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News Release from: Flir Systems
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Team on 01 August 2005
Record orders for imaging business
Flir Systems reports that revenue for the second quarter ended 30th June 2005 increased 10% to $131.0 million from $119.3 million for the second quarter of 2004.
Flir Systems reports that revenue for the second quarter ended 30th June 2005 increased 10% to $131.0 million from $119.3 million for the second quarter of 2004 Earnings from operations increased 19% to $32.3 million, or 25% of revenue, compared with $27.2 million, or 23% of revenue, for the second quarter of 2004
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 Jun 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Net earnings for this year's second quarter increased 37% to $24.6 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared with net earnings for the second quarter of 2004 of $17.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share.
All per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the 2-for-1 stock split that was effective on 2nd February 2005.
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Earnings from operations for the first six months of 2005 increased 9% to $53.5 million, or 22% of revenue, from $49.1 million, also 22% of revenue, for the first six months of 2004.
Net earnings increased 28% to $39.3 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $30.6 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, for the first six months of 2004.
Revenue from the company's Thermography Division increased 18% over the second quarter last year, as a result of continued strong demand for the company's E-Series camera line, as well as continued strength in the OEM segment.
Revenue from the company's Imaging Division increased 6% over the second quarter of last year, reflecting good demand for the company's large stabilised camera systems, as well as improved demand in the company's land systems business.
The backlog of orders for delivery within the next 12 months was approximately $170 million at 30th June 2005, compared with $165 million at 31st March 2005.
Cash generated from operations totalled $19 million for the second quarter of 2005, and $31 million for the first six months of the year.
At 30th June 2005, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $108 million.
During the quarter, the company repurchased 1 million shares of its common stock in the open market at an average price of approximately $25.50.
Earl Lewis, President and CEO, stated: "After a slow start to the year, we had record orders in our imaging business and added significantly to long term backlog in the second quarter".
"We launched several new products, and expanded our internal optics capability with the acquisition of Brysen Optical Corporation, a small maker of advanced optical coatings".
"Our Thermography Division began test marketing its newest camera series, with encouraging results".
"Our margins continue to improve, reflecting savings from the integration of our own detectors into our systems and improved production efficiency at our Imaging plants".
"We are confident in our outlook for the remainder of 2005 and are thus increasing our earnings per share guidance for the year". Request free introductory details about products from Flir Systems ...
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