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

• Raised full-year Revenue and Adjusted EPS guidance range following strong year-to-date performance and expectations for the 2023 fourth quarter

• Reported and Adjusted¹ Earnings Per Share (EPS)² of 35 cents and 50 cents, respectively, continuing strong operational performance

• Delivered solid bookings of $1.07 billion, including strong aftermarket awards in excess of $580 million, maintaining near-record backlog levels at $2.77 billion

• Drove revenue growth of 25.4% and generated a 630 basis point improvement in adjusted operating margin compared to prior year

• Improved operating cash flow by over $240 million year-to-date, with $81 million of operating cash flow generated in the 2023 third quarter

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 third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Third Quarter 2023 Highlights (all comparisons to the 2022 third quarter, unless otherwise noted)

• Reported Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.35 and Adjusted Earnings Per Share (EPS)¹ of $0.50, compared to $0.29 and $0.09, respectively
  • Third quarter 2023 Reported EPS includes after-tax adjusted expenses of $20.5 million, comprised primarily of realignment charges, below-the-line foreign exchange, and the release of a tax valuation allowance benefit
  • Both Reported and Adjusted EPS were impacted by an $10.7 million (6 cents per share³) non-cash expense, resulting from an actuarial-determined assessment of certain long-term liabilities
• Total bookings were $1.07 billion, down $155.8 million or 12.7%. On a constant currency basis⁴, total bookings were down $175.4 million or 14.3%
  • Third quarter 2022 bookings included over $210 million of original equipment orders related to a Middle East gas project, representing one of Flowserve’s largest awards ever
  • Original equipment bookings were $485.3 million, down $194.4 million or 28.6%. On a constant currency basis⁴, original equipment bookings were down $202.0 million or 29.7%
  • Aftermarket bookings were $582.2 million, up $38.6 million or 7.1%. On a constant currency basis⁴, aftermarket bookings were up $26.6 million or 4.9%
• Sales were $1.09 billion, up $221.8 million or 25.4%. On a constant currency basis⁴, sales were up $200.7 million or 23.0%
  • Original equipment sales were $529.2 million, up $117.1 million or 28.4%. On a constant currency basis⁴, original equipment sales were up $106.8 million or 25.9%
  • Aftermarket sales were $565.5 million, up $104.7 million or 22.7%. On a constant currency basis⁴, aftermarket sales were up $94.0 million or 20.4%
• Reported gross and operating margins were 29.0% and 6.4%, up 160 and 360 basis points, respectively
  • Adjusted gross and operating margins⁵ were 29.7% and 8.7%, up 230 and 630 basis points, respectively
  • Both Reported and Adjusted third quarter 2023 operating margins were impacted by the $10.7 million non-cash expense, which reduced operating margins by approximately 100 basis points⁶
• Backlog of $2.77 billion, up $170.9 million or 6.6% compared to the 2022 third quarter
  • Book-to-bill solid at 1.03x year-to-date
• Completed actions to achieve the 2023 cost-reduction target of $50 million annualized savings

“We delivered strong third quarter results, including significant revenue and earnings growth, while building on the operating momentum of the last year,” said Scott Rowe, Flowserve’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our new organizational model is driving speed, accountability, and cost efficiency throughout the company. The combination of our improved operating performance and our positive market outlook gives us the confidence to increase our full year revenue and adjusted EPS guidance range for the third time this year.”

Rowe concluded, “Driven by our 3D strategy, Flowserve is well-positioned to capture accelerated growth from energy transition investments and decarbonization initiatives. Flowserve is also competitively differentiated to capitalize in our traditional markets by ensuring global energy security. Additionally, we expect both aftermarket and MRO opportunities will remain strong through 2024 and beyond. As a result of these combined dynamics, we continue to believe we are in the early stages of a multi-year upcycle. Our focus remains on profitably converting our near-record $2.8 billion backlog to deliver solid revenue and earnings growth over the coming years, while creating long-term value for our shareholders, associates and customers.”

Revised 2023 Guidance²

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:

Flowserve’s 2023 Adjusted EPS target range excludes expected adjusted items including identified realignment charges of approximately $55 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.

Third Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call

Flowserve will host its conference call with the financial community on Thursday, October 26^th 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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