Flowserve Corporation Reports First Quarter Results
In the Flow Control Division (FCD) of Flowserve bookings for the first quarter of 2012 were $380.1 million, an increase of $2.8 million, up 0.7%, or 2.6% excluding negative currency effects of approximately $7 million. FCD sales for the first quarter of 2012 were $363.9 million, an increase of $26.3 million, up 7.8%, or 10.2% excluding negative currency effects of approximately $8 million.
FCD gross profit for the first quarter of 2012 increased to $127.2 million, up $11.6 million or 10.0%. Gross margin for the first quarter of 2012 increased 80 basis points to 35.0%, which was primarily attributable to favorable product line and maintenance, repair and overhaul mix, improved absorption of fixed manufacturing costs, continued progress on low cost sourcing initiatives and benefits from pricing actions taken in 2011.
FCD operating income for the first quarter of 2012 increased to $55.7 million, up $8.2 million or 17.3%, including negative currency effects of approximately $1 million. The increase was primarily attributable to the increase in gross profit, partially offset by an increase in selling, general & administrative expense (SG&A) due to increased selling expenses in support of increased sales and increased research and development costs. Operating margin increased 120 basis points to 15.3%.
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