Xylem Inc. reports fourth quarter and full year 2012 results, announces 15 percent dividend increase

Xylem Inc. reports fourth quarter and full year 2012 results, announces 15 percent dividend increase

• Fourth quarter 2012 adjusted net income was $88 million or $0.47 per share, up 21 percent on a normalized¹basis over fourth quarter 2011; GAAP EPS were $0.39 per share, up 39 percent;FY 2012 adjusted earnings were $1.77 per share, up 7 percent on a normalized basis; GAAP EPS were $1.59, up 6 percent

• Fourth quarter 2012 revenue was $969 million, down 3 percent; FY 2012 revenue was $3.8 billion, up 3 percent in constant currencies, flat as reported

• Fourth quarter 2012 adjusted operating margins up 140 basis points, up 70 points as reported

• Full year free cash flow was $312 million, 100 percent of adjusted net earnings

• Company issues full-year 2013 financial guidance, sees FY 2013 adjusted earnings of $1.80-$1.90 per share, earningsgrowth of 2 to 7 percent on revenue growth of 3 to 4 percent

• Xylem Board of Directors approves a 15 percent increase in the dividend for first quarter 2013

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Xylem Inc. (NYS: XYL) , a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, today reported fourth quarter 2012 net income of $73 million, or $0.39 per share, up 39 percent from the fourth quarter 2011. Excluding the impact of one-time separation costs and other adjustments associated with Xylem's 2011 spinoff from ITT Corporation as well as restructuring and realignment costs, adjusted net income was $88 million or $0.47 per share, up 8 cents or 21 percent on a normalized basis from 2011. Fourth quarter revenue was $969 million, down 3 percent, reflective of weakness in industrial and public utility markets. Fourth quarter adjusted operating margins improved 140 basis points driven by efficiency and cost control measures.

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¹ The 2011 normalized earnings per share reflect adjustments (including one-time separation costs, interest expense, stand-alone costs, and special tax items) to our GAAP results to better illustrate year-over-year performance. The normalized earnings are intended to give a representation of our performance had Xylem been a stand-alone company in 2011.

"Our fourth quarter results show the impact of strategic steps we've taken to improve our financial performance, streamlining operations and taking aggressive cost control measures in the face of challenging market conditions," said Gretchen McClain, president and chief executive officer of Xylem Inc. "While recognizing and addressing uncertainties in the market, we stayed focused on the needs of our customers, as illustrated during our response to the flooding following Hurricane Sandy. We have continued to invest for future growth, deploying assets to accelerate new product technology and expanding our growth in emerging markets. We also continue to acquire attractive businesses to supplement our growth platforms of analytics, dewatering and services. Our most recent acquisition, PIMS Group of the U.K., is our third since becoming an independent company, and will strengthen our aftermarket and service offering."

For the full year 2012, Xylem revenues were $3.8 billion, up 3 percent in constant currencies over 2011, flat as reported. Full year reported net income was $297 million, or $1.59 per share. Adjusted net income, excluding the impact of the spinoff and other one-time items, was $330 million or $1.77 per share. Full year 2012 adjusted operating margins were 12.9 percent, up 100 basis points on a normalized basis. Free cash flow was $312 million, 100 percent of adjusted net earnings.

Xylem forecasts full year 2013 revenue growth of 3 to 4 percent to approximately $3.9 billion. Full year 2013 adjusted net income is forecast to grow 2 to 7 percent to $335 to $354 million, for adjusted earnings per share of $1.80 to $1.90 per share. The company anticipates that restructuring and realignment costs will range from $60 to $70 million for the year.

"As a global company, we continually evaluate our actions based on end markets and regional economic conditions," McClain said. "That's why we're taking action in Europe and elsewhere to best position our people and our facilities to meet the needs of our customers and provide economic benefit. Through these steps and with our applications expertise, market-leading brands, a large installed base and unmatched distribution in more than 150 countries around the world, our Xylem portfolio is well-positioned to deliver differentiated growth over the long term."

Xylem today also announced that its Board of Directors declared a dividend in the amount of $0.1164 per share for the first quarter of 2013, an increase of 15 percent, payable on March 20, 2013 to shareholders of record on February 20, 2013.

"The increased cash dividend returns value to our shareholders, and is made possible through everything we've done to maintain a strong balance sheet, improve operating performance significantly and grow cash flow," McClain said.

Fourth Quarter Segment Results

Water Infrastructure

Xylem's Water Infrastructure segment consists of its businesses serving clean water delivery, wastewater transport and treatment, dewatering and analytical instrumentation.

• Fourth quarter 2012 revenue was $637 million, down 6 percent compared with the fourth quarter 2011, reflecting weakness in the public utility and industrial dewatering markets.

• Fourth quarter adjusted segment operating income, which excludes $1 million of one-time separation-related costs and $15 million of restructuring and realignment costs, was $105 million, up 1 percent over the same period in 2011. Adjusted operating margin for the quarter grew 120 basis points, though after factoring in separation, restructuring and realignment costs, posted a decline of 40 basis points.

Applied Water

Xylem's Applied Water segment consists of its portfolio of businesses in residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural applications.

• Fourth quarter 2012 revenue was $346 million, up 3 percent compared with the fourth quarter 2011, with growth coming in residential and commercial building services and irrigation.

• Fourth quarter adjusted segment operating income, which excludes $5 million of restructuring and realignment costs, was $40 million, 29 percent higher than the comparable period last year. Adjusted operating margin grew 240 basis points; including separation costs, as well as restructuring and realignment costs, operating margin grew 210 basis points.

Supplemental information on Xylem's fourth quarter and full year 2012 earnings and reconciliations for certain non-GAAP items is posted at investors.xyleminc.com.

About Xylem

Xylem (NYS: XYL) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings. The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world's most challenging water and wastewater problems. Xylem is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8 billion and 12,500 employees worldwide. In 2012, Xylem was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for advancing sustainable business practices and solutions worldwide.

The name Xylem is derived from classical Greek and is the tissue that transports water in plants, highlighting the engineering efficiency of our water-centric business by linking it with the best water transportation of all -- that which occurs in nature. For more information, please visit us at www.xyleminc.com.

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