esco8k10aug2015.htm

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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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):  August 10, 2015


ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


Missouri
1-10596
43-1554045
(State or Other
(Commission
(I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)

9900A Clayton Road, St. Louis, Missouri
63124-1186
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   314-213-7200


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Item 2.02                      Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Today, August 10, 2015, the Registrant is issuing a press release (furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report) announcing its fiscal year 2015 third quarter financial and operating results.  See Item 7.01, Regulation FD Disclosure, below.


Item 7.01                      Regulation FD Disclosure

Today, August 10, 2015, the Registrant is issuing a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing its fiscal year 2015 third quarter financial and operating results.  The Registrant will conduct a related Webcast conference call today at 4:00 p.m. Central Time.  This press release will be posted on the Registrant’s web site located at http://www.escotechnologies.com.  It can be viewed through the “Investor Relations” page of the web site under the tab “Press Releases,” although the Registrant reserves the right to discontinue that availability at any time.


Item 9.01                      Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)           Exhibits
 
 
   Exhibit No.  Description of Exhibit
    99.1  Press Release dated August 10, 2015
 
 
 
Other Matters

The information in this report furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, unless the Registrant incorporates it by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Any references to the Registrant’s web site address included in this Form 8-K and its Exhibits are intended only as inactive textual references, and the Registrant does not intend them to be active links to its web site.  Information contained on the Registrant’s web site does not constitute part of this Form 8-K or its Exhibits.


 

SIGNATURE

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.


Date:  August 10, 2015.
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC.


By:   /s/Gary E. Muenster                                                            
 
Gary E. Muenster
 
Executive Vice President
 
and Chief Financial Officer

 
 

 


EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.                          Exhibit
99.1                          Press Release dated August 10, 2015




 


escopressrelease10aug2015.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1
 

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NEWS FROM
                                                      


Kate Lowrey
Director, Investor Relations
ESCO Technologies Inc.
(314) 213-7277


ESCO ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2015 RESULTS
 
 

ST. LOUIS, August 10, 2015 – ESCO Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ESE) (ESCO or the “Company”) today reported its operating results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2015 (Q3 2015).
The 2014 results are presented on a Continuing Operations – As Adjusted basis as described in previous releases. All references to Continuing Operations exclude Aclara Technologies LLC, which was divested on March 28, 2014. Aclara’s results are presented as Discontinued Operations.
 
EPS Summary
 
Q3 2015 GAAP EPS was $0.45, which included a $0.04 per share gain from discontinued operations resulting from the favorable resolution of the closing working capital adjustment resulting from the sale of Aclara in 2014. Q3 2014 GAAP EPS was $0.43 per share.
EPS from Continuing Operations for Q3 2015 was $0.41 per share, compared to Q3 2014 EPS from Continuing Operations – As Adjusted of $0.44 per share. Management previously provided Q3 2015 EPS guidance in the range of $0.38 to $0.42 per share. The Q3 2015 effective tax rate was 31 percent compared to 24 percent in Q3 2014.
 
Continuing Operations Highlights
 
·  
Q3 2015 sales increased $4 million, or 3 percent to $134 million compared to $130 million in Q3 2014. Utility Solutions Group (USG, or Doble) sales increased $3 million (11 percent), Filtration sales increased $3 million (5 percent) despite the previously described decrease in expected Space program sales at VACCO, and Test sales decreased $2 million (5 percent) during the Quarter due to the timing and lower volumes of domestic shielding market sales;
·  
Q3 2015 gross margin percentage was 38 percent compared to 39 percent in Q3 2014. The Doble and Filtration gross margins increased significantly as a result of the increased sales volumes coupled with a strong and favorable product mix. These gross margin increases were offset by lower gross margins in Test which were driven by the lower shielding sales, and $2 million of incremental charges related to the write-down of certain inventories, primarily in Europe;
·  
SG&A decreased $1 million in Q3 2015, primarily driven by numerous cost reduction initiatives implemented at Test. The lower spending at Test was partially offset by additional international sales and marketing expenses at Doble to support its near-term growth opportunities;
·  
The effective tax rate in Q3 2015 was 31 percent compared to 24 percent in Q3 2014. The Q3 2014 tax rate was favorably impacted by larger tax benefits being realized for research credits and foreign tax benefits resulting from the timing and composition of pretax earnings generated domestically versus internationally, where foreign tax rates are lower than the U.S. rates;
·  
Q3 2015 orders were $121 million resulting in an order backlog of $334 million at June 30, 2015;
·  
YTD 2015 orders were $415 million (book-to-bill of 1.08x) reflecting a $32 million, or 10 percent, increase in backlog during the first nine months of the fiscal year;
·  
YTD 2015 Filtration orders were $180 million (book-to-bill of 1.08x) and included significant orders from KAZ, and significant commercial aerospace (A-350, other new platform wins, etc.) and Space orders at PTI and VACCO, respectively. Doble’s orders were $89 million (book-to-bill of 0.96x) and included additional services business in the Middle East and solid domestic product and software bookings. Test orders were $146 million (book-to-bill of 1.18x) which reflects the solid ongoing demand for its products;
·  
Net debt at June 30, 2015 was $28 million ($37 million of cash and $65 million of borrowings) and reflects the cash flow impact of the previously announced ENOSERV acquisition and stock repurchases; and,
·  
The Company extended its share repurchase authorization for an additional two years through September 30, 2017.
 
Chairman’s Commentary
 
Vic Richey, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “The Q3 2015 results came in near the top end of our guidance range and were consistent with our previous expectations, with the exception of the Test business. The Q3 2015 results were led by the continued strong performance in Filtration and at Doble, as both groups exceeded their EBIT expectations during the Quarter. The Test results were disappointing as we experienced softness in one of our higher margin product lines and, as a result, we initiated some cost reduction actions in response to this slowdown. Additionally, we wrote-off certain inventories in Europe to better streamline our operations resulting from ongoing market softness in that region, coupled with higher legal costs incurred in connection with certain intellectual property litigation.
“While we experienced some EPS headwind from the higher tax rate compared to prior year Q3, and Test’s lower than expected sales and profit, we achieved our Q3 EPS goals and continue to see more opportunities developing going forward.
“For the first nine months of the year, despite the Test business pressure, our year-to-date EPS is consistent with our internal targets, and our cash flow and orders are ahead of plan.
“Doble continued to outperform in Q3 as sales increased 11 percent and EBIT increased 28 percent (24 percent EBIT margin). YTD, Doble’s sales are up 13 percent and EBIT dollars increased 17 percent compared to prior year. I remain excited about Doble’s future as we continue to gain momentum with our prospects in the international markets as well as with our new products, services and software offerings.
“Filtration’s Q3 and YTD EBIT continued to run well ahead of expectations led by the strength of PTI’s commercial aerospace business. YTD EBIT dollars are up five percent on lower sales, driven by improved manufacturing efficiency. The positive industry communications surrounding the growth in new OEM aircraft continues to present an exciting outlook for the foreseeable future. As we entered the year, Filtration sales and EBIT were projected to be lower compared to last year, resulting from the previously communicated delays on the SLS program at VACCO and the KAZ program at TEQ. As we stand today, we expect to see additional sales and EBIT momentum resulting from our substantial increase in entered orders and the conversion of these orders into profitable sales. We remain on track to meet or exceed our commitments in Filtration.
“The Test business results were disappointing as they came in lower than expected during the Quarter on both sales and EBIT due to continued softness in the shielding markets and Europe, coupled with some one-time charges incurred in the Quarter. We have implemented several cost reduction actions and have realigned the organizational structure to better manage Test’s global infrastructure. Additional actions are being evaluated which are expected to result in much more favorable operating margins. We remain confident that Test can achieve EBIT margins in the low-to-mid teens once all of the planned actions are fully implemented. Test’s $146 million in YTD orders clearly bodes well for our future and further validates our global leadership position.
 “We continue to review numerous acquisition opportunities and are confident we will be successful in adding to our existing portfolio. Acquisitions are key to supplementing our growth, and we will remain disciplined in this area to ensure we can generate an attractive return on these investments.
“During the first nine months of the year, we opportunistically repurchased our shares and we remain committed to our defined Capital Allocation Strategy.
“We continue to have a favorable view of our future and our goal remains the same – to increase long-term shareholder value.”
 
Discontinued Operations
 
The Company completed the Aclara divestiture on March 28, 2014 and used the proceeds to significantly pay down its outstanding debt. The results of operations for Aclara are reflected in the financial statements as Discontinued Operations. During June 2015, the Company and the buyer completed the arbitration related to the final working capital adjustment, and as a result of the favorable outcome, in Q3 2015 the Company recorded a $1.1 million after-tax gain ($0.04 per share) in discontinued operations.
 
Share Repurchase
 
During the nine months ended June 30, 2015, the Company spent $9.9 million to repurchase 283,000 of its outstanding shares on the open market. The Company’s current share repurchase authorization was extended through September 30, 2017.
 
Dividend Payment
 
The next quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share will be paid on October 15, 2015 to stockholders of record on October 1, 2015.
 
Business Outlook – Fiscal Year 2015 (and 3 Year)
 
Management expects the remainder of 2015 to reflect a profile similar to 2014, with the resulting Q4 sales and EPS being the strongest/highest Quarter of the respective fiscal years.
Q4 2015 sales and EBIT dollars are expected to increase significantly over Q4 2014, led by strong year-over-year comparisons in Filtration and at Doble.
As a result of the Test business softness and Q3 write-offs, partially offset by the cost reduction actions being implemented, Management has narrowed its EPS guidance to be in the range of $1.70 to $1.75 per share. The 2015 Test business actions are expected to significantly improve future EBIT margins once completed.
Q4 2015 EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.55 to $0.60 per share, compared to Q4 2014 EPS from Continuing Operations – As Adjusted of $0.51 per share.
Management continues to see solid, tangible growth opportunities in sales, EBIT, and EPS across each of the business segments consistent with the three-year expectations communicated in the Company’s September 9, 2014 Analyst Day Presentation (included on the Company’s website).
 
Conference Call
 
The Company will host a conference call today, August 10, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time, to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2015 results. A live audio webcast will be available on the Company’s website at www.escotechnologies.com. Please access the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the conference call will be available for seven days on the Company’s website noted above or by phone (dial 1-855-859-2056 and enter the pass code 76289150).
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
Statements in this press release regarding the Company’s expected 2015 and beyond revenue and sales growth, EBIT, EBIT margins, corporate costs, the timing of Test projects, effective tax rates, EPS, the Company’s ability to increase operating margins, realize financial goals and increase shareholder value, the success of acquisition efforts, the success of new products and solutions, the size, number and timing of future sales and growth opportunities, the specific actions initiated as a result of the Capital Allocation Strategy including but not limited to the declaration of dividends and share repurchases, the long-term success of the Company, and any other statements which are not strictly historical are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws.
Investors are cautioned that such statements are only predictions and speak only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update them except as may be required by applicable laws or regulations. The Company’s actual results in the future may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties that exist in the Company’s operations and business environment including, but not limited to those described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, and the following: the success of the Company’s competitors; site readiness issues with Test segment customers; weakening of economic conditions in served markets; changes in customer demands or customer insolvencies; competition; intellectual property rights; technical difficulties; unforeseen charges impacting corporate operating expenses; delivery delays or defaults by customers; the performance of the Company’s international operations; material changes in the costs and availability of certain raw materials; the appropriation and allocation of Government funds; the termination for convenience of Government and other customer contracts; the timing and content of future contract awards or customer orders; containment of engineering and development costs; performance issues with key customers, suppliers and subcontractors; labor disputes; the impacts of natural disasters on the Company’s operations and those of the Company’s customers and suppliers; changes in laws and regulations, including but not limited to changes in accounting standards and taxation requirements; costs relating to environmental matters arising from current or former facilities; financial exposure in connection with Company guarantees of certain Aclara contracts; the availability of selected acquisitions; uncertainty regarding the ultimate resolution of current disputes, claims, litigation or arbitration; and the Company’s successful execution of cost reduction and profit improvement initiatives and restructuring activities.
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
The financial measures EBIT, EBIT margin, EPS – “As Adjusted” and EPS – from Continuing Operations “As Adjusted” are presented in this press release. The Company defines EBIT as earnings before interest and taxes from continuing operations, EBIT margin as a percent of net sales, EPS – “As Adjusted” and EPS – from Continuing Operations “As Adjusted” as GAAP EPS less the Filtration segment restructuring charges (representing $0.01 per share during the third quarter of 2014). EBIT, EBIT margin, EPS – “As Adjusted” and EPS – from Continuing Operations “As Adjusted” are not recognized in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). However, Management believes that EBIT and EBIT margin are useful in assessing the operational profitability of the Company’s business segments because they exclude interest and taxes, which are generally accounted for across the entire Company on a consolidated basis. EBIT is also one of the measures used by Management in determining resource allocations within the Company as well as incentive compensation. The Company believes that the presentation of EBIT, EBIT margin, EPS – “As Adjusted” and EPS – from Continuing Operations “As Adjusted” provides important supplemental information to investors by facilitating comparisons with other companies, many of which use similar non-GAAP financial measures to supplement their GAAP results. The use of non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to replace any measures of performance determined in accordance with GAAP.
ESCO, headquartered in St. Louis, provides engineered filtration products to the aviation, space and process markets worldwide and is the industry leader in RF shielding and EMC test products. In addition, the Company provides diagnostic instruments, services and the world’s premier library of statistically significant apparatus test results for the benefit of energy generation, transmission, and delivery companies and industrial power users worldwide. Further information regarding ESCO and its subsidiaries is available on the Company’s website at www.escotechnologies.com.
- tables attached –
 
 
 

 
 
 
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
   
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
   
 
   
     
Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
   
Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2014
   
 
               
Net Sales
      134,191       130,495    
Cost and Expenses:
                 
 
Cost of sales
    82,956       79,608    
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    32,786       33,492    
 
Amortization of intangible assets
    2,285       1,682    
 
Interest expense
    247       147    
 
Other expenses (income), net
    337       283    
 
Total costs and expenses
    118,611       115,212    
 
                   
Earnings before income taxes
    15,580       15,283    
Income taxes
    4,832       3,693    
                     
 
Net earnings from continuing operations
    10,748       11,590    
                     
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
                 
 
expense of $591
    1,148       0    
 
Net earnings from discontinued operations
    1,148       0    
                     
 
Net earnings
  $ 11,896       11,590    
                     
Earnings per share:
                 
 
Diluted - GAAP
                 
 
Continuing operations
    0.41       0.43    
 
Discontinued operations
    0.04       0.00    
 
Net earnings
  $ 0.45       0.43    
                     
 
Diluted - As Adjusted Basis
                 
 
Continuing operations
  $ 0.41       0.44  
(1)
                     
Average common shares O/S:
                 
 
Diluted
    26,180       26,702    
 
 
                   
(1)
Adjusted basis includes $0.2 million (or $0.01 per share) of add back adjustments
   
 
for restructuring charges incurred at Crissair during the third quarter of fiscal 2014.
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
   
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
   
 
   
   
Nine Months
Ended
June 30, 2015
   
Nine Months
Ended
June 30, 2014
   
               
Net Sales
    383,679       379,707    
Cost and Expenses:
                 
Cost of sales
    233,516       231,325    
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    99,221       99,182    
Amortization of intangible assets
    6,378       5,047    
Interest expense
    655       1,493    
Other (income) expenses, net
    (238 )     423    
Total costs and expenses
    339,532       337,470    
                   
Earnings before income taxes
    44,147       42,237    
Income taxes
    13,924       12,551    
                   
Net earnings from continuing operations
    30,223       29,686    
                   
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
                 
expense of $390 and $5,713, respectively
    776       9,858    
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of
                 
tax benefit of $9,499
    -       (50,442 )  
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
    776       (40,584 )  
                   
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 30,999       (10,898 )  
                   
Earnings per share:
                 
Diluted - GAAP
                 
Continuing operations
    1.15       1.11    
Discontinued operations
    0.03       (1.52 )  
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 1.18       (0.41 )  
                   
Diluted - As Adjusted Basis
                 
Continuing operations
  $ 1.15       1.14  
(1)
                   
Average common shares O/S:
                 
Diluted
    26,252       26,718    
                   
 
(1)
Adjusted basis includes $0.7 million (or $0.03 per share) of add back adjustments
 
 
for restructuring charges incurred at Crissair during the first nine months of fiscal 2014.
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Condensed Business Segment Information (Unaudited)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
   
Three Months
Ended
June 30,
GAAP
   
Adjustments
         
Three Months
Ended
June 30,
As Adjusted
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
         
2015
   
2014
 
Net  Sales
                                         
Filtration
  $ 60,401       57,733                         60,401       57,733  
Test
    42,945       45,029                         42,945       45,029  
Utility Solutions Group
    30,845       27,733                         30,845       27,733  
Totals
  $ 134,191       130,495       0       0             134,191       130,495  
                                                       
EBIT
                                                     
Filtration
  $ 12,285       10,294               216    (1)           12,285       10,510  
Test
    2,014       5,775                               2,014       5,775  
Utility Solutions Group
    7,357       5,725                               7,357       5,725  
Corporate
    (5,829 )     (6,364 )                             (5,829 )     (6,364 )
Consolidated EBIT
    15,827       15,430       0       216               15,827       15,646  
Less: Interest expense
    (247 )     (147 )                             (247 )     (147 )
Less: Income tax expense
    (4,832 )     (3,693 )                             (4,832 )     (3,693 )
Net earnings from
                                                       
Continuing Operations
  $ 10,748       11,590       0       216               10,748       11,806  
                                                         
 
Note:
The above table is presented on a continuing operations basis.
           
Note:
Depreciation and amortization expense was $4.7 million and $4.1 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
 
                           
(1)
 
Includes $0.2 million (or $0.01 per share) of restructuring charges at Crissair during the third quarter of fiscal 2014.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Condensed Business Segment Information (Unaudited)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
   
Nine Months
Ended
June 30,
GAAP
   
Adjustments
         
Nine Months
Ended
June 30,
As Adjusted
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
         
2015
   
2014
 
Net  Sales
                                         
Filtration
  $ 166,340       171,608                         166,340       171,608  
Test
    124,449       125,531                         124,449       125,531  
Utility Solutions Group
    92,890       82,568                         92,890       82,568  
Totals
  $ 383,679       379,707       0       0             383,679       379,707  
                                                       
EBIT
                                                     
Filtration
  $ 31,412       29,878               723    (1)           31,412       30,601  
Test
    9,276       12,883                               9,276       12,883  
Utility Solutions Group
    22,189       18,891                               22,189       18,891  
Corporate
    (18,075 )     (17,922 )                             (18,075 )     (17,922 )
Consolidated EBIT
    44,802       43,730       0       723               44,802       44,453  
Less: Interest expense
    (655 )     (1,493 )                             (655 )     (1,493 )
Less: Income tax expense
    (13,924 )     (12,551 )                             (13,924 )     (12,551 )
Net earnings from
                                                       
Continuing Operations
  $ 30,223       29,686       0       723               30,223       30,409  
                                                         
 
Note:
The above table is presented on a continuing operations basis.
           
Note:
Depreciation and amortization expense was $13.6 million and $12.2 million for the nine-month periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
 
                           
(1)
 
Includes $0.7 million (or $0.03 per share) of restructuring charges at Crissair during the first nine months of fiscal 2014.
 
 
 
 

 

 
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
   
June 30,
2015
   
September 30,
2014
 
             
Assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 36,879       35,131  
Accounts receivable, net
    100,979       105,449  
Costs and estimated earnings on
               
long-term contracts
    22,970       27,798  
Inventories
    110,124       94,292  
Current portion of deferred tax assets
    16,351       19,946  
Other current assets
    14,781       13,337  
Total current assets
    302,084       295,953  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    78,140       76,465  
Intangible assets, net
    190,807       182,063  
Goodwill
    291,072       282,337  
Other assets
    5,741       9,088  
    $ 867,844       845,906  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
               
Short-term borrowings and current
  $ 20,407       20,000  
maturities of long-term debt
               
Accounts payable
    28,663       40,328  
Current portion of deferred revenue
    22,219       19,895  
Other current liabilities
    61,127       66,877  
Total current liabilities
    132,416       147,100  
Deferred tax liabilities
    77,215       77,440  
Other liabilities
    21,158       21,195  
Long-term debt
    45,000       20,000  
Shareholders' equity
    592,055       580,171  
    $ 867,844       845,906  
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
   
Nine Months
Ended
 June 30, 2015
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
     
   Net earnings
  $ 30,999  
   Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
       
     to net cash provided by operating activities:
       
         Net earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax
    (776 )
         Depreciation and amortization
    13,614  
         Stock compensation expense
    3,701  
         Changes in current assets and liabilities
    (24,682 )
         Effect of deferred taxes
    3,370  
         Change in deferred revenue and costs, net
    1,837  
         Other
    2,329  
           Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations
    30,392  
           Net cash provided by operating activities - discontinued operations
    1,166  
           Net cash provided by operating activities
    31,558  
         
Cash flows from investing activities:
       
   Acquisition of business
    (20,500 )
   Capital expenditures
    (10,557 )
   Additions to capitalized software
    (4,394 )
       Net cash used by investing activities
    (35,451 )
         
Cash flows from financing activities:
       
   Proceeds from long-term debt
    97,407  
   Principal payments on long-term debt
    (72,000 )
   Dividends paid
    (6,282 )
   Purchases of common stock into treasury
    (9,882 )
   Other
    77  
     Net cash provided by financing activities
    9,320  
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (3,679 )
         
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    1,748  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    35,131  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 36,879  
 
 
 
 
 
 

 




ESCO TECHNOLOGIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Other Selected Financial Data (Unaudited)
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
 
 
Backlog And Entered Orders - Q3 FY 2015
 
USG
   
Test
   
Filtration
   
Total
 
Beginning Backlog - 4/1/15
  $ 30,536       109,956       207,523       348,015  
Entered Orders
    29,590       45,629       45,413       120,632  
Sales
    (30,845 )     (42,945 )     (60,401 )     (134,191 )
Ending Backlog - 6/30/15
  $ 29,281       112,640       192,535       334,456  
 
                               
Backlog And Entered Orders - YTD Q3 FY 2015
 
USG
   
Test
   
Filtration
   
Total
 
Beginning Backlog - 10/1/14
  $ 33,093       90,739       179,063       302,895  
Entered Orders
    89,078       146,350       179,812       415,240  
Sales
    (92,890 )     (124,449 )     (166,340 )     (383,679 )
Ending Backlog - 6/30/15
  $ 29,281       112,640       192,535       334,456