ATLANTA, Feb 02, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) today reported net sales of $313.1 million and a net loss of $10.7 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2009. Summarized consolidated 2010 first quarter results compared to 2009 first quarter results are as follows:
- Net sales in the 2010 first quarter were $313.1 million, down 14.8 percent compared to $367.7 million in the 2009 first quarter.
- Income from operations in the 2010 first quarter was $0.3 million compared to a loss from operations of $387.1 million in the 2009 first quarter. Adjusted income from operations in the 2010 first quarter was $0.7 million compared to $12.7 million in the 2009 first quarter.
- Adjusted EBITDA was $21.5 million in the 2010 first quarter compared to $35.5 million in the 2009 first quarter.
- Net loss per share was $0.07 in the 2010 first quarter compared to a net loss per share of $3.47 in the 2009 first quarter. Adjusted net loss per share was $0.00 in the 2009 first quarter.
- Cash provided by operating activities in the 2010 first quarter was $60.1 million compared to cash used in operating activities of $17.9 million in the 2009 first quarter. Free cash flow was $51.4 million in the 2010 first quarter compared to negative $27.9 million in the 2009 first quarter.
"Performance at Mueller Co. continued to improve in the first quarter as demand increased year-over-year due to repair and replacement spending on water infrastructure systems. Mueller Co. also saw the benefits of positive operating leverage resulting in incremental margin improvement. We have not yet seen the same pick-up in demand at U.S. Pipe where volume decreased year-over-year. Based on our quotation activity in the first quarter, we believe we will see year-over-year volume increases in the second half of the year as stimulus-related and other projects begin construction. However, market conditions for U.S. Pipe will remain challenging. Demand for Anvil products continues to be adversely impacted by the fall-off in non-residential construction spending. While the rate of decline has generally been slowing, Anvil will also face difficult market conditions throughout the year," said Gregory E. Hyland, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Mueller Water Products.
"Strong free cash flow generation in the first quarter and proceeds from our divestitures helped enable us to repay $40 million of our term debt in January 2010. Since January 2009, we have reduced our debt by $392 million.
During the first quarter, we continued to see positive signs of year-over-year improvements relative to our water infrastructure market. We expect to begin to see the impact of these developments in the second half of the year, although we believe the recovery will be prolonged."
First Quarter Consolidated Results
Net sales in the 2010 first quarter of $313.1 million declined $54.6 million from $367.7 million in the 2009 first quarter. Net sales decreased $38.7 million due to lower shipment volumes and $22.3 million due to lower pricing. U.S. Pipe and Anvil experienced shipment volume declines, partially offset by higher shipment volumes at Mueller Co. Lower pricing occurred primarily at U.S. Pipe. Favorable changes in Canadian currency exchange rates increased net sales by $6.4 million.
Adjusted income from operations in the 2010 first quarter of $0.7 million declined $12.0 million from $12.7 million in the 2009 first quarter. Results were negatively impacted by the lower sales pricing, $22.5 million of higher per-unit overhead costs on products sold due to lower production and $10.9 million due to lower shipment volumes. The quarter's results were positively impacted by $25.5 million of lower raw material costs, $12.4 million of manufacturing cost savings and $7.1 million of lower selling, general and administrative expenses.
First Quarter Segment Results
Mueller Co.
Net sales for Mueller Co. increased $13.7 million to $133.3 million in the 2010 first quarter from $119.6 million in the 2009 first quarter. Net sales increased due mostly to $13.6 million of higher shipment volumes. Shipment volumes of iron gate valves, hydrants and brass service products in the quarter all increased above the prior year period.
Adjusted income from operations of $16.0 million and adjusted EBITDA of $28.4 million in the 2010 first quarter compare to income from operations of $8.5 million and EBITDA of $20.8 million in the 2009 first quarter. Adjusted income from operations increased $7.5 million due to $4.9 million of higher shipment volumes, $4.9 million of lower raw material costs and $4.4 million of manufacturing cost savings. These items were partially offset by $7.0 million of higher per-unit overhead costs on products sold due to lower production.
U.S. Pipe
Net sales for U.S. Pipe of $79.7 million in the 2010 first quarter declined $36.0 million from $115.7 million in the 2009 first quarter. Net sales decreased due to $20.3 million of lower pricing and $15.7 million of lower shipment volumes.
Adjusted loss from operations of $11.9 million and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $7.5 million in the 2010 first quarter compare to adjusted loss from operations of $6.5 million and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.4 million in the 2009 first quarter. Adjusted loss from operations increased $5.4 million primarily due to $20.3 million of lower sales pricing, $8.2 million of higher per-unit overhead costs on products sold due to lower production and $4.2 million of lower shipment volumes. These decreases in operating results were partially offset by $22.7 million of lower raw material costs and $6.6 million of manufacturing cost savings.
Anvil
Net sales for Anvil of $100.1 million in the 2010 first quarter declined $32.3 million from $132.4 million in the 2009 first quarter. Net sales decreased due to $36.6 million of lower shipment volumes partially offset by $4.2 million due to favorable changes in Canadian currency exchange rates.
Income from operations of $4.5 million and EBITDA of $8.4 million in the 2010 first quarter compare to adjusted income from operations of $21.3 million and adjusted EBITDA of $25.5 million in the 2009 first quarter. Income from operations decreased $16.8 million due to $11.6 million of lower shipment volumes and $7.3 million of higher per-unit overhead costs on products sold due to lower production. These decreases were partially offset by $1.5 million of lower selling, general and administrative expenses and $1.4 million of manufacturing cost savings.
During the 2010 first quarter, Anvil sold certain of the assets of Picoma, its electrical fittings business, in exchange for cash and certain assets of Seminole Tubular Company, which complement our existing mechanical pipe nipple business. The Company received net proceeds of $12.3 million and recognized a pre-tax gain of $1.6 million.
Interest Expense
Net interest expense of $16.8 million in the 2010 first quarter decreased from $17.3 million in the 2009 first quarter. The decrease was due to lower debt levels during the 2010 first quarter partially offset by higher interest rates.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
The Company presents adjusted income (loss) from operations, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net loss and free cash flow as non-GAAP measures. Adjusted income (loss) from operations represents income (loss) from operations excluding impairment and restructuring charges. Adjusted EBITDA represents income (loss) before depreciation, amortization, debt-related transactions, interest income, income taxes, impairment and restructuring charges. The Company presents adjusted EBITDA because it is an important supplemental measure of performance, and management believes it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and interested parties in the evaluation of financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and investors should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Adjusted net loss excludes impairment and restructuring charges. These items are excluded because they are considered unusual and not indicative of recurring operations. Free cash flow, which represents cash flows from operating activities less capital expenditures, is presented as a measurement of cash flow because it is commonly used by the investment community. Further, management uses it as a reflection of the cash that the Company has available for ongoing business operations and discretionary purposes.
A reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP results is included as an attachment to this press release and has been posted online at http://www.muellerwaterproducts.com/.
Conference Call Webcast
Mueller Water Products' quarterly earnings conference call will take place Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. EST. Mueller Water Products' chairman, president and chief executive officer, Gregory E. Hyland, and members of the Company's leadership team will discuss the Company's recent financial performance and respond to questions from financial analysts. Mueller Water Products invites interested investors to listen to the call and view the accompanying slide presentation, which will be carried live on its Web site at http://www.muellerwaterproducts.com/.
Investors interested in listening to the call should log on to the Web site several minutes before the start of the call. After selecting the presentation icon, investors should follow the instructions to ensure their systems are set up to hear the event and view the accompanying presentation slides.
Safe Harbor Statement
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this release are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results in future periods of Mueller Water Products to differ materially from forecasted results. Those risks include, among others, changes in customer orders and demand for our products; changes in raw material, labor, equipment and transportation costs; pricing actions by the Company and its competitors; changes in law; the ability to attract and retain management and employees; the inability to successfully execute management strategies with respect to cost reductions, production increases or decreases, inventory control, and the integration of acquired businesses; and general changes in economic and financial conditions, residential and non-residential construction, and municipal spending. Risks associated with forward-looking statements are more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Mueller Water Products assumes no duty to update its forward-looking statements as of any future date.
About Mueller Water Products, Inc.
Mueller Water Products, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer and marketer of infrastructure and flow control products for use in water distribution networks and treatment facilities. Its broad product portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, ductile iron pipe and pipe fittings, which are used by municipalities, as well as the residential and non-residential construction, oil & gas, HVAC and fire protection industries. With latest 12 months net sales through December 31, 2009of $1.4 billion, the Company is comprised of three operating segments: Mueller Co., U.S. Pipe and Anvil. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the Company employs approximately 5,100 people. The Company's common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MWA. For more information about Mueller Water Products, Inc., please visit the Company's Web site at http://www.muellerwaterproducts.com/.
MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
December 31, September 30,
2009 2009
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(in millions)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $124.0 $61.5
Receivables, net 140.6 216.3
Inventories 303.0 342.8
Deferred income taxes 29.0 30.8
Assets held for sale 35.6 13.9
Other current assets 57.9 80.8
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Total current assets 690.1 746.1
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Property, plant and equipment, net 286.8 296.4
Identifiable intangible assets, net 656.2 663.6
Other noncurrent assets 32.8 33.4
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Total noncurrent assets 975.8 993.4
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Total assets $1,665.9 $1,739.5
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Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Current portion of long-term debt $11.7 $11.7
Accounts payable 74.3 111.7
Other current liabilities 74.1 97.4
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Total current liabilities 160.1 220.8
Long-term debt 725.7 728.5
Deferred income taxes 180.4 180.0
Other noncurrent liabilities 169.8 173.9
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Total liabilities 1,236.0 1,303.2
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Commitments and contingencies
Series A common stock: 600,000,000
shares authorized; 154,295,036
shares and 153,790,887 shares
outstanding at December 31, 2009
and September 30, 2009, respectively 1.5 1.5
Additional paid-in capital 1,598.8 1,599.0
Accumulated deficit (1,089.0) (1,078.3)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (81.4) (85.9)
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Total stockholders' equity 429.9 436.3
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $1,665.9 $1,739.5
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MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three months ended
December 31,
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2009 2008
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(in millions, except per share amounts)
Net sales $313.1 $367.7
Cost of sales 257.2 292.7
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Gross profit 55.9 75.0
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Operating expenses:
Selling, general and
administrative 55.2 62.3
Impairment - 400.0
Restructuring 0.4 (0.2)
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Total operating expenses 55.6 462.1
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Income (loss) from operations 0.3 (387.1)
Interest expense, net 16.8 17.3
Gain on repurchase of debt - (1.5)
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Loss before income taxes (16.5) (402.9)
Income tax benefit (5.8) (2.9)
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Net loss $(10.7) $(400.0)
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Basic and diluted net loss
per share $(0.07) $(3.47)
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Basic and diluted weighted
average shares outstanding 154.0 115.4
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Dividends declared per share $0.0175 $0.0175
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MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009
(UNAUDITED)
Accumulated
Additional other
Common paid-in Accumulated comprehensive
stock capital deficit loss Total
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(in millions)
Balance at
September
30, 2009 $1.5 $1,599.0 $(1,078.3) $(85.9) $436.3
Net loss - - (10.7) - (10.7)
Dividends declared - (2.7) - - (2.7)
Stock-based
compensation - 2.4 - - 2.4
Stock issued
under stock
compensation plans - 0.1 - - 0.1
Net unrealized
gain on
derivative
instruments - - - 1.1 1.1
Foreign currency
translation - - - 2.5 2.5
Minimum pension
liability - - - 0.9 0.9
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Balance at
December
31, 2009 $1.5 $1,598.8 $(1,089.0) $(81.4) $429.9
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MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Three months ended
December 31,
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2009 2008
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(in millions)
Operating activities:
Net loss $(10.7) $(400.0)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation 13.0 15.5
Amortization 7.8 7.3
Impairment - 400.0
Gain on repurchase of debt - (1.5)
Stock-based compensation 2.4 3.3
Deferred income taxes (1.1) 1.1
Other, net (0.4) 4.3
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables 62.6 84.2
Inventories 20.0 (34.6)
Other current assets and other
noncurrent assets 25.2 (9.9)
Accounts payable and other liabilities (58.7) (87.6)
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Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities 60.1 (17.9)
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Investing activities:
Capital expenditures (8.7) (10.0)
Proceeds from sales of assets 14.0 3.9
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Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities 5.3 (6.1)
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Financing activities:
Increase (decrease) in outstanding checks 1.8 (0.3)
Debt paid or repurchased (2.8) (4.9)
Common stock issued 0.1 0.2
Dividends paid (2.7) (2.0)
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Net cash used in financing activities (3.6) (7.0)
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Effect of currency exchange rate
changes on cash 0.7 (1.1)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents 62.5 (32.1)
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period 61.5 183.9
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $124.0 $151.8
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MUELLER WATER PRODUCTS, INC.
SEGMENT RESULTS AND RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP PERFORMANCE
MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Three months ended December 31, 2009
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Mueller Co. U.S. Pipe Anvil Corporate Total
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GAAP results:
Net sales $133.3 $79.7 $100.1 $- $313.1
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Income (loss)
from operations $15.9 $(12.2) $4.5 $(7.9) $0.3
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Interest
expense, net 16.8
Income tax benefit (5.8)
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Net loss $(10.7)
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Net loss per
diluted share $(0.07)
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Capital
expenditures $3.7 $4.0 $1.0 $- $8.7
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Non-GAAP results:
Adjusted income
(loss) from
operations and
EBITDA:
Income (loss)
from
operations $15.9 $(12.2) $4.5 $(7.9) $0.3
Restructuring 0.1 0.3 - - 0.4
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Adjusted
income (loss)
from
operations 16.0 (11.9) 4.5 (7.9) 0.7
Depreciation
and
amortization 12.4 4.4 3.9 0.1 20.8
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Adjusted
EBITDA $28.4 $(7.5) $8.4 $(7.8) $21.5
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Adjusted net loss:
Net loss $(10.7)
Restructuring,
net of tax 0.2
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Adjusted
net loss $(10.5)
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Adjusted net
loss per
diluted share $(0.07)
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Free cash flow:
Net cash provided
by operating
activities $60.1
Capital expenditures (8.7)
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Free cash flow $51.4
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Net debt (end
of period):
Current portion
of long-term debt $11.7
Long-term debt 725.7
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Total debt 737.4
Less cash and cash
equivalents (124.0)
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Net debt $613.4
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Three months ended December 31, 2008
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Mueller Co. U.S. Pipe Anvil Corporate Total
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GAAP results:
Net sales $119.6 $115.7 $132.4 $- $367.7
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Income (loss)
from
operations $(332.0) $(65.8) $21.3 $(10.6) $(387.1)
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Interest expense,
net 17.3
Gain on repurchase
of debt (1.5)
Income tax benefit (2.9)
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Net loss $(400.0)
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Net loss per
diluted share $(3.47)
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Capital
expenditures $3.3 $3.4 $3.2 $0.1 $10.0
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Non-GAAP results:
Adjusted income
(loss) from
operations and
EBITDA:
Income (loss)
from
operations $(332.0) $(65.8) $21.3 $(10.6) $(387.1)
Impairment 340.5 59.5 - - 400.0
Restructuring - (0.2) - - (0.2)
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Adjusted income
(loss) from
operations 8.5 (6.5) 21.3 (10.6) 12.7
Depreciation and
amortization 12.3 6.1 4.2 0.2 22.8
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Adjusted
EBITDA $20.8 $(0.4) $25.5 $(10.4) $35.5
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Adjusted net loss:
Net loss $(400.0)
Impairment 400.0
Restructuring,
net of tax (0.1)
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Adjusted net
loss $(0.1)
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Adjusted net
loss per
diluted share $(0.00)
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Free cash flow:
Net cash used in
operating
activities $(17.9)
Capital
expenditures (10.0)
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Free cash flow $(27.9)
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Net debt (end of
period):
Current portion
of long-term debt $13.2
Long-term debt 1,075.8
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Total debt 1,089.0
Less cash and
cash equivalents (151.8)
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Net debt $937.2
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