Teleflex Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

WAYNE, Pa., Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024.

Fourth quarter financial summary

• Revenues of $795.4 million, up 2.8% compared to the prior year period, up 3.2% on an adjusted constant currency basis
  
  

• GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $(2.95), compared to $0.66 in the prior year period
  
  

• Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations of $3.89, compared to $3.38 in the prior year period

Full year 2024 financial summary

• GAAP revenue of $3,047.3 million, up 2.4% compared to the prior year period
  
  

• Adjusted revenue of $3,061.1 million, excluding the impact from increases in our reserves related to the Italian payback measure pertaining to prior years, up 2.9% compared to the prior year period, up 3.1% on an adjusted constant currency basis¹
  
  

• GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.49, compared to $7.56 in the prior year period
  
  

• Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations of $14.01, compared to $13.52 in the prior year period

2025 guidance summary²

• GAAP revenue growth guidance range of (0.4)% to 0.7%
  
  

• Adjusted constant currency revenue growth guidance range of 1.0% to 2.0%, which excludes the 2024 impact from increases in our reserves related to the Italian payback measure pertaining to prior years¹
  
  

• GAAP EPS from continuing operations guidance range of $8.85 to $9.25
  
  

• Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations guidance range of $13.95 to $14.35

"In the fourth quarter, we delivered strong double-digit adjusted earnings per share growth" said Liam Kelly, Teleflex's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The benefits of our diversified portfolio were evident as strong performances from Interventional and Surgical helped offset softness in Interventional Urology revenues. Palette Life Sciences revenues exceeded $75 million in 2025, which was above the $73-$75 million guidance. As announced in a separate press release today, we also took an important step forward in our durable growth strategy with the agreement to acquire substantially all of BIOTRONIK's Vascular Intervention business. This acquisition provides us with a diversified suite of products of coronary and peripheral interventions devices, which complements the Teleflex Interventional business. Also announced today in a separate press release is our intention to separate Teleflex into two publicly traded companies, RemainCo and NewCo. The separation is expected to simplify the operating model, streamline the manufacturing footprint, and increase management focus of each company.”

(1) Refer to Notes on Non-GAAP Financial Measures for detail on Italian payback measure.
(2) Excludes any impact from the acquisition of substantially all of the Vascular Intervention business of BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG announced today.

NET REVENUE BY SEGMENT
The following table provides information regarding net revenues in each of the Company's reportable operating segments for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and the comparable prior year periods on a GAAP, adjusted and adjusted constant currency basis. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we changed our segment presentation to solely focus on geographic location and incorporated the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer and Development Services) reporting unit into the Americas segment. We now have three reportable segments: Americas, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and Asia (Asia Pacific).

NET REVENUE BY GLOBAL PRODUCT CATEGORY
The following table provides information regarding net revenues in each of the Company's global product categories for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and the comparable prior year periods on a GAAP, adjusted and adjusted constant currency basis.

(1) In 2024, amounts reflect the impact from increases in our reserves related to the Italian payback measure pertaining to prior years.

OTHER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Depreciation expense, amortization of intangible assets and deferred financing charges for the year ended December 31, 2024 totaled $278.0 million compared to $245.5 million for the prior year.

• Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents at December 31, 2024 were $327.7 million compared to $222.8 million at December 31, 2023.

• Net accounts receivable at December 31, 2024 were $459.5 million compared to $443.5 million at December 31, 2023.

• Inventories at December 31, 2024 were $600.1 million compared to $626.2 million at December 31, 2023.

2025 OUTLOOK
On a GAAP basis, the Company expects full year 2025 revenue growth of (0.35)% to 0.65%, including our estimate of an approximately 1.80% negative impact of foreign exchange rate fluctuations. On an adjusted constant currency basis, which excludes the 2024 impact from the Italian payback measure pertaining to prior years, the Company expects full year 2025 revenue growth of 1.00% to 2.00% year-over-year.

The Company expects full year 2025 GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $8.85 to $9.25. The Company expects full year 2025 adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $13.95 to $14.35, representing growth of (0.4)% to 2.4% year-over-year.

Forecasted 2025 Adjusted Constant Currency Revenue Growth Reconciliation

Forecasted 2025 Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations Reconciliation

ACCELERATED SHARE REPURCHASE
The Company intends to commence an accelerated share repurchase of $300 million of common stock, effective February 28, 2025, under the share repurchase program previously authorized by the Board of Directors for up to $500 million of the Company’s common stock. This $300 million accelerated share repurchase would complete the existing $500 million share repurchase program.

INTERVENTIONAL UROLOGY NON-CASH GOODWILL IMPAIRMENT CHARGE
In connection with preparing the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, we performed our annual impairment test for goodwill and determined that the carrying value of the IU reporting unit exceeded its fair value. Consequently, we recognized an impairment charge of $240 million in the goodwill impairment line in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The charge was primarily driven by updates to our UroLift forecast, done as part of our annual operating plan process, which reflects management's expectations of a prolonged period of subdued revenue growth due to persistent end-market challenges and changes in competitive pressures in the short to mid-term. Moreover, we anticipate that challenges related to a combination of price, mainly within the office site of service, and volume, will likely continue to impact growth rates.

CONFERENCE CALL WEBCAST AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A webcast of Teleflex's fourth quarter 2024 investor conference call can be accessed live from a link on the Company's website at teleflex.com. The call will begin at 8:00 am ET on February 27, 2025.

An audio replay of the investor call will be available beginning at 11:00 am ET on February 27, 2025, either on the Teleflex website or by telephone. The call can be accessed by dialing 1 800 770 2030 (U.S. and Canada) or 1 609 800 9909 (all other locations). The confirmation code is 69028.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
References in this release to the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on adjusted diluted earnings per share include both the impact of translating foreign currencies into U.S. dollars and the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on foreign currency denominated transactions.

In the discussion of segment results, "new products" refers to products for which we initiated commercial sales within the past 36 months and "existing products" refers to products we have sold commercially for more than 36 months.

Certain financial information is presented on a rounded basis, which may cause minor differences. Segment results and commentary exclude the impact of discontinued operations.

NOTES ON NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
We report our financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, commonly referred to as “GAAP”. In this press release, we provide supplemental information, consisting of the following non-GAAP financial measures: adjusted revenue, adjusted constant currency revenue growth and adjusted diluted earnings per share. These non-GAAP measures are described in more detail below.   Management uses these financial measures to assess Teleflex’s financial performance, make operating decisions, allocate financial resources, provide guidance on possible future results, and assist in its evaluation of period-to-period and peer comparisons. The non-GAAP measures may be useful to investors because they provide insight into management’s assessment of our business, and provide supplemental information pertinent to a comparison of period-to-period results of our ongoing operations. The non-GAAP financial measures are presented in addition to results presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be relied upon as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. Moreover, our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Tables reconciling changes in historical adjusted constant currency net revenues and adjusted net revenues to historical GAAP net revenues and historical adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to historical GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are set forth below.

Adjusted revenue: This non-GAAP measure is based upon net revenues, adjusted to exclude the impact in the year ended December 31, 2024 of an increase in our reserves, and corresponding reduction to revenue within our EMEA segment, for prior years. The reserve relates to the Italian payback measure, a law that requires suppliers of medical devices to the Italian National Healthcare System to make payments to the Italian government if medical device expenditures in a given year exceed regional expenditure ceilings established for that year. As a result of a recent ruling from the Italian courts, we recognized an increase in our reserves during the year ended December 31, 2024, of which $13.8 million related to prior years. The prior year amounts do not represent normal adjustments to revenue, are not expected to recur in future periods and are not recurring in nature, making it difficult to contribute to a meaningful evaluation of our operating performance. Accordingly, management has excluded the $13.8 million prior year amount as it is not indicative of our underlying core performance or business trends.

Adjusted constant currency revenue growth: This non-GAAP measure is based upon net revenues, adjusted to exclude, depending on the period presented, the items described in Adjusted revenue and to eliminate the impact of translating the results of international subsidiaries at different currency exchange rates from period to period. The impact of changes in foreign currency may vary significantly from period to period, and such changes generally are outside of the control of our management. We believe that this measure facilitates a comparison of our operating performance exclusive of currency exchange rate fluctuations that do not reflect our underlying performance or business trends.

Adjusted diluted earnings per share: This non-GAAP measure is based upon diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, adjusted to exclude, depending on the period presented, the items described below. Management does not believe that any of the excluded items are indicative of our underlying core performance or business trends.

Restructuring, restructuring related and impairment items - Restructuring programs involve discrete initiatives designed to, among other things, consolidate or relocate manufacturing, administrative and other facilities, outsource distribution operations, improve operating efficiencies and integrate acquired businesses. Depending on the specific restructuring program involved, our restructuring charges may include employee termination, contract termination, facility closure, employee relocation, equipment relocation, outplacement and other exit costs associated with the restructuring program. Restructuring related charges are directly related to our restructuring programs and consist of facility consolidation costs, including accelerated depreciation expense related to facility closures, costs to transfer manufacturing operations between locations, and retention bonuses offered to certain employees as an incentive for them to remain with our company after completion of the restructuring program. Impairment charges, including those related to goodwill and other assets, occur if, due to events or changes in circumstances, we determine that the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair value. Impairment charges do not directly affect our liquidity, but could have a material adverse effect on our reported financial results.

Acquisition, integration and divestiture related items - Acquisition and integration expenses are incremental charges, other than restructuring or restructuring related expenses, that are directly related to specific business or asset acquisition transactions. These charges may include, among other things, professional, consulting and other fees; systems integration costs; inventory step-up amortization (amortization, through cost of goods sold, of the increase in fair value of inventory resulting from a fair value calculation as of the acquisition date); fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liabilities; and bridge loan facility and backstop financing fees in connection with loan facilities that ultimately were not utilized. Divestiture related activities involve specific business or asset sales. Depending primarily on the terms of a divestiture transaction, the carrying value of the divested business or assets on our financial statements and other costs we incur as a direct result of the divestiture transaction, we may recognize a gain or loss in connection with the divestiture related activities.

Italian payback measure - These adjustments represent the exclusion of the impact from increases in our reserves related to the Italian payback measure pertaining to prior years as described in Adjusted revenue.

Pension termination and related charges - These adjustments represent charges associated with the planned termination of the Teleflex Incorporated Retirement Income Plan, a frozen U.S. defined benefit pension plan, and related direct incremental expenses including certain charges stemming from the liquidation of surplus plan assets. These charges and costs do not represent normal and recurring operating expenses, will be inconsistent in amounts and frequency, and are not expected to recur once the plan termination process has been completed.   Accordingly, management has excluded these amounts to facilitate an evaluation of our current operating performance and a comparison to our past operating performance.

European medical device regulation - The European Union (“EU”) has adopted the EU Medical Device Regulation (“MDR”), which replaces the existing Medical Devices Directive (“MDD”) and imposes more stringent requirements for the marketing and sale of medical devices in the EU, including requirements affecting clinical evaluations, quality systems and post-market surveillance. The MDR requirements became effective in May 2021, although certain devices that previously satisfied MDD requirements can continue to be marketed in the EU until December 2027 for highest-risk devices and December 2028 for lower-risk devices, subject to certain limitations. Significantly, the MDR will require the re-registration of previously approved medical devices. As a result, Teleflex will incur expenditures in connection with the new registration of medical devices that previously had been registered under the MDD. Therefore, these expenditures are not considered to be ordinary course expenditures in connection with regulatory matters (in contrast, no adjustment has been made to exclude expenditures related to the registration of medical devices that were not registered previously under the MDD).

Intangible amortization expense - Certain intangible assets, including customer relationships, intellectual property, distribution rights, trade names and non-competition agreements, initially are recorded at historical cost and then amortized over their respective estimated useful lives. The amount of such amortization can vary from period to period as a result of, among other things, business or asset acquisitions or dispositions.

ERP implementation - These adjustments represent direct and incremental costs incurred in connection with our implementation of a new global enterprise resource planning ("ERP") solution and related IT transition costs. An implementation of this scale is a significant undertaking and will require substantial time and attention of management and key employees. The associated costs do not represent normal and recurring operating expenses and will be inconsistent in amounts and frequency making it difficult to contribute to a meaningful evaluation of our operating performance.

Tax adjustments - These adjustments represent the impact of the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations for prior year returns, the resolution of audits, the filing of amended returns with respect to prior tax years and/or tax law or certain other discrete changes affecting our deferred tax liability.

Reconciliation of Net Revenue (Dollars in millions)

Net revenue by segment

Net revenue by global product category

(1) In 2024, amounts reflect the impact from increases in our reserves related to the Italian payback measure pertaining to prior years.

Reconciliation of Consolidated Statement of Income Items (Dollars in millions, except per share data)

Tickmarks to Reconciliation Tables
(A)   Restructuring, restructuring related and impairment items – For the three months ended December 31, 2024, pre-tax restructuring charges were $5.5 million; restructuring related charges were $6.3 million; and impairment charges were $245.7 million. For the three months ended December 31, 2023, pre-tax restructuring charges were $11.6 million and restructuring related charges were $3.8 million. For the year ended December 31, 2024, pre-tax restructuring charges were $14.2 million; restructuring related charges were $20.3 million; and impairment charges were $247.8 million. For the year ended December 31, 2023, pre-tax restructuring charges were $15.6 million and restructuring related charges were $27.4 million.

(B)   Acquisition, integration and divestiture related items – For the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, these charges related to the acquisition of the BIOTRONIK SE & Co. KG Vascular Intervention business and the acquisition of Palette Life Sciences AB. For the three months ended December 31, 2023 these charges primarily related to the acquisition of Palette Life Sciences AB and the divestiture of respiratory assets. For the year ended December 31, 2023 these charges related to a decrease in contingent consideration expense resulting from changes in the estimated fair value of our contingent consideration liabilities, the acquisition of Palette Life Sciences AB, and the divestiture of respiratory assets.

(C)   Other – For the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, other items included expenses associated with prior year tax matters.

(D)   Italian payback measure – Adjustment reflects the impact of an increase in reserves for prior years related to the Italian payback measure and its impact on the adjusted basis for each Non-GAAP financial measure presented within the table.

ABOUT TELEFLEX INCORPORATED
As a global provider of medical technologies, Teleflex is driven by our purpose to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. Through our vision to become the most trusted partner in healthcare, we offer a diverse portfolio with solutions in the therapy areas of anesthesia, emergency medicine, interventional cardiology and radiology, surgical, vascular access, and urology. We believe that the potential of great people, purpose driven innovation, and world-class products can shape the future direction of healthcare.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow™, Barrigel™, Deknatel™, LMA™, Pilling™, QuikClot™ Rüsch™, UroLift™ and Weck™ – trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

At Teleflex, we are empowering the future of healthcare. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, our expectation that our acquisition of BIOTRONIK’s Vascular Interventions business will be accretive to growth beginning in 2026; forecasted 2025 GAAP and adjusted constant currency revenue growth and GAAP and adjusted diluted earnings per share; and our estimates of the projected impact of a hypothetical 1% increase in our discount rate estimate used to determine the fair value of the estimated future cash flows of our IU reporting unit. Actual results could differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements due to, among other things, delays or cancellations in shipments; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products; our inability to provide products to our customers, which may be due to, among other things, events that impact key distributors, suppliers and third-party vendors that sterilize our products; our inability to integrate acquired businesses into our operations, realize planned synergies and operate such businesses profitably in accordance with our expectations; the inability of acquired businesses to generate revenues in accordance with our expectations; our inability to effectively execute our restructuring plans and programs; our inability to realize anticipated savings from restructuring plans and programs; the impact of healthcare reform legislation and proposals to amend, replace or repeal the legislation; changes in Medicare, Medicaid and third party coverage and reimbursements; the impact of enacted tax legislation and related regulations; competitive market conditions and resulting effects on revenues and pricing; increases in raw material costs that cannot be recovered in product pricing; global economic factors, including currency exchange rates, interest rates, trade disputes, sovereign debt issues and international conflicts and hostilities, such as the ongoing conflicts in the Ukraine and the Middle East; public health epidemics; difficulties in entering new markets; general economic conditions; and other factors described or incorporated in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as otherwise specifically stated by us or as required by law or regulation.