ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC (ROP)
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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=882835. Latest filing source: 0000882835-26-000009.
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Selected Fundamentals
| Metric | Value | Unit | FY | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 7,902,500,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-24 |
| Net income | 1,536,300,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-24 |
| Assets | 34,577,000,000 | USD | 2025 | 2026-02-24 |
Financials
Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-02-24. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000882835.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 3,789,900,000 | 4,607,500,000 | 5,191,200,000 | 4,727,700,000 | 4,022,400,000 | 4,833,800,000 | 5,371,800,000 | 6,177,800,000 | 7,039,200,000 | 7,902,500,000 |
| Net income | 658,600,000 | 971,800,000 | 944,400,000 | 1,767,900,000 | 949,700,000 | 1,152,600,000 | 4,544,700,000 | 1,384,200,000 | 1,549,300,000 | 1,536,300,000 |
| Operating income | 1,054,600,000 | 1,210,200,000 | 1,396,400,000 | 1,328,300,000 | 1,082,900,000 | 1,241,200,000 | 1,524,500,000 | 1,745,200,000 | 1,996,800,000 | 2,235,400,000 |
| Gross profit | 2,332,400,000 | 2,864,800,000 | 3,279,500,000 | 3,140,100,000 | 2,828,300,000 | 3,407,600,000 | 3,752,800,000 | 4,307,200,000 | 4,878,300,000 | 5,472,000,000 |
| Diluted EPS | 6.43 | 9.39 | 9.05 | 16.82 | 8.98 | 10.82 | 42.55 | 12.89 | 14.35 | 14.20 |
| Operating cash flow | 963,800,000 | 1,234,500,000 | 1,430,100,000 | 1,461,800,000 | 1,525,100,000 | 2,011,900,000 | 734,600,000 | 2,035,100,000 | 2,393,200,000 | 2,540,300,000 |
| Dividends paid | 121,100,000 | 142,800,000 | 170,100,000 | 191,700,000 | 214,100,000 | 236,400,000 | 262,300,000 | 290,200,000 | 321,900,000 | 355,000,000 |
| Share buybacks | 0.00 | 0.00 | 500,000,000 | |||||||
| Assets | 14,324,900,000 | 14,316,400,000 | 15,249,500,000 | 18,108,900,000 | 24,024,800,000 | 23,713,900,000 | 26,980,800,000 | 28,167,500,000 | 31,334,700,000 | 34,577,000,000 |
| Liabilities | 8,536,062,000 | 7,452,800,000 | 7,511,000,000 | 8,617,000,000 | 13,545,000,000 | 12,150,100,000 | 10,943,000,000 | 10,722,700,000 | 12,467,100,000 | 14,695,500,000 |
| Stockholders' equity | 5,788,900,000 | 6,863,600,000 | 7,738,500,000 | 9,491,900,000 | 10,479,800,000 | 11,563,800,000 | 16,037,800,000 | 17,444,800,000 | 18,867,600,000 | 19,881,500,000 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 757,200,000 | 671,300,000 | 364,400,000 | 709,700,000 | 308,300,000 | 351,500,000 | 792,800,000 | 214,300,000 | 188,200,000 | 297,400,000 |
Ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | 17.38% | 21.09% | 18.19% | 37.39% | 23.61% | 23.84% | 84.60% | 22.41% | 22.01% | 19.44% |
| Operating margin | 27.83% | 26.27% | 26.90% | 28.10% | 26.92% | 25.68% | 28.38% | 28.25% | 28.37% | 28.29% |
| Return on equity | 11.38% | 14.16% | 12.20% | 18.63% | 9.06% | 9.97% | 28.34% | 7.93% | 8.21% | 7.73% |
| Return on assets | 4.60% | 6.79% | 6.19% | 9.76% | 3.95% | 4.86% | 16.84% | 4.91% | 4.94% | 4.44% |
| Liabilities / equity | 1.47 | 1.09 | 0.97 | 0.91 | 1.29 | 1.05 | 0.68 | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.74 |
| Current ratio | 1.23 | 0.87 | 1.11 | 0.83 | 0.72 | 0.78 | 0.67 | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.52 |
Financial Charts
Quarterly
Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-01. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000882835.json.
| Quarter | End Date | Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q2 | 2022-06-30 | 2.52 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2022-Q3 | 2022-09-30 | 3.06 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q1 | 2023-03-31 | 2.65 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q2 | 2023-06-30 | 1,531,200,000 | 364,900,000 | 3.40 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q3 | 2023-09-30 | 1,563,400,000 | 347,200,000 | 3.23 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2023-Q4 | 2023-12-31 | 1,613,500,000 | 389,000,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2024-Q1 | 2024-03-31 | 1,680,700,000 | 382,000,000 | 3.54 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q2 | 2024-06-30 | 1,716,800,000 | 337,100,000 | 3.12 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q3 | 2024-09-30 | 1,764,600,000 | 367,900,000 | 3.40 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q4 | 2024-12-31 | 1,877,100,000 | 462,300,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2025-Q1 | 2025-03-31 | 1,882,800,000 | 331,100,000 | 3.06 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q2 | 2025-06-30 | 1,943,600,000 | 378,300,000 | 3.49 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-09-30 | 2,017,500,000 | 398,500,000 | 3.68 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q4 | 2025-12-31 | 2,058,600,000 | 428,400,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2026-Q1 | 2026-03-31 | 2,095,300,000 | 508,900,000 | 4.87 | reported discrete quarter |
Quarterly Charts
Macro Cross-References
- CPIAUCSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
- UNRATE - Unemployment Rate
- FEDFUNDS - Federal Funds Effective Rate
- CES0500000003 - Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees, Total Private
- DFEDTARU - Federal Funds Target Range - Upper Limit
- DFEDTARL - Federal Funds Target Range - Lower Limit
- DGS3MO - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 3-Month Constant Maturity
- DGS2 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 2-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS10 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS30 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity
- T10Y2Y - 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity
- CPILFESL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy
- CPIUFDSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food
- CPIENGSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy
- CUSR0000SAH1 - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Shelter
- PCEPI - Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index
- PCEPILFE - Personal Consumption Expenditures Excluding Food and Energy: Chain-type Price Index
- PPIACO - Producer Price Index by Commodity: All Commodities
- T10YIE - 10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate
- U6RATE - Total Unemployed, Plus All Marginally Attached Workers Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons
- PAYEMS - All Employees, Total Nonfarm
- CIVPART - Labor Force Participation Rate
- EMRATIO - Employment-Population Ratio
- UNEMPLOY - Unemployed
- CE16OV - Employment Level
- ICSA - Initial Claims
- JTSJOL - Job Openings: Total Nonfarm
- JTSQUR - Quits: Total Nonfarm
- GDPC1 - Real Gross Domestic Product
- A191RL1Q225SBEA - Real Gross Domestic Product: Percent Change from Preceding Period
- INDPRO - Industrial Production: Total Index
- TCU - Capacity Utilization: Total Index
- HOUST - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units
- PERMIT - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units
- RSAFS - Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade
- PCE - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- DSPIC96 - Real Disposable Personal Income
- PSAVERT - Personal Saving Rate
- M2SL - M2
- BOPGSTB - U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: Balance
- MSPUS - Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States
- HSN1F - New One Family Houses Sold: United States
- RHORUSQ156N - Homeownership Rate in the United States
- TTLCONS - Total Construction Spending: Total Construction in the United States
- RRVRUSQ156N - Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States
- TOTALSL - Total Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- REVOLSL - Revolving Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- DRCCLACBS - Delinquency Rate on Credit Card Loans, All Commercial Banks
- GDP - Gross Domestic Product
- GPDI - Gross Private Domestic Investment
- GCE - Government Consumption Expenditures and Gross Investment
- PCEC - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- NETEXP - Net Exports of Goods and Services
- GFDEBTN - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt
- GFDEGDQ188S - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product
- FYFSD - Federal Surplus or Deficit
- FGRECPT - Federal Government Current Receipts
- FGEXPND - Federal Government: Current Expenditures
- MANEMP - All Employees, Manufacturing
- USCONS - All Employees, Construction
- USTRADE - All Employees, Retail Trade
- USFIRE - All Employees, Financial Activities
- USGOVT - All Employees, Government
- AWHAETP - Average Weekly Hours of All Employees, Total Private
- DGORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Durable Goods
- NEWORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft
- BUSINV - Total Business Inventories
- EXPGS - Exports of Goods and Services
- IMPGS - Imports of Goods and Services
- IR - Import Price Index (End Use): All Commodities
- PPIFIS - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Final Demand
Latest quarter (10-Q)
Latest 10-Q source: 0000882835-26-000019.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (“Annual Report”) as filed on February 24, 2026 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”).
Information About Forward-Looking Statements
This report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. In addition, we, or our executive officers on our behalf, may from time to time make forward-looking statements in reports and other documents we file with the SEC or in connection with oral statements made to the press, potential investors, or others. All statements that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plans,” “expects,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” “believes,” “intends,” and similar words and phrases. These statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement.
Examples of forward-looking statements in this report include but are not limited to statements regarding operating results, the success of our operating plans, our expectations regarding our ability to generate cash and reduce debt and associated interest expense, profit and cash flow expectations, the prospects for newly acquired businesses to be integrated and contribute to future growth, and our expectations regarding growth through acquisitions. Important assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements include, among others, demand for our products, the cost, timing, and success of product upgrades and new product introductions, raw materials costs, expected pricing levels, expected outcomes of pending litigation, competitive conditions, and general economic conditions. These assumptions could prove inaccurate. Although we believe that the estimates and projections reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, our expectations may prove to be incorrect. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include but are not limited to:
•general economic conditions;
•difficulty making acquisitions, including receiving the necessary regulatory approvals (including clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act in the United States (“U.S.”) and similar antitrust regulations in foreign countries), and successfully integrating acquired businesses;
•any unforeseen liabilities associated with future acquisitions;
•information technology (IT) system failures, data security breaches, network disruptions, and cybersecurity events, including any litigation arising therefrom;
•failure to comply with new data privacy laws and regulations, including any litigation arising therefrom;
•risks and costs associated with our international sales and operations;
•volatile interest rates;
•limitations on our business imposed by our indebtedness;
•product liability, litigation, and insurance risks;
•future competition;
•reduction of business with large customers;
•risks associated with government contracts;
•changes in the supply of, or price for, labor, energy, raw materials, parts, and components, including as a result of inflation or potential supply chain constraints;
•potential write-offs of our goodwill and other intangible assets;
•our ability to successfully develop new products;
•risks associated with the use of artificial intelligence (“AI”), including our ability to develop, deploy, and use AI in our platforms and offerings;
•failure to protect our intellectual property;
•unfavorable changes in foreign exchange rates;
•risks related to changing U.S. and foreign trade policies, including increased trade restrictions or tariffs (including repeal or non-renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement);
•increased warranty exposure;
•environmental compliance costs and liabilities;
•the effect of, or change in, government regulations (including tax);
•the impacts of any U.S. government shutdowns;
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•economic disruption caused by armed conflicts (such as the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East), terrorist attacks, health crises, or other unforeseen geopolitical events; and
•the factors discussed in other reports we file with the SEC from time to time.
You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any of these statements in light of new information or future events.
Overview
Roper is a diversified technology company. Roper has a proven, long-term, successful track record of compounding cash flow and increasing shareholder value. We operate market leading businesses that design and develop vertical software and technology enabled products for a variety of defensible niche markets.
We pursue consistent and sustainable growth in revenue, earnings, and cash flow by enabling continuous improvement in the operating performance of our businesses and by acquiring other businesses that offer high value-added software, services, technology-enabled products, and solutions that we believe are capable of realizing growth while maintaining high margins.
Critical Accounting Policies
There were no material changes during the three months ended March 31, 2026 to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting policies and estimates in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Information regarding new accounting pronouncements can be found in Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Results of Operations
All currency amounts are in millions, percentages are of net revenues
Percentages may not sum due to rounding.
The following table sets forth selected information for the periods indicated:
| Three months ended March 31, | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||
| Net revenues: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | $ | 1,191.5 | $ | 1,068.2 | ||||||
| Network Software | 427.6 | 375.9 | ||||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 476.2 | 438.7 | ||||||||
| Total | $ | 2,095.3 | $ | 1,882.8 | ||||||
| Gross margin: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 69.0 | % | 67.5 | % | ||||||
| Network Software | 84.3 | % | 84.0 | % | ||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 56.9 | % | 58.7 | % | ||||||
| Total | 69.4 | % | 68.7 | % | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | (42.2) | % | (41.6) | % | ||||||
| Network Software | (43.6) | % | (39.6) | % | ||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | (24.4) | % | (23.6) | % | ||||||
| Total | (38.5) | % | (37.0) | % | ||||||
| Segment operating margin: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 26.8 | % | 25.9 | % | ||||||
| Network Software | 40.6 | % | 44.3 | % | ||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 32.4 | % | 35.0 | % | ||||||
| Total | 30.9 | % | 31.7 | % | ||||||
| Corporate administrative expenses * | (3.7) | % | (3.8) | % | ||||||
| Income from operations | 27.2 | % | 27.9 | % | ||||||
| Interest expense, net | (4.7) | % | (3.3) | % | ||||||
| Equity investment gain (loss), net | 8.0 | % | (2.4) | % | ||||||
| Other expense, net | (0.1) | % | — | % | ||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 30.3 | % | 22.2 | % | ||||||
| Income taxes | (6.0) | % | (4.6) | % | ||||||
| Net earnings | 24.3 | % | 17.6 | % |
* Includes unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses and enterprise-wide stock-based compensation.
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were $2,095.3 as compared to $1,882.8 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, an increase of 11.3%. The components of revenue growth for the three months ended March 31, 2026 were as follows:
| Application Software | Network Software | Technology Enabled Products | Roper | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Growth | 11.5 | % | 13.8 | % | 8.5 | % | 11.3 | % | |||||
| Less: Impacts of: | |||||||||||||
| Acquisitions | 5.6 | 8.1 | 0.6 | 4.9 | |||||||||
| Foreign Exchange | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | |||||||||
| Organic Revenue Growth | 5.2 | % | 5.2 | % | 7.1 | % | 5.6 | % |
In our Application Software segment, net revenues in the first quarter of 2026 grew 11.5% to $1,191.5 as compared to $1,068.2 in the first quarter of 2025, led by contributions from 2025 acquisitions, most notably CentralReach. The growth of 5.2% in organic revenues was broad-based across the segment, led by our application software businesses serving the legal, project-based private sector, higher education, and property and casualty insurance markets. Gross margin increased to 69.0% in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to 67.5% in the first quarter of 2025 due primarily to improved leverage on higher organic revenues as well as revenue mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 42.2% in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to 41.6% in the first quarter of 2025 due primarily to higher amortization of acquired intangibles from the 2025 acquisition of CentralReach, partially offset by operating leverage on higher organic revenues. As a result, operating margin was 26.8% in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to 25.9% in the first quarter of 2025.
In our Network Software segment, net revenues in the first quarter of 2026 grew 13.8% to $427.6 as compared to $375.9 in the first quarter of 2025, led by contributions from 2025 acquisitions, most notably Subsplash. The growth of 5.2% in organic revenues was broad-based across the segment, led by our network software businesses serving the freight match, construction, and alternate site healthcare markets. Gross margin increased to 84.3% in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to 84.0% in the first quarter of 2025 due primarily to lower amortization associated with fully amortized acquired intangibles and improved leverage on higher organic revenues, partially offset by margin profiles associated with our 2025 acquisitions, most notably payments revenue mix from Subsplash and the Convoy platform within our freight match software business. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 43.6% in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to 39.6% in the first quarter of 2025 due primarily to SG&A profiles associated with our 2025 acquisitions, including higher amortization of acquired intangibles. As a result, operating margin was 40.6% in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to 44.3% in the first quarter of 2025.
In our Technology Enabled Products segment, net revenues in the first quarter of 2026 grew 8.5% to $476.2 as compared to $438.7 in the first quarter of 2025. The growth of 7.1% in organic revenues was led by our medical products businesses, highlighted by our precision measurement and airway management businesses. These increases were partially offset by a decline in our water meter technology business. Gross margin decreased to 56.9% in the first quarte
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Latest 10-K MD&A
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Amounts are in millions unless specified, except per share data
This item generally discusses our 2025 results compared to our 2024 results. Discussions of our 2024 results compared to our 2023 results can be found within Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Overview
Roper Technologies, Inc. (“Roper,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a diversified technology company. Roper has a proven, long-term, successful track record of compounding cash flow and increasing shareholder value. We operate market leading businesses that design and develop vertical software and technology enabled products for a variety of defensible niche markets.
We pursue consistent and sustainable growth in revenue, earnings, and cash flow by enabling continuous improvement in the operating performance of our existing businesses and by acquiring businesses that offer high value-added software, services, technology-enabled products, and solutions that we believe are capable of realizing growth while maintaining high margins.
In November 2022, Roper completed the divestiture of a majority equity stake in its industrial businesses, including its entire historical Process Technologies reportable segment and the industrial businesses within its historical Measurement & Analytical Solutions reportable segment (collectively “Indicor”), to CD&R. Following the sale of the majority equity stake, Roper retained a minority equity interest in Indicor. See Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information regarding Roper’s minority equity interest in Indicor.
The financial results of Indicor are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Unless otherwise noted, discussion within Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations relates to continuing operations.
Segment Reporting
Roper’s segment reporting structure is based on business model and delivery of performance obligations. The three reportable segments are as follows:
–Application Software—Aderant, CentralReach, Clinisys, Data Innovations, Deltek, Frontline, IntelliTrans, PowerPlan, Procare, Strata, Transact/CBORD, and Vertafore;
–Network Software—ConstructConnect, DAT, Foundry, iPipeline, iTradeNetwork, MHA, SHP, SoftWriters, and Subsplash;
–Technology Enabled Products—CIVCO Medical Solutions, FMI, Inovonics, IPA, Neptune, Northern Digital, rf IDEAS, and Verathon.
Financial information about our reportable segments is presented in Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). A discussion of our significant accounting policies can also be found in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 included in this Annual Report.
GAAP offers acceptable alternative methods for accounting for certain issues affecting our financial results, such as determining inventory cost, depreciating long-lived assets, and recognizing revenue. Other than the changes during 2023 as further described in Note 9 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to the methodology used to value our equity investment in Indicor, we have not changed the application of acceptable accounting methods or the significant estimates affecting the application of these principles in the last three years in a manner that had a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments, and interpretations that can affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and other supplemental disclosures.
The development of accounting estimates is the responsibility of our management. Our management discusses those areas that require significant judgments with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. The Audit Committee has reviewed all financial disclosures in our annual filings with the SEC. Although we believe the positions we have taken with regard to uncertainties are reasonable, others might reach different conclusions and our positions can change over time as more information becomes available. If an accounting estimate changes, its effects are accounted for prospectively or through a cumulative catch-up adjustment.
Our most significant accounting uncertainties are encountered in the areas of income taxes, valuation of other intangible assets, goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles impairment analyses, and valuation of our equity investment in Indicor. Estimates are considered to be significant if they meet both of the following criteria: (1) the estimate requires assumptions about matters that are uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and (2) changes in the estimate are reasonably likely to have a material financial impact from period-to-period.
Income taxes can be affected by estimates of whether and within which jurisdictions future earnings will occur and if, how, and when cash is repatriated to the U.S., combined with other aspects of an overall income tax strategy. Additionally, taxing jurisdictions could retroactively disagree with our tax treatment of certain items, and some historical transactions have income tax effects going forward. Accounting rules require these future effects to be evaluated using current laws, rules and regulations, each of which can change at any time and in an unpredictable manner. If there is a material change in the actual effective tax rates, the time period within which the underlying temporary differences become taxable or deductible, or if the tax law changes are unfavorable, there could be a resulting increase to income tax expense and the effective tax rate.
Our 2025 effective income tax rate was 20.6% and our 2024 effective income tax rate was 21.2%. We expect the effective tax rate for 2026 to be approximately 21% to 22%.
We account for goodwill in a purchase business combination as the excess purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill, which is not amortized, is tested for impairment on an annual basis in conjunction with our annual forecast process during the fourth quarter (or an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value).
When testing goodwill for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that an impairment is more likely than not, we are then required to perform the quantitative impairment test; otherwise, no further analysis is required. Under the qualitative assessment, we consider various qualitative factors, including macroeconomic conditions, relevant industry and market trends, cost factors, overall financial performance, other entity-specific events, and events affecting the reporting unit that could indicate a potential change in the fair value of our reporting unit or the composition of its carrying value. We also consider the specific future outlook for the reporting unit.
We also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. The quantitative assessment utilizes the equal weighting of both an income approach (discounted cash flow) and a market approach (consisting of a comparable public company earnings multiples methodology) to estimate the fair value of a reporting unit. To determine the reasonableness of the estimated fair values, we review the assumptions to ensure that neither the income approach nor the market approach provides significantly different valuations. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying value, no further work is required and no impairment loss is recognized. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, a non-cash impairment loss is recognized in the amount of that excess.
Key assumptions used in the income and market approaches are updated when the analysis is performed for each reporting unit. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the projected revenue growth rates, future operating margins, discount rates, terminal values, and earnings multiples. While we use reasonable and timely information to prepare our cash flow and discount rate assumptions, actual future cash flows or market conditions could differ significantly and could result in future non-cash impairment charges related to recorded goodwill balances.
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Recently acquired reporting units generally represent a higher inherent risk of impairment, which typically decreases as the businesses are integrated into our enterprise. Negative industry or economic trends, disruptions to our business, actual results significantly below projections, unexpected significant changes or planned changes in the use of the assets, divestitures, and market capitalization declines may have a negative effect on the fair value of our reporting units.
As of the annual impairment test, Roper has 25 reporting units with individual goodwill amounts ranging from $17.5 to $3,371.9. In 2025, the Company performed its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter for all reporting units. The Company conducted its analysis qualitatively and assessed whether it was more likely than not that the respective fair values of these reporting units were less than their carrying amounts. The Company determined that impairment of goodwill was not likely in any of its reporting units and thus was not required to perform a quantitative assessment for these reporting units as of October 1, 2025.
Trade names that are determined to have an indefinite useful economic life are not amortized, but separately tested for impairment during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year or on an interim basis if an event occurs that indicates the fair value is more likely than not below the carrying value. We first qualitatively assess whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trade name is less than its carrying amount. If necessary, we conduct a quantitative assessment using the relief-from-royalty method, which we believe to be an acceptable methodology due to its common use by valuation specialists in determining the fair value of intangible assets. This methodology assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to exploit the related benefits of these assets. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the royalty rates, projected revenue growth rates, discount rates, and terminal values. Each royalty rate is determined based on the profitability of the trade name to which it relates and observed market royalty rates. Revenue growth rates are determined after considering current and future economic conditions, recent sales trends, discussions with customers, planned timing of new product launches, or other variables. Trade names resulting from recent acquisitions generally represent the highest risk of impairment, which typically decreases as the businesses are integrated into our enterprise.
The assessment of fair value for impairment purposes requires significant judgments to be made by management. Although our forecasts are based on assumptions that are considered reasonable by management and consistent with the plans and estimates management uses to operate the underlying businesses, there is significant judgment applied in determining the expected results attributable to the businesses and/or reporting units. Changes in estimates or the application of alternative assumptions could produce significantly different results.
The most significant identifiable intangible assets with definite useful economic lives recognized from our acquisitions are customer relationships. The fair value for customer relationships is determined as of the acquisition date using the excess earnings method. Under this methodology the fair value is determined based on the estimated future after-tax cash flows arising from the acquired customer relationships over their estimated useful lives after considering customer attrition and contributory asset charges. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the customer attrition rates, projected customer revenue growth rates, margins, contributory asset charges, and discount rates. When testing customer relationship intangible assets for potential impairment, management considers historical customer attrition rates and projected revenues and profitability related to customers that existed at acquisition. In evaluating the amortizable life for customer relationship intangible assets, management considers historical customer attrition patterns.
We evaluate whether there has been an impairment of identifiable intangible assets with definite useful economic lives, or of the remaining life of such assets, when certain indicators of impairment are present. In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the cost or remaining period of amortization of any asset may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability would be performed. If an evaluation is required, the estimated future gross, undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset would be compared to the asset’s carrying amount to determine if a write-down to fair value or a revision in the remaining amortization period is required.
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, Roper held a 43.8% and 45.5% minority equity interest in Indicor Equity, LLC, respectively. This equity interest provides us with the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. We elected to apply the fair value option as we believe this is the most reasonable method to value this equity investment. This investment is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as valuation of the investment reflects management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the equity interest. Any changes to the valuation estimates or assumptions, as described further in Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report, could produce significantly different results. The fair value of our equity investment in Indicor is estimated on a quarterly basis and the change in fair value is reported as a component of “Equity investments gain, net” in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
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Results of Continuing Operations
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified, percentages are of net revenues
Percentages may not sum due to rounding.
The following table sets forth selected information for the years indicated:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | ||||||||
| Net revenues: | ||||||||||
| Application Software (1) | $ | 4,483.0 | $ | 3,868.3 | $ | 3,186.9 | ||||
| Network Software (2) | 1,600.8 | 1,475.6 | 1,439.4 | |||||||
| Technology Enabled Products (3) | 1,818.7 | 1,695.3 | 1,551.5 | |||||||
| Total | $ | 7,902.5 | $ | 7,039.2 | $ | 6,177.8 | ||||
| Gross margin: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 68.5 | % | 68.4 | % | 68.9 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 84.1 | % | 85.0 | % | 85.1 | % | ||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 58.1 | % | 57.6 | % | 57.1 | % | ||||
| Total | 69.2 | % | 69.3 | % | 69.7 | % | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | (41.6) | % | (42.0) | % | (43.1) | % | ||||
| Network Software | (40.6) | % | (39.9) | % | (41.2) | % | ||||
| Technology Enabled Products | (23.6) | % | (23.7) | % | (23.7) | % | ||||
| Total | (37.3) | % | (37.1) | % | (37.8) | % | ||||
| Segment operating margin: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 26.8 | % | 26.5 | % | 25.8 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 43.5 | % | 45.2 | % | 43.9 | % | ||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 34.5 | % | 33.9 | % | 33.4 | % | ||||
| Total | 32.0 | % | 32.2 | % | 31.9 | % | ||||
| Corporate administrative expenses (4) | (3.7) | % | (3.8) | % | (3.7) | % | ||||
| Income from operations | 28.3 | % | 28.4 | % | 28.2 | % | ||||
| Interest expense, net | (4.1) | % | (3.7) | % | (2.7) | % | ||||
| Equity investments gain, net | 0.3 | % | 3.3 | % | 2.7 | % | ||||
| Other income (expense), net | — | % | (0.1) | % | — | % | ||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 24.5 | % | 27.9 | % | 28.2 | % | ||||
| Income taxes | (5.1) | % | (5.9) | % | (6.1) | % | ||||
| Net earnings from continuing operations | 19.4 | % | 22.0 | % | 22.2 | % |
(1)Includes results from the acquisitions of Promium, L.L.C. from May 2, 2023, Syntellis from August 7, 2023, Replicon Inc. from August 21, 2023, ProPricer from December 26, 2023, Procare from February 26, 2024, Transact from August 20, 2024, Surefyre, Inc. from November 4, 2024, CentralReach from April 23, 2025, Orchard Software from July 28, 2025, HerculesAI from August 8, 2025, Spectrum AI, Inc. from August 15, 2025, and Valuation Pricing Director Limited from October 23, 2025.
(2)Includes results from the acquisitions of Trucker Tools, LLC from December 17, 2024, Outgo from May 15, 2025, Subsplash from July 25, 2025, and Convoy from July 30, 2025.
(3)Includes results from the acquisition of Muni-Link from February 19, 2025.
(4)Includes unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses and enterprise-wide stock-based compensation.
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Year Ended December 31, 2025 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2025 were $7,902.5 as compared to $7,039.2 for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of 12.3%. The components of revenue growth for the year ended December 31, 2025 were as follows:
| Application Software | Network Software | Technology Enabled Products | Roper | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Growth | 15.9 | % | 8.5 | % | 7.3 | % | 12.3 | % | |||||
| Less Impact of: | |||||||||||||
| Acquisitions | 10.2 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 6.7 | |||||||||
| Foreign Exchange | 0.3 | — | — | 0.2 | |||||||||
| Organic Revenue Growth | 5.4 | % | 4.1 | % | 6.5 | % | 5.4 | % |
In our Application Software segment, net revenues grew 15.9% to $4,483.0 for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to $3,868.3 for the year ended December 31, 2024, led by acquisition contribution from Transact and CentralReach. The growth of 5.4% in organic revenues was broad-based across the segment led by our businesses serving the acute healthcare, property and casualty insurance, and legal markets, partially offset by a decrease in organic non-recurring revenue driven primarily by our business serving the government contracting market. Gross margin increased slightly to 68.5% for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 68.4% for the year ended December 31, 2024, due primarily to improved leverage on higher organic revenues, which was offset by a lower gross margin profile associated with the higher payments revenue mix at Transact. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of net revenues improved to 41.6% in the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 42.0% in the year ended December 31, 2024, due primarily to operating leverage on higher organic revenues and cost synergies resulting from the integration of Transact with CBORD, partially offset by higher amortization of acquired intangibles from the acquisition of CentralReach. The resulting operating margin was 26.8% in the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 26.5% in the year ended December 31, 2024.
In our Network Software segment, net revenues grew 8.5% to $1,600.8 for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to $1,475.6 for the year ended December 31, 2024, led by acquisition contribution from Subsplash. The growth of 4.1% in organic revenues was led by our network software businesses serving the freight match, construction, and alternate site healthcare markets, partially offset by a decline in our media and entertainment software business related to end-market conditions. Gross margin decreased to 84.1% for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 85.0% for the year ended December 31, 2024, due primarily to gross margin profiles associated with our 2025 acquisitions, predominantly driven by the payments revenue mix at Subsplash. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 40.6% in the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 39.9% in the year ended December 31, 2024, due primarily to higher amortization of acquired intangibles and SG&A profiles associated with our 2025 acquisitions. The resulting operating margin was 43.5% in the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 45.2% in the year ended December 31, 2024.
In our Technology Enabled Products segment, net revenues grew 7.3% to $1,818.7 for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to $1,695.3 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The growth of 6.5% in organic revenues was broad-based across the segment, led by our medical products businesses, highlighted by our precision measurement business, and growth in our access management businesses. Gross margin increased to 58.1% for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 57.6% for the year ended December 31, 2024, due primarily to improved leverage on higher organic revenues at our precision measurement business as well as revenue mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues improved slightly to 23.6% in the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 23.7% in the year ended December 31, 2024, due primarily to operating leverage on higher organic revenues, mostly offset by revenue mix. The resulting operating margin was 34.5% in the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to 33.9% in the year ended December 31, 2024.
Corporate expenses increased by $22.8 to $290.2, or 3.7% of net revenues, in 2025 as compared to $267.4, or 3.8% of net revenues, in 2024. The dollar increase was due primarily to higher stock-based compensation expense.
Interest expense, net, increased to $325.0 for the year ended December 31, 2025 as compared to $259.2 for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was due primarily to a higher weighted-average fixed-rate debt balance and fixed-rate debt interest rate, partially offset by lower weighted-average borrowings on our revolving credit facility.
Equity investments activity, net, was a gain of $25.5 for the year ended December 31, 2025 due primarily to a $24.0 increase in the fair value of our equity investment in Indicor. Equity investments activity, net, was a gain of $234.6 for the year ended
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December 31, 2024 due primarily to a $135.6 gain on the sale of our equity investment in Certinia and a $96.4 increase in the fair value of our equity investment in Indicor. Changes in the fair value of our Indicor equity investment are primarily due to fluctuations in the equity values of comparable guideline public companies.
Our 2025 effective income tax rate of 20.6% decreased as compared to our 2024 tax rate of 21.2%, due primarily to favorable rate impacts from the recognition of a net tax benefit associated with legal entity restructuring and a reduction in state taxes, partially offset by the non-recurrence of prior year valuation allowance releases.
Backlog is equal to our remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized as revenue within the next 12 months, as discussed within Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Backlog increased 10.3% to $3,424.6 at December 31, 2025 as compared to $3,105.4 at December 31, 2024 due primarily to acquisitions and organic growth in our software segments.
| Backlog as of December 31, | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | Change | ||||||||
| Application Software | $ | 2,533.2 | $ | 2,274.6 | 11.4 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 578.1 | 515.8 | 12.1 | % | ||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 313.3 | 315.0 | (0.5) | % | ||||||
| Total | $ | 3,424.6 | $ | 3,105.4 | 10.3 | % |
Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources
Amounts are in millions unless specified, except per share data
Selected cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 were as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash provided by (used in): | ||||||
| Operating activities | $ | 2,540.3 | $ | 2,393.2 | ||
| Investing activities | $ | (3,388.0) | $ | (3,468.5) | ||
| Financing activities | $ | 923.6 | $ | 1,069.5 |
Operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities increased by 6% to $2,540.3 in 2025 as compared to $2,393.2 in 2024 due primarily to the change in net earnings before non-cash expenses, and a benefit to cash income taxes paid in connection with the repeal of the requirement to capitalize and amortize domestic R&D expenditures under Internal Revenue Code Section 174 (“Section 174”) associated with the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the “OBBBA”). These increases were partially offset by less cash provided by net working capital primarily related to changes in the balances of accounts receivable and accrued expenses.
Investing activities
Cash used in investing activities during 2025 was primarily for the acquisitions of CentralReach, Subsplash, Convoy, and Orchard Software. Cash used in investing activities during 2024 was primarily for business acquisitions, most notably Procare and Transact, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of our equity investment in Certinia.
Financing activities
Cash provided by financing activities during 2025 was primarily from the issuance of $2,000.0 of senior notes in August 2025, net borrowings of $725.0 under our unsecured revolving credit facility, and net proceeds from stock-based compensation, partially offset by $1,000.0 of senior notes repaid at maturity, $500.0 in repurchases of our common stock, and dividend payments. Cash provided by financing activities during 2024 was primarily from the issuance of $2,000.0 of senior notes in August 2024 and net proceeds from stock-based compensation, partially offset by $500.0 of senior notes repaid at maturity, dividend payments, and $235.0 of net repayments on our unsecured revolving credit facility.
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Net working capital
Net working capital (total current assets, excluding cash, less total current liabilities, excluding debt) was negative $1,389.7 at December 31, 2025 as compared to negative $1,434.6 at December 31, 2024, due primarily to an increase in accounts receivable, changes in tax-related balances, and an increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets, partially offset by increases in deferred revenue and other accrued liabilities. Consistent negative net working capital demonstrates Roper’s continued focus on asset-light business models.
Debt
Total debt excluding unamortized debt issuance costs was $9,355.9 at December 31, 2025 (32.0% of total capital) as compared to $7,669.2 at December 31, 2024 (28.9% of total capital). Our total debt increased at December 31, 2025 as compared to December 31, 2024 due primarily to the issuance of $2,000.0 of senior notes in August 2025, and $725.0 of net borrowings under our unsecured revolving credit facility, partially offset by $1,000.0 of senior notes repaid at maturity. The net proceeds from the issuance of senior notes were used to repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under our unsecured credit facility associated with our 2025 acquisitions, as well as to repay a portion of the senior notes due in September 2025. The remaining portion of senior notes due in September 2025 and the senior notes due in December 2025 were repaid using borrowings under our unsecured credit facility.
On July 21, 2022, we entered into a five-year unsecured credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) among Roper, the financial institutions from time to time party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as syndication agents, and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd., PNC Bank, National Association, TD Bank, N.A., Truist Bank, and U.S. Bank, National Association, as documentation agents, which replaced the previous $3,000.0 unsecured credit facility, dated as of September 2, 2020, as amended. The Credit Agreement comprises a five-year $3,500.0 revolving credit facility, which includes availability of up to $150.0 for letters of credit. We may also, subject to compliance with specified conditions, request additional term loans or revolving credit commitments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500.0.
The Credit Agreement requires Roper to maintain a Total Debt to Total Capital Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of 0.65 to 1.00, or less. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are prepayable at Roper’s option at any time in whole or in part without premium or penalty.
We were in compliance with all debt covenants related to our unsecured credit facility throughout the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
At December 31, 2025, we had $8,500.0 of senior unsecured notes, $850.0 of borrowings outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facility and $8.1 of outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2025, of which, $6.2 was covered by our lending group thereby reducing our revolving credit capacity commensurately. At December 31, 2025, we also had $5.9 of other debt in the form of short-term borrowings and finance leases.
We may redeem some or all of each outstanding series of senior notes at any time or from time to time, at 100% of their principal amount, plus a make-whole premium based on a spread to U.S. Treasury securities. We are also entitled to redeem some or all of each outstanding series of senior notes at 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, on or after applicable dates in advance of maturity.
See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information regarding our debt.
Foreign cash, and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents held at our foreign subsidiaries totaled $171.2 at December 31, 2025 as compared to $130.8 at December 31, 2024, an increase of 30.9%. The increase was primarily due to cash generated at our foreign subsidiaries, partially offset by cash repatriation of $305.7. We intend to repatriate substantially all historical and future foreign earnings that can be repatriated without incremental U.S. federal tax cost.
Capitalized expenditures
Capital expenditures were $47.4 and $66.0 during 2025 and 2024, respectively. Capitalized software expenditures were $57.3 and $45.0 during 2025 and 2024, respectively. Capital expenditures and capitalized software expenditures were relatively consistent as a percentage of annual net revenues in 2025 as compared to 2024. In the future, we expect the aggregate of capital expenditures and capitalized software expenditures as a percentage of annual net revenues to be between 1.0% and 1.5%.
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Tax legislation
The enactment of the OBBBA on July 4, 2025, introduced various tax reform provisions, including the repeal of the requirement to capitalize and amortize domestic R&D expenditures under Section 174. The legislation includes multiple effective dates and, as enacted, did not have a material impact on our 2025 annual effective tax rate and is not expected to have a significant impact on our annual effective tax rate in future years. We continue to assess the broader impacts of the OBBBA.
The OBBBA repealed the domestic capitalization of R&D under Section 174, which resulted in a cash tax benefit of approximately $150 in 2025. The remaining cash tax benefit associated with the enactment of the OBBBA is expected to be utilized over the next three to five years. Management expects annual cash tax payments as a percentage of pre-tax earnings to be relatively consistent on a go-forward basis.
Share repurchase program
In October 2025, our Board approved a share repurchase program for the repurchase of up to $3,000.0 of our common stock. During the fourth quarter of 2025, we repurchased 1.121 shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $500.0 and an average price paid per share of $445.87, excluding broker commissions and excise tax. As of December 31, 2025, $2,500.0 of the originally authorized amount under the share repurchase program remained available for future repurchases.
From January 1, 2026 to February 20, 2026, we repurchased 3.723 shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $1,313.5 and an average price paid per share of $352.80, excluding broker commissions and excise tax. As of February 20, 2026, $1,186.5 of the originally authorized amount under the share repurchase program remained available for future repurchases.
Material Contractual Cash Obligations
All currency amounts are in millions
The following table quantifies our material contractual cash obligations at December 31, 2025:
| Material contractual cash obligations 1 | Payments due in fiscal year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | Thereafter | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | 9,355.9 | $ | 705.8 | $ | 1,550.1 | $ | 1,300.0 | $ | 1,200.0 | $ | 1,100.0 | $ | 3,500.0 | ||||||||||||
| Senior note interest | 1,758.6 | 318.3 | 283.3 | 273.5 | 218.6 | 169.5 | 495.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases | 267.1 | 56.1 | 49.7 | 40.6 | 31.3 | 23.9 | 65.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase obligations 2 | 1,391.4 | 620.5 | 336.7 | 258.6 | 160.4 | 7.9 | 7.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 12,773.0 | $ | 1,700.7 | $ | 2,219.8 | $ | 1,872.7 | $ | 1,610.3 | $ | 1,301.3 | $ | 4,068.2 |
1 We have excluded the liability for uncertain tax positions and certain other tax liabilities as we are not able to reasonably estimate the timing of the payments. See Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
2 Represents minimum fixed price purchase commitments that are legally binding across Roper.
We believe that internally generated cash flows and the remaining availability under our unsecured credit facility will be adequate to finance our normal operating requirements. Although we maintain an active acquisition program, any future acquisitions will be dependent on numerous factors and it is not feasible to reasonably estimate if or when any such acquisitions will occur and what the impact will be on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Such acquisitions may be financed by the use of existing credit lines, future cash flows from operations, future divestitures, the proceeds from the issuance of new debt or equity securities, or any combination of these methods, the terms and availability of which will be subject to market and economic conditions generally.
We anticipate that our businesses will generate positive cash flows from operating activities, and that these cash flows will permit the reduction of currently outstanding debt in accordance with the repayment schedule. However, the rate at which we can reduce our debt during 2026 (and reduce the associated interest expense) will be affected by, among other things, the financing and operating requirements of any new acquisitions, the financial performance of our existing companies, any allocation of capital toward share repurchases, the impact of geopolitical and economic uncertainties, and the financial markets generally. None of these factors can be predicted with certainty.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for information regarding the effect of new accounting pronouncements on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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MD&A history
Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.
FY 2024 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000882835-25-000008.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified
This item generally discusses our 2024 results compared to our 2023 results. Discussions of our 2023 results compared to our 2022 results can be found within Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Overview
Roper Technologies, Inc. (“Roper,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a diversified technology company. Roper has a proven, long-term, successful track record of compounding cash flow and increasing shareholder value. We operate market leading businesses that design and develop vertical software and technology enabled products for a variety of defensible niche markets.
We pursue consistent and sustainable growth in revenue, earnings, and cash flow by enabling continuous improvement in the operating performance of our existing businesses and by acquiring businesses that offer high value-added software, services, technology-enabled products, and solutions that we believe are capable of realizing growth while maintaining high margins.
In November 2022, Roper completed the divestiture of a majority equity stake in its industrial businesses, including its entire historical Process Technologies reportable segment and the industrial businesses within its historical Measurement & Analytical Solutions reportable segment (collectively “Indicor”), to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC. Following the sale of the majority equity stake, Roper retained a minority equity interest in Indicor. See Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information regarding Roper’s minority equity interest in Indicor.
During 2021, Roper entered into definitive agreements to divest its TransCore, Zetec, and CIVCO Radiotherapy businesses (“2021 Divestitures”). Roper completed the 2021 Divestitures by March 2022.
The financial results of Indicor and the 2021 Divestitures are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Unless otherwise noted, discussion within Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations relates to continuing operations. Refer to Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for further information regarding discontinued operations.
Segment Reporting
Roper’s segment reporting structure is based on business model and delivery of performance obligations. The three reportable segments are as follows:
–Application Software—Aderant, Clinisys, Data Innovations, Deltek, Frontline, IntelliTrans, PowerPlan, Procare, Strata, Transact/CBORD, Vertafore
–Network Software—ConstructConnect, DAT, Foundry, iPipeline, iTradeNetwork, Loadlink, MHA, SHP, SoftWriters
–Technology Enabled Products—CIVCO Medical Solutions, FMI, Inovonics, IPA, Neptune, Northern Digital, rf IDEAS, Verathon
Financial information about our reportable segments is presented in Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
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Application of Critical Accounting Policies
Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). A discussion of our significant accounting policies can also be found in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 included in this Annual Report.
GAAP offers acceptable alternative methods for accounting for certain issues affecting our financial results, such as determining inventory cost, depreciating long-lived assets and recognizing revenue. Other than the changes during 2023 as further described in Note 10 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to the methodology used to value our equity investment in Indicor, we have not changed the application of acceptable accounting methods or the significant estimates affecting the application of these principles in the last three years in a manner that had a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments, and interpretations that can affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and other supplemental disclosures.
The development of accounting estimates is the responsibility of our management. Our management discusses those areas that require significant judgments with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. The Audit Committee has reviewed all financial disclosures in our annual filings with the SEC. Although we believe the positions we have taken with regard to uncertainties are reasonable, others might reach different conclusions and our positions can change over time as more information becomes available. If an accounting estimate changes, its effects are accounted for prospectively or through a cumulative catch-up adjustment.
Our most significant accounting uncertainties are encountered in the areas of income taxes, valuation of other intangible assets, goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles impairment analyses, and valuation of our equity investment in Indicor. Estimates are considered to be significant if they meet both of the following criteria: (1) the estimate requires assumptions about matters that are uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and (2) changes in the estimate are reasonably likely to have a material financial impact from period-to-period.
Income taxes can be affected by estimates of whether and within which jurisdictions future earnings will occur and if, how, and when cash is repatriated to the U.S., combined with other aspects of an overall income tax strategy. Additionally, taxing jurisdictions could retroactively disagree with our tax treatment of certain items, and some historical transactions have income tax effects going forward. Accounting rules require these future effects to be evaluated using current laws, rules and regulations, each of which can change at any time and in an unpredictable manner. If there is a material change in the actual effective tax rates, the time period within which the underlying temporary differences become taxable or deductible, or if the tax law changes are unfavorable, there could be a resulting increase to income tax expense and the effective tax rate.
Our 2024 effective income tax rate was 21.2% and our 2023 effective income tax rate was 21.5%. We expect the effective tax rate for 2025 to be approximately 21% to 22%.
We account for goodwill in a purchase business combination as the excess purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill, which is not amortized, is tested for impairment on an annual basis in conjunction with our annual forecast process during the fourth quarter (or an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value).
When testing goodwill for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that an impairment is more likely than not, we are then required to perform the quantitative impairment test; otherwise, no further analysis is required. Under the qualitative assessment, we consider various qualitative factors, including macroeconomic conditions, relevant industry and market trends, cost factors, overall financial performance, other entity-specific events, and events affecting the reporting unit that could indicate a potential change in the fair value of our reporting unit or the composition of its carrying value. We also consider the specific future outlook for the reporting unit.
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We also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. The quantitative assessment utilizes the equal weighting of both an income approach (discounted cash flow) and a market approach (consisting of a comparable public company earnings multiples methodology) to estimate the fair value of a reporting unit. To determine the reasonableness of the estimated fair values, we review the assumptions to ensure that neither the income approach nor the market approach provides significantly different valuations. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying value, no further work is required and no impairment loss is recognized. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, a non-cash impairment loss is recognized in the amount of that excess.
Key assumptions used in the income and market approaches are updated when the analysis is performed for each reporting unit. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the projected revenue growth rates, future operating margins, discount rates, terminal values, and earnings multiples. While we use reasonable and timely information to prepare our cash flow and discount rate assumptions, actual future cash flows or market conditions could differ significantly and could result in future non-cash impairment charges related to recorded goodwill balances.
Recently acquired reporting units generally represent a higher inherent risk of impairment, which typically decreases as the businesses are integrated into our enterprise. Negative industry or economic trends, disruptions to our business, actual results significantly below projections, unexpected significant changes or planned changes in the use of the assets, divestitures, and market capitalization declines may have a negative effect on the fair value of our reporting units.
As of the annual impairment test, Roper has 23 reporting units with individual goodwill amounts ranging from $17.5 to $3,363.7. In 2024, the Company performed its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter for all reporting units. The Company conducted its analysis qualitatively and assessed whether it was more likely than not that the respective fair values of these reporting units were less than their carrying amounts. The Company determined that impairment of goodwill was not likely in any of its reporting units and thus was not required to perform a quantitative assessment for these reporting units as of October 1, 2024.
Trade names that are determined to have an indefinite useful economic life are not amortized, but separately tested for impairment during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year or on an interim basis if an event occurs that indicates the fair value is more likely than not below the carrying value. We first qualitatively assess whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trade name is less than its carrying amount. If necessary, we conduct a quantitative assessment using the relief-from-royalty method, which we believe to be an acceptable methodology due to its common use by valuation specialists in determining the fair value of intangible assets. This methodology assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to exploit the related benefits of these assets. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the royalty rates, projected revenue growth rates, discount rates, and terminal values. Each royalty rate is determined based on the profitability of the trade name to which it relates and observed market royalty rates. Revenue growth rates are determined after considering current and future economic conditions, recent sales trends, discussions with customers, planned timing of new product launches, or other variables. Trade names resulting from recent acquisitions generally represent the highest risk of impairment, which typically decreases as the businesses are integrated into our enterprise.
The assessment of fair value for impairment purposes requires significant judgments to be made by management. Although our forecasts are based on assumptions that are considered reasonable by management and consistent with the plans and estimates management uses to operate the underlying businesses, there is significant judgment applied in determining the expected results attributable to the businesses and/or reporting units. Changes in estimates or the application of alternative assumptions could produce significantly different results.
The most significant identifiable intangible assets with definite useful economic lives recognized from our acquisitions are customer relationships. The fair value for customer relationships is determined as of the acquisition date using the excess earnings method. Under this methodology the fair value is determined based on the estimated future after-tax cash flows arising from the acquired customer relationships over their estimated useful lives after considering customer attrition and contributory asset charges. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the customer attrition rates, projected customer revenue growth rates, margins, contributory asset charges, and discount rates. When testing customer relationship intangible assets for potential impairment, management considers historical customer attrition rates and projected revenues and profitability related to customers that existed at acquisition. In evaluating the amortizable life for customer relationship intangible assets, management considers historical customer attrition patterns.
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We evaluate whether there has been an impairment of identifiable intangible assets with definite useful economic lives, or of the remaining life of such assets, when certain indicators of impairment are present. In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the cost or remaining period of amortization of any asset may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability would be performed. If an evaluation is required, the estimated future gross, undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset would be compared to the asset’s carrying amount to determine if a write-down to fair value or a revision in the remaining amortization period is required.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, Roper held a 45.5% and 47.3% minority equity interest in Indicor Equity, LLC, respectively. This equity interest provides us with the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. We elected to apply the fair value option as we believe this is the most reasonable method to value this equity investment. This investment is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as valuation of the investment reflects management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the equity interest. Any changes to the valuation estimates or assumptions, as described further in Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report, could produce significantly different results. The fair value of our equity investment in Indicor is estimated on a quarterly basis and the change in fair value is reported as a component of “Equity investments gain, net” in our Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
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Results of Continuing Operations
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified, percentages are of net revenues
Percentages may not sum due to rounding.
The following table sets forth selected information for the years indicated:
| Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||
| Net revenues: | ||||||||||
| Application Software (1) | $ | 3,868.3 | $ | 3,186.9 | $ | 2,639.5 | ||||
| Network Software (2) | 1,475.6 | 1,439.4 | 1,378.5 | |||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 1,695.3 | 1,551.5 | 1,353.8 | |||||||
| Total consolidated | $ | 7,039.2 | $ | 6,177.8 | $ | 5,371.8 | ||||
| Gross margin: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 68.4 | % | 68.9 | % | 68.8 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 85.0 | % | 85.1 | % | 84.6 | % | ||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 57.6 | % | 57.1 | % | 56.9 | % | ||||
| Total consolidated | 69.3 | % | 69.7 | % | 69.9 | % | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | (42.0) | % | (43.1) | % | (41.8) | % | ||||
| Network Software | (39.9) | % | (41.2) | % | (43.2) | % | ||||
| Technology Enabled Products | (23.7) | % | (23.7) | % | (23.8) | % | ||||
| Total consolidated | (37.1) | % | (37.8) | % | (37.6) | % | ||||
| Segment operating margin: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 26.5 | % | 25.8 | % | 27.1 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 45.2 | % | 43.9 | % | 41.4 | % | ||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 33.9 | % | 33.4 | % | 33.2 | % | ||||
| Total consolidated | 32.2 | % | 31.9 | % | 32.3 | % | ||||
| Corporate administrative expenses (3) | (3.8) | % | (3.7) | % | (3.9) | % | ||||
| Income from operations | 28.4 | 28.2 | 28.4 | |||||||
| Interest expense, net | (3.7) | (2.7) | (3.6) | |||||||
| Equity investments gain, net | 3.3 | 2.7 | — | |||||||
| Other expense, net | (0.1) | — | (0.9) | |||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 27.9 | 28.2 | 23.9 | |||||||
| Income taxes | (5.9) | (6.1) | (5.5) | |||||||
| Net earnings from continuing operations | 22.0 | % | 22.2 | % | 18.3 | % |
(1)Includes results from the acquisitions of Horizon Lab Systems, LLC from January 3, 2022, Common Cents Systems, Inc. from April 6, 2022, MGA Systems Holdings, Inc. from June 27, 2022, Common Sense Solutions, Inc. from July 12, 2022, viDesktop Inc. from August 19, 2022, TIP Technologies, Inc. from September 23, 2022, Frontline from October 4, 2022, Promium, L.L.C. from May 2, 2023, Syntellis from August 7, 2023, Replicon Inc. from August 21, 2023, ProPricer from December 26, 2023, Procare from February 26, 2024, Transact from August 20, 2024, and Surefyre, Inc. from November 4, 2024.
(2)Includes results from the acquisition of Trucker Tools, LLC from December 17, 2024.
(3)Includes unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses and enterprise-wide stock-based compensation.
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Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2023
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $7,039.2 as compared to $6,177.8 for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 13.9%. The components of revenue growth for the year ended December 31, 2024 were as follows:
| Application Software | Network Software | Technology Enabled Products | Roper | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Growth | 21.4 | % | 2.5 | % | 9.3 | % | 13.9 | % | |||||
| Less Impact of: | |||||||||||||
| Acquisitions | 15.7 | — | — | 8.1 | |||||||||
| Foreign Exchange | 0.1 | — | — | — | |||||||||
| Organic Revenue Growth | 5.6 | % | 2.5 | % | 9.3 | % | 5.8 | % |
In our Application Software segment, net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $3,868.3 as compared to $3,186.9 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The growth of 5.6% in organic revenues was broad-based across the segment led by our businesses serving the project-based business/government contracting, acute healthcare, property and casualty insurance, and legal markets. Gross margin decreased to 68.4% for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to 68.9% for the year ended December 31, 2023, due primarily to a lower gross margin profile associated with the higher payments revenue mix at Procare and Transact, our 2024 acquisitions, whose results reduced gross margin by 180 basis points. This decrease was partially offset by improved leverage on higher organic revenues. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 42.0% in the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to 43.1% in the year ended December 31, 2023, due primarily to lower SG&A profiles at Procare and Transact, which collectively reduced SG&A as a percentage of net revenues by 70 basis points, operating leverage on higher organic revenues, and cost synergies resulting from the integration of Syntellis. The resulting operating margin was 26.5% in the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to 25.8% in the year ended December 31, 2023.
In our Network Software segment, net revenues were $1,475.6 for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to $1,439.4 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The growth of 2.5% in organic revenues was led by our network software businesses serving the alternate site healthcare, life insurance/annuities, and construction markets, partially offset by a decline in our businesses serving the media and entertainment and freight match markets primarily related to end market conditions. Gross margin remained relatively consistent at 85.0% for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to 85.1% for the year ended December 31, 2023. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 39.9% in the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to 41.2% in the year ended December 31, 2023, due primarily to expense reductions resulting from cost structure rationalization at our businesses serving the freight match market and operating leverage on higher organic revenues. The resulting operating margin was 45.2% in the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to 43.9% in the year ended December 31, 2023.
In our Technology Enabled Products segment, net revenues were $1,695.3 for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to $1,551.5 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The growth of 9.3% in organic revenues was led by our medical products businesses, excluding our precision measurement business, and growth in our water meter technology business. These increases were partially offset primarily by a decline in our access management businesses. Gross margin increased to 57.6% for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to 57.1% for the year ended December 31, 2023, due primarily to improved leverage on higher organic revenues and revenue mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues remained consistent at 23.7% in both the years ending December 31, 2024 and 2023. The resulting operating margin was 33.9% in the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to 33.4% in the year ended December 31, 2023.
Corporate expenses increased by $40.7 to $267.4, or 3.8% of net revenues, in 2024 as compared to $226.7, or 3.7% of net revenues, in 2023. The dollar increase was due primarily to higher stock-based compensation expense as well as expense associated with settled litigation.
Interest expense, net, increased by $94.5, or a 57.4% increase, to $259.2 for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to $164.7 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was due primarily to higher weighted average debt balances and less interest income earned on our cash and cash equivalents.
Equity investments gain, net, was $234.6 for the year ended December 31, 2024 due primarily to a $135.6 gain on the sale of our equity investment in Certinia, a $96.4 increase in the fair value of our equity investment in Indicor, and $10.8 of dividend
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distributions received from Indicor, partially offset by our proportionate share of net loss associated with the investment in Certinia of $9.8 in accordance with the equity method of accounting. Equity investments gain, net, was $165.4 for the year ended December 31, 2023 due primarily to a $140.9 increase in the fair value of our equity investment in Indicor and $32.5 of dividend distributions received from Indicor, partially offset by our proportionate share of net loss associated with the investment in Certinia of $5.2.
Other expense, net, of $5.0 for the year ended December 31, 2024 was composed primarily of foreign exchange losses at our non-U.S. based subsidiaries. Other expense, net, of $2.8 for the year ended December 31, 2023 was composed primarily of foreign exchanges losses at our non-U.S. based subsidiaries, partially offset by a gain on the sale of non-operating assets.
Our 2024 effective income tax rate of 21.2% decreased as compared to our 2023 tax rate of 21.5%, due primarily to the release of valuation allowances, partially offset by a reduction in stock-based compensation tax benefits.
Backlog is equal to our remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized as revenue within the next 12 months as discussed within Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Backlog decreased 1.6% to $3,105.4 at December 31, 2024 as compared to $3,156.6 at December 31, 2023 due primarily to a decrease in our Technology Enabled Products segment associated with the normalization of supply chain ordering patterns, partially offset by acquisitions and organic growth in our Application Software segment.
| Backlog as of December 31, | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | Change | ||||||||
| Application Software | $ | 2,274.6 | $ | 2,136.1 | 6.5 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 515.8 | 493.6 | 4.5 | % | ||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 315.0 | 526.9 | (40.2) | % | ||||||
| Total | $ | 3,105.4 | $ | 3,156.6 | (1.6) | % |
Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified
Selected cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
| 2024 | 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash provided by (used in) continuing operations from: | ||||||
| Operating activities | $ | 2,393.2 | $ | 2,037.4 | ||
| Investing activities | $ | (3,468.5) | $ | (2,128.3) | ||
| Financing activities | $ | 1,069.5 | $ | (499.5) |
Operating activities – Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations increased by 17% to $2,393.2 in 2024 as compared to $2,037.4 in 2023 due primarily to higher net earnings from continuing operations net of non-cash expenses, increased collections on accounts receivable, the absence of the cash payment from the prior year of $45.0 related to the settlement of a patent litigation matter, and timing associated with interest payments on our senior notes issued in 2024, partially offset by higher cash taxes paid.
Investing activities – Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations during 2024 was primarily for business acquisitions, most notably Procare and Transact, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of our equity investment in Certinia. Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations during 2023 was primarily for business acquisitions, most notably Syntellis and Replicon.
Financing activities – Cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations during 2024 was primarily from the issuance of $2,000.0 of senior notes and net proceeds from stock-based compensation, partially offset by $500.0 of senior notes repaid at maturity, dividend payments, and $235.0 of net repayments on our unsecured revolving credit facility. Cash used in financing activities from continuing operations during 2023 was primarily for $700.0 of senior notes repaid at maturity as well as dividend payments, partially offset by net borrowings of $360.0 under our unsecured revolving credit facility and net proceeds from stock-based compensation.
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Net working capital (total current assets, excluding cash, less total current liabilities, excluding debt) was negative $1,434.6 at December 31, 2024 as compared to negative $1,196.6 at December 31, 2023, due primarily to increased deferred revenue as well as increases in accrued liabilities driven by accrued compensation and interest, partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable. Consistent negative net working capital demonstrates Roper’s continued focus on asset-light business models.
Total debt excluding unamortized debt issuance costs was $7,669.2 at December 31, 2024 (28.9% of total capital) as compared to $6,360.2 at December 31, 2023 (26.7% of total capital). Our total debt increased at December 31, 2024 as compared to December 31, 2023 due primarily to the issuance of $2,000.0 of senior notes, partially offset by $500.0 of senior notes repaid at maturity and $235.0 of net repayments on our unsecured revolving credit facility. The net proceeds from the issuance of senior notes were used to repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under our unsecured credit facility, including borrowings incurred to fund the purchase price of the Transact acquisition, as well as to repay a portion of the senior notes due September 15, 2024. The remaining portion of senior notes due September 15, 2024 were repaid using borrowings under our unsecured credit facility.
On July 21, 2022, we entered into a five-year unsecured credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) among Roper, the financial institutions from time to time party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as syndication agents, and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd., PNC Bank, National Association, TD Bank, N.A., Truist Bank, and U.S. Bank, National Association, as documentation agents, which replaced the previous $3,000.0 unsecured credit facility, dated as of September 2, 2020, as amended. The Credit Agreement comprises a five-year $3,500.0 revolving credit facility, which includes availability of up to $150.0 for letters of credit. We may also, subject to compliance with specified conditions, request additional term loans or revolving credit commitments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500.0.
The Credit Agreement requires Roper to maintain a Total Debt to Total Capital Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of 0.65 to 1.00, or less. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are prepayable at Roper’s option at any time in whole or in part without premium or penalty.
We were in compliance with all debt covenants related to our unsecured credit facility throughout the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
At December 31, 2024, we had $7,500.0 of senior unsecured notes, $125.0 of borrowings outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facility and $6.8 of outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2024, of which, $6.0 was covered by our lending group thereby reducing our revolving credit capacity commensurately. At December 31, 2024, we also had $44.2 of other debt in the form of short-term borrowings and finance leases.
We may redeem some or all of each outstanding series of senior notes at any time or from time to time, at 100% of their principal amount, plus a make-whole premium based on a spread to U.S. Treasury securities.
See Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information regarding our debt.
Cash and cash equivalents held at our foreign subsidiaries totaled $130.8 at December 31, 2024 as compared to $148.3 at December 31, 2023, a decrease of 11.8%. The decrease was primarily due to cash repatriation of $270.9, partially offset by cash generated at our foreign subsidiaries. We intend to repatriate substantially all historical and future earnings.
Capital expenditures were $66.0 and $68.0 during 2024 and 2023, respectively. Capitalized software expenditures were $45.0 and $40.0 during 2024 and 2023, respectively. Capital expenditures and capitalized software expenditures were relatively consistent as a percentage of annual net revenues in 2024 as compared to 2023. In the future, we expect the aggregate of capital expenditures and capitalized software expenditures as a percentage of annual net revenues to be between 1.0% and 1.5%.
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Material Contractual Cash Obligations
All currency amounts are in millions
The following table quantifies our material contractual cash obligations at December 31, 2024:
| Material contractual cash obligations 1 | Payments due in fiscal year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | Thereafter | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | 7,669.2 | $ | 1,044.1 | $ | 700.1 | $ | 825.0 | $ | 800.0 | $ | 1,200.0 | $ | 3,100.0 | ||||||||||||
| Senior note interest | 1,315.6 | 244.3 | 215.4 | 188.8 | 179.0 | 145.4 | 342.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases | 221.9 | 51.7 | 43.6 | 36.5 | 28.7 | 20.3 | 41.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase obligations 2 | 1,252.2 | 582.2 | 215.4 | 159.1 | 148.9 | 137.7 | 8.9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 10,458.9 | $ | 1,922.3 | $ | 1,174.5 | $ | 1,209.4 | $ | 1,156.6 | $ | 1,503.4 | $ | 3,492.7 |
1 We have excluded the liability for uncertain tax positions and certain other tax liabilities as we are not able to reasonably estimate the timing of the payments. See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
2 Represents minimum fixed price purchase commitments that are legally binding across Roper.
We believe that internally generated cash flows and the remaining availability under our unsecured credit facility will be adequate to finance our normal operating requirements. Although we maintain an active acquisition program, any future acquisitions will be dependent on numerous factors and it is not feasible to reasonably estimate if or when any such acquisitions will occur and what the impact will be on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Such acquisitions may be financed by the use of existing credit lines, future cash flows from operations, future divestitures, the proceeds from the issuance of new debt or equity securities, or any combination of these methods, the terms and availability of which will be subject to market and economic conditions generally.
We anticipate that our businesses will generate positive cash flows from operating activities, and that these cash flows will permit the reduction of currently outstanding debt in accordance with the repayment schedule. However, the rate at which we can reduce our debt during 2025 (and reduce the associated interest expense) will be affected by, among other things, the financing and operating requirements of any new acquisitions, the financial performance of our existing companies, the impact of geopolitical and economic uncertainties, and the financial markets generally. None of these factors can be predicted with certainty.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for information regarding the effect of new accounting pronouncements on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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FY 2023 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000882835-24-000008.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified
This item generally discusses our 2023 results compared to our 2022 results. Discussions of our 2022 results compared to our 2021 results can be found within Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Overview
Roper Technologies, Inc. (“Roper,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a diversified technology company. Roper has a proven, long-term, successful track record of compounding cash flow and shareholder value. We operate market leading businesses that design and develop vertical software and technology enabled products for a variety of defensible niche markets.
We pursue consistent and sustainable growth in revenue, earnings, and cash flow by enabling continuous improvement in the operating performance of our existing businesses and by acquiring other businesses that offer high value-added software, services, technology-enabled products and solutions that we believe are capable of achieving growth and maintaining high margins.
Discontinued Operations
On November 22, 2022, the Company completed the divestiture of a majority 51% equity stake in its industrial businesses, including its entire historical Process Technologies reportable segment and the industrial businesses within its historical Measurement & Analytical Solutions reportable segment, to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC. The businesses included in this transaction were Alpha, AMOT, CCC, Cornell, Dynisco, FTI, Hansen, Hardy, Logitech, Metrix, PAC, Roper Pump, Struers, Technolog, Uson, and Viatran (collectively “Indicor”). Following the sale of the majority stake, the Company retained a minority equity interest in Indicor. This transaction is referred to herein as the “Indicor Transaction.” See Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information on this minority equity interest.
During 2021, Roper entered into definitive agreements to divest our TransCore, Zetec, and CIVCO Radiotherapy businesses (“2021 Divestitures”). Roper completed the 2021 Divestitures by the end of the first quarter of 2022.
The aggregate of the 2021 Divestitures and the Indicor Transaction have greatly reduced the cyclicality and asset intensity of the Company. In addition, the Company has an increased mix of recurring revenue and a higher margin profile. The financial results for Indicor and the 2021 Divestitures are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Unless otherwise noted, discussion within Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations relate to continuing operations. Information regarding discontinued operations is described further in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
Segment Reporting
The Company’s segment reporting structure is based on business model and delivery of performance obligations. The three reportable segments are as follows:
–Application Software - Aderant, CBORD, Clinisys, Data Innovations, Deltek, Frontline, IntelliTrans, PowerPlan, Strata, Vertafore
–Network Software - ConstructConnect, DAT, Foundry, iPipeline, iTradeNetwork, Loadlink, MHA, SHP, SoftWriters
–Technology Enabled Products - CIVCO Medical Solutions, FMI, Inovonics, IPA, Neptune, Northern Digital, rf IDEAS, Verathon
Financial information about our reportable segments is presented in Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
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Application of Critical Accounting Policies
Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). A discussion of our significant accounting policies can also be found in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 included in this Annual Report.
GAAP offers acceptable alternative methods for accounting for certain issues affecting our financial results, such as determining inventory cost, depreciating long-lived assets and recognizing revenue. Other than the changes as further described in Note 10 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to the methodology used to value our equity investment in Indicor, we have not changed the application of acceptable accounting methods or the significant estimates affecting the application of these principles in the last three years in a manner that had a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments, and interpretations that can affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and other supplemental disclosures.
The development of accounting estimates is the responsibility of our management. Our management discusses those areas that require significant judgments with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. The Audit Committee has reviewed all financial disclosures in our annual filings with the SEC. Although we believe the positions we have taken with regard to uncertainties are reasonable, others might reach different conclusions and our positions can change over time as more information becomes available. If an accounting estimate changes, its effects are accounted for prospectively or through a cumulative catch-up adjustment.
Our most significant accounting uncertainties are encountered in the areas of income taxes, valuation of other intangible assets, goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles impairment analyses, and valuation of our equity interest in Indicor. Estimates are considered to be significant if they meet both of the following criteria: (1) the estimate requires assumptions about matters that are uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and (2) changes in the estimate are reasonably likely to have a material financial impact from period-to-period.
Income taxes can be affected by estimates of whether and within which jurisdictions future earnings will occur and if, how, and when cash is repatriated to the U.S., combined with other aspects of an overall income tax strategy. Additionally, taxing jurisdictions could retroactively disagree with our tax treatment of certain items, and some historical transactions have income tax effects going forward. Accounting rules require these future effects to be evaluated using current laws, rules and regulations, each of which can change at any time and in an unpredictable manner. If there is a material change in the actual effective tax rates, the time period within which the underlying temporary differences become taxable or deductible, or if the tax law changes are unfavorable, there could be a resulting increase to income tax expense and the effective tax rate.
During 2023, our effective income tax rate was 21.5% as compared to our 2022 rate of 23.1%. The 2023 rate was favorably impacted by the recognition of a net tax benefit associated with international legal entity restructuring combined with the non-recurrence of 2022 net tax expense associated with an internal restructuring plan related to the Indicor Transaction. We expect the effective tax rate for 2024 to be approximately 21% to 22%.
We account for goodwill in a purchase business combination as the excess purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill, which is not amortized, is tested for impairment on an annual basis in conjunction with our annual forecast process during the fourth quarter (or an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value).
When testing goodwill for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that an impairment is more likely than not, we are then required to perform the quantitative impairment test; otherwise, no further analysis is required. Under the qualitative assessment, we consider various qualitative factors, including macroeconomic conditions, relevant industry and market trends, cost factors, overall financial performance, other entity-specific events, and events affecting the reporting unit that could indicate a potential change in the fair value of our reporting unit or the composition of its carrying values. We also consider the specific future outlook for the reporting unit.
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We also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. The quantitative assessment utilizes an equal weighted income approach (discounted cash flow) and a market approach (consisting of a comparable public company earnings multiples methodology) to estimate the fair value of a reporting unit. To determine the reasonableness of the estimated fair values, we review the assumptions to ensure that neither the income approach nor the market approach provides significantly different valuations. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying value, no further work is required and no impairment loss is recognized. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, a non-cash impairment loss is recognized in the amount of that excess.
Key assumptions used in the income and market approaches are updated when the analysis is performed for each reporting unit. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the projected revenue growth rates, future operating margins, discount rates, terminal values, and earnings multiples. While we use reasonable and timely information to prepare our cash flow and discount rate assumptions, actual future cash flows or market conditions could differ significantly and could result in future non-cash impairment charges related to recorded goodwill balances.
Recently acquired reporting units generally represent a higher inherent risk of impairment, which typically decreases as the businesses are integrated into our enterprise. Negative industry or economic trends, disruptions to our business, actual results significantly below projections, unexpected significant changes or planned changes in the use of the assets, divestitures, and market capitalization declines may have a negative effect on the fair value of our reporting units.
As of the annual impairment test, the Company has 22 reporting units with individual goodwill amounts ranging from $17.5 to $3,363.6. In 2023, the Company performed its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter for all reporting units. The Company conducted its analysis qualitatively and assessed whether it was more likely than not that the respective fair value of these reporting units was less than the carrying amount. The Company determined that impairment of goodwill was not likely in any of its reporting units and thus was not required to perform a quantitative assessment for these reporting units as of October 1, 2023.
Trade names that are determined to have an indefinite useful economic life are not amortized, but separately tested for impairment during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year or on an interim basis if an event occurs that indicates the fair value is more likely than not below the carrying value. We first qualitatively assess whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trade name is less than its carrying amount. If necessary, we conduct a quantitative assessment using the relief-from-royalty method, which we believe to be an acceptable methodology due to its common use by valuation specialists in determining the fair value of intangible assets. This methodology assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to exploit the related benefits of these assets. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the royalty rates, projected revenue growth rates, discount rates, and terminal values. Each royalty rate is determined based on the profitability of the trade name to which it relates and observed market royalty rates. Revenue growth rates are determined after considering current and future economic conditions, recent sales trends, discussions with customers, planned timing of new product launches, or other variables. Trade names resulting from recent acquisitions generally represent the highest risk of impairment, which typically decreases as the businesses are integrated into our enterprise.
The assessment of fair value for impairment purposes requires significant judgments to be made by management. Although our forecasts are based on assumptions that are considered reasonable by management and consistent with the plans and estimates management uses to operate the underlying businesses, there is significant judgment in determining the expected results attributable to the businesses and/or reporting units. Changes in estimates or the application of alternative assumptions could produce significantly different results.
The most significant identifiable intangible assets with definite useful economic lives recognized from our acquisitions are customer relationships. The fair value for customer relationships is determined as of the acquisition date using the excess earnings method. Under this methodology the fair value is determined based on the estimated future after-tax cash flows arising from the acquired customer relationships over their estimated lives after considering customer attrition and contributory asset charges. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the customer attrition rates, projected customer revenue growth rates, margins, contributory asset charges, and discount rates. When testing customer relationship intangible assets for potential impairment, management considers historical customer attrition rates and projected revenues and profitability related to customers that existed at acquisition. In evaluating the amortizable life for customer relationship intangible assets, management considers historical customer attrition patterns.
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We evaluate whether there has been an impairment of identifiable intangible assets with definite useful economic lives, or of the remaining life of such assets, when certain indicators of impairment are present. In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the cost or remaining period of amortization of any asset may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability would be performed. If an evaluation is required, the estimated future gross, undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset would be compared to the asset’s carrying amount to determine if a write-down to fair value or a revision in the remaining amortization period is required.
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company held a 47.3% and 49.0% minority equity interest in Indicor, respectively. This equity interest provides us with the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. We elected to apply the fair value option as we believe this is the most reasonable method to value the equity investment. This investment is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as valuation of the investment reflects management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset. Any changes to the valuation estimates or assumptions, as described further in Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report, could produce significantly different results. The fair value of our equity investment in Indicor is updated on a quarterly basis and its impact is reported as a component of “Equity investments activity, net” in our Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
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Results of Continuing Operations
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified, percentages are of net revenues
Percentages may not sum due to rounding.
The following table sets forth selected information for the years indicated:
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | ||||||||
| Net revenues: | ||||||||||
| Application Software (1) | $ | 3,186.9 | $ | 2,639.5 | $ | 2,366.7 | ||||
| Network Software (2) | 1,439.4 | 1,378.5 | 1,223.8 | |||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 1,551.5 | 1,353.8 | 1,243.3 | |||||||
| Total | $ | 6,177.8 | $ | 5,371.8 | $ | 4,833.8 | ||||
| Gross margin: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 68.9 | % | 68.8 | % | 69.4 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 85.1 | % | 84.6 | % | 84.1 | % | ||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 57.1 | % | 56.9 | % | 59.2 | % | ||||
| Total | 69.7 | % | 69.9 | % | 70.5 | % | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 43.1 | % | 41.8 | % | 42.7 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 41.2 | % | 43.2 | % | 45.1 | % | ||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 23.7 | % | 23.8 | % | 25.7 | % | ||||
| Total | 37.8 | % | 37.6 | % | 38.9 | % | ||||
| Segment operating margin: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 25.8 | % | 27.1 | % | 26.8 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 43.9 | % | 41.4 | % | 39.0 | % | ||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 33.4 | % | 33.2 | % | 33.4 | % | ||||
| Total | 31.9 | % | 32.3 | % | 31.6 | % | ||||
| Corporate administrative expenses (3) | (3.7) | % | (3.9) | % | (3.9) | % | ||||
| Impairment of intangible assets | — | — | (2.0) | |||||||
| Income from operations | 28.2 | 28.4 | 25.7 | |||||||
| Interest expense, net | (2.7) | (3.6) | (4.8) | |||||||
| Equity investments activity, net | 2.7 | — | — | |||||||
| Other income (expense), net | — | (0.9) | 0.5 | |||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 28.2 | 23.9 | 21.3 | |||||||
| Income taxes | (6.1) | (5.5) | (4.7) | |||||||
| Net earnings from continuing operations | 22.2 | % | 18.3 | % | 16.7 | % |
(1)Includes results from the acquisitions of American LegalNet, Inc. from December 30, 2021, Horizon Lab Systems, LLC from January 3, 2022, Common Cents Systems, Inc. from April 6, 2022, MGA Systems Holdings, Inc. from June 27, 2022, Common Sense Solutions, Inc. from July 12, 2022, viDesktop Inc. from August 19, 2022, TIP Technologies, Inc. from September 23, 2022, Frontline from October 4, 2022, Promium, L.L.C. from May 2, 2023, Syntellis from August 7, 2023, Replicon Inc. from August 21, 2023, and ProPricer from December 26, 2023.
(2)Includes results from the acquisition of Construction Journal, LTD. from December 21, 2021.
(3)Includes unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses and enterprise-wide stock-based compensation.
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Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2022
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $6,177.8 as compared to $5,371.8 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of 15.0%. The components of revenue growth for the year ended December 31, 2023 were as follows:
| Application Software | Network Software | Technology Enabled Products | Roper | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Growth | 20.7 | % | 4.4 | % | 14.6 | % | 15.0 | % | |||||
| Less Impact of: | |||||||||||||
| Acquisitions/Divestitures | 14.8 | — | — | 7.3 | |||||||||
| Foreign Exchange | — | (0.2) | (0.1) | (0.1) | |||||||||
| Organic Revenue Growth | 5.9 | % | 4.6 | % | 14.7 | % | 7.8 | % |
In our Application Software segment, net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $3,186.9 as compared to $2,639.5 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The growth of 5.9% in organic revenues was broad-based across the segment led by our businesses serving the government contracting, property and casualty insurance, acute healthcare, and legal markets. Gross margin remained relatively consistent at 68.9% for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to 68.8% for the year ended December 31, 2022. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of net revenues in the year ended December 31, 2023 increased to 43.1%, as compared to 41.8% in the year ended December 31, 2022, due primarily to higher amortization of acquired intangibles from the acquisitions of Frontline and Syntellis and restructuring-related expenses incurred primarily in connection with the integration of the Syntellis acquisition. The resulting operating margin was 25.8% in the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to 27.1% in the year ended December 31, 2022.
In our Network Software segment, net revenues were $1,439.4 for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $1,378.5 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The growth of 4.6% in organic revenues was led by our network software businesses serving the freight match, alternate site healthcare, and life insurance markets. Gross margin increased to 85.1% for the year ended December 31, 2023 from 84.6% for the year ended December 31, 2022, due primarily to operating leverage on higher organic revenues. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 41.2% in the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to 43.2% in the year ended December 31, 2022, due primarily to expense reductions resulting from cost structure rationalization at our businesses serving the freight match market and cost synergies resulting from an acquisition completed by our business serving the construction market. The resulting operating margin was 43.9% in the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to 41.4% in the year ended December 31, 2022.
In our Technology Enabled Products segment, net revenues were $1,551.5 for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $1,353.8 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The growth of 14.7% in organic revenues was broad-based across the segment led by our water meter technology business and medical products businesses. Gross margin increased to 57.1% in the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to 56.9% in the year ended December 31, 2022, due primarily to operating leverage on higher organic revenues, partially offset by revenue mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues remained relatively consistent at 23.7% in the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to 23.8% in the year ended December 31, 2022. The resulting operating margin was 33.4% in the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to 33.2% in the year ended December 31, 2022.
Corporate expenses increased by $17.5 to $226.7, or 3.7% of revenues, in 2023 as compared to $209.2, or 3.9% of revenues, in 2022. The dollar increase was due primarily to higher compensation and acquisition-related expenses.
Interest expense, net, decreased $27.7, or 14.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease was due to lower weighted average fixed-rate debt balances and higher interest income earned on our cash and cash equivalents.
Equity investments activity, net, was a gain of $165.4 for the year ended December 31, 2023 due primarily to $140.9 associated with the change in fair value of our equity investment in Indicor and $32.5 of dividend distributions received from Indicor, partially offset by the proportionate share of net loss associated with our investment in Certinia of $5.2 in accordance with the equity method of accounting.
Other expense, net, of $2.8 for the year ended December 31, 2023 was composed primarily of foreign exchange losses at our non-U.S. based subsidiaries, partially offset by a gain on the sale of non-operating assets. Other expense, net, of $50.1 for the
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year ended December 31, 2022 was composed primarily of a legal settlement expense of $45.0 related to the Berall v. Verathon patent litigation matter.
During 2023, our effective income tax rate was 21.5% as compared to our 2022 rate of 23.1%. The 2023 rate was favorably impacted by the recognition of a net tax benefit associated with international legal entity restructuring combined with the non-recurrence of 2022 net tax expense associated with an internal restructuring plan related to the Indicor Transaction.
Backlog is equal to our remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized as revenue within the next 12 months as discussed within Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Backlog increased 8.4% to $3,156.6 at December 31, 2023 as compared to $2,912.6 at December 31, 2022. Acquisitions contributed 5% and organic growth in backlog was 3%.
| Backlog as of December 31, | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | Change | ||||||||
| Application Software | $ | 2,136.1 | $ | 1,796.3 | 18.9 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 493.6 | 507.5 | (2.7) | % | ||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 526.9 | 608.8 | (13.5) | % | ||||||
| Total | $ | 3,156.6 | $ | 2,912.6 | 8.4 | % |
Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified
Selected cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash provided by (used in) continuing operations from: | ||||||
| Operating activities | $ | 2,037.4 | $ | 606.6 | ||
| Investing activities | (2,128.3) | (4,351.8) | ||||
| Financing activities | (499.5) | (1,453.9) | ||||
| Cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations | (0.3) | 5,677.9 |
Operating activities – The increase in cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations in 2023 as compared to 2022 was due primarily to the reduction in cash taxes paid, predominantly as a result of cash taxes paid in the prior year in connection with the 2021 Divestitures and the Indicor Transaction, and higher net earnings from continuing operations net of non-cash expenses.
Investing activities – Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations during 2023 was primarily for business acquisitions, most notably Syntellis and Replicon. Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations during 2022 was primarily for business acquisitions, most notably Frontline, viGlobal, and MGA Systems.
Financing activities – Cash used in financing activities from continuing operations during 2023 was primarily for repayment at maturity of $700.0 related to our senior notes and dividend payments, partially offset by net borrowings of $360.0 on our unsecured credit facility and net proceeds from stock-based compensation. Cash used in financing activities from continuing operations during 2022 was primarily for repayments of certain senior notes totaling $800.0, net repayments of $470.0 on our unsecured credit facility, and dividend payments.
Discontinued operations – Cash provided by discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 was primarily due to proceeds from the sales of TransCore, Zetec, and the majority stake in Indicor.
Net working capital (total current assets, excluding cash, less total current liabilities, excluding debt) was negative $1,196.6 at December 31, 2023 compared to negative $1,053.7 at December 31, 2022, due primarily to negative net working capital profiles assumed with our 2023 acquisitions, most notably Syntellis and Replicon, increased deferred revenue, and changes in income tax-related balances, partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable and the cash payment related to the settlement of the Berall v. Verathon patent litigation matter. Consistent negative net working capital demonstrates Roper’s focus on asset-light business models.
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Total debt excluding unamortized debt issuance costs was $6,360.2 at December 31, 2023 (26.7% of total capital) compared to $6,700.3 at December 31, 2022 (29.5% of total capital). Our total debt decreased at December 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022, due primarily to repayment at maturity of $700.0 related to our senior notes, partially offset by net borrowings of $360.0 on our unsecured credit facility.
On July 21, 2022, the Company entered into a five-year unsecured credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) among Roper, the financial institutions from time to time party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as syndication agents, and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd., PNC Bank, National Association, TD Bank, N.A., Truist Bank, and U.S. Bank, National Association, as documentation agents, which replaced the previous $3,000.0 unsecured credit facility, dated as of September 2, 2020, as amended. The Credit Agreement comprises a five-year $3,500.0 revolving credit facility, which includes availability of up to $150.0 for letters of credit. The Company may also, subject to compliance with specified conditions, request additional term loans or revolving credit commitments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500.0.
The Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain a Total Debt to Total Capital Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of 0.65 to 1.00 or less. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are prepayable at Roper’s option at any time in whole or in part without premium or penalty.
We were in compliance with all debt covenants related to our unsecured credit facility throughout the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
At December 31, 2023, we had $6,000.0 of senior unsecured notes and $360.0 of outstanding borrowings under our unsecured credit facility. We had $7.4 of outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2023, of which $6.6 was covered by our lending group, thereby reducing our revolving credit capacity commensurately.
We may redeem some or all of our senior unsecured notes at any time or from time to time, at 100% of their principal amount, plus a make-whole premium based on a spread to U.S. Treasury securities.
See Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information regarding our unsecured credit facility and senior unsecured notes.
Cash and cash equivalents at our foreign subsidiaries at December 31, 2023 totaled $148.3 as compared to $234.0 at December 31, 2022, a decrease of 36.6%. The decrease was primarily due to cash repatriation of $250.8, partially offset by cash generated from foreign operations. We intend to repatriate substantially all historical and future earnings.
Capital expenditures were $68.0 and $40.1 during 2023 and 2022, respectively. Capitalized software expenditures were $40.0 and $30.2 during 2023 and 2022, respectively. Capital expenditures and capitalized software expenditures were relatively consistent as a percentage of annual net revenues in 2023 as compared to 2022. In the future, we expect the aggregate of capital expenditures and capitalized software expenditures as a percentage of annual net revenues to be between 1.0% and 1.5%.
Contractual Cash Obligations
All currency amounts are in millions
The following table quantifies our contractual cash obligations at December 31, 2023:
| Contractualcash obligations 1 | Payments due in fiscal year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | Thereafter | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | 6,360.2 | $ | 500.1 | $ | 1,000.1 | $ | 700.0 | $ | 1,060.0 | $ | 800.0 | $ | 2,300.0 | ||||||||||||
| Senior note interest | 675.0 | 150.5 | 138.7 | 120.2 | 93.6 | 83.8 | 88.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases | 220.7 | 47.9 | 42.9 | 35.1 | 28.3 | 21.9 | 44.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase obligations 2 | 688.4 | 432.6 | 143.0 | 85.8 | 10.4 | 5.4 | 11.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 7,944.3 | $ | 1,131.1 | $ | 1,324.7 | $ | 941.1 | $ | 1,192.3 | $ | 911.1 | $ | 2,444.0 |
1 We have excluded the liability for uncertain tax positions and certain other tax liabilities as we are not able to reasonably estimate the timing of the payments. See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
2 Represents minimum fixed price purchase commitments that are legally binding across Roper.
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We believe that internally generated cash flows and the remaining availability under our unsecured credit facility will be adequate to finance normal operating requirements. Although we maintain an active acquisition program, any future acquisitions will be dependent on numerous factors and it is not feasible to reasonably estimate if or when any such acquisitions will occur and what the impact will be on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Such acquisitions may be financed by the use of existing credit lines, future cash flows from operations, future divestitures, the proceeds from the issuance of new debt or equity securities, or any combination of these methods, the terms and availability of which will be subject to market and economic conditions generally.
We anticipate that our businesses will generate positive cash flows from operating activities, and that these cash flows will permit the reduction of currently outstanding debt in accordance with the repayment schedule. However, the rate at which we can reduce our debt during 2024 (and reduce the associated interest expense) will be affected by, among other things, the financing and operating requirements of any new acquisitions, the financial performance of our existing companies, and the financial markets generally. None of these factors can be predicted with certainty.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for information regarding the effect of new accounting pronouncements on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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FY 2022 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000882835-23-000016.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified
Overview
Roper Technologies is a diversified technology company. Roper has a proven, long-term, successful track record of compounding cash flow and shareholder value. We operate market leading businesses that design and develop vertical software and technology enabled products for a variety of defensible niche markets.
We pursue consistent and sustainable growth in revenue, earnings and cash flow by enabling continuous improvement in the operating performance of our existing businesses and by acquiring other businesses that offer high value-added software, services, technology-enabled products and solutions that we believe are capable of achieving growth and maintaining high margins.
Discontinued Operations
On November 22, 2022, the Company completed the divestiture of a majority 51% equity stake in its industrial businesses, including its entire historical Process Technologies reportable segment and the industrial businesses within its historical Measurement & Analytical Solutions reportable segment, to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC. The businesses included in this transaction were Alpha, AMOT, CCC, Cornell, Dynisco, FTI, Hansen, Hardy, Logitech, Metrix, PAC, Roper Pump, Struers, Technolog, Uson, and Viatran (collectively “Indicor”). Following the sale of the majority stake, the Company retained an initial 49% minority equity interest in the new standalone parent company, Indicor, LLC. This transaction is referred to herein as the “Indicor Transaction.”
During 2021, Roper entered into definitive agreements to divest our TransCore, Zetec and CIVCO Radiotherapy businesses (“2021 Divestitures”). As of March 31, 2022, Roper had completed the 2021 Divestitures.
The aggregate of the 2021 Divestitures and the Indicor Transaction have greatly reduced the cyclicality and asset intensity of the Company. In addition, the Company has an increased mix of recurring revenue and a higher margin profile. The financial results for Indicor and the 2021 Divestitures are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Unless otherwise noted, discussion within Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations relate to continuing operations. Information regarding discontinued operations is included in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Update to Segment Reporting Structure
During the second quarter of 2022, we updated our reportable segment structure following the announcement of the Indicor Transaction. The Company’s new reporting segment structure is classified based on business model and delivery of performance obligations. The three updated reportable segments (and businesses within each; including changes due to acquisitions since the realignment) are as follows:
–Application Software - Aderant, CBORD/Horizon, CliniSys, Data Innovations, Deltek, Frontline Education, IntelliTrans, PowerPlan, Strata, Vertafore
–Network Software - ConstructConnect, DAT, Foundry, iPipeline, iTradeNetwork, Loadlink, MHA, SHP, SoftWriters
–Technology Enabled Products - CIVCO Medical Solutions, FMI, Inovonics, IPA, Neptune, Northern Digital, rf IDEAS, Verathon
Following the Indicor Transaction and the realignment of our reportable segments, the day-to-day operations of our businesses, our organizational structure, and our strategy remain unchanged. All prior periods have been recast to reflect the changes noted above. Financial information about our reportable segments is presented in Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
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Application of Critical Accounting Policies
Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). A discussion of our significant accounting policies can also be found in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 included in this Annual Report.
GAAP offers acceptable alternative methods for accounting for certain issues affecting our financial results, such as determining inventory cost, depreciating long-lived assets and recognizing revenue. We have not changed the application of acceptable accounting methods or the significant estimates affecting the application of these principles in the last three years in a manner that had a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments and interpretations that can affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and other supplemental disclosures.
The development of accounting estimates is the responsibility of our management. Our management discusses those areas that require significant judgments with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. The Audit Committee has reviewed all financial disclosures in our annual filings with the SEC. Although we believe the positions we have taken with regard to uncertainties are reasonable, others might reach different conclusions and our positions can change over time as more information becomes available. If an accounting estimate changes, its effects are accounted for prospectively or through a cumulative catch up adjustment.
Our most significant accounting uncertainties are encountered in the areas of income taxes, valuation of other intangible assets, goodwill and indefinite-lived impairment analyses, and valuation of our initial 49% equity interest in Indicor. Estimates are considered to be significant if they meet both of the following criteria: (1) the estimate requires assumptions about matters that are uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and (2) changes in the estimate are reasonably likely to have a material financial impact from period-to-period.
Income taxes can be affected by estimates of whether and within which jurisdictions future earnings will occur and if, how and when cash is repatriated to the U.S., combined with other aspects of an overall income tax strategy. Additionally, taxing jurisdictions could retroactively disagree with our tax treatment of certain items, and some historical transactions have income tax effects going forward. Accounting rules require these future effects to be evaluated using current laws, rules and regulations, each of which can change at any time and in an unpredictable manner. If there is a material change in the actual effective tax rates, the time period within which the underlying temporary differences become taxable or deductible, or if the tax law changes are unfavorable there could be a resulting increase to income tax expense and the effective tax rate.
During 2022, our effective income tax rate was 23.1%, as compared to the 2021 rate of 22.0%. The rate was unfavorably impacted by the recognition of a net tax expense associated with an internal restructuring plan associated with the Indicor Transaction. We expect the effective tax rate for 2023 to be approximately 21% to 22%.
We account for goodwill in a purchase business combination as the excess purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill, which is not amortized, is tested for impairment on an annual basis in conjunction with our annual forecast process during the fourth quarter (or an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value).
When testing goodwill for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that an impairment is more likely than not, we are then required to perform the quantitative impairment test; otherwise, no further analysis is required. Under the qualitative assessment, we consider various qualitative factors, including macroeconomic conditions, relevant industry and market trends, cost factors, overall financial performance, other entity-specific events and events affecting the reporting unit that could indicate a potential change in the fair value of our reporting unit or the composition of its carrying values. We also consider the specific future outlook for the reporting unit.
We also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. The quantitative assessment utilizes an equal weighted income approach (discounted cash flows) and market approach (consisting of a comparable company earnings multiples methodology) to estimate the fair value of a reporting unit. To determine the reasonableness of the estimated fair values, we review the assumptions to ensure that neither the income approach nor the market approach provides significantly different valuations. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying value, no
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further work is required and no impairment loss is recognized. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, a non-cash impairment loss is recognized in the amount of that excess.
Key assumptions used in the income and market approaches are updated when the analysis is performed for each reporting unit. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the projected revenue growth rates, future operating margins, discount rates, terminal values and earnings multiples. While we use reasonable and timely information to prepare our cash flow and discount rate assumptions, actual future cash flows or market conditions could differ significantly and could result in future non-cash impairment charges related to recorded goodwill balances.
Recently acquired reporting units generally represent a higher inherent risk of impairment, which typically decreases as the businesses are integrated into our enterprise. Negative industry or economic trends, disruptions to our business, actual results significantly below projections, unexpected significant changes or planned changes in the use of the assets, divestitures and market capitalization declines may have a negative effect on the fair value of our reporting units.
As of the annual impairment test, the Company has 21 reporting units with individual goodwill amounts ranging from $17.5 to $3,363.1. In 2022, the Company performed its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter for all reporting units. The Company conducted its analysis qualitatively and assessed whether it was more likely than not that the respective fair value of these reporting units was less than the carrying amount. The Company determined that impairment of goodwill was not likely in any of its reporting units and thus was not required to perform a quantitative assessment for these reporting units as of October 1, 2022.
Trade names that are determined to have an indefinite useful economic life are not amortized, but separately tested for impairment during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year or on an interim basis if an event occurs that indicates the fair value is more likely than not below the carrying value. We first qualitatively assess whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trade name is less than its carrying amount. If necessary, we conduct a quantitative assessment using the relief-from-royalty method, which we believe to be an acceptable methodology due to its common use by valuation specialists in determining the fair value of intangible assets. This methodology assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third-party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to exploit the related benefits of these assets. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the royalty rates, projected revenue growth rates, discount rates and terminal values. Each royalty rate is determined based on the profitability of the trade name to which it relates and observed market royalty rates. Revenue growth rates are determined after considering current and future economic conditions, recent sales trends, discussions with customers, planned timing of new product launches or other variables. Trade names resulting from recent acquisitions generally represent the highest risk of impairment, which typically decreases as the businesses are integrated into our enterprise.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company determined the use of the Sunquest trade name would be discontinued given the strategic action to merge the Sunquest business into our CliniSys business, both of which are reported in our Application Software reportable segment. Considering the planned merger and updated market comparisons, the royalty rate utilized in the quantitative impairment assessment of the trade name was 0.5% as compared to a royalty rate of 3.5% used in the prior year. The royalty rate reduction was the significant assumption that resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of $94.4 recognized as a component of “Impairment of intangible assets” within the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
The assessment of fair value for impairment purposes requires significant judgments to be made by management. Although our forecasts are based on assumptions that are considered reasonable by management and consistent with the plans and estimates management uses to operate the underlying businesses, there is significant judgment in determining the expected results attributable to the businesses and/or reporting units. Changes in estimates or the application of alternative assumptions could produce significantly different results.
The most significant identifiable intangible assets with definite useful economic lives recognized from our acquisitions are customer relationships. The fair value for customer relationships is determined as of the acquisition date using the excess earnings method. Under this methodology the fair value is determined based on the estimated future after-tax cash flows arising from the acquired customer relationships over their estimated lives after considering customer attrition and contributory asset charges. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the customer attrition rates, projected customer revenue growth rates, margins, contributory asset charges and discount rates. When testing customer relationship intangible assets for potential impairment, management considers historical customer attrition rates and projected revenues and profitability related to customers that existed at acquisition. In evaluating the amortizable life for customer relationship intangible assets, management considers historical customer attrition patterns.
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We evaluate whether there has been an impairment of identifiable intangible assets with definite useful economic lives, or of the remaining life of such assets, when certain indicators of impairment are present. In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the cost or remaining period of amortization of any asset may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability would be performed. If an evaluation is required, the estimated future gross, undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset would be compared to the asset’s carrying amount to determine if a write-down to fair value or a revision in the remaining amortization period is required.
The Company has an initial 49% minority equity interest in Indicor which provides us with the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. We elected to apply the fair value option as we believe this is the most reasonable method to value the equity investment. This investment is classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as valuation of the investment at future dates will reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset. Any changes to the valuation estimates or assumptions as described further in Note 10 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements could produce significantly different results.
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Results of Operations
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified, percentages are net of revenues
Percentages may not sum due to rounding.
The following table sets forth selected information for the years indicated.
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||
| Net revenues: | ||||||||||
| Application Software (1) | $ | 2,639.5 | $ | 2,366.7 | $ | 1,785.8 | ||||
| Network Software (2) | 1,378.5 | 1,223.8 | 1,069.4 | |||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 1,353.8 | 1,243.3 | 1,167.2 | |||||||
| Total | $ | 5,371.8 | $ | 4,833.8 | $ | 4,022.4 | ||||
| Gross margin: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 68.8 | % | 69.4 | % | 68.4 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 84.6 | 84.1 | 83.1 | |||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 56.9 | 59.2 | 61.5 | |||||||
| Total | 69.9 | % | 70.5 | % | 70.3 | % | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 41.8 | % | 42.7 | % | 42.2 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 43.2 | 45.1 | 47.3 | |||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 23.8 | 25.7 | 26.2 | |||||||
| Total | 37.6 | % | 38.9 | % | 38.9 | % | ||||
| Segment operating margin: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 27.1 | % | 26.8 | % | 26.2 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 41.4 | 39.0 | 35.8 | |||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 33.2 | 33.4 | 35.3 | |||||||
| Total | 32.3 | % | 31.6 | % | 31.4 | % | ||||
| Corporate administrative expenses (3) | (3.9) | % | (3.9) | % | (4.5) | % | ||||
| Loss from impairment | — | (2.0) | — | |||||||
| Income from operations | 28.4 | 25.7 | 26.9 | |||||||
| Interest expense, net | (3.6) | (4.8) | (5.4) | |||||||
| Other income (expense), net | (0.9) | 0.5 | (0.1) | |||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 23.9 | 21.3 | 21.4 | |||||||
| Income taxes | (5.5) | (4.7) | (4.7) | |||||||
| Net earnings from continuing operations | 18.3 | % | 16.7 | % | 16.7 | % |
(1)Includes results from the acquisitions of Vertafore from September 3, 2020, EPSi from October 15, 2020, American Legal Net from December 30, 2021, Horizon Lab Systems, LLC from January 3, 2022, Common Cents Systems, Inc. from April 6, 2022, MGA Systems Holdings, Inc. from June 27, 2022, Common Sense Solutions, Inc. from July 12, 2022, viDesktop Inc. from August 19, 2022, TIP Technologies Inc. from September 23, 2022 and Frontline Education from October 4, 2022.
(2)Includes results from the acquisitions of FMIC from June 9, 2020, Team TSI from June 15, 2020, IFS from September 15, 2020, WELIS from September 18, 2020 and Construction Journal from December 21, 2021.
(3)Includes unallocated corporate administrative expenses and enterprise-wide stock-based compensation.
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Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $5,371.8 as compared to $4,833.8 for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of 11.1%. The components of revenue growth for the year ended December 31, 2022 were as follows:
| Application Software | Network Software | Technology Enabled Products | Roper | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Growth | 11.5 | % | 12.6 | % | 8.9 | % | 11.1 | % | |||||
| Less Impact of: | |||||||||||||
| Acquisitions/Divestitures | 5.3 | 1.2 | — | 2.9 | |||||||||
| Foreign Exchange | (1.3) | (1.3) | (0.9) | (1.2) | |||||||||
| Organic Revenue Growth | 7.5 | % | 12.7 | % | 9.8 | % | 9.4 | % |
In our Application Software segment, net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $2,639.5 as compared to $2,366.7 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The growth of 7.5% in organic revenues was broad-based across the segment led by our businesses serving the property and casualty insurance, acute healthcare, and government contracting markets. Gross margin decreased to 68.8% for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to 69.4% for the year ended December 31, 2021 due primarily to increased headcount to support growth, and a higher mix of SaaS and professional service revenue across a number of businesses. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of revenues in the year ended December 31, 2022 decreased to 41.8%, as compared to 42.7% in the year ended December 31, 2021, due primarily to improved operating leverage on higher organic revenues partially offset by higher amortization of acquired intangibles from the acquisition of Frontline Education. The resulting operating margin was 27.1% in the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to 26.8% in the year ended December 31, 2021.
In our Network Software segment, net revenues were $1,378.5 for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to $1,223.8 for the year ended December 31, 2021. The growth of 12.7% in organic revenues was led by our network software businesses serving the freight match, life insurance, and media and entertainment markets. Gross margin increased to 84.6% for the year ended December 31, 2022 from 84.1% for the year ended December 31, 2021, due primarily to favorable revenue mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 43.2% in the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to 45.1% in the year ended December 31, 2021, due primarily to operating leverage on higher organic sales. The resulting operating margin was 41.4% in the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to 39.0% in the year ended December 31, 2021.
In our Technology Enabled Products segment, net revenues were $1,353.8 for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to $1,243.3 the year ended December 31, 2021. The growth of 9.8% in organic revenues was primarily due to our water meter technology business and medical products businesses. Gross margin decreased to 56.9% in the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to 59.2% in the year ended December 31, 2021, due primarily to higher material, component and freight costs as our businesses navigate the widespread global supply chain challenges. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 23.8% in the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to 25.7% in the year ended December 31, 2021 due primarily to improved operating leverage on higher organic sales. The resulting operating margin was 33.2% in the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to 33.4% in the year ended December 31, 2021.
Corporate expenses increased by $19.3 to $209.2, or 3.9% of revenues, in 2022 as compared to $189.9, or 3.9% of revenues, in 2021. The dollar increase was due primarily to higher professional service and acquisition related expenses partially offset by lower compensation expense.
Impairment of intangible assets was $94.4 for the year ended December 31, 2021, due to the strategic action to merge the Sunquest business into our CliniSys business resulting in impairment of the Sunquest trade name.
Interest expense, net, decreased $41.5, or 17.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. The decrease was due to lower weighted average debt balances and higher interest income earned on our cash and cash equivalents.
Other expense, net, of $50.1 for the year ended December 31, 2022 was composed primarily of a legal settlement expense of $45.0 related to the Berall v. Verathon patent litigation matter. Other income, net of $24.6 for the year ended December 31, 2021, was composed primarily of a gain on sale of minority investment of $27.1.
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During 2022, our effective income tax rate was 23.1% as compared to our 2021 rate of 22.0%. The rate was unfavorably impacted by the recognition of a net tax expense associated with an internal restructuring plan related to the Indicor Transaction.
Order backlog is equal to our remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized within the next 12 months as discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Backlog increased 25.3% to $2,912.6 at December 31, 2022 as compared to $2,325.1 at December 31, 2021. Organic growth in backlog was 18% and acquisitions contributed 8% which was partially offset by foreign exchange impact of 1%.
| 2022 | 2021 | Change | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Software | $ | 1,796.3 | $ | 1,541.9 | 16.5 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 507.5 | 448.3 | 13.2 | |||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 608.8 | 334.9 | 81.8 | |||||||
| Total | $ | 2,912.6 | $ | 2,325.1 | 25.3 | % |
Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2021 were $4,833.8 as compared to $4,022.4 for the year ended December 31, 2020, an increase of 20.2%. The components of revenue growth for the year ended December 31, 2021 were as follows:
| Application Software | Network Software | Technology Enabled Products | Roper | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Growth | 32.5 | % | 14.4 | % | 6.5 | % | 20.2 | % | |||||
| Less Impact of: | |||||||||||||
| Acquisitions/Divestitures | 23.2 | 2.1 | — | 10.9 | |||||||||
| Foreign Exchange | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.5 | |||||||||
| Organic Revenue Growth | 9.1 | % | 11.3 | % | 5.9 | % | 8.8 | % |
In our Application Software segment, net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2021 were $2,366.7 as compared to $1,785.8 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The growth of 9.1% in organic revenues was broad-based across the segment led by our businesses serving the government contracting, acute healthcare and legal markets. Gross margin increased to 69.4% for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to 68.4% for the year ended December 31, 2020 due primarily to the acquisition of Vertafore and operating leverage on higher organic revenues. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenues in the year ended December 31, 2021 increased to 42.7%, as compared to 42.2% in the year ended December 31, 2020, due primarily to higher amortization of acquired intangibles from the Vertafore and EPSi acquisitions, partially offset by operating leverage on higher organic revenues. The resulting operating margin was 26.8% in the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to 26.2% in the year ended December 31, 2020.
In our Network Software segment, net revenues were $1,223.8 for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $1,069.4 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The growth of 11.3% in organic revenues was broad-based across the segment led by our network software businesses serving the freight match, post-acute care and construction markets. Gross margin increased to 84.1% for the year ended December 31, 2021 from 83.1% for the year ended December 31, 2020, due primarily to revenue mix and operating leverage on higher organic revenues. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 45.1% in the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to 47.3% in the year ended December 31, 2020, due primarily to operating leverage on higher organic sales. The resulting operating margin was 39.0% in the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to 35.8% in the year ended December 31, 2020.
In our Technology Enabled Products segment, net revenues were $1,243.3 for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $1,167.2 the year ended December 31, 2020. The growth of 5.9% in organic revenues was broad-based led by our water meter technology, and medical products businesses excluding Verathon, which declined due to unprecedented demand for their products used in the treatment of COVID-19 during 2020. Gross margin decreased to 59.2% in the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to 61.5% in the year ended December 31, 2020, due primarily to reduced operating leverage associated with Verathon’s normalized 2021 revenues and costs associated with navigating the widespread supply chain challenges. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 25.7% in the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to 26.2% in
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the year ended December 31, 2020, due primarily to revenue mix. The resulting operating margin was 33.4% in the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to 35.3% in the year ended December 31, 2020.
Corporate expenses increased by $10.1 to $189.9, or 3.9% of revenues, in 2021 as compared to $179.8, or 4.5% of revenues, in 2020. The dollar increase was due primarily to higher compensation related expenses, partially offset by lower acquisition related expenses.
Interest expense, net, increased $15.4, or 7.0%, for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase was due to higher weighted average debt balances, partially offset by lower weighted average interest rates and $7.2 in interest expense for the origination fee on our bridge financing associated with the Vertafore acquisition in 2020.
Other income, net, of $24.6 for the year ended December 31, 2021 was composed primarily of a gain on sale of minority investment of $27.1. Other expense, net of $3.1 for the year ended December 31, 2020, was composed primarily of foreign exchange losses at our non-U.S. based subsidiaries.
During 2021, our effective income tax rate was 22.0% as compared to our 2020 rate of 21.8%. The increase was due primarily to a non-recurring item related to a UK tax rate change, which had a $20.4 unfavorable impact in 2021.
Order backlog is equal to our remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized within the next 12 months as discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Backlog increased 22.0% to $2,325.1 at December 31, 2021 as compared to $1,905.5 at December 31, 2020, with the increase driven primarily by organic growth.
| 2021 | 2020 | Change | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Software | $ | 1,541.9 | $ | 1,366.9 | 12.8 | % | ||||
| Network Software | 448.3 | 361.4 | 24.0 | |||||||
| Technology Enabled Products | 334.9 | 177.2 | 89.0 | |||||||
| Total | $ | 2,325.1 | $ | 1,905.5 | 22.0 | % |
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified
Selected cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are as follows.
| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash provided by/(used in) continuing operations from: | ||||||||||
| Operating activities | $ | 606.6 | $ | 1,655.8 | $ | 1,123.2 | ||||
| Investing activities | (4,351.8) | (249.2) | (6,067.6) | |||||||
| Financing activities | (1,453.9) | (1,807.1) | 4,138.7 | |||||||
| Cash provided by discontinued operations | 5,677.9 | 456.0 | 393.8 |
Operating activities - The decrease in cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations in 2022 as compared to 2021 was due primarily to (i) the non-recurrence of $953.8 of cash taxes paid in connection with the 2021 Divestitures and the Indicor Transaction, (ii) $97.8 of higher cash taxes associated with changes to Internal Revenue Code Section 174 and (iii) less cash provided by working capital. These cash outflows were partially offset by higher net income from continuing operations net of non-cash expenses.
The increase in cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations in 2021 as compared to 2020 was due primarily to higher net income net of non-cash expenses and the non-recurrence of $201.9 of cash taxes paid on the disposal of Gatan in 2020. These increases were partially offset by lower cash provided by working capital as compared to 2020.
Investing activities - Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations during 2022 was primarily for business acquisitions, most notably Frontline Education, viDesktop and MGA Systems. Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations during 2021 was primarily for business acquisitions partially offset by proceeds from the sale of a minority investment. Cash used in investing activities from continuing operations during 2020 was primarily for business acquisitions, most notably Vertafore and EPSi.
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Financing activities - Cash used in financing activities from continuing operations during 2022 was primarily due to repayments of $800.0 for our senior notes, net repayments of $470.0 on our unsecured credit facility and dividend payments. Cash used in financing activities from continuing operations during 2021 was primarily due to net repayments of $1,150.0 on our unsecured credit facility, $500.0 of repayments for our senior notes and dividend payments. Cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations during 2020 was primarily from the issuance of $3,300.0 of senior notes and $1,620.0 of net borrowings on the revolver, partially offset by $600.0 of repayments for senior notes and to a lesser extent dividend payments.
Discontinued operations - Cash provided by discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 was primarily due to proceeds from the sale of the majority stake in Indicor, TransCore and Zetec, slightly offset by less cash provided by operating cash flows from discontinued operations which was impacted by the timing of our divestiture activity. Cash provided by discontinued operations during the year ended December 31, 2021 was primarily due to cash provided by operating activities and proceeds from the sale of CIVCO Radiotherapy. Cash provided by discontinued operations during the year ended December 31, 2020 was primarily due to cash provided by operating activities.
Net working capital (total current assets, excluding cash and current assets held for sale, less total current liabilities, excluding debt and current liabilities held for sale) was negative $1,053.7 at December 31, 2022 compared to negative $990.9 at December 31, 2021, due primarily to increased deferred revenue, partially offset by movements in income tax-related balances and greater inventory build associated with mitigating supply chain challenges. Consistent negative net working capital demonstrates Roper’s focus on asset-light business models.
Total debt excluding unamortized debt issuance costs was $6,700.3 at December 31, 2022 (29.5% of total capital) compared to $7,970.3 at December 31, 2021 (40.8% of total capital). Our total debt decreased at December 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021, due primarily to repayments of $800.0 for our senior notes and net repayments of $470.0 on our unsecured credit facility.
On July 21, 2022, the Company entered into a new five-year unsecured credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”) among Roper, the financial institutions from time to time party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as syndication agents, and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd., PNC Bank, National Association, TD Bank, N.A., Truist Bank and U.S Bank, National Association, as documentation agents, which replaced the existing $3,000.0 unsecured credit facility, dated as of September 2, 2020, as amended. The new facility comprises a five-year $3,500.0 revolving credit facility, which includes availability of up to $150.0 for letters of credit. Loans under the facility will be available in dollars, and letters of credit will be available in dollars and other currencies to be agreed. The Company may also, subject to compliance with specified conditions, request additional term loans or revolving credit commitments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500.0.
The Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain a Total Debt to Total Capital Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of 0.65 to 1.00 or less. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are prepayable at Roper’s option at any time in whole or in part without premium or penalty.
We were in compliance with all debt covenants related to our credit facility throughout the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
At December 31, 2022, we had $6,700.0 of senior unsecured notes and no outstanding revolver borrowings. We had $19.0 of outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2022, of which $18.3 was covered by our lending group, thereby reducing our revolving credit capacity commensurately.
We may redeem some or all of our senior unsecured notes at any time or from time to time, at 100% of their principal amount, plus a make-whole premium based on a spread to U.S. Treasury securities.
See Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information regarding our credit facility and senior notes.
Cash and cash equivalents at our foreign subsidiaries at December 31, 2022 totaled $234.0 as compared to $310.8 at December 31, 2021, a decrease of 24.7%. The decrease was due primarily due to repatriation of $285.6 and cash divested in connection with the Indicor Transaction partially offset by cash generated from foreign operations. We intend to repatriate substantially all historical and future earnings.
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Capital expenditures of $40.1, $28.5 and $24.7 were incurred during 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Capitalized software expenditures of $30.2, $29.7 and $17.7 were incurred during 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Capital expenditures and capitalized software expenditures were relatively consistent in 2022 as compared to 2021 and 2020. In the future, we expect the aggregate of capital expenditures and capitalized software expenditures as a percentage of annual net revenues to be between 1.0% and 1.5%.
Contractual Cash Obligations and Other Commercial Commitments and Contingencies
All currency amounts are in millions
The following tables quantify our contractual cash obligations and commercial commitments at December 31, 2022.
| Payments Due in Fiscal Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ContractualCash Obligations 1 | Total | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | Thereafter | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | 6,700.3 | $ | 700.2 | $ | 500.1 | $ | 1,000.0 | $ | 700.0 | $ | 700.0 | $ | 3,100.0 | ||||||||||||
| Senior note interest | 851.0 | 176.0 | 150.5 | 138.7 | 120.2 | 93.6 | 172.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase obligations 2 | 790.7 | 411.9 | 138.5 | 126.4 | 81.5 | 12.1 | 20.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 8,342.0 | $ | 1,288.1 | $ | 789.1 | $ | 1,265.1 | $ | 901.7 | $ | 805.7 | $ | 3,292.3 |
1 We have excluded the liability for uncertain tax positions and certain other tax liabilities as we are not able to reasonably estimate the timing of the payments. See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
2 Represents minimum fixed price purchase commitments that are legally binding across Roper.
We believe that internally generated cash flows and the remaining availability under our credit facility will be adequate to finance normal operating requirements. Although we maintain an active acquisition program, any future acquisitions will be dependent on numerous factors and it is not feasible to reasonably estimate if or when any such acquisitions will occur and what the impact will be on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Such acquisitions may be financed by the use of existing credit lines, future cash flows from operations, future divestitures, the proceeds from the issuance of new debt or equity securities or any combination of these methods, the terms and availability of which will be subject to market and economic conditions generally.
We anticipate that our businesses will generate positive cash flows from operating activities, and that these cash flows will permit the reduction of currently outstanding debt in accordance with the repayment schedule. However, the rate at which we can reduce our debt during 2023 (and reduce the associated interest expense) will be affected by, among other things, the financing and operating requirements of any new acquisitions, the financial performance of our existing companies and the financial markets generally. None of these factors can be predicted with certainty.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for information regarding the effect of new accounting pronouncements on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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FY 2021 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000882835-22-000012.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified
Overview
We are a diversified technology company. We operate businesses that design and develop software (both license and SaaS) and engineered products and solutions for a variety of niche end markets.
We pursue consistent and sustainable growth in earnings and cash flow by emphasizing continuous improvement in the operating performance of our existing businesses and by acquiring other carefully selected businesses that offer high value-added software, services, engineered products and solutions that we believe are capable of achieving growth and maintaining high margins. We compete in many niche markets and believe we are the market leader or a competitive alternative to the market leader in most of these markets.
Discontinued Operations
During 2021, Roper signed definitive agreements to divest its TransCore, Zetec and CIVCO Radiotherapy businesses. Roper has completed the divestitures of Zetec and CIVCO Radiotherapy, in the first quarter of 2022 and fourth quarter of 2021, respectively, and expects the TransCore transaction to close in the first quarter of 2022, subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. The financial results for these businesses are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Information regarding discontinued operations is included in Note 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). A discussion of our significant accounting policies can also be found in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 included in this Annual Report.
GAAP offers acceptable alternative methods for accounting for certain issues affecting our financial results, such as determining inventory cost, depreciating long-lived assets and recognizing revenue. We have not changed the application of acceptable accounting methods or the significant estimates affecting the application of these principles in the last three years in a manner that had a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the use of estimates, assumptions, judgments and interpretations that can affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and other supplemental disclosures.
The development of accounting estimates is the responsibility of our management. Our management discusses those areas that require significant judgments with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. The Audit Committee has reviewed all financial disclosures in our annual filings with the SEC. Although we believe the positions we have taken with regard to uncertainties are reasonable, others might reach different conclusions and our positions can change over time as more information becomes available. If an accounting estimate changes, its effects are accounted for prospectively or through a cumulative catch up adjustment.
Our most significant accounting uncertainties are encountered in the areas of revenue recognition, income taxes, valuation of other intangible assets and goodwill and indefinite-lived impairment analyses. Estimates are considered to be significant if they meet both of the following criteria: (1) the estimate requires assumptions about matters that are uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and (2) changes in the estimate are reasonably likely to have a material financial impact from period-to-period.
Income taxes can be affected by estimates of whether and within which jurisdictions future earnings will occur and if, how and when cash is repatriated to the U.S., combined with other aspects of an overall income tax strategy. Additionally, taxing jurisdictions could retroactively disagree with our tax treatment of certain items, and some historical transactions have income tax effects going forward. Accounting rules require these future effects to be evaluated using current laws, rules and regulations, each of which can change at any time and in an unpredictable manner. If there is a material change in the actual effective tax rates, the time period within which the underlying temporary differences become taxable or deductible, or if the
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tax law changes are unfavorable, then we could be required to recognize valuation allowances against deferred tax balances, resulting in an increase to income tax expense and the effective tax rate.
During 2021, our effective income tax rate was 22.7%, as compared to the 2020 rate of 21.5%. The increase was due primarily to a non-recurring item related to a UK tax rate change, which had a $21.7 unfavorable impact in 2021. We expect the effective tax rate for 2022 to be approximately 21% to 22%.
We account for goodwill in a purchase business combination as the excess purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill, which is not amortized, is tested for impairment on an annual basis in conjunction with our annual forecast process during the fourth quarter (or an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value).
When testing goodwill for impairment, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we elect to perform a qualitative assessment and determine that an impairment is more likely than not, we are then required to perform the quantitative impairment test; otherwise, no further analysis is required. Under the qualitative assessment, we consider various qualitative factors, including macroeconomic conditions, relevant industry and market trends, cost factors, overall financial performance, other entity-specific events and events affecting the reporting unit that could indicate a potential change in the fair value of our reporting unit or the composition of its carrying values. We also consider the specific future outlook for the reporting unit.
We also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. The quantitative assessment utilizes an equal weighted income approach (discounted cash flows) and market approach (consisting of a comparable company earnings multiples methodology) to estimate the fair value of a reporting unit. To determine the reasonableness of the estimated fair values, we review the assumptions to ensure that neither the income approach nor the market approach provides significantly different valuations. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying value, no further work is required and no impairment loss is recognized. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, a non-cash impairment loss is recognized in the amount of that excess.
Key assumptions used in the income and market approaches are updated when the analysis is performed for each reporting unit. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the projected revenue growth rates, future operating margins, discount rates, terminal values and earnings multiples. While we use reasonable and timely information to prepare our cash flow and discount rate assumptions, actual future cash flows or market conditions could differ significantly and could result in future non-cash impairment charges related to recorded goodwill balances.
Recently acquired reporting units generally represent a higher inherent risk of impairment, which typically decreases as the businesses are integrated into our enterprise. Negative industry or economic trends, disruptions to our business, actual results significantly below projections, unexpected significant changes or planned changes in the use of the assets, divestitures and market capitalization declines may have a negative effect on the fair value of our reporting units.
Roper has 34 reporting units with individual goodwill amounts ranging from zero to $3,245.3. In 2021, the Company performed its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter for all reporting units. The Company conducted its analysis qualitatively and assessed whether it was more likely than not that the respective fair value of these reporting units was less than the carrying amount. The Company determined that impairment of goodwill was not likely in any of its reporting units and thus was not required to perform a quantitative assessment for these reporting units as of October 1, 2021.
Trade names that are determined to have an indefinite useful economic life are not amortized, but separately tested for impairment during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year or on an interim basis if an event occurs that indicates the fair value is more likely than not below the carrying value. We first qualitatively assess whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trade name is less than its carrying amount. If necessary, we conduct a quantitative assessment using the relief-from-royalty method, which we believe to be an acceptable methodology due to its common use by valuation specialists in determining the fair value of intangible assets. This methodology assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third-party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to exploit the related benefits of these assets. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the royalty rates, projected revenue growth rates, discount rates and terminal values. Each royalty rate is determined based on the profitability of the trade name to which it relates and observed market royalty rates. Revenue growth rates are determined after considering current and future economic conditions, recent sales trends, discussions with customers, planned timing of new product launches or other variables. Trade names resulting from recent acquisitions generally represent the highest risk of
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impairment, which typically decreases as the businesses are integrated into our enterprise and positioned for future sales growth.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company determined the use of the Sunquest trade name would be discontinued given the strategic action to merge the Sunquest business into our CliniSys business, both of which are reported in our Application Software reportable segment. Considering the planned merger and updated market comparisons, the royalty rate utilized in the quantitative impairment assessment of the trade name was 0.5% as compared to a royalty rate of 3.5% used in the prior year. The royalty rate reduction was the significant assumption that resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of $94.4 recognized as a component of “Impairment of intangible assets” within the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
The assessment of fair value for impairment purposes requires significant judgments to be made by management. Although our forecasts are based on assumptions that are considered reasonable by management and consistent with the plans and estimates management uses to operate the underlying businesses, there is significant judgment in determining the expected results attributable to the businesses and/or reporting units. Changes in estimates or the application of alternative assumptions could produce significantly different results.
The most significant identifiable intangible assets with definite useful economic lives recognized from our acquisitions are customer relationships. The fair value for customer relationships is determined as of the acquisition date using the excess earnings method. Under this methodology the fair value is determined based on the estimated future after-tax cash flows arising from the acquired customer relationships over their estimated lives after considering customer attrition and contributory asset charges. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations are the customer attrition rates, projected customer revenue growth rates, margins, contributory asset charges and discount rates. When testing customer relationship intangible assets for potential impairment, management considers historical customer attrition rates and projected revenues and profitability related to customers that existed at acquisition. In evaluating the amortizable life for customer relationship intangible assets, management considers historical customer attrition patterns.
We evaluate whether there has been an impairment of identifiable intangible assets with definite useful economic lives, or of the remaining life of such assets, when certain indicators of impairment are present. In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the cost or remaining period of amortization of any asset may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability would be performed. If an evaluation is required, the estimated future gross, undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset would be compared to the asset’s carrying amount to determine if a write-down to fair value or a revision in the remaining amortization period is required.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, Sunquest also recognized a non-cash impairment charge of $5.1 representing the unamortized balance related primarily to a software intangible asset that will be discontinued in 2022. This impairment charge is included as a component of “Impairment of intangible assets” within the Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
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Results of Operations
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified, percentages are net of revenues
Percentages may not sum due to rounding.
The following table sets forth selected information for the years indicated.
| Years ended December 31, | ||||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||
| Net revenues: | ||||||||||
| Application Software (1) | $ | 2,380.6 | $ | 1,799.9 | $ | 1,588.0 | ||||
| Network Software & Systems (2) | 1,338.4 | 1,173.7 | 1,004.2 | |||||||
| Measurement & Analytical Solutions (3) | 1,559.6 | 1,425.6 | 1,544.3 | |||||||
| Process Technologies | 499.2 | 455.0 | 591.2 | |||||||
| Total | $ | 5,777.8 | $ | 4,854.2 | $ | 4,727.7 | ||||
| Gross margin: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 69.3 | % | 68.3 | % | 67.0 | % | ||||
| Network Software & Systems | 82.2 | 81.3 | 83.0 | |||||||
| Measurement & Analytical Solutions | 57.4 | 59.3 | 58.6 | |||||||
| Process Technologies | 54.4 | 53.4 | 57.1 | |||||||
| Total | 67.8 | % | 67.4 | % | 66.4 | % | ||||
| Segment operating margin: | ||||||||||
| Application Software | 26.7 | % | 26.0 | % | 25.5 | % | ||||
| Network Software & Systems | 38.2 | 35.3 | 38.7 | |||||||
| Measurement & Analytical Solutions | 30.9 | 32.5 | 31.8 | |||||||
| Process Technologies | 30.6 | 25.4 | 35.8 | |||||||
| Total | 30.9 | % | 30.1 | % | 31.7 | % | ||||
| Corporate administrative expenses | (3.5) | % | (3.9) | % | (3.6) | % | ||||
| Loss from impairment | (1.7) | — | — | |||||||
| Income from operations | 25.6 | 26.2 | 28.1 | |||||||
| Interest expense, net | (4.1) | (4.5) | (3.9) | |||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 0.4 | (0.1) | (0.1) | |||||||
| Gain on disposal of businesses | — | — | 19.5 | |||||||
| Earnings before income taxes | 22.0 | 21.7 | 43.5 | |||||||
| Income taxes | (5.0) | (4.7) | (8.8) | |||||||
| Net earnings from continuing operations | 17.0 | % | 17.0 | % | 34.7 | % |
(1)Includes results from the acquisitions of ComputerEase from August 19, 2019, Bellefield from December 18, 2019, Vertafore from September 3, 2020, EPSi from October 15, 2020 and American Legal Net from December 30, 2021.
(2)Includes results from the acquisitions of Foundry from April 18, 2019, iPipeline from August 22, 2019, FMIC from June 9, 2020, Team TSI from June 15, 2020, IFS from September 15, 2020, WELIS from September 18, 2020 and Construction Journal from December 21, 2021.
(3)Includes the results from the Imaging businesses through February 5, 2019 and Gatan through October 29, 2019.
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Year Ended December 31, 2021 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2021 were $5,777.8 as compared to $4,854.2 for the year ended December 31, 2020, an increase of 19.0%. The components of revenue growth for the year ended December 31, 2021 were as follows:
| Application Software | Network Software & Systems | Measurement & Analytical Solutions | Process Technologies | Roper | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Growth | 32.3 | % | 14.0 | % | 9.4 | % | 9.7 | % | 19.0 | % | ||||
| Less Impact of: | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisitions/Divestitures | 23.1 | 1.9 | — | — | 9.0 | |||||||||
| Foreign Exchange | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.1 | |||||||||
| Organic Revenue Growth | 8.2 | % | 11.2 | % | 8.2 | % | 8.3 | % | 8.9 | % |
In our Application Software segment, net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2021 were $2,380.6 as compared to $1,799.9 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The growth of 8.2% in organic revenues was broad-based across the segment led by our businesses serving the government contracting, healthcare and legal markets. Gross margin increased to 69.3% for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to 68.3% for the year ended December 31, 2020 due primarily to the acquisition of Vertafore and operating leverage on higher organic revenues. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of revenues in the year ended December 31, 2021 increased to 42.6%, as compared to 42.2% in the year ended December 31, 2020, due primarily to higher amortization of acquired intangibles from the Vertafore and EPSi acquisitions, partially offset by operating leverage on higher organic revenues. The resulting operating margin was 26.7% in the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to 26.0% in the year ended December 31, 2020.
In our Network Software & Systems segment, net revenues were $1,338.4 for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $1,173.7 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The growth of 11.2% in organic revenues was broad-based across the segment led by our network software businesses serving the spot freight, post-acute care and construction markets. Gross margin increased to 82.2% for the year ended December 31, 2021 from 81.3% for the year ended December 31, 2020, due primarily to revenue mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 43.9% in the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to 46.0% in the year ended December 31, 2020, due primarily to operating leverage on higher organic sales. The resulting operating margin was 38.2% in the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to 35.3% in the year ended December 31, 2020.
In our Measurement & Analytical Solutions segment, net revenues were $1,559.6 for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $1,425.6 the year ended December 31, 2020. The growth of 8.2% in organic revenues was broad-based led by our industrial, water meter technology, and medical products businesses excluding Verathon, which declined due to unprecedented demand for their products used in the treatment of COVID-19 during 2020. Gross margin decreased to 57.4% in the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to 59.3% in the year ended December 31, 2020, due primarily to revenue mix, reduced operating leverage associated with Verathon’s normalized 2021 revenues and costs associated with navigating the widespread supply chain challenges. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 26.5% in the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to 26.8% in the year ended December 31, 2020 due to revenue mix. The resulting operating margin was 30.9% in the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to 32.5% in the year ended December 31, 2020.
In our Process Technologies segment, net revenues were $499.2 for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to $455.0 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The growth of 8.3% in organic revenues was due to broad-based across the segment as energy and industrial markets continue to recover from the reduction in demand caused by the pandemic. Gross margin increased to 54.4% in the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to 53.4% in the year ended December 31, 2020, due primarily to increased operating leverage on higher organic revenues partially offset by costs associated with navigating the widespread supply chain challenges. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 23.7% in the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to 28.0% in the year ended December 31, 2020, due primarily to $13.6 of restructuring charges for structural cost reduction actions taken at certain of our businesses during the second quarter of 2020 and operating leverage on higher organic revenues. As a result, operating margin was 30.6% in the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to 25.4% in the year ended December 31, 2020.
Corporate expenses increased by $15.6 to $203.3, or 3.5% of revenues, in 2021 as compared to $187.7, or 3.9% of revenues, in 2020. The dollar increase was due primarily to higher compensation related expenses, partially offset by lower acquisition related expenses.
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Impairment of intangible assets was $99.5 for the year ended December 31, 2021, due to the strategic action to merge the Sunquest business into our CliniSys business resulting in impairment of a trade name and other amortizable intangible assets.
Interest expense, net, increased $15.6, or 7.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2021 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase was due to higher weighted average debt balances, partially offset by lower weighted average interest rates and $7.2 in interest expense for the origination fee on our bridge financing associated with the Vertafore acquisition in 2020.
Other income, net, of $24.9 for the year ended December 31, 2021 was composed primarily of a gain on sale of minority investment of $27.1. Other expense, net of $3.6 for the year ended December 31, 2020, was composed primarily of foreign exchange losses at our non-U.S. based subsidiaries.
During 2021, our effective income tax rate was 22.7% as compared to our 2020 rate of 21.5%. The increase was due primarily to a non-recurring item related to a UK tax rate change, which had a $21.7 unfavorable impact in 2021.
Order backlog is equal to our remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized within the next 12 months as discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Backlog increased 24.2% to $2,560.8 at December 31, 2021 as compared to $2,061.8 at December 31, 2020, with the increase driven primarily by organic growth.
| 2021 | 2020 | Change | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Software | $ | 1,541.9 | $ | 1,366.9 | 12.8 | % | ||||
| Network Software & Systems | 468.1 | 363.5 | 28.8 | |||||||
| Measurement & Analytical Solutions | 400.6 | 224.0 | 78.8 | |||||||
| Process Technologies | 150.2 | 107.4 | 39.9 | |||||||
| Total | $ | 2,560.8 | $ | 2,061.8 | 24.2 | % |
Year Ended December 31, 2020 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2019
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020 were $4,854.2 as compared to $4,727.7 for the year ended December 31, 2019, an increase of 2.7%. The components of revenue growth for the year ended December 31, 2020 were as follows:
| Application Software | Network Software & Systems | Measurement & Analytical Solutions | Process Technologies | Roper | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Growth | 13.3 | % | 16.9 | % | (7.7) | % | (23.1) | % | 2.7 | % | ||||
| Less Impact of: | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisitions/Divestitures | 12.6 | 15.2 | (9.9) | — | 4.4 | |||||||||
| Foreign Exchange | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | — | 0.1 | |||||||||
| Organic Revenue Growth | 0.6 | % | 1.6 | % | 2.0 | % | (23.1) | % | (1.8) | % |
In our Application Software segment, net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020 were $1,799.9 as compared to $1,588.0 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The growth of 0.6% in organic revenues was primarily due to businesses serving healthcare and government contracting markets. Gross margin increased to 68.3% for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to 67.0% for the year ended December 31, 2019 due primarily to operating leverage on higher organic revenues and revenue mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenues in the year ended December 31, 2020 increased to 42.2%, as compared to 41.5% in the year ended December 31, 2019, due primarily to higher amortization of acquired intangibles from the acquisitions completed in 2020. The resulting operating margin was 26.0% in the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to 25.5% in the year ended December 31, 2019.
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In our Network Software & Systems segment, net revenues were $1,173.7 for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to $1,004.2 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The growth of 1.6% in organic revenues was due to subscription growth at our SaaS businesses led by our business serving the spot freight market in the United States. Gross margin decreased to 81.3% for the year ended December 31, 2020 from 83.0% for the year ended December 31, 2019, due to revenue mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 46.0% in the year ended December 31, 2020, as compared to 44.2% in the year ended December 31, 2019, due primarily to higher amortization of acquired intangibles from the acquisitions completed in 2019. The resulting operating margin was 35.3% in the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to 38.7% in the year ended December 31, 2019.
In our Measurement & Analytical Solutions segment, net revenues were $1,425.6 for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to $1,544.3 the year ended December 31, 2019. The growth of 2.0% in organic revenues was due to accelerated adoption of Verathon’s video-assisted intubation products that aid in reducing COVID transmission to healthcare workers, partially offset by declines in our water meter technology business, due to restricted access to indoor meters located in the Northeast United States and Canada, and industrial business declines. Gross margin increased to 59.3% in the year ended December 31, 2020, as compared to 58.6% in the year ended December 31, 2019, due primarily to revenue mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues remained flat at 26.8% in both the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The resulting operating margin was 32.5% in the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to 31.8% in the year ended December 31, 2019.
In our Process Technologies segment, net revenues were $455.0 for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to $591.2 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The decrease of 23.1% in organic revenues was due to broad-based revenue declines across the segment led by lower demand at our businesses serving upstream oil and gas end markets resulting from lower energy prices and the COVID-19 pandemic. Gross margin decreased to 53.4% in the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to 57.1% in the year ended December 31, 2019, due primarily to lower revenues. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net revenues increased to 28.0% in the year ended December 31, 2020, as compared to 21.3% in the year ended December 31, 2019, due primarily to $13.6 of restructuring charges for structural cost reduction actions taken at certain of our businesses and lower operating leverage on organic revenue declines. As a result, operating margin was 25.4% in the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to 35.8% in the year ended December 31, 2019.
Corporate expenses increased by $18.7 to $187.7, or 3.9% of revenues, in 2020 as compared to $169.0, or 3.6% of revenues, in 2019. The dollar increase was due primarily to higher stock compensation expense and professional services.
Interest expense, net, increased $32.3, or 17.3%, for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2019. The increase was due to (i) higher weighted average debt balances, partially offset by lower weighted average interest rates, and (ii) $7.2 in interest expense for the origination fee on our bridge financing associated with the Vertafore acquisition in 2020.
Other expense, net, of $3.6 and $5.4 for the year ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, was composed primarily of foreign exchange losses at our non-U.S. based subsidiaries.
Gain on disposal of businesses, resulted in a pretax gain of $920.7 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Company recognized $119.6 on the sale of the Imaging businesses, which closed February 5, 2019, and $801.1 on the sale of Gatan, which closed October 29, 2019.
During 2020, our effective income tax rate was 21.5% as compared to our 2019 rate of 20.3%. The increase was due primarily to the following non-recurring items in 2019, (i) recognition of a discrete tax benefit of $41.0 in connection with a foreign restructuring plan allowing the future realization of net operating losses, and (ii) the reversal of the deferred tax liability associated with the excess of Gatan's book basis over tax basis in the shares of $10.0 in the third quarter of 2019, partially offset by the higher income tax rate incurred on the Imaging and Gatan gains during 2019.
Order backlog is equal to our remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized within the next 12 months as discussed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Backlog increased 40.3% to $2,061.8 at December 31, 2020 as compared to $1,469.7 at December 31, 2019, acquisitions contributed approximately 33% and organic growth was 7%.
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| 2020 | 2019 | Change | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Software | $ | 1,366.9 | $ | 834.6 | 63.8 | % | ||||
| Network Software & Systems | 363.5 | 346.7 | 4.8 | % | ||||||
| Measurement & Analytical Solutions | 224.0 | 184.9 | 21.1 | % | ||||||
| Process Technologies | 107.4 | 103.5 | 3.8 | % | ||||||
| Total | $ | 2,061.8 | $ | 1,469.7 | 40.3 | % |
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
All currency amounts are in millions unless specified
Selected cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows. A detailed discussion of fiscal 2020 year-over-year changes can be found in Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash provided by/(used in): | ||||||
| Operating activities | $ | 2,011.9 | $ | 1,525.1 | ||
| Investing activities | (142.9) | (6,073.9) | ||||
| Financing activities | (1,813.5) | 4,136.9 |
Operating activities - The growth in cash provided by operating activities in 2021 as compared to 2020 was primarily due to higher net income net of non-cash expenses and the non-recurrence of $201.9 of cash taxes paid on the disposal of Gatan in 2020. These increases were partially offset by lower cash provided by working capital as compared to the prior year.
Investing activities - Cash used in investing activities during 2021 was primarily for business acquisitions partially offset by proceeds from the sale of CIVCO Radiotherapy. Cash used in investing activities during 2020 was primarily for business acquisitions, most notably Vertafore and EPSi.
Financing activities - Cash used in financing activities during 2021 was primarily due to net repayments of $1,150.0 on our unsecured credit facility, $500.0 of repayments for our senior notes and dividend payments. Cash provided by financing activities during 2020 was primarily from the issuance of $3,300.0 of senior notes and $1,620.0 of net borrowings on the revolver, partially offset by $600.0 of repayments for senior notes and to a lesser extent dividend payments.
Net working capital (total current assets, excluding cash and current assets held for sale, less total current liabilities, excluding debt and current liabilities held for sale) was negative $882.5 at December 31, 2021 compared to negative $704.4 at December 31, 2020, due primarily to increased balances of deferred revenue and income taxes payable partially offset by increased accounts receivable. Consistent negative net working capital demonstrates Roper’s focus on asset-light business models.
Total debt excluding unamortized debt issuance costs was $7,970.3 at December 31, 2021 (40.8% of total capital) compared to $9,620.5 at December 31, 2020 (47.9% of total capital). Our total debt decreased at December 31, 2021 compared to December 31, 2020, due primarily to $1,150.0 of revolving debt repayments and the redemption of $500.0 of outstanding 2.80% senior unsecured notes.
On September 2, 2020, the Company entered into a three-year unsecured credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., as syndication agents, and MUFG Bank, Ltd., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., PNC Bank, National Association, Truist Bank and TD Bank, N.A., as co-documentation agents, which replaced its previous $2,500.0 unsecured credit facility, dated as of September 23, 2016, as amended. The facility comprises a three-year $3,000.0 revolving credit facility, which includes availability of up to $150.0 for letters of credit. The Company may also, subject to compliance with specified conditions, request additional term loans or revolving credit commitments in an aggregate amount not to exceed $500.0.
The Credit Agreement requires the Company to maintain a Total Debt to Total Capital Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of 0.65 to 1.00 or less. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are prepayable at Roper’s option at any time in whole or in part without premium or penalty.
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We were in compliance with all debt covenants related to our credit facility throughout the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020.
At December 31, 2021, we had $7,500.0 of senior unsecured notes and $470.0 of outstanding revolver borrowings. We had $84.9 of outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2021, of which $28.2 was covered by our lending group, thereby reducing our revolving credit capacity commensurately.
We may redeem some or all of our senior unsecured notes at any time or from time to time, at 100% of their principal amount, plus a make-whole premium based on a spread to U.S. Treasury securities.
See Note 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information regarding our credit facility and senior notes.
Cash and cash equivalents at our foreign subsidiaries at December 31, 2021 totaled $310.8 as compared to $259.1 at December 31, 2020, an increase of 20.0%. The increase was due primarily due to cash generated from foreign operations, partially offset by the repatriation of $329.3 during the year. We intend to repatriate substantially all historical and future earnings.
Capital expenditures of $32.9, $28.3 and $43.0 were incurred during 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Capitalized software expenditures of $29.7, $17.7 and $10.2 were incurred during 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Capital expenditures and capitalized software expenditures were relatively consistent in 2021 as compared to 2020 and 2019. In the future, we expect the aggregate of capital expenditures and capitalized software expenditures as a percentage of annual net revenues to be between 1.0% and 1.5%.
Contractual Cash Obligations and Other Commercial Commitments and Contingencies
All currency amounts are in millions
The following tables quantify our contractual cash obligations and commercial commitments at December 31, 2021.
| Payments Due in Fiscal Year | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ContractualCash Obligations 1 | Total | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Thereafter | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt | $ | 7,970.3 | $ | 800.2 | $ | 1,170.1 | $ | 500.0 | $ | 1,000.0 | $ | 700.0 | $ | 3,800.0 | ||||||||||||
| Senior note interest | 1,044.1 | 193.0 | 176.0 | 150.5 | 138.7 | 120.2 | 265.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Purchase obligations 2 | 794.2 | 467.4 | 100.4 | 75.9 | 64.2 | 70.6 | 15.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 9,808.6 | $ | 1,460.6 | $ | 1,446.5 | $ | 726.4 | $ | 1,202.9 | $ | 890.8 | $ | 4,081.4 |
1 We have excluded the liability for uncertain tax positions and certain other tax liabilities as we are not able to reasonably estimate the timing of the payments. See Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
2 Represents minimum fixed price purchase commitments that are legally binding across Roper.
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| Other Commercial Commitments | Total Amount Committed | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Thereafter | |||||||||||||||||||
| Standby letters of credit and bank guarantees | $ | 84.9 | $ | 65.5 | $ | 8.8 | $ | 9.7 | $ | 0.2 | $ | 0.1 | $ | 0.6 |
As of December 31, 2021, we had $659.7 of outstanding surety bonds of which $634.2 are directly associated with our Transcore business. Certain contracts, primarily those involving public sector customers, require us to provide a surety bond as a guarantee of our performance of contractual obligations.
We believe that internally generated cash flows and the remaining availability under our credit facility will be adequate to finance normal operating requirements. Although we maintain an active acquisition program, any future acquisitions will be dependent on numerous factors and it is not feasible to reasonably estimate if or when any such acquisitions will occur and what the impact will be on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Such acquisitions may be financed by the use of existing credit lines, future cash flows from operations, future divestitures, the proceeds from the issuance of new debt or equity securities or any combination of these methods, the terms and availability of which will be subject to market and economic conditions generally.
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We anticipate that our businesses will generate positive cash flows from operating activities, and that these cash flows will permit the reduction of currently outstanding debt in accordance with the repayment schedule. However, the rate at which we can reduce our debt during 2022 (and reduce the associated interest expense) will be affected by, among other things, the financing and operating requirements of any new acquisitions, the financial performance of our existing companies and the financial markets generally. None of these factors can be predicted with certainty.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for information regarding the effect of new accounting pronouncements on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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