Flowserve Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results; Raises 2023 Financial Guidance

Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Second Quarter 2023 Highlights (all comparisons to the 2022 second quarter, unless otherwise noted)

• Reported Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.39 and Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS)¹ of $0.52, compared to $0.34 and $0.30, respectively
  • Second quarter 2023 Reported EPS includes after-tax adjusted expenses of $17.0 million, comprised of realignment charges, below-the-line foreign exchange, Velan acquisition and integration costs, and additional expense related to a previously reserved sales contract
• Total bookings were $1.11 billion, up $67.0 million or 6.4%. On a constant currency basis², total bookings were up $69.0 million or 6.6%
  • Original equipment bookings were $520.1 million, up $2.1 million or 0.4%. On a constant currency basis², original equipment bookings were up $1.1 million or 0.2%
  • Aftermarket bookings were $590.9 million, up $64.9 million or 12.3%. On a constant currency basis², aftermarket bookings were up $67.9 million or 12.9%
• Sales were $1.08 billion, up $198.2 million or 22.5%. On a constant currency basis², sales were up $202.0 million or 22.9%
  • Original equipment sales were $517.8 million, up $106.5 million or 25.9%. On a constant currency basis², original equipment sales were up $107.9 million or 26.2%
  • Aftermarket sales were $562.6 million, up $91.7 million or 19.5%. On a constant currency basis², aftermarket sales were up $94.1 million or 20.0%
• Reported gross and operating margins were 29.9% and 8.9%, respectively
  • Adjusted gross and operating margins³ were 30.3% and 10.4%, respectively
• Backlog of $2.84 billion, up $527.0 million or 22.8%, compared to the 2022 second quarter

“We are pleased to report strong revenue growth and enhanced margins in the second quarter, building on the momentum we established over the past several quarters,” said Scott Rowe, Flowserve’s president and chief executive officer. “The improved operating environment, combined with our internal process changes, has Flowserve delivering at a much higher level. My confidence around our operational execution continues to grow, which has led us to increase our full year guidance range for the second time this year.”

Rowe concluded, “Our 3D strategy remains aligned with the current environment, and has the company positioned for growth despite some global economic uncertainty. We fully expect that the strong aftermarket and MRO spending environment will continue at least into next year. Combining these short cycle trends with our solid project funnel supports our expectations for revenue growth through at least 2024. Our significantly improved execution, near-record backlog levels, and healthy market outlook should enable Flowserve to deliver increased value to our customers, shareholders, and associates in 2023 and beyond.”

Revised 2023 Guidance⁴

Flowserve is raising its Revenue and Adjusted EPS guidance metrics for 2023, as well as updating or re-affirming certain other financial metrics, as shown in the table below:

The outlook excludes any contribution from the previously announced pending acquisition of Velan Inc. Additionally, Flowserve’s 2023 Adjusted EPS target range also excludes expected adjusted items including identified realignment charges of approximately $40 million, as well as the potential impact of below-the-line foreign currency effects and certain other discrete items which may arise during the course of the year, including the potential for additional realignment expense.

Second Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call

Flowserve will host its conference call with the financial community on Wednesday, August 2^nd at 11:00 AM Eastern. Scott Rowe, president and chief executive officer, as well as other members of the management team will be presenting. The call can be accessed by shareholders and other interested parties at www.flowserve.com under the “Investor Relations” section.

About Flowserve

Flowserve Corp. is one of the world’s leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 50 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the company’s Web site at www.flowserve.com.

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