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HUBBELL REPORTS 2019 FOURTH QUARTER AND
FULL YEAR RESULTS
- Q4 diluted EPS of
$1.85 ; adjusted diluted EPS of$1.91 (1)- Includes restructuring and related investment
($0.26)
- Includes restructuring and related investment
- Q4 net sales decreased 4% (organic -3%, net M&A -1%)
- Full Year 2019 diluted EPS of
$7.31 ; adjusted diluted EPS of$8.12 (1)- Includes restructuring and related investment
($0.51)
- Includes restructuring and related investment
- Full Year 2019 free cash flow of
$498 million (3) - FY20 diluted EPS expected range of
$7.50-$7.80 ; adjusted diluted EPS of$8.50-$8.80 (1)- Includes restructuring and related investment
(~$0.40)
- Includes restructuring and related investment
"Hubbell delivered another solid quarter of operating performance," said
Mr. Nord continued, "End market trends were mixed overall. Our utility facing markets remain strong, with ongoing strength in T&D components more than offsetting the impact of difficult prior year comparisons at Aclara. Electrical segment end markets were softer, driven by weakness in C&I lighting, along with continued softening in industrial and oil markets."
"We continued to be proactive by accelerating our investment in restructuring actions over and above our full year guidance, which we expect to generate significant cost savings in 2020 and beyond. We also remained effective in driving price and productivity to offset inflationary headwinds as price/cost continued to be a positive contributor to another quarter of adjusted operating margin expansion."
Mr. Nord concluded, "Hubbell's fourth quarter and full year results reflect continued execution in an uncertain environment. We remain cautious on near-term volume expectations, but with aggressive cost actions already underway and continued opportunity for operational improvement ahead of us, we are confident in our ability to drive consistent and differentiated performance. Our high quality portfolio of electrical and utility solutions with strong brand value and best in class reliability positions us well for long-term success."
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The comments and year-over-year comparisons in this segment review are based on fourth quarter results in 2019 and 2018.
Electrical segment net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 of
Power segment net sales in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased 2% to
Adjusted fourth quarter results exclude two items:
Net cash provided from operating activities was
SUMMARY & OUTLOOK
For the full year 2020, Hubbell anticipates end markets will grow approximately 1 - 3%. The Company expects 3 - 4% growth in electrical T&D markets, 1 - 2% in non-residential markets, (2) - 2% in industrial markets, 2 - 4% in residential markets, (2) - 2% in oil markets and 1 - 3% in gas distribution markets. Sales growth from previously completed acquisitions is expected to fully offset the impact of divestitures.
Hubbell anticipates 2020 adjusted diluted earnings per share (“Adjusted EPS”) in the range of
The earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share ranges are based on an adjusted tax rate of ~23% and include approximately
CONFERENCE CALL
Hubbell will conduct an earnings conference call to discuss its fourth quarter 2019 financial results today,
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained herein may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements about expectations regarding our financial results and outlook, anticipated end market growth, expectations with respect to the Company's position to deliver differentiated results in our Power segment, our beliefs about M&A contributing to future earnings growth, expectations regarding the impact of high quality portfolio of electrical solutions and utility solutions with strong brand value and best in class reliability, projected earnings per share expectations, anticipated impacts of acquisitions and a divestiture on our earnings, expectations regarding acquisitions completed in the fourth quarter of 2019, expectations regarding projected free cash flow in 2020, expectations regarding continued opportunity for operational improvement and confidence in our ability to drive consistent and differentiated performance, and other statements that are not strictly historic in nature. In addition, all statements regarding anticipated growth, improvement in operating results, market conditions and economic conditions are forward-looking, including those regarding the future growth of the Company’s end markets. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “estimated”, “target”, “should” “could”, “may”, "subject to", “continues”, “growing”, “projected”, “if”, “potential”, “will likely be”, and similar words and phrases. Such forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and involve numerous assumptions, known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual and future performance or the Company’s achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the outcome of contingencies or costs compared to amounts provided for such contingencies, including those with respect to pension withdrawal liabilities; achieving sales levels to meet revenue expectations; unexpected costs or charges, certain of which may be outside the Company’s control; the effects of tariffs and other trade actions taken by the U.S. and other countries; changes in product sales prices and material costs; expected benefits of productivity improvements and cost reduction actions; effects of unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates; the impact of U.S. tax reform legislation; general economic and business conditions; the impact of and the ability to complete and integrate strategic acquisitions; the impact of certain divestitures, including the sale of the Haefely business; the ability to effectively develop and introduce new products, expand into new markets and deploy capital; and other factors described in our
About the Company
Contact:
Dan Innamorato |
Hubbell Incorporated |
40 Waterview Drive |
P.O. Box 1000 |
Shelton, CT 06484 |
(475) 882-4000 |
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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 1,103.3 | $ | 1,144.1 | $ | 4,591.0 | $ | 4,481.7 | |||||||
Cost of goods sold | 777.3 | 823.5 | 3,238.3 | 3,181.3 | |||||||||||
Gross profit | 326.0 | 320.6 | 1,352.7 | 1,300.4 | |||||||||||
Selling & administrative expenses | 190.1 | 184.0 | 756.1 | 743.5 | |||||||||||
Operating income | 135.9 | 136.6 | 596.6 | 556.9 | |||||||||||
Operating income as a % of Net sales | 12.3 | % | 11.9 | % | 13.0 | % | 12.4 | % | |||||||
Gain on disposition of business | — | — | 21.7 | — | |||||||||||
Multi-employer pension income (expense) | 14.4 | — | (8.5 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (16.2 | ) | (17.8 | ) | (67.9 | ) | (72.3 | ) | |||||||
Other income (expense), net | (3.2 | ) | (4.1 | ) | (21.4 | ) | (17.6 | ) | |||||||
Total other expense, net | (5.0 | ) | (21.9 | ) | (76.1 | ) | (89.9 | ) | |||||||
Income before income taxes | 130.9 | 114.7 | 520.5 | 467.0 | |||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 27.8 | 25.5 | 113.1 | 100.9 | |||||||||||
Net income | 103.1 | 89.2 | 407.4 | 366.1 | |||||||||||
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 1.2 | 1.2 | 6.5 | 5.9 | |||||||||||
Net income attributable to Hubbell | $ | 101.9 | $ | 88.0 | $ | 400.9 | $ | 360.2 | |||||||
Earnings Per Share: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.87 | $ | 1.61 | $ | 7.35 | $ | 6.57 | |||||||
Diluted | $ | 1.85 | $ | 1.60 | $ | 7.31 | $ | 6.54 | |||||||
Cash dividends per common share | $ | 0.91 | $ | 0.84 | $ | 3.43 | $ | 3.15 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(unaudited)
(in millions)
December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 182.0 | $ | 189.0 | |||
Short-term investments | 14.2 | 9.2 | |||||
Accounts receivable, net | 683.0 | 725.4 | |||||
Inventories, net | 633.0 | 651.0 | |||||
Other current assets | 62.0 | 69.1 | |||||
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS | 1,574.2 | 1,643.7 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 505.2 | 502.1 | |||||
Investments | 55.7 | 56.3 | |||||
Goodwill | 1,811.8 | 1,784.4 | |||||
Intangible assets, net | 781.5 | 819.5 | |||||
Other long-term assets | 174.6 | 66.1 | |||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 4,903.0 | $ | 4,872.1 | |||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||||
Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt | $ | 65.4 | $ | 56.1 | |||
Accounts payable | 347.7 | 393.7 | |||||
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits | 101.5 | 101.6 | |||||
Accrued insurance | 68.1 | 61.3 | |||||
Other accrued liabilities | 262.2 | 226.6 | |||||
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES | 844.9 | 839.3 | |||||
Long-term debt | 1,506.0 | 1,737.1 | |||||
Other non-current liabilities | 591.6 | 496.8 | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 2,942.5 | 3,073.2 | |||||
Hubbell Shareholders’ Equity | 1,947.1 | 1,780.6 | |||||
Noncontrolling interest | 13.4 | 18.3 | |||||
TOTAL EQUITY | 1,960.5 | 1,798.9 | |||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ | 4,903.0 | $ | 4,872.1 |
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(in millions)
Twelve Months Ended December 31, | |||||||
2019 | 2018 | ||||||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities | |||||||
Net income attributable to Hubbell | $ | 400.9 | $ | 360.2 | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 151.0 | 148.4 | |||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 16.4 | 24.2 | |||||
Gain on disposition of business | (21.7 | ) | — | ||||
Multi-employer pension expense, net | 8.5 | — | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 6.1 | 49.0 | |||||
Accounts receivable, net | 46.2 | (75.4 | ) | ||||
Inventories, net | 12.2 | 34.2 | |||||
Accounts payable | (41.2 | ) | 21.5 | ||||
Current liabilities | 5.0 | (5.9 | ) | ||||
Contributions to defined benefit pension plans | (10.4 | ) | (27.9 | ) | |||
Other, net | 18.6 | (11.2 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 591.6 | 517.1 | |||||
Cash Flows From Investing Activities | |||||||
Capital expenditures | (93.9 | ) | (96.2 | ) | |||
Proceeds from disposal of business, net of cash | 33.4 | — | |||||
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (70.8 | ) | (1,118.0 | ) | |||
Net change in investments | (1.6 | ) | 3.9 | ||||
Other, net | 4.0 | 8.9 | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (128.9 | ) | (1,201.4 | ) | |||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities | |||||||
Long-term debt (repayment) issuance, net | (225.0 | ) | 778.7 | ||||
Short-term debt (repayment) borrowings, net | (0.1 | ) | (37.2 | ) | |||
Payment of dividends | (186.6 | ) | (172.3 | ) | |||
Repurchase of common shares | (35.0 | ) | (40.0 | ) | |||
Other, net | (24.3 | ) | (22.7 | ) | |||
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities | (471.0 | ) | 506.5 | ||||
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 1.3 | (8.2 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (7.0 | ) | (186.0 | ) | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | |||||||
Beginning of period | 189.0 | 375.0 | |||||
End of period | $ | 182.0 | $ | 189.0 |
Restructuring and Related Costs Included in Consolidated Results
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||
Costs of goods sold | S&A expense | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | $ | 11.0 | $ | 5.9 | $ | 5.4 | $ | 3.0 | $ | 16.4 | $ | 8.9 | |||||||||||
Restructuring related costs (benefit) | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.7 | (2.4 | ) | 2.4 | (2.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Restructuring and related costs (non-GAAP measure) (4) | $ | 12.7 | $ | 6.0 | $ | 6.1 | $ | 0.6 | $ | 18.8 | $ | 6.6 |
Twelve Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||
Costs of goods sold | S&A expense | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | $ | 22.3 | $ | 8.2 | $ | 9.7 | $ | 3.8 | $ | 32.0 | $ | 12.0 | |||||||||||
Restructuring related costs (benefit) | 2.6 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 3.8 | |||||||||||||||||
Restructuring and related costs (non-GAAP measure) (4) | $ | 24.9 | $ | 8.5 | $ | 12.1 | $ | 7.3 | $ | 37.0 | $ | 15.8 |
Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring and related costs included in Cost of goods sold | |||||||||||||||
Electrical | $ | 5.8 | $ | 2.8 | $ | 15.1 | $ | 5.2 | |||||||
Power | 6.9 | 3.2 | 9.8 | 3.3 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 12.7 | $ | 6.0 | $ | 24.9 | $ | 8.5 | |||||||
Restructuring and related costs included in Selling & administrative expenses | |||||||||||||||
Electrical | $ | 5.6 | $ | 0.4 | $ | 9.9 | $ | 4.0 | |||||||
Power | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 3.3 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 6.1 | $ | 0.6 | $ | 12.1 | $ | 7.3 | |||||||
Impact on income before income taxes | $ | 18.8 | $ | 6.6 | $ | 37.0 | $ | 15.8 | |||||||
Impact on Net income available to Hubbell common shareholders | 14.3 | 5.1 | 28.0 | 12.1 | |||||||||||
Impact on Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.51 | $ | 0.22 |
Earnings Per Share
(unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | Change | 2019 | 2018 | Change | ||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Hubbell (GAAP measure) | $ | 101.9 | $ | 88.0 | 16 | % | $ | 400.9 | $ | 360.2 | 11 | % | |||||||||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, net of tax | 13.7 | 11.9 | 53.9 | 57.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Gain on disposition of business, net of tax | — | — | (20.5 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||
Multi-employer pension expense (income), net of tax | (10.7 | ) | — | 6.4 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Loss on investment, net of tax | — | — | 5.0 | — | |||||||||||||||||
Aclara transaction costs, net of tax | — | 0.6 | — | 10.3 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income (1) | $ | 104.9 | $ | 100.5 | 4 | % | $ | 445.7 | $ | 428.0 | 4 | % | |||||||||
Numerator: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net income attributable to Hubbell (GAAP measure) | $ | 101.9 | $ | 88.0 | $ | 400.9 | $ | 360.2 | |||||||||||||
Less: Earnings allocated to participating securities | (0.3 | ) | (0.3 | ) | (1.5 | ) | (1.3 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net income available to common shareholders (GAAP measure) [a] | $ | 101.6 | $ | 87.7 | 16 | % | $ | 399.4 | $ | 358.9 | 11 | % | |||||||||
Adjusted Net Income (1) | $ | 104.9 | $ | 100.5 | $ | 445.7 | $ | 428.0 | |||||||||||||
Less: Earnings allocated to participating securities | (0.3 | ) | (0.3 | ) | (1.7 | ) | (1.5 | ) | |||||||||||||
Adjusted net income available to common shareholders (1) [b] | $ | 104.6 | $ | 100.2 | 4 | % | $ | 444.0 | $ | 426.5 | 4 | % | |||||||||
Denominator: | |||||||||||||||||||||
Average number of common shares outstanding [c] | 54.3 | 54.5 | 54.4 | 54.6 | |||||||||||||||||
Potential dilutive shares | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | |||||||||||||||||
Average number of diluted shares outstanding [d] | 54.7 | 54.7 | 54.7 | 54.9 | |||||||||||||||||
Earnings per share (GAAP measure): | |||||||||||||||||||||
Basic [a] / [c] | $ | 1.87 | $ | 1.61 | $ | 7.35 | $ | 6.57 | |||||||||||||
Diluted [a] / [d] | $ | 1.85 | $ | 1.60 | 16 | % | $ | 7.31 | $ | 6.54 | 12 | % | |||||||||
Adjusted earnings per diluted share (1) [b] / [d] | $ | 1.91 | $ | 1.84 | 4 | % | $ | 8.12 | $ | 7.77 | 5 | % |
Segment Information
(unaudited)
(in millions)
Hubbell Incorporated | Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | Change | 2019 | 2018 | Change | ||||||||||||||||
Net Sales [a] | $ | 1,103.3 | $ | 1,144.1 | (4 | )% | $ | 4,591.0 | $ | 4,481.7 | 2 | % | |||||||||
Operating Income | |||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP measure [b] | $ | 135.9 | $ | 136.6 | (1 | )% | $ | 596.6 | $ | 556.9 | 7 | % | |||||||||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 18.3 | 15.8 | 72.1 | 75.9 | |||||||||||||||||
Aclara transaction costs | — | 0.2 | — | 9.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (1) [c] | $ | 154.2 | $ | 152.6 | 1 | % | $ | 668.7 | $ | 642.3 | 4 | % | |||||||||
Operating margin | |||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP measure [b] / [a] | 12.3 | % | 11.9 | % | +40 bps | 13.0 | % | 12.4 | % | +60 bps | |||||||||||
Adjusted operating margin (1) [c] / [a] | 14.0 | % | 13.3 | % | +70 bps | 14.6 | % | 14.3 | % | +30 bps |
Electrical segment | Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | Change | 2019 | 2018 | Change | ||||||||||||||||
Net Sales [a] | $ | 618.0 | $ | 666.6 | (7 | )% | $ | 2,625.7 | $ | 2,660.6 | (1 | )% | |||||||||
Operating Income | |||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP measure [b] | $ | 73.3 | $ | 74.3 | (1 | )% | $ | 320.1 | $ | 320.8 | — | % | |||||||||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 6.1 | 5.9 | 23.1 | 23.9 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (1) [c] | $ | 79.4 | $ | 80.2 | (1 | )% | $ | 343.2 | $ | 344.7 | — | % | |||||||||
Operating margin | |||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP measure [b] / [a] | 11.9 | % | 11.1 | % | +80 bps | 12.2 | % | 12.1 | % | +10 bps | |||||||||||
Adjusted operating margin (1) [c] / [a] | 12.8 | % | 12.0 | % | +80 bps | 13.1 | % | 13.0 | % | +10 bps |
Power segment | Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | Change | 2019 | 2018 | Change | ||||||||||||||||
Net Sales [a] | $ | 485.3 | $ | 477.5 | 2 | % | $ | 1,965.3 | $ | 1,821.1 | 8 | % | |||||||||
Operating Income | |||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP measure [b] | $ | 62.6 | $ | 62.3 | 1 | % | $ | 276.5 | $ | 236.1 | 17 | % | |||||||||
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets | 12.2 | 9.9 | 49.0 | 52.0 | |||||||||||||||||
Aclara transaction costs | — | 0.2 | — | 9.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (1) [c] | $ | 74.8 | $ | 72.4 | 3 | % | $ | 325.5 | $ | 297.6 | 9 | % | |||||||||
Operating margin | |||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP measure [b] / [a] | 12.9 | % | 13.0 | % | -10 bps | 14.1 | % | 13.0 | % | +110 bps | |||||||||||
Adjusted operating margin (1) [c] / [a] | 15.4 | % | 15.2 | % | +20 bps | 16.6 | % | 16.3 | % | +30 bps |
Adjusted EBITDA
(unaudited)
(in millions)
Three Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | Change | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 103.1 | $ | 89.2 | 16 | % | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 27.8 | 25.5 | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | 16.2 | 17.8 | ||||||||
Other income (expense), net | 3.2 | 4.1 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 39.9 | 35.6 | ||||||||
Multi-employer pension income | (14.4 | ) | — | |||||||
Aclara transaction costs in operating income | — | 0.2 | ||||||||
Subtotal | 72.7 | 83.2 | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | $ | 175.8 | $ | 172.4 | 2 | % |
Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | Change | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 407.4 | $ | 366.1 | 11 | % | ||||
Provision for income taxes | 113.1 | 100.9 | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | 67.9 | 72.3 | ||||||||
Other income (expense), net | 21.4 | 17.6 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 151.0 | 148.4 | ||||||||
Multi-employer pension expense, net | 8.5 | — | ||||||||
Gain on disposition of business | (21.7 | ) | — | |||||||
Aclara transaction costs in operating income | — | 9.5 | ||||||||
Subtotal | 340.2 | 348.7 | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | $ | 747.6 | $ | 714.8 | 5 | % |
Additional Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(unaudited)
(in millions)
Ratios of Total Debt to Total Capital and Net Debt to Total Capital
December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2018 | ||||||
Total Debt | $ | 1,571.4 | $ | 1,793.2 | |||
Total Hubbell Shareholders’ Equity | 1,947.1 | 1,780.6 | |||||
Total Capital | $ | 3,518.5 | $ | 3,573.8 | |||
Total Debt to Total Capital | 45 | % | 50 | % | |||
Less: Cash and Investments | $ | 251.9 | $ | 254.5 | |||
Net Debt (2) | $ | 1,319.5 | $ | 1,538.7 | |||
Net Debt to Total Capital (2) | 38 | % | 43 | % |
Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
Three Months Ended December 31, | Twelve Months Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2019 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 206.5 | $ | 177.9 | $ | 591.6 | $ | 517.1 | |||||||
Less: Capital expenditures | (21.3 | ) | (25.5 | ) | (93.9 | ) | (96.2 | ) | |||||||
Free cash flow (3) | $ | 185.2 | $ | 152.4 | $ | 497.7 | $ | 420.9 |
Footnotes
(1) References to "adjusted" operating measures exclude the impact of certain costs, gains or losses. Management believes these adjusted operating measures provide useful information regarding our underlying performance from period to period and an understanding of our results of operations without regard to items we do not consider a component of our core operating performance. Adjusted operating measures include adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted net income available to common shareholders, adjusted net income attributable to Hubbell, adjusted earnings per diluted share, and adjusted EBITDA, which exclude, where applicable:
- Effective as of the first quarter of 2019, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets associated with all of our business acquisitions, including inventory step-up amortization associated with those acquisitions;
- The effects of the net charge in 2019 to recognize certain additional liabilities associated with the Company's participation and withdrawal from a multi-employer pension plan;
- A gain recognized in the third quarter of 2019 from the disposition of a business;
- An investment loss recognized in the third quarter of 2019 and reported within Other income (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income;
- Adjusted operating measures in 2018 also excluded Aclara transaction costs, which includes professional services and other fees that were incurred in connection with the acquisition of Aclara;
- Adjusted EBITDA also excludes the Other income (expense), net, and Interest expense, net, captions of the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income, as well as provision for income taxes.
Each of these adjusted operating measures are non-GAAP measures. Management uses the adjusted measures when assessing the performance of the business. Reconciliations of each of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure can be found in the tables within this press release.
(2) Net debt (defined as total debt less cash and investments) to total capital is a non-GAAP measure that we believe is a useful measure for evaluating the Company's financial leverage and the ability to meet its funding needs.
(3) Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that we believe provides useful information regarding the Company's ability to generate cash without reliance on external financing. In addition, management uses free cash flow to evaluate the resources available for investments in the business, strategic acquisitions and further strengthening the balance sheet.
(4) In connection with our restructuring and related actions we have incurred restructuring costs as defined by U.S. GAAP, which are primarily severance and employee benefits, asset impairments, accelerated depreciation, as well as facility closure, contract termination and certain pension costs that are directly related to restructuring actions. We also incur restructuring-related costs, which are costs associated with our business transformation initiatives, including the consolidation of back-office functions and streamlining our processes, and certain other costs and gains associated with restructuring actions. We refer to these costs on a combined basis as "restructuring and related costs", which is a non-GAAP measure.
Source: Hubbell Inc.