8-K
METTLER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC/ (MTD)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): | April 13, 2020 |
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Mettler Toledo International Inc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | File No. | 001-13595 | 13-3668641 | |||||
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| (State or other jurisdiction<br><br>of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | 1900 Polaris Parkway | |||||
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| Columbus | OH | |||||||
| and<br><br>Im Langacher, P.O. Box MT-100<br><br>CH Greifensee, Switzerland | 43240 | and 8606 | ||||||
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 1-614-438-4511 and +41-44-944-22-11
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common Stock, $0.01 par value | MTD | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13 (a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.” The information furnished in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On April 13, 2020, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (“Mettler-Toledo”) issued a press release (the “Release”) providing a business update related to the impact of COVID-19. A copy of the Release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Mettler-Toledo supplements its U.S. GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures. The principal non-GAAP financial measures Mettler-Toledo uses are Adjusted Earnings per Share, Adjusted Operating Profit, Adjusted Free Cash Flow, and Local Currency Sales Growth. This Form 8-K uses Adjusted Earnings per Share and Local Currency Sales Growth.
Adjusted Earnings per Share
Mettler-Toledo defines Adjusted Earnings per Share as diluted earnings per common share excluding certain non-recurring discrete tax items, amortization of purchased intangible assets, net of tax, restructuring charges, net of tax and certain other one-time charges, net of tax. The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure is diluted earnings per common share.
Mettler-Toledo believes that Adjusted Earnings per Share is important supplemental information for investors. Mettler-Toledo uses this measure because it excludes certain non-recurring discrete tax items, amortization of purchased intangibles, net of tax, restructuring charges, net of tax and certain other one-time charges, net of tax, which management believes are not directly related to current and ongoing operations thereby providing investors with information that helps to compare ongoing operating performance.
Adjusted Earnings per Share is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted Earnings per Share is not intended to represent diluted earnings per common share under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to diluted earnings per common share as an indicator of Mettler-Toledo’s performance because of the following limitations.
Limitations of Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Earnings per Share
Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Earnings per Share, has certain material limitations as follows:
It does not include certain non-recurring discrete tax items, amortization expense of purchased intangibles, net of tax, restructuring charges, net of tax and certain other one-time charges, net of tax. Because non-recurring discrete tax items, amortization of purchased intangibles, restructuring charges and certain other one-time charges are components of diluted earnings per share under U.S. GAAP, any measure that excludes non-recurring discrete tax items, amortization of purchased intangibles, restructuring charges and certain other one-time charges, has material limitations.
Local Currency Sales Growth
Mettler-Toledo defines Local Currency Sales Growth as sales growth excluding the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations that result from translating activity outside of the United States into U.S. dollars. The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure is U.S. dollar sales growth.
Mettler-Toledo believes that Local Currency Sales Growth is important supplemental information for investors. Mettler-Toledo believes local currency information provides a helpful assessment of business performance and a useful measure of results between periods.
Local Currency Sales Growth is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Local Currency Sales Growth is not intended to represent U.S. dollar sales growth under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to U.S. dollar sales growth as an indicator of Mettler-Toledo’s performance because of the following limitations.
Limitations of Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Local Currency Sales Growth
Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Local Currency Sales Growth, has certain material limitations as follows:
It does not include the effect of currency exchange rate fluctuations that result from translating activity outside of the United States into U.S. dollars. Because the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates is a component of U.S. dollar sales growth under U.S. GAAP, any measure that excludes the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, has material limitations.
Adjusted Earnings per Share and Local Currency Sales Growth should not be relied upon to the exclusion of U.S. GAAP financial measures, but reflect additional measures of comparability and means of viewing aspects of Mettler-Toledo’s operations that, when viewed together with its U.S. GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations to net earnings, net cash provided by operating activities and diluted earnings per share, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting its business.
Because Adjusted Earnings per Share and Local Currency Sales Growth are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare with other companies’ non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. We strongly encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
The Company previously provided a reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Share to the most comparable financial measures recorded under U.S. GAAP. The Release presents Local Currency Sales Growth in conjunction with its most comparable financial measure recorded under U.S. GAAP.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press release issued by Mettler-Toledo International Inc., dated April 13, 2020 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)*<br><br><br><br>*Submitted electronically with this Report in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S-T. |
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: April 13, 2020 | By: | /s/ Shawn P. Vadala |
| Shawn P. Vadala | ||
| Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit
EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
PROVIDES BUSINESS UPDATE
COLUMBUS, Ohio, USA - April 13, 2020 - Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD), a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services, announced today that due to the negative impact of the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is withdrawing 2020 annual guidance, which was provided on February 6, 2020.
For the first quarter ended March 31, 2020, the Company expects that reported sales declined 4% and local currency sales declined 3% as currency reduced sales growth by 1%. The Company noted that first quarter local currency sales were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations in China as well as in other regions. The Company estimates that Adjusted EPS for the first quarter of 2020 will be below previously issued guidance. Adjusted EPS and local currency sales are non-GAAP financial measures.
Mettler-Toledo International Inc. is a global market leader in the majority of its businesses. The Company has excellent competitive advantages including a sophisticated sales and marketing approach, an extensive global service force, long history of innovation and a diverse product portfolio. The Company has a strong culture of execution and excellent long-term track record. Its principal end markets are life sciences, food manufacturers, chemical companies and food retailers.
The Company will release its first quarter 2020 results after the market closes on Thursday, May 7, 2020 and hold a conference call at 5pm Eastern Time to discuss its quarterly results. To hear a live webcast or replay of the call, please visit the investor relations page on the Company’s website at www.mt.com/investors.
METTLER TOLEDO (NYSE: MTD) is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. We have strong leadership positions in all of our businesses and believe we hold global number-one market positions in most of them. We are recognized as an innovation leader and our solutions are critical in key R&D, quality control and manufacturing processes for customers in a wide range of industries including life sciences, food and chemicals. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. With proven growth strategies and a focus on execution, we have achieved a long-term track record of strong financial performance. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
Statements in this press release which are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You should not rely on forward-looking statements to predict our actual results. Our actual results or performance may be materially different than reflected in forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties, including statements about expected revenue growth and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue.” We make forward-looking statements about future events or our future financial performance, including earnings and sales growth, earnings per share, strategic plans and contingency plans, growth opportunities or economic downturns, our ability to respond to changes in market conditions, customer demand, our competitive position, pricing, our supply chain, adequacy of our facilities, access to and the costs of raw materials, shipping and supplier costs, gross margins, planned research and development efforts and product introductions, capital expenditures, cash flow, tax-related matters, the impact of foreign currencies, compliance with laws, effects of acquisitions and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our businesses. Our forward-looking statements may not be accurate or complete, and we do not intend to update or revise them in light of actual results. New risks also periodically arise. Please consider the risks and factors that could cause our results to differ materially from what is described in our forward-looking statements, including the uncertain duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. See in particular “Factors Affecting Our Future Operating Results” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and other reports filed with the SEC from time to time.