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John Perino Vice President Investor Relations Chuck Hinrichs Vice President Chief Financial Officer
Safe Harbor Statement ,[object Object],[object Object]
Non-GAAP Financial Measures We prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). We also disclose adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS), adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross profit as a percentage of net sales, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit as a percentage of net sales, and free cash flow which are non-GAAP financial measures.  We use these measures in our internal performance reporting and for reports to the Board of Directors.  We also disclose these measures in our quarterly earnings releases, on investor conference calls, and in investor presentations and similar events.  We believe that adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross profit as a percentage of net sales and free cash flow are useful measures for providing investors with additional insight into our operating performance. This additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our results of operations prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.  Adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross profit as a percentage of net sales exclude the effects of certain items that are not comparable from one period to the next.  Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less additions to property, plant and equipment.
Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Building a Premier Global Enterprise
Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Building a Premier Global Enterprise
Regal Beloit Corporation Overview Transformation Revenues (PF) $3B + Employees ~25,800 Total Shareholder Returns  7-Year CAGR  142% Founded 1955 Beloit, WI ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Four CEOs Revenue Growth 10-Year CAGR  17.6% Sales by Product/Platform Production by Region
Necessary and Innovative Products Electric Motors Power Transmission Electric Generators Custom Electric Drives
Well Balanced, Well Diversified Business Model Revenues by Geography  Revenues by Channel Cyclicality  Revenues by End Markets Late Mid  Early _____________________ Management Estimates
Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Building a Premier Global Enterprise
Total Shareholder Returns ,[object Object],[object Object],+142.0% Regal Beloit Corporation +115.2% Best in Class Industrials 1 (ROP, EMR, IEX, AME, DHR) 12.5% S&P 500 Total 7-YR Cumulative Shareholder Return  Performance Consistent With Best in Class Industrials
Relative Performance Profile ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],5-Year EPS CAGR  (2) 5-Year Sales CAGR FCF / NI ROIC  (3) Total Debt / LTM EBITDA  (1) 1.9x   1.7x  2.4x  2.3x  2.4x  1.1x  Performance Consistent With Best In Class Industrials
Regal Beloit Compass Operating System ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Lean Six Sigma Tools Leadership Tools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Near Term Income Statement Long Term Growth
Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Building a Premier Global Enterprise
Strategic Rationale to Acquire EPC ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Offers Stronger Global Footprint Offers New Technology and  Products Delivers Value EPC Acquisition Consistent With Regal Beloit’s Strategic Objectives
EPC Broad Product Platform Key  Applications Commercial  HVAC&R Residential  HVAC&R Pump Distribution General  Industry 25% 26% 16% 24% 9% _____________________ Management Estimates
Integration Summary ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Meeting/Exceeding Integration Expectations
Anticipated Gross Synergies 1 Anticipated Integration Capital and Expense Explanation of Synergies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Synergy Capture _____________________ 1  A Cumulative Run Rate Excluding Revenue Synergies Synergies Support Strategic Rationale For EPC
Global Energy Efficiency Regulations ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],June  4, 2010 2017 2015 June 16, 2011 December  19, 2010 2013 2012 ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],2016 Continuing Catalyst for Growth
Increasing Global Presence _____________________ Management Estimates Expanding in Higher Growth Regions 2005 Sales 2011 Proforma Sales Five Year Growth Rate
Technology Leader Energy Efficient Product Sales  Regal Beloit Technology Leadership 21% CAGR New Product Introductions  _____________________ Management Estimates $ Millions High Efficiency More Effective Use of Power Variable Speed Broad Variation of  Speed During Use Embedded Intelligence Electronic “Smarts”  Built Into Products Lower Operating Costs Reduced Lifetime  Costs to Operate
Successful Acquirer and Integrator ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],CMT 2004 – 2009 2010 2011 HARGIL DYNAMICS PTY. LTD. Consistent and Successful Acquirer
Record of Strong, Continuous Growth 2012 Est ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Overview ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Building a Premier Global Enterprise
Third Quarter Financial Highlights Adjusted Diluted EPS +17% $1.14 $1.33 $591 $737 Revenue ($M) +25% Adjusted Operating Profit Margin +30 bps Free Cash Flow ($M) +64% 11.8% Strong Third Quarter Performance
Sales and EPS Growth 17.6% Sales CAGR (2001-2011E) 2005 _____________________ Source:  Capital IQ and StreetAccount. Note: 2011E sales and EPS estimates based on midpoint of consensus analyst guidance per Reuters. $  Thousands  EPS Sales Strong Track Record of Growth
Consistent Cash Flow While Investing for Growth Cash Div ($M) $14.7   $16.6   $18.1   $19.4   $21.6   $25.1  $26.8 _____________________ Note: 2011E free cash flow, capex and Net Income estimates based on midpoint of consensus analyst guidance per Reuters
Balance Sheet Strength 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 – – –
Investment Thesis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Thank you
APPENDIX – Non GAAP Measures
Appendix Reconciliation of Historic Free Cash Flow E 1  Three Quarters Actual, Fourth Quarter Consensus Estimate (Data in $ Millions) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 E 1 Cash Flow from Operation $112.2 $93.5 $200.6 $154.2 $314.9 $175.4 $282.0 Capital Expenditures (28.3) (52.5) (36.6) (52.2) (33.6) (45.0) (54.0) Free Cash Flow $83.9 $41.0 $164.0 $102.0 $281.3 $130.4 $228.0

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Regal Beloit Investor Relations

  • 1. John Perino Vice President Investor Relations Chuck Hinrichs Vice President Chief Financial Officer
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  • 3. Non-GAAP Financial Measures We prepare financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). We also disclose adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS), adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross profit as a percentage of net sales, adjusted operating profit, adjusted operating profit as a percentage of net sales, and free cash flow which are non-GAAP financial measures. We use these measures in our internal performance reporting and for reports to the Board of Directors. We also disclose these measures in our quarterly earnings releases, on investor conference calls, and in investor presentations and similar events. We believe that adjusted diluted EPS, adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross profit as a percentage of net sales and free cash flow are useful measures for providing investors with additional insight into our operating performance. This additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our results of operations prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross profit as a percentage of net sales exclude the effects of certain items that are not comparable from one period to the next. Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less additions to property, plant and equipment.
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  • 7. Necessary and Innovative Products Electric Motors Power Transmission Electric Generators Custom Electric Drives
  • 8. Well Balanced, Well Diversified Business Model Revenues by Geography Revenues by Channel Cyclicality Revenues by End Markets Late Mid Early _____________________ Management Estimates
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  • 15. EPC Broad Product Platform Key Applications Commercial HVAC&R Residential HVAC&R Pump Distribution General Industry 25% 26% 16% 24% 9% _____________________ Management Estimates
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  • 19. Increasing Global Presence _____________________ Management Estimates Expanding in Higher Growth Regions 2005 Sales 2011 Proforma Sales Five Year Growth Rate
  • 20. Technology Leader Energy Efficient Product Sales Regal Beloit Technology Leadership 21% CAGR New Product Introductions _____________________ Management Estimates $ Millions High Efficiency More Effective Use of Power Variable Speed Broad Variation of Speed During Use Embedded Intelligence Electronic “Smarts” Built Into Products Lower Operating Costs Reduced Lifetime Costs to Operate
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  • 24. Third Quarter Financial Highlights Adjusted Diluted EPS +17% $1.14 $1.33 $591 $737 Revenue ($M) +25% Adjusted Operating Profit Margin +30 bps Free Cash Flow ($M) +64% 11.8% Strong Third Quarter Performance
  • 25. Sales and EPS Growth 17.6% Sales CAGR (2001-2011E) 2005 _____________________ Source: Capital IQ and StreetAccount. Note: 2011E sales and EPS estimates based on midpoint of consensus analyst guidance per Reuters. $ Thousands EPS Sales Strong Track Record of Growth
  • 26. Consistent Cash Flow While Investing for Growth Cash Div ($M) $14.7 $16.6 $18.1 $19.4 $21.6 $25.1 $26.8 _____________________ Note: 2011E free cash flow, capex and Net Income estimates based on midpoint of consensus analyst guidance per Reuters
  • 27. Balance Sheet Strength 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 – – –
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  • 30. APPENDIX – Non GAAP Measures
  • 31. Appendix Reconciliation of Historic Free Cash Flow E 1 Three Quarters Actual, Fourth Quarter Consensus Estimate (Data in $ Millions) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 E 1 Cash Flow from Operation $112.2 $93.5 $200.6 $154.2 $314.9 $175.4 $282.0 Capital Expenditures (28.3) (52.5) (36.6) (52.2) (33.6) (45.0) (54.0) Free Cash Flow $83.9 $41.0 $164.0 $102.0 $281.3 $130.4 $228.0

Hinweis der Redaktion

  1. -We have proactively developed products to meet specific customer needs and therefore differentiate our products versus the competition -Select two/three of those listed and provide anecdotes
  2. -We will continue to be a consolidator, as we have been in the past -Actively pursuing/evaluating opportunities in electric motors, related electrical components and power transmissions sectors -As [Jim] mentioned, most of our acquisitions are negotiated and result from years of cultivation of relationships with management teams and owners. While this allows us to usually obtain a fair price, we also think it explains why our acquisition strategy has been so successful – we get to know the business and management very well over a period of years and we take the time to do our due diligence and formulate our integration plan and strategy -We have an established ongoing dialogue with many acquisition targets throughout the world that we are confident will lead to continuing to lower our risk in growing through acquisitions
  3. -The flip side of cash is debt. We have always maintained a prudent level of debt- What you will see is an increase in debt driven by an acquisition-such as the Leeson acquisition in 2000- however the debt is quickly reduced quickly through normal cash flow of the business. We will also take advantage of opportunities to smartly adjust the capital structure of the company such as the secondary offering in 2002 and the convert that was issued last year- Again to prepare the balance sheet for the next event.