N.A., PNC Bank, National Association, Trust Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Syndication Agents. The credit agreement amends and restates the Company’s existing revolving credit facility to increase the size from $1.5 billion to
$2.3 billion and terminates the $800 million term loan. The credit agreement places certain restrictions on allowable additional indebtedness. At September 30, 2022, the Company had $274.0 million outstanding on the revolver with a maturity date of May 2027.
The debt-to-capital ratio was 24.8% at September 30, 2022, compared with 27.0% at December 31, 2021. The net debt-to-capital ratio (total debt, net less cash and cash equivalents divided by the sum of net debt and stockholders’ equity) was 22.3% at September 30, 2022, compared with 24.2% at December 31, 2021. The net debt-to-capital ratio is presented because the Company is aware that this measure is used by third parties in evaluating the Company.
Additional financing activities for the first nine months of 2022 included cash dividends paid of $151.6 million, compared with $138.3 million for the first nine months of 2021. Effective February 9, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock to $0.22 per common share from $0.20 per common share. The Company repurchased $331.4 million of its common stock for the first nine months of 2022, compared with $13.1 million for the first nine months of 2021. Effective May 5, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved a $1 billion share repurchase authorization. This authorization replaces an earlier $500 million share repurchase authorization approved by the Board in February 2019. Proceeds from stock option exercises were $23.2 million for the first nine months of 2022, compared with $42.3 million for the first nine months of 2021.
As a result of all of the Company’s cash flow activities for the first nine months of 2022, cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2022 totaled $309.9 million, compared with $346.8 million at December 31, 2021. At September 30, 2022, the Company had $290.7 million in cash outside the United States, compared with $334.0 million at December 31, 2021. The Company utilizes this cash to fund its international operations, as well as to acquire international businesses. The Company is in compliance with all covenants, including financial covenants, for all of its debt agreements. The Company believes it has sufficient cash-generating capabilities from domestic and unrestricted foreign sources, available credit facilities and access to long-term capital funds to enable it to meet its operating needs and contractual obligations in the foreseeable future.
Critical Accounting Policies
The Company’s critical accounting policies are detailed in Part II, Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Primary disclosure of the Company’s significant accounting policies is also included in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of its Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Forward-Looking Information
Information contained in this discussion, other than historical information, is considered “forward-looking statements” and is subject to various factors and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ significantly from expectations. These factors and uncertainties include risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on AMETEK’s operations, supply chain, and demand across key end markets; general economic conditions affecting the industries the Company serves; changes in the competitive environment or the effects of competition in the Company’s markets; risks associated with international sales and operations; the Company’s ability to consummate and successfully integrate future acquisitions; the Company’s ability to successfully develop new products, open new facilities or transfer product lines; the price and availability of raw materials; compliance with government regulations, including environmental regulations; and the ability to maintain adequate liquidity and financing sources. A detailed discussion of these and other factors that may affect the Company’s future results is contained in AMETEK’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. AMETEK disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, unless required by the securities laws to do so.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that is designed to provide reasonable assurance that information, which is required to be disclosed, is accumulated and communicated to management in a timely manner. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our system of disclosure controls and procedures as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b) as of September 30, 2022. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Such evaluation did not identify any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(c) Purchase of equity securities by the issuer and affiliated purchasers.
The following table reflects purchases of AMETEK, Inc. common stock by the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2022:
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)(2)
Average Price
Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan (2)
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plan
July 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022
354
$
126.25
44,692
$
825,299,713
August 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022
—
—
—
825,299,713
September 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022
—
—
—
825,299,713
Total
354
$
126.25
44,692
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(1) Represents shares surrendered to the Company to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with employees’ share-based compensation awards.
(2) Consists of the number of shares purchased pursuant to the Company’s Board of Directors $1 billion authorization for the repurchase of its common stock announced in May 2022, which replaces the previous $500 million authorization for the repurchase of its common stock announced in February 2019. Such purchases may be effected from time to time in the open market or in private transactions, subject to market conditions and at management’s discretion.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
