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ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT) today reported 2010 first-quarter revenue of $2.6 billion and income from continuing operations of $146 million, or $0.79 per share. Excluding special items, income from continuing operations for the quarter was $156 million, or $0.84 per share, representing 17 percent year-over-year growth. Special items in the year-ago period included a $54 million tax-related gain, compared with a $10 million expense in the first quarter of 2010, primarily related to the recent U.S. healthcare reform legislation.

“Promising organic growth combined with ITT’s focused execution got us off to a great start in 2010. Our Motion & Flow Control business delivered significant increases in revenue and operating income. Our Defense & Information Solutions business made great progress on its strategic realignment, and significant productivity gains drove margin improvements in both our Fluid Technology and Motion & Flow Control businesses,” said Steve Loranger, ITT’s chairman, president and chief executive officer.

The company also raised its full-year 2010 adjusted earnings per share guidance from its previously announced forecast of $3.90 to $4.10 to a new forecast of $4.05 to $4.20. Revenue guidance for the year is revised from the company’s previously announced forecast of three percent growth to a new forecast of four percent growth. Organic revenue (defined as total revenue excluding foreign exchange and merger and acquisition impacts) is expected to grow three percent, compared with a previous forecast of two percent growth.

“Our global teams delivered results above expectations, and we are seeing improving conditions in certain end markets, giving us confidence in raising our full-year earnings outlook,” said Loranger. “We also delivered higher than expected free cash flow, and our strong financial position enabled us to announce an 18 percent dividend increase in the quarter, while we continued to advance our cash deployment and portfolio strategy through ITT’s acquisition of Nova Analytics.

“We believe our strategies to align the portfolio with enduring human needs, while delivering organic growth and focused execution, will continue to drive excellent, sustainable growth -- as ITT has demonstrated this quarter and over the past five years.”

First-Quarter Segment Results

Defense & Information Solutions

• First-quarter 2010 revenue for the Defense segment was $1.5 billion, down four percent compared to the year-ago period. Volume declines from strong prior-year results for tactical radios and counter improvised explosive device units were partially offset by growth in service contracts, special purpose jammers and very strong international night vision goggle revenues.
• Strong productivity in the segment was more than offset by increased costs related to the business’ strategic realignment, higher pension costs, and lower volumes, resulting in an 11 percent decline in operating income to $146 million.
• Backlog at the end of the quarter was $5 billion, and significant orders during the quarter included international night vision goggles, airborne integrated defensive electronic countermeasures, Saudi Arabia tactical radios and next generation satellite radios. ITT was also selected by the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems to provide components and services for the next generation of the Global Positioning System (GPS).

Fluid Technology

• First-quarter 2010 Fluid Technology revenue of $801 million was up eight percent on a year-over-year basis. Organic revenue was flat, as growth in residential markets was offset by a decline versus the strong year-ago period in industrial projects. Organic orders for the segment were up three percent, largely driven by stabilizing residential market conditions and strong mining, oil and gas projects.
• First-quarter segment operating income was $91 million, up 32 percent from the comparable prior-year period, driven by exceptional productivity and lower restructuring and realignment costs.
• Key recent achievements include an award to create an energy-efficient water system in Chongqing, China; a full suite of treatment equipment to upgrade a water reclamation plant in Maryland with ITT’s Flygt, Leopold, WEDECO and Sanitaire product lines; a desalination award in Saudi Arabia; and the start-up of the one of the largest dissolved air flotation water treatment systems in North America. The company also completed the acquisition of Nova Analytics, establishing a new growth platform for ITT in the $6 billion analytical instrumentation market.

Motion & Flow Control

• First-quarter 2010 revenue for the Motion & Flow Control segment grew 26 percent on a comparable basis to $387 million. Organic revenue was up 25 percent, driven by the 2009 European auto stimulus programs, share gains in rail and beverage in emerging markets, restocking in the marine and connectors markets and recovering industrial markets. Organic orders were up 32 percent.
• Operating income of $55 million was up 96 percent, driven by strong productivity, volume and mix.
• Key business achievements during the quarter included a locomotive damper order for a rail project in China, European automotive platform wins, and a five-year fuel valve award in the aerospace sector. The business also garnered emerging market share gains in beverage.

Guidance

For the second quarter of 2010, ITT projects adjusted earnings per share will be flat compared with the year-ago period, in the range of $1.05 to $1.07. ITT’s new full-year 2010 adjusted earnings per share guidance range is now $4.05 to $4.20 per share. At the midpoint, this represents nine percent growth from 2009.

For the full year, ITT revenue is now expected to grow four percent, compared with prior revenue guidance of three percent growth. Organic revenue growth for the full year is now forecast at three percent compared with a prior forecast of two percent.

Based on expected timing of orders and customer fielding plans, the company projects 2010 Defense & Information Solutions revenue growth of three percent. Fluid Technology revenue is expected to grow five percent, from a previously announced forecast of two percent growth, due to the Nova acquisition. Total revenue growth guidance for Motion & Flow Control is increased to six percent from the previous forecast of one percent growth. On an organic basis, revenue growth of seven percent is now forecast at Motion & Flow Control compared to the flat prior guidance.

Investor Call Today

ITT's senior management will host a conference call for investors today at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to review first-quarter performance and answer questions. The briefing can be monitored live via webcast at the following address on the company's Web site: www.itt.com/ir.

About ITT Corporation

ITT Corporation is a high-technology engineering and manufacturing company operating on all seven continents in three vital markets: water and fluids management, global defense and security, and motion and flow control. With a heritage of innovation, ITT partners with its customers to deliver extraordinary solutions that create more livable environments, provide protection and safety and connect our world. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., the company generated 2009 revenue of $10.9 billion. www.itt.com

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The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

ITT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENTS

(In millions, except per share)

(Unaudited)

      Three Months Ended March 31, 2010   2009   Revenue $

2,636

 

$ 2,557     Costs of revenue 1,908 1,888 Selling, general and administrative expenses 383 383 Research and development expenses 63 53 Asbestos-related costs, net 15 - Restructuring and asset impairment charges, net   17     11   Total costs and expenses 2,386 2,335   Operating income 250 222 Interest expense 25 26 Interest income 3 4 Miscellaneous expense, net   5     3   Income from continuing operations before

income tax expense

223

197

Income tax expense   77     10   Income from continuing operations 146 187 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax   -     (3 ) Net income $ 146   $ 184     Earnings (Loss) Per Share Basic: Continuing operations $ 0.80 $ 1.02 Discontinued operations   -     (0.01 ) Net Income $ 0.80 $ 1.01 Diluted: Continuing operations $ 0.79 $ 1.02 Discontinued operations   -     (0.01 ) Net Income $ 0.79 $ 1.01   Average common shares — basic 183.3 182.0 Average common shares — diluted 184.9 183.2  

ITT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIESCONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS(In millions)(Unaudited)

        March 31, December 31, 2010 2009   Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $

880

 

$

1,216

 

Receivables, net 1,853 1,797 Inventories, net 821 802 Deferred income taxes 235 234 Other current assets (a)   238     207   Total current assets 4,027 4,256   Plant, property and equipment, net 1,049 1,051 Deferred income taxes 546 583 Goodwill 4,071 3,864 Other intangible assets, net 664 519 Asbestos-related assets 584 604 Other non-current assets   259     252   Total assets $ 11,200   $ 11,129     Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 1,207 $ 1,291 Accrued expenses (b) 970 1,035 Accrued taxes 93 105 Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt 289 75 Postretirement benefits 73 73 Deferred income taxes   35     37   Total current liabilities 2,667 2,616   Postretirement benefits 1,775 1,788 Long-term debt 1,365 1,431 Asbestos-related liabilities 860 867 Other non-current liabilities   614     549   Total liabilities 7,281 7,251   Shareholders' equity   3,919     3,878   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 11,200   $ 11,129     (a) Includes asbestos-related assets of $62 for both periods presented. (b) Includes asbestos-related liabilities of $66 for both periods presented.      

ITT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended March 31, 2010   2009 Operating Activities

Net income

$

146

$

184

Less: Loss from discontinued operations   -     3   Income from continuing operations 146 187   Adjustments to income from continuing operations: Depreciation and amortization 69 66 Stock-based compensation 8 8 Asbestos-related costs, net 15 - Restructuring and asset impairment charges, net 17 11 Payments for restructuring (16 ) (26 ) Contributions to pension plans (2 ) (5 ) Change in receivables (68 ) 76 Change in inventories 3 (44 ) Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses (73 ) (17 ) Change in accrued and deferred taxes 7 (4 ) Change in other assets (22 ) (46 ) Change in other liabilities (11 ) (2 ) Other, net   4     9   Net Cash — Operating Activities   77     213     Investing Activities

Capital expenditures

(52

)

(48

)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (391 ) (1 ) Proceeds from sale of assets and businesses 1 10 Other, net   1     2   Net Cash — Investing Activities   (441 )   (37 )   Financing Activities

Short-term debt, net

151

(166

)

Long-term debt repaid (1 ) (3 ) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 5 2 Dividends paid (85 ) (32 ) Tax impact from equity compensation activity 1 (1 ) Other, net   5     -   Net Cash — Financing Activities   76     (200 )   Exchange rate effects on cash and cash equivalents   (48 )   (30 ) Net change in cash and cash equivalents (336 ) (54 ) Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of year   1,216     965   Cash and Cash Equivalents — end of period $ 880   $ 911       Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Measures   Management reviews key performance metrics including sales and revenues, segment operating income and margins, earnings per share, orders growth, and backlog, among others, in connection with its management of our business. In addition, we consider the following non-GAAP measures to be key performance indicators for purposes of this REG-G reconciliation:   Organic Sales and Revenues defined as reported GAAP sales and revenues excluding the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and contributions from acquisitions and divestitures (for the first 12 months). The Company believes that Organic Sales and Revenues provide a useful measure of the operation's underlying revenue performance after adjusting for foreign exchange, acquisitions and divestitures that may impact comparability. The Company utilizes Organic Sales and Revenues to measure, evaluate and manage the Company's revenue performance. The Company's definition of Organic Sales and Revenue may not be comparable to similar measures utilized by other companies.   Organic Orders are Non-GAAP performance measures that may provide useful information related to the Company's future revenue performance. Organic Orders exclude the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and contributions from acquisitions and divestitures (for the first 12 months). The Company's definition of Organic Orders may not be comparable to similar measures utilized by other companies.   Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted EPS are defined as reported GAAP Income from Continuing Operations and reported GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share, adjusted to exclude Special items. Special items that may include, but are not limited to, unusual and infrequent non-operating items and non-operating tax settlements or adjustments related to prior periods. These items are not a substitute for GAAP measures. Special items represent significant charges or credits that impact current results, but may not be related to the Company’s ongoing operations and performance. The Company uses Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted EPS to measure, evaluate and manage the Company. The Company believes that results excluding Special Items provide a useful analysis of ongoing operating trends. The Company's definitions of Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted EPS may not be comparable to similar measures utilized by other companies.   Free Cash Flow is defined as GAAP Net Cash - Operating Activities less Capital Expenditures and other Special Items. Free Cash Flow should not be considered a substitute for income or cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company's definition of Free Cash Flow may not be comparable to similar measures utilized by other companies. Management believes that Free Cash Flow is an important measure of performance and it is utilized as one measure of the Company's ability to generate cash. Note that due to other financial obligations and commitments, the entire Free Cash Flow amount may not be available for discretionary purposes.   Management believes that the above metrics are useful to investors evaluating our operating performance for the periods presented, and provide a tool for evaluating our ongoing operations and our management of assets held from period to period. These metrics, however, are not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for sales and revenue growth (decline), or cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as determined in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.     ITT Corporation Non-GAAP Reconciliation Reported vs. Organic Revenue / Order Growth First Quarter 2010 & 2009                 ($ Millions)                               (As Reported - GAAP) (As Adjusted - Organic)   (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) = B+C+D (F) = E / A

Revenue3M 2010

Revenue3M 2009

Change2010 vs. 2009

% Change2010 vs. 2009

Acquisition /Divestitures3M 2010

FX Contribution3M 2010

ChangeAdj. 10 vs. 09

% ChangeAdj. 10 vs. 09     ITT Corporation - Consolidated 2,636 2,557 79 3.1% (13) (50) 16 0.6%   Defense & Information Solutions 1,450 1,508 (58) -3.8% 0 0 (58) -3.8% Electronic Systems 508 676 (168) -24.9% 0 0 (168) -24.9% Geospatial Systems 297 275 22 8.0% 0 0 22 8.0% Information Systems 651 575 76 13.2% 0 0 76 13.2%   Fluid Technology 801 744 57 7.7% (16) (42) (1) -0.1% Water & WasteWater 378 344 34 9.9% (4) (32) (2) -0.6% Residential and Commercial Water Group 267 238 29 12.2% (12) (6) 11 4.6% Industrial Process 172 184 (12) -6.5% 0 (5) (17) -9.2%   Motion & Flow Control 387 306 81 26.5% 3 (8) 76 24.8% Motion Technologies 169 113 56 49.6% 0 (5) 51 45.1% Interconnect Solutions 98 87 11 12.6% 0 (2) 9 10.3% Control Technologies 66 64 2 3.1% 1 0 3 4.7% Flow Control 54 43 11 25.6% 2 (1) 12 27.9%    

Orders3M 2010

Orders3M 2009

Change2010 vs. 2009

% Change2010 vs. 2009

AcquisitionContribution3M 2010

FX Contribution3M 2010 ChangeAdj. 10 vs. 09 % ChangeAdj. 10 vs. 09   Defense & Information Solutions 1,256 1,504 (248) -16.5% 0 0 (248) -16.5%   Fluid Technology 890 802 88 11.0% (17) (47) 24 3.0%   Motion & Flow Control 374 281 93 33.1% 3 (6) 90 32.0%   Total Segment Orders 2,518 2,586 (68) -2.6% (14) (53) (135) -5.2%   Note: Excludes intercompany eliminations.   ITT Corporation Segment Operating Income & OI Margin First Quarter of 2010 & 2009         ($ Millions)    

Q1 2010

Q1 2009

%

 

 

Change 10 vs.

As Reported As Reported

09

  Revenue: Defense & Information Solutions 1,450 1,508 -3.8 % Fluid Technology 801 744 7.7 % Motion & Flow Control 387 306 26.5 % Intersegment eliminations (2 ) (1 ) 100.0 % Total Revenue 2,636   2,557   3.1 %   Operating Margin: Defense & Information Solutions 10.1 % 10.9 % (80 ) BP Fluid Technology 11.4 % 9.3 % 210 BP Motion & Flow Control 14.2 % 9.2 % 500   BP Total Operating Segments 11.1 % 10.2 % 90   BP     Income: Defense & Information Solutions 146 164 -11.0 % Fluid Technology 91 69 31.9 % Motion & Flow Control 55   28   96.4 % Total Segment Operating Income 292   261   11.9 %     ITT Corporation Non-GAAP Reconciliation Reported vs. Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations & Adjusted EPS First Quarter of 2010 & 2009                             ($ Millions, except EPS and shares)  

Q1 2010As Reported

Q1 2010Adjustments Q1 2010As Adjusted Q1 2009As Reported Q1 2009Adjustments Q1 2009As Adjusted Change2010 vs. 2009As Adjusted Percent Change2010 vs. 2009As Adjusted               Segment Operating Income 292     292   261     261     Interest Income (Expense) (22 ) (1 )

 #A 

(23 ) (22 ) (22 ) Other Income (Expense) (5 ) (5 ) (3 ) (3 ) Corporate (Expense) (42 )   (42 ) (39 )   (39 )             Income from Continuing Operations before Tax 223   (1 ) 222   197     197                 Income Tax Expense (77 ) 11  

 #B 

(66 ) (10 ) (54 )

 #C 

(64 )             Income from Continuing Operations 146   10   156   187   (54 ) 133                 Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations 0.79   0.05   0.84   1.02   (0.30 ) 0.72  

$0.12

 

16.7 %     #A - Interest refund related to prior year tax settlement. #B - Primarily related to a reduction of deferred tax assets associated with the U.S. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Healthcare Reform Act). #C - Primarily the reversal of a deferred tax liability no longer required as a result of the restructuring of certain international legal entities.     ITT Corporation Non-GAAP Reconciliation Net Cash - Operating Activities vs. Free Cash Flow First Quarter of 2010 & 2009        

($ Millions)

    3M 2010 3M 2009   Net Cash - Operating Activities 77 213   Capital Expenditures (52) (48)   Free Cash Flow 25 165   Income from Continuing Operations 146 187   Free Cash Flow Conversion 17% 88%     Non-Cash Special Tax Items 11 (58)   Income from Continuing Operations, ExcludingNon-Cash Special Tax Items 157 129   Adjusted Free Cash Flow Conversion 16% 128%     ITT Corporation Debt Coverage Ratios 2010 & 2009 ($ Millions)       March 30, 2010 December 30, 2009   Net Debt/Net Capitalization 16.5 % 7.0 % Total Debt/Total Capitalization 29.7 % 28.0 %     Short Term Debt 289 75 Long Term Debt 1,365   1,431   Total Debt 1,654 1,506 Cash & Cash equivalents 880   1,216   Net Debt 774 290     Total Shareholders' Equity 3,919 3,878 Net Debt 774   290   Net Capitalization 4,693 4,168