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3M Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Results; Implements New Global Operating Model and Streamlined Structure; Provides Full-Year 2020 Guidance Fourth-Quarter Highlights: - Sales of $8.1 bil

Key Takeaway: For Immediate Release 3M Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Results; Implements New Global Operating Model and Streamlined Structure; Provides Full-Year 2020 Guidance Fourth-Quarter Highlights: Full-Year Highlights: ST. PAUL, Minn. - Jan. 28, 2020 3M (NYSE: MMM) toda

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For Immediate Release
3M Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2019 Results;
Implements New Global Operating Model and Streamlined Structure;
Provides Full-Year 2020 Guidance
Fourth-Quarter Highlights:
Full-Year Highlights:
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Jan. 28, 2020 3M (NYSE: MMM) today reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2019 results and provided its 2020 earnings outlook.
"Our team executed well in the fourth quarter and delivered results that were in-line with our expectations," said Mike Roman, 3M chairman and chief executive officer. "While we continued to manage challenges in certain key end markets, we generated solid underlying margins and robust free cash flow."
Roman continued, "We also continue to build for the future, including the launch of our new global operating model which represents the next phase of our transformation journey. As a result of our actions, we are well positioned to improve our performance, return to growth and deliver a successful 2020."
Fourth-Quarter Results
Sales grew 2.1 percent year-on-year to $8.1 billion. Organic local-currency sales declined 2.6 percent while acquisitions, net of divestitures, increased sales by 5.1 percent. Foreign currency translation reduced sales by 0.4 percent year-on-year.
Total sales grew 25.4 percent in Health Care, were flat in Consumer, with declines of 4.8 percent in Safety and Industrial, and 6.2 percent in Transportation and Electronics. Organic local-currency sales increased 0.2 percent in Consumer, with declines of 0.2 percent in Health Care, 2.8 percent in Safety and Industrial, and 5.9 percent in Transportation and Electronics.
On a geographic basis, total sales grew 7.4 percent in the U.S., 1.2 percent in Latin America/Canada, with declines of 1.7 percent in Asia Pacific and 2.0 percent in EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Organic local-currency sales were flat in Latin America/Canada, with declines of 2.7 percent in both Asia Pacific and EMEA and 2.9 percent in the U.S.
Fourth-quarter GAAP earnings were $1.66 per share, a decrease of 27 percent year-on-year. This result includes the company's previously mentioned pre-tax restructuring charge of $134 million, or $0.20 per share, and a significant litigation-related pre-tax charge of $214 million, or $0.29 per share. Neither of these items was included in 3M's prior earnings guidance. Fourth-quarter 2018 GAAP earnings were $2.27 per share which included a net charge for tax adjustments of $0.04 per share related to both the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and its first-quarter 2018 legal settlement, and a $0.02 per share net benefit from a divestiture gain, net of actions.
Excluding the impact of the significant litigation-related charges, fourth quarter 2019 adjusted earnings were $1.95 per share versus $2.31 per share in the fourth quarter 2018, adjusting for last year's tax-related items, as referenced in the "Supplemental Financial Information Non-GAAP Measures" section.
Fourth-quarter operating income was $1.3 billion with operating margins of 16.3 percent. These results include a combined negative operating income impact of $348 million, or a minus 4.3 percentage point operating margin impact, from the company's restructuring and significant litigation-related charges.
The company's operating cash flow was $2.3 billion, contributing to conversion of 186 percent of net income to free cash flow, as referenced in the "Supplemental Financial Information Non-GAAP Measures" section.
3M paid $828 million in cash dividends to shareholders and repurchased $164 million of its own shares during the quarter.
Accelerating the Pace of 3M's Transformation Journey
Today, 3M announced the next step in its transformation journey, which includes a new global operating model and streamlined organizational structure.
As a result of these actions, 3M initiated a restructuring that will reduce approximately 1,500 positions, spanning all business groups, functions and geographies. On a pre-tax basis, 3M took a restructuring charge of $134 million in the fourth quarter of 2019. The company expects annual pre-tax savings of $110 million to $120 million, with $40 million to $50 million in 2020.
3M today issued a separate press release with more details on these changes.
Significant Litigation-Related PFAS Update
During the fourth quarter, 3M updated its evaluation of customer-related PFAS (Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) litigation based on continued, productive settlement discussions with multiple parties. As previously disclosed, 3M has been engaged in mediation and resolution negotiations in multiple cases.
In addition, during the fourth quarter the company updated its assessment of environmental matters and litigation related to its historical PFAS manufacturing operations and expanded its evaluation of other 3M sites that may have used certain PFAS-containing material and locations at which they were disposed.
As a result of these actions during the fourth quarter, the company recorded a significant litigation-related pre-tax charge of $214 million, or $0.29 cents per share.
Fourth-Quarter Business Group Discussion
Safety and Industrial
Sales of $2.8 billion, down 4.8 percent in U.S. dollars. Organic local-currency sales decreased 2.8 percent, foreign currency translation decreased sales by 0.6 percent and divestitures decreased sales by 1.4 percent.
On an organic local-currency basis:
Sales increased in personal safety and roofing granules; declined in electrical markets, industrial adhesives and tapes, automotive aftermarket, abrasives, and closure and masking.
Sales grew in Latin America/Canada; declined in Asia Pacific, the U.S. and EMEA.
Operating income was $586 million, a decrease of 12 percent year-on-year; operating margins of 20.9 percent.
Transportation and Electronics
Sales of $2.3 billion, down 6.2 percent in U.S. dollars. Organic local-currency sales decreased 5.9 percent, foreign currency translation decreased sales by 0.3 percent.
On an organic local-currency basis:
Sales increased in transportation safety; declined in commercial solutions, advanced materials, electronics, and automotive and aerospace.
Sales declined in Asia Pacific, EMEA, Latin America/Canada and the U.S.
Operating income was $475 million, a decrease of 21 percent year-on-year; operating margins of 20.8 percent.
Sales of $2.1 billion, up 25.4 percent in U.S. dollars. Organic local-currency sales decreased 0.2 percent, foreign currency translation decreased sales by 0.4 percent and acquisitions increased sales by 26.0 percent.
On an organic local-currency basis:
Sales grew in food safety, health information systems, drug delivery, medical solutions; sales declined in separation and purification and oral care.
Sales grew in Latin America/Canada, EMEA and Asia Pacific; declined in the U.S.
Operating income was $457 million, a decrease of 4.6 percent year-on-year; operating margins were 21.3 percent.
Sales of $1.3 billion, flat in U.S. dollars. Organic local-currency sales increased 0.2 percent and foreign currency translation decreased sales by 0.2 percent.
On an organic local-currency basis:
Sales grew in home improvement and home care; sales declined in stationery and office supplies, and consumer health care.
Sales grew in Latin America/Canada and the U.S.; sales declined in EMEA and Asia Pacific.
Operating income was $296 million, up 14 percent year-on-year; operating margins were 23.4 percent.
Full-Year 2019 Results
Full-year 2019 GAAP earnings were $7.81 per share, a decrease of 12 percent. During the year, the company recorded charges totaling $1.29 per share for significant litigation-related charges and the deconsolidation of the company's Venezuelan subsidiary. Full-year 2018 GAAP earnings were $8.89 per share, which included charges totaling $1.57 per share for significant litigation-related charges and measurement period accounting for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
Excluding the above items, 2019 adjusted earnings were $9.10 per share versus 2018 adjusted earnings of $10.46, as referenced in the "Supplemental Financial Information Non-GAAP Measures" section. During 2019, the company recorded an earnings benefit of $0.21 per share from the divestiture of its gas and flame detection business. In 2018, the company recorded an earnings benefit of $0.50 per share from the divestiture of its communication markets business, net of related restructuring actions.
Sales declined 1.9 percent to $32.1 billion with an organic local-currency sales decline of 1.5 percent. The combination of acquisitions and divestitures increased sales 1.3 percent. Foreign currency translation decreased sales 1.7 percent. Full-year operating income margins were 19.2 percent, while adjusted operating margins were 21.6 percent.
The company's operating cash flow was $7.1 billion, contributing to conversion of 118 percent of net income to free cash flow for the year. In addition, 3M generated 17.5 percent return on invested capital. Refer to the "Supplemental Financial Information Non-GAAP Measures" section. The net impact from significant litigation-related charges, Venezuela deconsolidation, and gas and flame detection business divestiture gain increased full-year free cash flow conversion by 9 percentage points and reduced return on invested capital by 2 percentage points.
For the full year, 3M paid $3.3 billion in cash dividends to shareholders and repurchased $1.4 billion of its own shares.
Full-Year 2020 Outlook
3M initiated its full-year 2020 guidance with earnings expected to be in the range of $9.30 to $9.75 per share. The company expects its full-year organic local-currency growth in the range of flat to 2 percent. 3M also expects its full-year free cash flow conversion to be in the range of 95 to 105 percent and return on invested capital of 18 to 21 percent, as referenced in the "Supplemental Financial Information Non-GAAP Measures" section.
3M will conduct an investor teleconference at 9:00 a.m. EST (8:00 a.m. CST) today. Investors can access this conference via the following:
Live telephone:
Call 800-762-2596 within the U.S. or +1 212-231-2916 outside the U.S. Please join the call at least 10 minutes before the start time.
Webcast replay:
Go to 3M's Investor Relations website at http://investors.3M.com and click on "Quarterly Earnings."
Telephone replay:
Call 800-633-8284 within the U.S. or +1 402-977-9140 outside the U.S. (for both U.S. and outside the U.S., the access code is 21930635). The telephone replay will be available until 11:30 a.m. EST (10:30 a.m. CST) on Feb. 4, 2020.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking information about 3M's financial results and estimates and business prospects that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "aim," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "will," "should," "could," "target," "forecast" and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance or business plans or prospects. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, regulatory, capital markets and other external conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) operational execution, including scenarios where the Company generates fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2018, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q (the "Reports"). Changes in such assumptions or factors could produce significantly different results. A further description of these factors is located in the Reports under "Cautionary Note Concerning Factors That May Affect Future Results" and "Risk Factors" in Part I, Items 1 and 1A (Annual Report) and in Part I, Item 2 and Part II, Item 1A (Quarterly Reports). The information contained in this news release is as of the date indicated. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this news release as a result of new information or future events or developments.
3M Company and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(Millions, except per-share amounts)
Three months ended Year ended
December 31, December 31,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Net sales $ 8,111 $ 7,945 $ 32,136 $ 32,765
Operating expenses
Cost of sales 4,325 4,060 17,136 16,682
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,940 1,682 7,029 7,602
Research, development and related expenses 521 437 1,911 1,821
Gain on sale of businesses - (17 ) (114 ) (547 )
Total operating expenses 6,786 6,162 25,962 25,558
Operating income 1,325 1,783 6,174 7,207
Other expense (income), net 113 63 462 207
Income before income taxes 1,212 1,720 5,712 7,000
Provision for income taxes 242 371 1,130 1,637
Net income including noncontrolling interest $ 970 $ 1,349 $ 4,582 $ 5,363
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 1 2 12 14
Net income attributable to 3M $ 969 $ 1,347 $ 4,570 $ 5,349
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - basic 576.3 580.7 577.0 588.5
Earnings per share attributable to 3M common shareholders - basic $ 1.68 $ 2.32 $ 7.92 $ 9.09
Weighted average 3M common shares outstanding - diluted 582.7 592.6 585.1 602.0
Earnings per share attributable to 3M common shareholders - diluted $ 1.66 $ 2.27 $ 7.81 $ 8.89
3M Company and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(Dollars in millions)
December 31, December 31,
2019 2018
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,353 $ 2,853
Marketable securities - current 98 380
Accounts receivable - net 4,791 5,020
Inventories 4,134 4,366
Prepaids 704 741
Other current assets 891 349
Total current assets 12,971 13,709
Property, plant and equipment - net 9,333 8,738
Operating lease right of use assets 858 -
Goodwill and intangible assets - net 19,823 12,708
Other assets 1,674 1,345
Total assets $ 44,659 $ 36,500
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt $ 2,795 $ 1,211
Accounts payable 2,228 2,266
Accrued payroll 702 749
Accrued income taxes 194 243
Operating lease liabilities - current 247 -
Other current liabilities 3,056 2,775
Total current liabilities 9,222 7,244
Long-term debt 17,518 13,411
Other liabilities 7,793 5,997
Total liabilities $ 34,533 $ 26,652
Total equity $ 10,126 $ 9,848
Shares outstanding
December 31, 2019: 575,184,835 shares
December 31, 2018: 576,575,168 shares
Total liabilities and equity $ 44,659 $ 36,500
3M Company and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in millions)
Year ended
December 31,
2019 2018
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 7,070 $ 6,439
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (1,699 ) (1,577 )
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (4,984 ) 13
Purchases and proceeds from sale or maturities of marketable securities and investments - net (192 ) 669
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash sold 236 846
Other investing activities 195 271
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES (6,444 ) 222
Cash flows from financing activities:
Change in debt 3,249 933
Purchases of treasury stock (1,407 ) (4,870 )
Proceeds from issuances of treasury stock pursuant to stock option and benefit plans 547 485
Dividends paid to shareholders (3,316 ) (3,193 )
Other financing activities (197 ) (56 )
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES (1,124 ) (6,701 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (2 ) (160 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (500 ) (200 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 2,853 3,053
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 2,353 $ 2,853
3M Company and Subsidiaries
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Dollars in millions, except full-year 2020 forecast)
Three months ended Year ended
December 31, December 31,
Major GAAP Cash Flow Categories 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 2,338 $ 2,258 $ 7,070 $ 6,439
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (5,299 ) (416 ) (6,444 ) 222
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (2,451 ) (2,152 ) (1,124 ) (6,701 )
Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP measure) Full-Year 2020 Forecast (Billions)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 2,338 $ 2,258 $ 7,070 $ 6,439 $6.9 to $7.6
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (538 ) (531 ) (1,699 ) (1,577 ) ($1.6 to $1.8)
Free cash flow (a) 1,800 1,727 5,371 4,862 $5.1 to $6.0
Net income attributable to 3M $ 969 $ 1,347 $ 4,570 $ 5,349 $5.4 to $5.7
Free cash flow conversion (a) 186 % 128 % 118 % 91 % 95% to 105%
December 31, December 31,
Net Debt (non-GAAP measure) 2019 2018
Total debt $ 20,313 $ 14,622
Less: Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities 2,494 3,270
Net debt (b) $ 17,819 $ 11,352
3M Company and Subsidiaries
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NON-GAAP MEASURES - (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in millions, except full-year 2020 forecast)
Twelve months ended Twelve months ended Full Year Estimated
Return on Invested Capital (non-GAAP measure) December 31 2019 December 31 2018 2020 (in billions)
Net income including non-controlling interest $ 4,582 $ 5,363 $5.4 to $5.7
Interest expense (after-tax) (1) 359 268 ~$0.4
Adjusted net income (Return) $ 4,941 $ 5,631 $5.8 to $6.1
Average shareholders' equity (including non-controlling interest) (2) $ 10,198 $ 10,407 $11.0 to $12.0
Average short-term and long-term debt (3) 17,982 14,912 $18.0 to $20.0
Average invested capital $ 28,180 $ 25,318 $29.0 to $32.0
Return on invested capital (non-GAAP measure) (c) 17.5 % 22.2 % 18% to 21%
(1) Effective income tax rate used for interest expense 19.8 % 23.4 % 20% to 21%
(2) Calculation of average equity (includes non-controlling interest)
Ending total equity as of:
March 31 $ 9,757 $ 11,039
June 30 10,142 10,428
September 30 10,764 10,311
December 31 10,126 9,848
Average total equity $ 10,198 $ 10,407
(3) Calculation of average debt
Ending short-term and long-term debt as of:
March 31 $ 16,370 $ 15,660
June 30 15,806 14,519
September 30 19,439 14,846
December 31 20,313 14,622
Average short-term and long-term debt $ 17,982 $ 14,912
3M Company and Subsidiaries
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NON-GAAP MEASURES - (CONTINUED)
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) Operating Income Operating Income Margin Income Before Taxes Provision for Income Taxes Effective Tax Rate Net Income Attributable to 3M Earnings Per Diluted Share Earnings per diluted share percent change
Q4 2018 GAAP $ 1,783 22.4 % $ 1,720 $ 371 21.6 % $ 1,347 $ 2.27
Adjustment for significant litigation-related charges (60 ) 60 0.11
Adjustment for measurement period accounting of TCJA 41 (41 ) (0.07 )
Q4 2018 adjusted amounts (non-GAAP measures) (d) $ 1,783 22.4 % $ 1,720 $ 352 20.5 % $ 1,366 $ 2.31
Q4 2019 GAAP $ 1,325 16.3 % $ 1,212 $ 242 19.9 % $ 969 $ 1.66 (26.9 )%
Adjustment for significant litigation-related charges 214 214 48 166 0.29
Q4 2019 adjusted amounts (non-GAAP measures) (d) $ 1,539 19.0 % $ 1,426 $ 290 20.3 % $ 1,135 $ 1.95 (15.6 )%
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) Operating Income Operating Income Margin Income Before Taxes Provision for Income Taxes Effective Tax Rate Net Income Attributable to 3M Earnings Per Diluted Share Earnings per diluted share percent change
Full year 2018 GAAP $ 7,207 22.0 % $ 7,000 $ 1,637 23.4 % $ 5,349 $ 8.89
Adjustment for significant litigation-related charges 897 897 127 770 1.28
Adjustment for measurement period accounting of TCJA (176 ) 176 0.29
Full year 2018 adjusted amounts (non-GAAP measures) (d) $ 8,104 24.7 % $ 7,897 $ 1,588 20.1 % $ 6,295 $ 10.46
Full year 2019 GAAP $ 6,174 19.2 % $ 5,712 $ 1,130 19.8 % $ 4,570 $ 7.81 (12.1 )%
Adjustment for significant litigation-related charges 762 762 172 590 1.01
Adjustment for loss on deconsolidation of Venezuelan subsidiary 162 - 162 0.28
Full year 2019 adjusted amounts (non-GAAP measures) (d) $ 6,936 21.6 % $ 6,636 $ 1,302 19.6 % $ 5,322 $ 9.10 (13.0 )%
3M Company and Subsidiaries
SALES CHANGE ANALYSIS (e)
Three months ended December 31, 2019
Europe,
Middle Latin
Sales Change Analysis United Asia- East and America/ World-
By Geographic Area States Pacific Africa Canada Wide
Volume - organic (4.6 )% (2.0 )% (4.2 )% (0.2 )% (3.4 )%
Price 1.7 (0.7 ) 1.5 0.2 0.8
Organic local-currency sales (2.9 ) (2.7 ) (2.7 ) - (2.6 )
Acquisitions 10.6 1.0 4.0 2.9 5.6
Divestitures (0.3 ) (0.1 ) (1.8 ) (0.1 ) (0.5 )
Translation - 0.1 (1.5 ) (1.6 ) (0.4 )
Total sales change 7.4 % (1.7 )% (2.0 )% 1.2 % 2.1 %
Three months ended December 31, 2019
Worldwide Sales Change Organic local- Total sales
By Business Segment currency sales Acquisitions Divestitures Translation change
Safety and Industrial (2.8 )% - % (1.4 )% (0.6 )% (4.8 )%
Transportation and Electronics (5.9 ) - - (0.3 ) (6.2 )
Health Care (0.2 ) 26.0 - (0.4 ) 25.4
Consumer 0.2 - - (0.2 ) -
Total Company (2.6 )% 5.6 % (0.5 )% (0.4 )% 2.1 %
Year ended December 31, 2019
Europe,
Middle Latin
Sales Change Analysis United Asia- East and America/ World-
By Geographic Area States Pacific Africa Canada Wide
Volume - organic (1.9 )% (2.8 )% (2.2 )% 0.3 % (2.1 )%
Price 0.8 (0.1 ) 1.3 0.8 0.6
Organic local-currency sales (1.1 ) (2.9 ) (0.9 ) 1.1 (1.5 )
Acquisitions 4.1 0.3 1.0 0.8 2.0
Divestitures (0.5 ) (0.2 ) (1.9 ) (0.6 ) (0.7 )
Translation - (1.7 ) (4.6 ) (3.3 ) (1.7 )
Total sales change 2.5 % (4.5 )% (6.4 )% (2.0 )% (1.9 )%
Last updated: Jan 28, 2020