SPX Corporation 4th Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results
1. global infrastructure x process equipment x diagnostic tools
2008 Q4 and Full Year Results
where a sound approach meets new challenges
global infrastructure x process equipment x diagnostic tools
February 25, 2009 1
COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL
2. Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this presentation that are not historical facts, including any
statements as to future market conditions, results of operations and financial projections, are
forward-looking statements and are thus prospective. These forward-looking statements are
subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially
from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Particular risks facing SPX include economic, business and other risks stemming from changes in
the economy, our international operations, legal and regulatory risks, cost of raw materials, pricing
pressures, pension funding requirements, and integration of acquisitions. More information
regarding such risks can be found in SPX’s SEC filings.
Although SPX believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are
reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. In addition,
estimates of future operating results are based on the company’s current complement of
businesses, which is subject to change.
Statements in this presentation are only as of the time made, and SPX does not intend to update
any statements made in this presentation except as required by regulatory authorities.
This presentation includes non-GAAP financial measures. A copy of this presentation, including a
reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures with the most comparable measures calculated
and presented in accordance with GAAP, is available on our website at www.spx.com.
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3. Introduction
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4. Q4 2008 Financial Results
($ millions, except per share data)
Q4 2008 Comments
Adjusted Earnings Per Share $2.06 +21% (1)
Revenue $1,508 7% organic growth
Segment Income Margin 15.0% +90 points excluding APV
Free Cash Flow $214 Capital spending: $40
(1) As compared to Q4 2007 adjusted EPS of $1.70
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
7% Organic Revenue Growth; 4
21% Adjusted Earnings Per Share Growth
5. 2008 Financial Results
($ millions, except per share data)
2008 Comments
Adjusted Earnings Per Share $6.53 +35% (1)
Revenue $5,856 6% organic growth
Segment Income Margin 13.7% +200 points excluding APV
Free Cash Flow $288 Capital spending: $116
(1) As compared to 2007 adjusted EPS of $4.85
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
6% Organic Revenue Growth; 5
35% Adjusted Earnings Per Share Growth
6. 2008 Strategic Highlights
APV integration on track
Continued progress on non-core disposals:
– Air Filtration, LDS, Scales and Dezurik sales completed (~$165m in proceeds)
– Discontinued product line in the Industrial segment in Q4 2008:
• ~$100m in annual revenue
Reduced debt by $223m:
- Gross Debt to EBITDA reduced from 2.3x to 1.6x (1)
Repurchased 3.6m shares in 2008:
– Additional 1.9m shares repurchased in 2009 YTD
Acquired AutoBoss
(1) Gross Debt to EBITDA as defined in the SPX credit facility
Continued to Focus on Long-Term Strategy; 6
Disciplined Capital Allocation
7. Capital Structure
December 31, 2008 Key December 31, 2008
Capital Structure Balance Sheet Figures
($ millions)
Cash: $476
Debt
39% Equity
61%
Total Assets: $6,187
Debt to EBITDA (1)
2.3x
Total Debt: $1,345
1.6x
1.8x
1.1x
Shareholders’ Equity: $2,261
Dec-07 Dec-08
Net Leverage Gross Leverage
(1) Consolidated leverage ratios. Net and Gross Debt to EBITDA as defined in the credit facility
Conservative Leverage Ratios;
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Solid Financial Position and > $1b of Available Liquidity
8. 2009 Full Year Guidance
Earnings Per Share: Free Cash Flow:
$5.40 to $5.80 $230m to $270m
Note: Data from continuing operations; See appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
Upside Potentials Downside Potentials
Macro-economic factors: Macro-economic factors:
– Stronger organic growth – Continued disruption in credit markets
– Foreign exchange fluctuations – Lower organic growth
– Raw material cost changes – Foreign exchange fluctuations
– Raw material cost changes
Internal factors:
Internal factors
– Timing and execution of restructuring
– Additional share repurchases – Timing and execution of restructuring
– Acquisitions – Disposals
– Lower tax rate
Earnings Guidance Range: $5.40 to $5.80 EPS from Continuing Operations
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Certain Events Could Influence Earnings Per Share
9. Q4 and Full Year 2008
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10. Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Q4 2008 FY 2008
GAAP EPS from continuing operations ($0.20) $4.68
Q3 tax benefits (0.47)
Q3 legal matter 0.11
Q4 asset impairment 2.26 2.21
Adjusted EPS from continuing operations $2.06 $6.53
Note: Data from continuing operations
Adjusted EPS Presented Consistent with 2008 EPS Guidance 10
11. Q4 Adjusted Earnings Per Share
Q4 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Year-Over-Year Changes to
From Continuing Operations Earnings Per Share
Q4 2007 Adjusted EPS $1.70
$2.06
Segment Income +$0.41
$1.70
21%
Special Charges ($0.08)
Other items +$0.03
Q4 2008 Adjusted EPS $2.06
Q4 2007 Q4 2008
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
21% Adjusted Earnings Per Share Growth
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Driven by Increased Segment Income
12. Q4 Consolidated Results
Revenue Segment Income
($ millions)
17%
$1,508
17%
$227
$194
$1,290
15.0%
15.0%
Q4 2007 Q4 2008
Q4 2007 Q4 2008
7% organic growth: 17% increase in segment income
– Driven by power and energy markets
90 points of margin expansion
15% acquisition growth: excluding the dilutive impact of the
APV acquisition
– APV
(4%) foreign currency impact
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
7% Organic Revenue Growth;
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90 Points of Segment Margin Expansion Excluding APV Dilution
13. Full Year Earnings Per Share
Full Year Earnings Per Share Year-Over-Year Changes to
From Continuing Operations Adjusted Earnings Per Share
2007 Adjusted EPS $4.85
35%
Segment Income +$2.35
$6.53
$5.23
$4.68
Share Repurchases +$0.26
Interest Expense ($0.45)
$4.85
Tax Rate ($0.23)
Special Charges ($0.15)
2007 2008
Other Items ($0.10)
Adjusted EPS GAAP EPS
2008 Adjusted EPS $6.53
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
35% Adjusted Earnings Per Share Growth 13
Driven by Increased Segment Income
14. 2008 Consolidated Results
($ millions)
Revenue Segment Income & Margin
$802
$5,856 28%
$606
$4,575
13.7%
13.2%
2007 2008 2007 2008
6% organic growth: 32% increase in segment income
– Driven by power and energy markets
Segment income margins
expanded 50 points:
20% acquisition growth from APV
Up 200 points excluding APV
dilution
2% foreign exchange benefit
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
6% Organic Revenue Growth;
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200 Points of Segment Margin Expansion Excluding APV Dilution
15. Segment Analysis
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16. Flow Q4 Financial Results
($ millions)
Q4 Revenue Q4 Segment Income & Margin
$71
$479 54%
$51
$311
16.4%
14.9%
Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2007 Q4 2008
3% organic growth: 40% increase in segment income
Strong demand in Oil & Gas and Power
220 points of margin expansion in
markets offset softness in Dehydration
core business
and Industrial end markets
APV operating margins in high
59% acquisition growth from APV
single digits
(8%) foreign currency impact
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
3% Organic Revenue Growth; 16
Core Margin Expansion Offset by APV Dilution
17. Flow 2008 Full Year Results
($ millions)
2008 Drivers
2008 Quarterly Backlog
Q4 backlog decline: 15%
$799 $782 $763
– 9% due to foreign exchange
$646
fluctuations
87% revenue growth in 2008:
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 – 8% organic growth:
• Driven by sales into the oil & gas,
Revenue and Segment Income Margins
power and food & beverage markets
+3% to
$1,875 to
– 79% acquisition growth (APV)
5%
$1,999 $1,975
– Foreign exchange neutral to full year
$1,070
14% to
2008 segment margins:
13.7% to
16.4% 16%
14.7%
– 550 points of margin dilution from
12.2%
APV acquisition
2007 2008 2009E LT
– Core margins expanded 130 points
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
Targeting Low Single Digit Organic Growth in 2009; 17
2009 Targeted Margin Improvement Driven by APV Integration
18. Thermal Q4 Financial Results
($ millions)
Q4 Revenue Q4 Segment Income & Margin
$70
14%
$497
$438
$52
14.1%
12.0%
Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2007 Q4 2008
17% organic growth: 34% increase in segment income
Increased power generation sales,
210 points of margin expansion:
particularly for heat exchangers and
cooling systems – Contract discipline
– Project execution
(3%) foreign currency impact
– Project mix
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
17% Organic Revenue Growth; 18
210 Points of Operating Margin Expansion
19. Thermal 2008 Full Year Results
($ millions)
2008 Drivers
2008 Quarterly Backlog
Q4 backlog increase: 4%
$2,084
$2,002
$2,003
– ~$125m order in South Africa
$1,401
– 2 dry cooling contracts in China
– 6% decline due to foreign exchange
fluctuations
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
8% revenue growth in 2008:
Annual Revenue - 5% organic growth;
Increased Power and Energy sales
5% +
$1,695 to - 3.5% foreign exchange benefits
$1,775
$1,690
$1,561
170 points of margin expansion in
11% to
2008:
10.4% to
12.1% 13%
11.4%
10.4%
- Improved contract discipline and
project execution
- Favorable project mix in 2008
2007 2008 2009E LT
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
Targeting Mid Single Digit Organic Growth in 2009; 19
Margin Decline in 2009E Due Primarily to Lower Margin Project Mix
20. Test and Measurement Q4 Financial Results
($ millions)
Q4 Revenue Q4 Segment Income & Margin
(21%)
$41
$315
$250
$18
13.0%
7.2%
Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2007 Q4 2008
(17%) organic decline: 56% decrease in segment income
Challenging U.S. aftermarket
580 points of margin decline:
(4%) foreign currency impact – Volume declines
1% acquisition growth
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
Operating Declines Reflect Difficulties in 20
North American Aftermarket and Dealer Equipment Market
21. Test & Measurement 2008 Full Year Results
Annual Revenue
2008 Drivers
($ millions)
+3% to
8% acquisition growth
$1,100
$1,080 5%
$920 to
$980
7% organic decline
End market analysis:
– Decline in US market:
• Decline in aftermarket sales
• No significant new model launches
2007 2008 2009E LT
• Dealership consolidation
Annual Segment Margins
• “Big 3” financial difficulties
11% to
– Europe and Asia steady
13%
11.0% 8.3% to
9.9%
9.3%
2007/2008 U.S. restructuring:
– Reduced footprint to one manufacturing
plant and one distribution center
– Reduced headcount by ~225
Integration of European and Asian
2007 2008 2009E LT acquisitions
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
Expecting 2009E Organic Decline of ~10%; 21
Significant Restructuring Actions Planned
22. Industrial Q4 Financial Results
($ millions)
Q4 Revenue Q4 Segment Income & Margin
$281 24% $67
$227
$50
23.9%
22.0%
Q4 2007 Q4 2008 Q4 2007 Q4 2008
25% organic growth: 35% increase in segment income
Increased sales for power transformers
190 points of margin expansion:
and crystal growers
– Leverage on organic growth
(1%) foreign currency impact
– Improved pricing
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
Sales of Power Transformers and Crystal Growing Equipment
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Drove 25% Organic Revenue Growth and 190 Points of Margin Expansion
23. Industrial 2008 Full Year Results
($ millions)
2008 Quarterly Backlog 2008 Drivers
$711
Q4 backlog decrease: 14%
$686
$639
$550
–Transformer orders down 27%
–No new solar orders
23% organic revenue growth:
- Organic growth across all reporting
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 units in the segment:
Increased sales of power transformers,
Annual Revenue
crystal growers and broadcast antennas
3% to
$1,067
5%
570 points of margin expansion:
$790 to
$865
$850
- Improved pricing, particularly for
transformers
23.0%
18.5% to
~20%
- Leverage on organic growth
19.5%
17.3%
- Lean and supply-chain improvements
2007 2008 2009E LT
Note: Data from continuing operations; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
Credit Crisis Significantly Impacting Industrial Segment; 23
Expecting Organic Decline in 2009 Greater than 20%
24. Equity Earnings
($ millions)
Q4 Equity Earnings Full Year Equity Earnings
$46
$40
$12
~$40
$11
Q4 2007 Q4 2008 2007 2008 2009E
Equity Earnings Contributed ~9% of 2008 Pre-Tax Income 24
25. 2008 Free Cash Flow
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26. Free Cash Flow
($ millions)
Q4 Free Cash Flow Full Year Free Cash Flow
$329
$245 $288
$214
Q4 2007 Q4 2008 2007 2008
Negative foreign exchange impact APV working capital investment ~$40
Working capital investment:
One-time pension payment $40
– Driven by increased A/R, primarily
Increased capital spending $33
in Cooling Technologies
Increased cash restructuring $13
Increased cash restructuring $23
Increased capital spending $4
Note: Data from continuing operations; See appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
$288m of Free Cash Flow Reported in 2008 26
27. Capital Allocation
2-Year
($ millions)
2007 2008 Total
Cash Proceeds from Disposals $118 $131 $248
Investments
Acquisitions / Investments ($567) ($15) ($582)
Capital Expenditures (83) (116) ($199)
Financing Activities
Net Change in Debt $593 ($223) $370
Stock Repurchases (716) (115) ($831)
Dividends Paid (57) (54) ($110)
Note: Data from continuing operations
Disciplined, Balanced Approach to Capital Allocation 27
28. 2009 Financial Targets
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29. 2009 Financial Targets
2009
Target Range Comments
($ millions, except per share data)
$5,280 to $5,580 Organic: flat to (5%)
Revenue
FX: (~5%)
12.5% to 13.5%
Segment Income Margin
(1)
$5.40 to $5.80 (11%) to (17%)
Earnings Per Share
$230 to $270 85% to 95% of NI
Free Cash Flow
Capital Spending ~$100
(1) As compared to 2008 adjusted EPS; see appendix for non-GAAP reconciliations
Note: Data from continuing operations
2009E EPS Guidance Range: $5.40 to $5.80 29
30. 2009 Q1 Targets
($ millions, except per share data)
Q1 2008 Q1 2009E
Revenue $1,350 ~(10%)
Segment Income $ $160 $126 to $131
(18%) to (21%)
Segment Income % 11.9% 10.3% to 10.7%
(120) to (160) bps
EPS $1.15 $0.75 - $0.85
(25%) to (35%)
Note: Data from continuing operations
Expect Decline in Q1 EPS of 25% to 35% 30
31. Executive Summary
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32. Backlog
12/31/2008 Backlog
Year-End Backlog by Geography
$3.4
Europe
30%
Americas
($ billions) 38%
$2.6
$2.0
Asia Pacific
9%
ROW
$1.3 South Africa
2%
21%
Backlog Aging
2009E
2005 2006 2007 2008 66% 2010E &
Beyond
Thermal Flow Industrial 34%
Note: Data from continuing operations; Test and Measurement’s backlog is immaterial and not reported publicly
21% of the Consolidated 2008 Year End Backlog is 32
Multi-Year Power Projects in South Africa
33. SPX Global End Markets
Organic Revenue
2008 Revenue by End Market 2009E Long-Term
Power & Energy (3%) to +1% 5%+
Infrastructure
56%
HVAC &
Other Infrastructure (5%) to flat 3% to 5%
Other
Power & 15%
Energy
Tools &
41%
Diagnostics
Tools & Diagnostics (12%) to (7%) 3% to 5%
17%
Food & Food & Beverage flat to +4% 3% to 5%
Beverage
General
13%
Industrial
14%
General Industrial (5%) to flat 3% to 5%
Total (5%) to flat 4% to 6%
Note: Data from continuing operations
Current Economic Environment Impacting 2009 Expectations;
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Long-Term Organic Growth Target is 4% to 6%
34. Current SPX Situation
2009 EPS Guidance: $5.40 to $5.80 per share
Solid financial position and liquidity:
– Additional 3m share repurchase plan active
– >$1b of available liquidity
– Significant flexibility in uncertain economic environment
APV integration and other restructuring actions aligning cost structure with
revenue stream and creating flexibility for the future
Continue to focus on executing long-term strategy:
– 3 core, global end markets
– Fundamental demand for SPX technologies unchanged
– Long-term organic growth target 4% to 6%
Carefully Monitoring Risks In Uncertain Economic Environment; 34
Continue to Drive Long-Term Strategy
35. Questions
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36. Appendix
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37. Full Year Mid-Point Target Financial Model
2009E
($ millions, except per share data)
2008 Adjusted Guidance
Earnings Mid-Point
Revenue $5,856 $5,435
Segment Income Margin 13.7% 13.0%
Corporate overhead (108) (95)
Pension / PRHC (39) (36)
Stock-based compensation (42) (28)
Special charges (17) (65)
Operating Income $596 $482
% of revenues 10.2% 8.9%
Equity Earnings in J/V 46 40
Other Income/(Expense) 2 (7)
Interest Expense (105) (95)
Pre-Tax Income from Continuing Operations $539 $420
Tax Provision (186) (141)
Income from Continuing Operations $353 $279
Tax Rate 34% 34%
Weighted Average Dilutive Shares Outstanding 54 50
(1)
EPS Mid-Point from continuing operations $ 6.53 $ 5.60
EPS Guidance Range $5.40 to $5.80
EBITDA $ 803 $ 725
Note: Data from continuing operations
(1) Adjusted EPS, see appendix for reconciliation
Mid-Point EPS Guidance at $5.60 37
45. 2008 Organic Revenue Growth Reconciliation
Year Ended December 31, 2008
Net Revenue Acquisitions/ Organic
Foreign
Growth Divestitures Growth
Currency
Flow 86.8% 78.9% -0.1% 8.0%
Test 1.9% 7.7% 1.4% -7.2%
Thermal 8.3% 0.0% 3.5% 4.8%
Industrial 23.3% 0.0% 0.1% 23.2%
Consolidated 28.0% 20.3% 1.5% 6.2%
Note: Data from continuing operations
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46. Free Cash Flow Reconciliation to GAAP Financial Measures
SPX Corporation and Subsidiaries
Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
(unaudited)
($ millions)
Q4 2007 Q4 2008
Net cash from continuing operations $ 280 $ 254
Capital expenditures $ (36) $ (40)
Free cash flow from continuing operations $ 245 $ 214
2007 2008
Net cash from continuing operations $ 411 $ 405
Capital expenditures $ (83) $ (116)
Free cash flow from continuing operations $ 329 $ 288
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47. 2009E Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
SPX Corporation and Subsidiaries
Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
(unaudited)
($ millions)
2009E Guidance Range
Net cash from continuing operations $ 330 $ 370
Capital expenditures $ (100) $ (100)
Free cash flow from continuing operations $ 230 $ 270
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48. EBITDA Reconciliations
($ millions) 2008 2009E
Revenues $5,856 $5,435
Net Income $248 $279
Income tax provision (benefit) 153 141
Interest expense 116 103
Income before interest and taxes $517 $523
Depreciation and intangible amortization expense 105 105
EBITDA from continuing operations $621 $628
Adjustments:
Amortization or write-off of intangibles and organizational costs 127 0
Non-cash compensation expense 42 28
Extraordinary non-cash charges (22) 0
Extraordinary non-recurring cash charges 13 65
Excess of JV distributions over JV income 11 0
Loss (Gain) on disposition of assets 12 5
Pro Forma effect of acquisitions and divestitures (1) 0
Other 0 (1)
Adjusted LTM EBITDA from continuing operations $803 $725
Note: EBITDA as defined in the credit facility; 2008E as of 10/29/2008
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49. Debt Reconciliations
($ millions) 12/31/2007 12/31/2008
Short-term debt $ 254 $ 113
Current maturities of long-term debt 79 76
Long-term debt 1,235 1,155
Gross Debt $ 1,568 $ 1,345
Less: Puchase card program and extended A/P programs $ (58) $ (48)
Adjusted Gross Debt $ 1,510 $ 1,297
Less: Cash in excess of $50m $ (304) $ (426)
Adjusted Net Debt $ 1,206 $ 871
Note: Debt as defined in the credit facility
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