-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, BsV0bSiNF3yoGQH7rTtJLd7MM3BMUtC/CGwoyk5E9Oi8yocCGc30V2ujVslgGN5B gmlYL816aDtqVWDBtRSGIw== 0000950123-09-024793.txt : 20090723 0000950123-09-024793.hdr.sgml : 20090723 20090723161810 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950123-09-024793 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090723 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20090723 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090723 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: METTLER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001037646 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: LABORATORY ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS [3826] IRS NUMBER: 133668641 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0208 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13595 FILM NUMBER: 09959609 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: IM LANGACHER P O BOX MT-100 STREET 2: CH 8606 GREIFENSEE CITY: SWITZERLAND STATE: V8 ZIP: 10022 BUSINESS PHONE: 2126445900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: IM LANGACHER STREET 2: P O BOX MT 100 CH 8606 GREIFENSEE CITY: SWITZERLAND STATE: V8 ZIP: 10022 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: METTLER TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19971117 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MT INVESTORS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970411 8-K 1 c88248e8vk.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2009
Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   File No. 001-13595   13-3668641
         
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
Im Langacher, P.O. Box MT-100
CH 8606 Greifensee, Switzerland
and
1900 Polaris Parkway
Columbus, OH
 
43240
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +41-44-944-22-11 and 1-614-438-4511
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition.” The information furnished in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On July 23, 2009, Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (“Mettler-Toledo”) issued a press release (the “Release”) setting forth its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. A copy of the Release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Mettler-Toledo supplements its U.S. GAAP results with non-GAAP financial measures. The principal non-GAAP financial measures Mettler-Toledo uses are Adjusted Earnings per Share, Adjusted Operating Income and Free Cash Flow.
Adjusted Earnings per Share
Mettler-Toledo defines Adjusted Earnings per Share as diluted earnings per common share excluding certain one-time discrete tax items, amortization of purchased intangible assets, net of tax, restructuring charges, net of tax and certain other one-time charges, net of tax. The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure is diluted earnings per common share.
Mettler-Toledo believes that Adjusted Earnings per Share is important supplemental information for investors. Mettler-Toledo uses this measure because it excludes certain one-time discrete tax items, amortization of purchased intangibles, net of tax, restructuring charges, net of tax and certain other one-time charges, net of tax, which management believes are not directly related to current and ongoing operations thereby providing investors with information that helps to compare ongoing operating performance.
Adjusted Earnings per Share is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted Earnings per Share is not intended to represent diluted earnings per common share under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to diluted earnings per common share as an indicator of Mettler-Toledo’s performance because of the following limitations.
Limitations of Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Earnings per Share
Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Earnings per Share, has certain material limitations as follows:
It does not include certain one-time discrete tax items, amortization expense of purchased intangibles, net of tax, restructuring charges, net of tax and certain other one-time charges, net of tax. Because one-time discrete tax items, amortization of purchased intangibles, restructuring charges and certain other one-time charges are components of diluted earnings per share under U.S. GAAP, any measure that excludes one-time discrete tax items, amortization of purchased intangibles, restructuring charges and certain other one-time charges, has material limitations.

 

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Adjusted Operating Income
Mettler-Toledo defines Adjusted Operating Income as gross profit less research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses before amortization, interest, other charges (income), net and taxes. The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure is earnings before taxes.
Mettler-Toledo believes that Adjusted Operating Income is important supplemental information for investors. Adjusted Operating Income is used internally as the principal profit measurement by its segments in their reporting to management. Mettler-Toledo uses this measure because it excludes amortization, interest, other charges (income), net and taxes, which are not allocated to the segments.
On a consolidated basis, Mettler-Toledo also believes Adjusted Operating Income is an important supplemental method of measuring profitability. It is used internally by senior management for measuring profitability and setting performance targets for managers, and has historically been used as one of the means of publicly providing guidance on possible future results. Mettler-Toledo also believes that Adjusted Operating Income is an important performance measure because it provides a measure of comparability to other companies with different capital or legal structures, which accordingly may be subject to disparate interest rates and effective tax rates, and to companies which may incur different amortization expenses or impairment charges related to intangible assets.
Adjusted Operating Income is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted Operating Income is not intended to represent operating income under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to earnings before taxes as an indicator of Mettler-Toledo’s performance because of the following limitations.
Limitations of Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Operating Income
Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Adjusted Operating Income, has certain material limitations as follows:
    It does not include interest expense. Because Mettler-Toledo has borrowed money to finance some of its operations, interest is a necessary and ongoing part of its costs and has assisted Mettler-Toledo in generating revenue. Therefore any measure that excludes interest expense has material limitations.
    It excludes amortization expense. Because this item is recurring, any measure that excludes amortization expense has material limitations.
    It excludes other charges (income), net. Because other charges (income), net is a component of operating income under U.S. GAAP, any measure that excludes other charges (income), net, has material limitations.
Free Cash Flow
Mettler-Toledo defines Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures, before restructuring payments, excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements and proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment. The most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure is net cash provided by operating activities.

 

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Mettler-Toledo believes Free Cash Flow is important supplemental information for investors. It is used internally by senior management for measuring operating cash flow generation and setting performance targets for managers, and has historically been used as one of the means of providing guidance on possible future cash flows.
Free Cash Flow is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Free Cash Flow is not intended to represent net cash provided by operating activities recorded under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities as an indicator of Mettler-Toledo’s performance because of the following limitations.
Limitations of Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Free Cash Flow
Mettler-Toledo’s non-GAAP measure, Free Cash Flow, has certain material limitations as follows:
    It includes purchases of property, plant and equipment, which is not considered to be a component of net cash provided by operating activities under U.S. GAAP. Therefore any measure that includes purchases of property, plant and equipment has material limitations.
    It excludes restructuring payments, excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements and proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment, which are considered to be components of net cash provided by operating activities under U.S. GAAP. Therefore any measure that excludes these items has material limitations.
Adjusted Earnings per Share, Adjusted Operating Income and Free Cash Flow should not be relied upon to the exclusion of U.S. GAAP financial measures, but reflect additional measures of comparability and means of viewing aspects of Mettler-Toledo’s operations that, when viewed together with its U.S. GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations to net earnings, net cash provided by operating activities and diluted earnings per share, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting its business.
Because Adjusted Earnings per Share, Adjusted Operating Income and Free Cash Flow are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare with other companies’ non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. We strongly encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
The Release provides a reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings per Share, Adjusted Operating Income and Free Cash Flow to the most comparable financial measures recorded under U.S. GAAP.

 

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
         
Exhibit No.   Description
       
 
  99.1    
Press release, dated July 23, 2009 issued by Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

 

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
 
 
Dated: July 23, 2009  By:   /s/ William P. Donnelly    
    William P. Donnelly   
    Chief Financial Officer   

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit No.   Description
       
 
  99.1    
Press release, dated July 23, 2009 issued by Mettler-Toledo International Inc.

 

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EX-99.1 2 c88248exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC. REPORTS
SECOND QUARTER 2009 RESULTS
— Continuing Difficult Market Conditions —
— Good Cost Management and Solid Cash Flow Generation —
COLUMBUS, Ohio, USA — July 23, 2009 — Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE: MTD) today announced second quarter results for 2009. Provided below are the highlights:
    Sales in local currency declined by 14% in the quarter. Reported sales decreased 21% due to a negative 7% currency impact.
    Net earnings per diluted share as reported (EPS) were $0.81, compared with $1.38 in the second quarter of 2008. Adjusted EPS was $1.17, a 16% decline from the prior year amount of $1.40. Adjusted EPS is a non-GAAP measure and excludes purchased intangible amortization, discrete tax items, restructuring charges and other one-time items. A reconciliation to EPS is provided on the last page of the attached schedules.
Second Quarter Results
Olivier Filliol, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Continued challenging market conditions, combined with a difficult second quarter 2008 comparison, contributed to the sales and earnings declines in the quarter. However, the implementation of our Cost Reduction Program is well advanced and has proven very effective in helping to lessen the impact of the current environment. We continue to be diligent in our execution of various other initiatives to gain market share and improve margins. Finally, our cash flow generation continues to be strong.”
EPS was $0.81, compared with the prior year amount of $1.38. Adjusted EPS was $1.17, compared with the prior year amount of $1.40.
Sales were $407.4 million, compared with $515.6 million in the prior year, reflecting a 14% decline in local currency sales. Reported sales declined by 21% due to a negative 7% currency impact. By region, local currency sales decreased 18% in Europe, 15% in the Americas and 6% in Asia / Rest of World. Adjusted operating income amounted to $61.7 million, an 18% decrease over the prior year amount of $75.2 million. Adjusted operating income is a non-GAAP measure, and a reconciliation to earnings before taxes is provided in the attached schedules.
Cash flow from operations was $74.0 million, compared with $75.9 million in 2008.
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Six-Month Results
EPS was $1.81, compared with the prior year amount of $2.44. Adjusted EPS was $2.12, compared with the prior year amount of $2.41.
Sales were $781.5 million, compared with $954.6 million in the prior year, reflecting an 11% decline in local currency sales. Reported sales declined by 18% due to a negative 7% currency impact. By region, local currency sales decreased 14% in Europe, 13% in the Americas and 3% in Asia / Rest of World. Adjusted operating income amounted to $114.0 million, a 15% decrease over the prior year amount of $133.5 million.
Cash flow from operations was $108.9 million, compared with $84.0 million in 2008.
Cost Reduction Program
The Company previously announced a Cost Reduction Program aimed at reducing costs by approximately $100 million annually. The Program consists primarily of work force reductions and other cost efficiency measures. Total restructuring charges associated with the Program are expected to be $40 million, of which $28.7 million has been incurred to date.
Outlook
The Company reiterated that forecasting continues to be difficult given the ongoing uncertainty in the global economy. Management narrowed its range for 2009 local currency sales decline to -10% to - -12%. Management increased its Adjusted EPS estimate by $0.07 to a new range of $4.92 to $5.42. Adjusted EPS excludes purchased intangible amortization, discrete tax items, restructuring charges and other one-time items.
Looking ahead to the third quarter 2009, the Company noted that comparisons with last year will continue to be difficult due to strong local currency sales growth in the third quarter 2008. The Company anticipates local currency sales will decline in the range of -13% to -15%, and Adjusted EPS will be in the range of $1.13 to $1.17 for the third quarter.
While the Company has provided an outlook for Adjusted EPS, it has not provided an outlook for EPS. EPS guidance would require an estimate of non-recurring items for 2009, which are not yet known.
Conclusion
Filliol concluded, “We are taking decisive actions to deal with the challenging economy and to ensure a strong competitive position once markets recover. We continue to execute well, not only in our Cost Reduction Program, but also in our sales and marketing efforts which are strengthening our leadership across our business lines. Our strong franchise and our track record for execution give us the foundation to operate successfully in this environment. We remain convinced we will emerge from this downturn in a stronger competitive position.”
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Other Matters
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter results today (Thursday, July 23) at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To hear a live webcast or replay of the call, visit the investor relations page on the Company’s website at www.mt.com/investors. The presentation referenced in the conference call will be located on the website prior to the call.
METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services. The Company is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. The Company also holds top-three market positions in several related analytical instruments and is a leading provider of automated chemistry systems used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, the Company is the world’s largest supplier of metal detection and other end-of-line inspection systems used in production and packaging and holds a leading position in certain process analytics applications. Additional information about METTLER TOLEDO can be found at “www.mt.com.”
Statements in this press release which are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our businesses’ actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. For a discussion of these risks and uncertainties, please see the discussion on forward-looking statements in our current report on Form 8-K to which this release has been furnished as an exhibit. All of the forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed under the captions “Factors affecting our future operating results” and in the “Business” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of our annual report on Form 10-K for the most recently completed fiscal year, which describe risks and factors that could cause results to differ materially from those projected in those forward-looking statements.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands except share data)
(unaudited)
                                 
    Three months ended             Three months ended        
    June 30, 2009     % of sales     June 30, 2008     % of sales  
 
                               
Net sales
  $ 407,442 (a)     100.0     $ 515,605       100.0  
Cost of sales
    201,208       49.4       256,594       49.8  
 
                       
Gross profit
    206,234       50.6       259,011       50.2  
 
                               
Research and development
    22,075       5.4       26,704       5.2  
Selling, general and administrative
    122,488       30.1       157,097       30.5  
Amortization
    2,814       0.7       2,667       0.5  
Interest expense
    6,760       1.6       6,028       1.1  
Other charges (income), net
    14,110       3.5       500       0.1  
 
                       
Earnings before taxes
    37,987       9.3       66,015       12.8  
 
                               
Provision for taxes
    10,256       2.5       17,164       3.3  
 
                       
Net earnings
  $ 27,731       6.8     $ 48,851       9.5  
 
                       
 
                               
Basic earnings per common share:
                               
Net earnings
  $ 0.82             $ 1.42          
Weighted average number of common shares
    33,690,179               34,471,397          
 
                               
Diluted earnings per common share:
                               
Net earnings
  $ 0.81             $ 1.38          
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares
    34,192,595               35,320,765          
Note:
     
(a)   Local currency sales decreased 14% as compared to the same period in 2008.
RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME
                                 
    Three months ended             Three months ended        
    June 30, 2009     % of sales     June 30, 2008     % of sales  
 
                               
Earnings before taxes
  $ 37,987             $ 66,015          
Amortization
    2,814               2,667          
Interest expense
    6,760 (b)             6,028          
Other charges (income), net
    14,110 (c)             500          
 
                           
Adjusted operating income
  $ 61,671 (d)     15.1     $ 75,210       14.6  
 
                           
Notes:
     
(b)   Includes costs to tender $75 million of the Company’s 4.85% $150 million Senior Notes and other financing-related costs totaling $1.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2009.
 
(c)   Includes a restructuring charge of $13.9 million which primarily represents severance and lease termination costs during the three months ended June 30, 2009.
 
(d)   Adjusted operating income decreased 18% as compared to the same period in 2008.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands except share data)
(unaudited)
                                 
    Six months ended             Six months ended        
    June 30, 2009     % of sales     June 30, 2008     % of sales  
 
                               
Net sales
  $ 781,521 (a)     100.0     $ 954,560       100.0  
Cost of sales
    387,365       49.6       474,397       49.7  
 
                       
Gross profit
    394,156       50.4       480,163       50.3  
 
                               
Research and development
    43,645       5.6       50,958       5.3  
Selling, general and administrative
    236,523       30.3       295,699       31.0  
Amortization
    5,497       0.7       5,072       0.5  
Interest expense
    12,001       1.4       11,877       1.3  
Other charges (income), net
    23,470       3.0       2,175       0.2  
 
                       
Earnings before taxes
    73,020       9.4       114,382       12.0  
 
                               
Provision for taxes
    11,410       1.5       27,252       2.9  
 
                       
Net earnings
  $ 61,610       7.9     $ 87,130       9.1  
 
                       
 
                               
Basic earnings per common share:
                               
Net earnings
  $ 1.83             $ 2.50          
Weighted average number of common shares
    33,660,699               34,795,360          
 
                               
Diluted earnings per common share:
                               
Net earnings
  $ 1.81             $ 2.44          
Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares
    34,094,423               35,648,993          
Note:
     
(a)   Local currency sales decreased 11% as compared to the same period in 2008.
RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME
                                 
    Six months ended             Six months ended        
    June 30, 2009     % of sales     June 30, 2008     % of sales  
 
                               
Earnings before taxes
  $ 73,020             $ 114,382          
Amortization
    5,497               5,072          
Interest expense
    12,001 (b)             11,877          
Other charges (income), net
    23,470 (c)             2,175          
 
                           
Adjusted operating income
  $ 113,988 (d)     14.6     $ 133,506       14.0  
 
                           
Notes:
     
(b)   Includes costs to tender $75 million of the Company’s 4.85% $150 million Senior Notes and other financing-related costs totaling $1.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2009.
 
(c)   Includes a restructuring charge of $22.3 million which primarily represents severance and lease termination costs during the six months ended June 30, 2009.
 
(d)   Adjusted operating income decreased 15% as compared to the same period in 2008.
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
                 
    June 30, 2009     December 31, 2008  
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 119,726     $ 78,073  
Accounts receivable, net
    286,296       348,614  
Inventory
    157,849       170,613  
Other current assets and prepaid expenses
    79,724       73,565  
 
           
Total current assets
    643,595       670,865  
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    290,908       285,008  
Goodwill and other intangibles
    525,248       520,721  
Other non-current assets
    197,858       187,462  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 1,657,609     $ 1,664,056  
 
           
 
               
Short-term debt
  $ 6,006     $ 12,492  
Accounts payable
    84,553       111,442  
Accrued and other current liabilities
    294,411       300,938  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    384,970       424,872  
 
               
Long-term debt
    398,464       441,588  
Other non-current liabilities
    282,887       294,349  
 
           
Total liabilities
    1,066,321       1,160,809  
 
               
Shareholders’ equity
    591,288       503,247  
 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,657,609     $ 1,664,056  
 
           
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 
    Three months ended     Six months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
 
                               
Cash flow from operating activities:
                               
Net earnings
  $ 27,731     $ 48,851     $ 61,610     $ 87,130  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
                               
Depreciation
    7,304       7,690       14,353       14,994  
Amortization
    2,814       2,667       5,497       5,072  
Deferred taxation
    (6,935 )     (5,804 )     (10,797 )     (6,255 )
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
    (164 )     (460 )     (202 )     (679 )
Other
    2,984       2,543       5,847       1,993  
Increase in cash resulting from changes in operating assets and liabilities
    40,289       20,390       32,586       (18,224 )
 
                       
Net cash provided by operating activities
    74,023       75,877       108,894       84,031  
 
                       
 
                               
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    49       172       1,917       12,648  
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (11,568 )     (12,831 )     (24,020 )     (20,210 )
Acquisitions
          (304 )     (170 )     (304 )
 
                       
Net cash used in investing activities
    (11,519 )     (12,963 )     (22,273 )     (7,866 )
 
                       
 
                               
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
Proceeds from borrowings
    109,713       45,103       167,905       169,135  
Repayments of borrowings
    (185,191 )     (49,250 )     (217,333 )     (93,972 )
Debt issuance costs
    (602 )           (602 )      
Debt extinguishment costs
    (1,301 )           (1,301 )      
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    1,649       1,236       4,609       2,455  
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
    164       460       202       679  
Repurchases of common stock
          (57,614 )           (156,225 )
Other financing activities
    (758 )     681       (1,078 )     758  
 
                       
Net cash used in financing activities
    (76,326 )     (59,384 )     (47,598 )     (77,170 )
 
                       
 
                               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    2,778       1,310       2,630       5,307  
 
                               
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (11,044 )     4,840       41,653       4,302  
 
                               
Cash and cash equivalents:
                               
Beginning of period
    130,770       80,684       78,073       81,222  
 
                       
End of period
  $ 119,726     $ 85,524     $ 119,726     $ 85,524  
 
                       
RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW
                                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 74,023     $ 75,877     $ 108,894     $ 84,031  
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
    164       460       202       679  
Payments in respect of restructuring activities
    9,738             14,312        
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    49       172       1,917       12,648  
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (11,568 )     (12,831 )     (24,020 )     (20,210 )
 
                       
Free cash flow
  $ 72,406     $ 63,678     $ 101,305     $ 77,148  
 
                       
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METTLER-TOLEDO INTERNATIONAL INC.
OTHER OPERATING STATISTICS
LOCAL CURRENCY SALES GROWTH BY DESTINATION
(unaudited)
                                 
    Europe     Americas     Asia/RoW     Total  
 
                               
Three Months Ended June 30, 2009
    -18 %     -15 %     -6 %     -14 %
 
                               
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
    -14 %     -13 %     -3 %     -11 %
RECONCILIATION OF DILUTED EPS AS REPORTED TO ADJUSTED DILUTED EPS
(unaudited)
                                                 
    Three months ended     Six months ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
                    %                     %  
    2009     2008     Growth     2009     2008     Growth  
 
                                               
EPS as reported, diluted
  $ 0.81     $ 1.38       -41 %   $ 1.81     $ 2.44       -26 %
 
                                               
Restructuring charge, net of tax
    0.30 (a)                   0.48 (a)              
 
                                       
Debt extinguishment and financing costs, net of tax
    0.04 (b)                   0.04 (b)              
 
                                       
Purchased intangible amortization, net of tax
    0.02 (c)     0.02 (c)             0.04 (c)     0.04 (c)        
 
                                       
Discrete tax items
                        (0.25 )(d)     (0.07 )(e)        
 
                                       
 
                                               
Adjusted EPS, diluted
  $ 1.17     $ 1.40       -16 %   $ 2.12     $ 2.41       -12 %
 
                                       
Notes:
     
(a)   Represents the EPS impact of restructuring charges of $13.9 million ($10.2 million after tax) for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and $22.3 million ($16.3 million after tax) for the six months ended June 30, 2009, which primarily include severance and lease termination costs.
 
(b)   Represents the EPS impact of costs to tender $75 million of the Company’s 4.85% $150 million Senior Notes and other financing-related costs totaling $1.8 million ($1.3 million after tax) for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.
 
(c)   Represents the EPS impact of purchased intangibles amortization, net of tax, of $0.7 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively and $1.3 million for both the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
 
(d)   Discrete tax items for the six months ended June 30, 2009 pertain to the EPS impact of a net tax benefit of $8.3 million primarily related to the favorable resolution of certain prior year tax matters.
 
(e)   The discrete tax item for the six months ended June 30, 2008 pertains to the EPS impact of a tax benefit of $2.5 million related to favorable withholding tax law changes in China.
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