AMETEK, Inc. has recently released its 10-K report, detailing its operations and financial performance. The company manufactures and sells electronic instruments and electromechanical devices globally, operating in two segments, Electronic Instruments (EIG) and Electromechanical (EMG). In 2023, AMETEK achieved record sales, operating income, net income, diluted earnings per share, orders, backlog, and operating cash flow. The positive results were attributed to favorable market trends, record backlog, contributions from recent acquisitions, and the continued focus on operational excellence initiatives.
In 2023, AMETEK reported record net sales of $6,597.0 million, marking a 7.3% increase from the $6,150.5 million in 2022. The company's net income also reached a record high of $1,313.2 million, up by 13.3% from $1,159.5 million in 2022. Diluted earnings per share for 2023 were $5.67, a 13.2% increase from $5.01 per diluted share in 2022. Cash provided by operating activities totaled a record $1,735.3 million in 2023, reflecting a substantial increase of 51.0% from the previous year.
AMETEK's strategic acquisitions in 2023 included Bison Gear & Engineering Corp., United Electronic Industries, Amplifier Research Corp., and Paragon Medical. These acquisitions contributed to the 3% increase in net sales for the year. The company also emphasized investment in research, development, and engineering, spending $351.7 million in 2023, with approximately 25% of sales coming from products introduced in the past three years.
The EIG segment's net sales in 2023 were $4,624.3 million, showing a 9.3% increase from 2022, while the EMG segment's net sales were $1,972.7 million, marking a 2.7% increase. The company's total international sales for 2023 were $3,128.2 million, representing 47.4% of net sales, with strong demand in Europe and Asia contributing to the increase.
AMETEK's segment operating income for 2023 was $1,807.5 million, a 13.4% increase from 2022, with operating margins increasing to 27.4%. The company's liquidity and capital resources also improved, with cash provided by operating activities totaling $1,735.3 million and free cash flow reaching $1,599.1 million in 2023.
In terms of financing activities, the company repurchased approximately 0.1 million shares of its common stock for $7.8 million in 2023, compared with $332.8 million used for repurchases of approximately 2.7 million shares in 2022. Additionally, AMETEK paid cash dividends of $230.3 million in 2023, compared with $202.2 million in 2022.
Overall, AMETEK's 10-K report for 2023 reflects a strong financial performance, driven by record sales, strategic acquisitions, and operational excellence initiatives, positioning the company for continued growth and success in the future. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 2.0% to a price of $178.28. For more information, read the company's full 10-K submission here.
