ROPER TECHNOLOGIES
Simple Ideas.
Powerful Results.
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
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2015 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(cid:105) Generated double-digit shareholder return for the
(cid:105) Free cash flow grew 11% to $893 million,
12th time in the last 13 years
representing 25% of revenue
(cid:105) Gross margin expanded another 140 basis points
(cid:105) Diluted earnings per share (DEPS) increased 4%
to 60.7%
to $6.68
(cid:105) Operating income grew 4% to $1.04 billion
(cid:105) Raised annual dividend by 20%, increasing for the
(cid:105) EBITDA margin continued to expand, reaching 34.6%
23rd consecutive year
(cid:105) Deployed $1.8 billion in compelling acquisitions
DEAR SHAREHOLDERS,
It is my pleasure to update you after another record year
at Roper Technologies.
In 2015, we overcame several challenges to produce
record results. For the year, we grew our free cash flow
11% and continued to expand margins to record levels.
We grew our revenue despite nearly $200 million in
headwinds from foreign exchange translation and sharp
macroeconomic declines impacting our businesses that
serve oil & gas markets.
over the past 5 years, provides Roper with a sustainable
source of cash to fund investments, which create addi-
At Roper, daily business decisions are made by those
tional shareholder value.
closest to their markets and customers, which enables
swift reactions to changing conditions. Our business
While some companies focus much of their investment
leaders executed nimbly to once again produce a record
on short-term measures such as stock buybacks, we
year across all meaningful financial metrics. Our asset-
remain focused on continued investment for future
light, niche market businesses are built to deliver high
growth, both within our existing businesses and through
levels of profitability in all economic environments. Last
new acquisitions. We believe the best way to generate
year presented a great test and we are pleased with the
shareholder value is to continually increase our ability
performance of our business leaders.
to generate cash flow in the future.
At Roper, earnings growth is only one part of the equation.
We accelerate our cash flow to deploy capital in acqui-
We consistently generate cash at levels well above our
sitions well above the level of the cash we generate.
net earnings as outlined on the previous pages. This high
The table below provides a snapshot of both our cash
level of free cash flow conversion, measured at 130%
conversion and our capital deployment over the past
Note: The financial information is presented on an adjusted (non-GAAP) basis. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures can be found beginning on page 71.
ROPER TECHNOLOGIE S • 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
2015 ACQUISITIONS
(cid:105)(cid:3)ADERANT
Application Software
Mission Critical Software Solutions for Law Firms
(cid:105)(cid:3)DATA INNOVATIONS
Software
Largest Clinical and Blood Laboratory Middleware Provider
(cid:105)(cid:3)SOFTWRITERS
(cid:105)(cid:3)RF IDEAS
Application Software
Long-term Care Pharmacy Enterprise Software
RF Products
Leading Provider of Proprietary Identification Card Readers
(cid:105)(cid:3)ON CENTER SOFTWARE
Application Software
Leading Provider of Construction Automation Management Solutions
(cid:105)(cid:3)STRATA DECISION TECHNOLOGY
Application Software
SaaS Financial Analytics and Performance Platform for Hospitals
(cid:105)(cid:3)ATLANTIC HEALTH PARTNERS
GPO
Group Purchasing Organization Specializing in Vaccines
(cid:105)(cid:3)ATLAS MEDICAL
Application Software
Coordinated Diagnostics Medical Software Platform
five years. During that period, we generated $2.8 billion
run. We focus on growth measured not just in quarters,
in net income and deployed $4.8 billion in acquisition
but years and decades.
investment. This consistent cash conversion and accel-
eration of cash through capital deployment is the engine
We evaluate the design of the business model and the
that drives Roper’s ability to consistently compound both
potential for sustainable success. We require high gross
cash flow and shareholder value.
margins, which we view as a key indicator of whether
the business is providing a valuable solution to its cus-
We expect the next five years to show more of the same,
tomers. We look at the business’ structural ability to
although at much higher levels as we continue to com-
generate high levels of cash. Importantly, we focus on
pound our growth.
Cash is the key to Roper’s success.
the balance sheet and whether the business is designed
to avoid high levels of working capital and costly fixed
assets. If it is asset heavy, it is not a Roper business.
In 2015, we deployed $1.8 billion in eight exciting acquisi-
tions with continued focus on software, SaaS and niche
product applications. Our acquisitions are detailed on
the table above, organized from largest to smallest.
Each business is a leader in its niche market, provides
high value to its customers and has strong growth pros-
pects for the future. In January 2016, we completed an
additional acquisition, CliniSys, a leading provider of
hospital laboratory software in Europe.
Our acquisition process remains disciplined and rigor-
ous. We cast a wide net and review a large funnel of
potential acquisitions of private companies. Because we
provide a permanent home for great companies, we
offer a highly differentiated set of opportunities for lead-
ers dedicated to growing their businesses over the long
Accelerating Cash Flow
Cumulative 2011–2015
(dollars in billions)
$4.8
$3.9
$2.8
Net
Income
Operating
Cash Flow
Cash
Acquisitions
ROPER TECHNOLOGIE S • 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
REVENUE
(dollars in millions)
GROSS MARGIN
(percentage)
EBITDA
(dollars in millions)
FREE CASH FLOW
(dollars in millions)
$3,593
61%
$1,245
$893
$2,386
$1,454
53%
50%
$637
$331
$471
$257
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For those businesses that fit our financial criteria, our
SIMPLE IDEAS, POWERFUL RESULTS
focus shifts to several critical questions that must be
This important theme first appeared on the cover of
answered during our process:
Roper’s Annual Report twelve years ago. Since then, our
• Is the business a leader in its niche market?
• Does it have sustainable competitive advantages?
compound annual shareholder return has been greater
than 20%.
• Does the business create value for the customers
Our future performance will continue to be driven by
it serves?
• Does it have a long runway to continue its growth?
• Is the management team committed to building
the business?
We pride ourselves on adding only exceptional busi-
nesses to the Roper family. Our patient and thorough
diligence process allows us to invest capital wisely,
while compounding our cash flow.
Our new businesses quickly learn more value is created
from localized innovation than centralized control.
Our common tools and metrics enable them to focus
resources to enhance growth.
the simple ideas that have transformed the enterprise—
focus on cash return disciplines, seek and maintain
leadership positions in niche markets, generate high
gross margins, develop outstanding operational teams,
deliver compelling cash flow using our asset light busi-
ness model, deploy capital to drive internal growth, and
continue to acquire new businesses with great growth
prospects. These ideas are deeply embedded in the
Roper culture and you can be confident they will con-
tinue to drive our performance for many years to come.
We thank you once again for being a Roper shareholder
and we look forward to another record year in 2016.
Sincerely,
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ROPER TECHNOLOGIES
FORM 10-K
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(cid:2) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015
□ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from
to
Commission File Number 1-12273
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
51-0263969
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
6901 Professional Parkway East, Suite 200
Sarasota, Florida 34240
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (941) 556-2601
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
Title of Each Class
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value
Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered
New York Stock Exchange
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
(cid:2) Yes □ No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. □ Yes (cid:2) No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. (cid:2) Yes □ No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405) is not contained
herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorpo-
rated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. □
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§223.405) during the preced-
ing 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). (cid:2) Yes □ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a
smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). (cid:2) Large accelerated filer □ Accelerated filer
□ Non-accelerated filer □ Smaller reporting company
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12-b2 of the Act). □ Yes (cid:2) No
Based on the closing sale price on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30, 2015, the aggregate market value of the voting
and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was: $16,931,595,935.
Number of shares of registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of February 19, 2016: 101,064,624.
Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement to be furnished to Stockholders in connection with its Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held on May 27, 2016, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015
PART I
Page
Item 1.
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Item 1A.
Risk Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Item 2.
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
PART II
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters
and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Item 9B.
Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
PART III
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Item 11.
Executive Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. . . . . . . . . . 52
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Item 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
PART IV
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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INFORMATION ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Annual Report”) includes and incorporates by reference “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 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
(“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” or “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 material 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 and successfully integrating acquired businesses;
• any unforeseen liabilities associated with future acquisitions;
• limitations on our business imposed by our indebtedness;
• unfavorable changes in foreign exchange rates;
• difficulties associated with exports;
• risks and costs associated with our international sales and operations;
• rising interest rates;
• product liability and insurance risks;
• increased warranty exposure;
• future competition;
• the cyclical nature of some of our markets;
• reduction of business with large customers;
• risks associated with government contracts;
• changes in the supply of, or price for, raw materials, parts and components;
• environmental compliance costs and liabilities;
• risks and costs associated with asbestos-related litigation;
• potential write-offs of our substantial goodwill and other intangible assets;
• our ability to successfully develop new products;
• failure to protect our intellectual property;
• the effect of, or change in, government regulations (including tax);
• economic disruption caused by terrorist attacks, including cybersecurity threats, health crises or other unforeseen
events; and
• the factors discussed in Item 1A to this Annual Report under the heading “Risk Factors.”
We believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable. However, 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 them in light of new information or future events.
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PART I
ITEM 1 | BUSINESS
OUR BUSINESS
Effective April 24, 2015, Roper Industries, Inc. changed its name to Roper Technologies, Inc. in order to reflect our continued
evolution to a diversified technology company.
Roper Technologies, Inc. (“Roper,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) is a diversified technology company. We operate businesses
that design and develop software (both license and software-as-a-service) and engineered products and solutions for a variety
of niche end markets; including healthcare, transportation, food, energy, water, education and academic research.
We pursue consistent and sustainable growth in earnings by emphasizing continuous improvement in the operating performance
of our existing businesses and by acquiring other businesses that offer high value-added 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.
We were incorporated on December 17, 1981 under the laws of the State of Delaware.
MARKET SHARE, MARKET EXPANSION, AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Leadership with Engineered Content for Niche Markets—We maintain a leading position in many of our markets. We believe our
market positions are attributable to the technical sophistication of our products and software, the applications expertise used
to create our advanced products and systems, and our distribution and service capabilities. Our operating units grow their
businesses through new product development and development of new applications and services to satisfy customer needs. In
addition, our operating units grow our customer base by expanding our access to customers and entering adjacent markets.
Diversified End Markets and Geographic Reach—We have a global presence, with sales to customers outside the U.S. totaling
$1.2 billion in 2015. Information regarding our international operations is set forth in Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
Research and Development—We conduct applied research and development to improve the quality and performance of our
products and to develop new technologies and products. Our research and development spending was $164.2 million in 2015
as compared to $147.9 million and $145.7 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively.
OUR BUSINESS SEGMENTS
Our operations are reported in four segments based upon common customers, markets, sales channels, technologies and
common cost opportunities. The segments are: Medical & Scientific Imaging, RF Technology, Industrial Technology and Energy
Systems & Controls. Financial information about our business segments is presented in Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
Medical and Scientific Imaging
Our Medical & Scientific Imaging segment offers products and software in medical applications, and high performance digital
imaging products. These products and solutions are provided through eleven reporting units. For 2015, this segment had net
sales of $1.215 billion, representing 33.9% of our total net sales.
Medical Products and Software—We provide diagnostic and laboratory software solutions to healthcare providers and
services and technologies to support the diverse and complex needs of alternate site health care providers who deliver
services outside of an acute care hospital setting. We also manufacture and sell patient positioning devices and related
software for use in radiation oncology, 3-D measurement technology in computer-assisted surgery and supply diagnostic and
therapeutic disposable products used in ultrasound imaging for minimally invasive medical procedures. We design and
manufacture a non-invasive instrument for portable ultrasound bladder volume measurement and a video laryngoscope
designed to enable rapid intubation even in the most difficult settings. In addition, we provide a cloud-based financial
analytics and performance software platform to healthcare providers.
Digital Imaging Products and Software—We manufacture and sell extremely sensitive, high-performance electron filters,
charged couple device (“CCD”) and complementary metal oxide semiconductor (“CMOS”) cameras, detectors and related
software for a variety of scientific and industrial uses, which require high resolution and/or high speed digital video, including
electron microscopy and spectroscopy applications. We sell these products for use within academic, government research,
semiconductor, security and other end-user markets such as biological and material science. They are frequently incor-
porated into products by original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”).
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Our Medical & Scientific Imaging segment companies have lead times of up to several months on some of their product sales,
although standard products are often shipped within two weeks of receipt of order. Blanket purchase orders are placed by
certain OEM and end-users, with continuing requirements for fulfillment over specified periods of time.
RF Technology
Our RF Technology segment provides radio frequency identification (“RFID”) communication technology and software solutions
that are used primarily in toll and traffic systems, security and access control, campus card systems, card readers, software-
as-a-service in the freight matching and food industries, comprehensive management software for legal and construction
firms and metering and remote monitoring applications. These products and solutions are provided through nine reporting
units. This segment had sales of $1.034 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015, representing 28.9% of our total net sales.
Toll and Traffic Systems—We manufacture and sell toll tags and monitoring systems as well as provide transaction and
violation processing services for toll and traffic systems to both governmental and private sector entities. In addition, we
provide intelligent traffic systems that assist customers in improving traffic flow and infrastructure utilization.
Card Systems/Integrated Security Solutions—We provide card systems and integrated security solutions primarily to educa-
tion and health care markets. We also provide an integrated nutrition management solution used by food service customers.
RFID Card Readers—We design, develop and manufacture RFID card readers that support most smart cards worldwide.
The readers are used in numerous applications and OEM solutions including: attendance management, multi-function
printers, mobile, physical access, manufacturing, dispensing, kiosks, point-of-sale and computer logon.
Software-as-a-Service—We maintain electronic marketplaces that connect 1) available capacity of trucking units with the
available loads of freight to be moved from location to location throughout North America and 2) food suppliers, distributors
and vendors, primarily in the perishable food sector.
Comprehensive Management Software—We provide comprehensive management software solutions for law and other
professional services firms, including business development, calendar/docket matter management, time and billing and
case management. We also provide construction firms with construction project management solutions which encompass
the end-to-end construction process.
Metering and Remote Monitoring—We manufacture and sell meter reading, data logging and pressure control products for
use in water, gas and electricity applications. We also provide network monitoring, leakage reduction and pressure control
services in water and gas distribution networks.
The RF Technology segment companies’ sales reflect a combination of standard products, large engineered projects, and
multi-year operations and maintenance contracts. Standard products generally ship within two weeks of receipt of order, and
large engineered projects may have lead times of several months. As such, backlog may fluctuate depending upon the timing
of large project awards.
Industrial Technology
Our Industrial Technology segment produces fluid handling pumps, materials analysis equipment and consumables, leak testing
equipment, flow measurement and metering equipment and water meter and automatic meter reading (“AMR”) products and
systems. These products and solutions are provided through six reporting units. For 2015, this segment had net sales of $745.4
million, representing 20.8% of our total net sales.
Fluid Handling Pumps—We manufacture and sell a wide variety of pumps. These pumps vary significantly in complexity
and in pumping method employed, which allows for the movement and application of a diverse range of low and high
viscosity liquids, high solids content slurries and chemicals. Our pumps are used in end markets such as oil and gas,
agricultural, water and wastewater, chemical and general industrial.
Materials Analysis Equipment and Consumables—We manufacture and sell equipment and supply consumables necessary
to prepare material samples for testing and analysis. These products are used mostly within the material science, steel,
automotive, electronics, mining and research end-user markets.
Water Meter and AMR Products and Systems—We manufacture and distribute water meter products serving the residential,
commercial and industrial water management markets, and several lines of automatic meter reading products and systems
serving these markets.
The Industrial Technology segment companies’ sales reflect a combination of standard products and specially engineered,
application-specific products. Standard products are typically shipped within two weeks of receipt of order. Application-specific
products typically ship within 6 to 12 weeks following receipt of order. However, larger project orders and blanket purchase
orders for certain OEMs may extend shipment for longer periods.
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Energy Systems & Controls
Our Energy Systems & Controls segment principally produces control systems, fluid properties testing equipment, industrial
valves and controls, vibration sensors and controls and non-destructive inspection and measurement products and solutions,
which are provided through six reporting units. For 2015, this segment had net sales of $587.7 million, representing 16.4% of
our total net sales.
Control Systems—We manufacture control systems and provide related engineering and commissioning services for
turbomachinery applications, primarily in energy markets.
Fluid Properties Testing Equipment—We manufacture and sell test equipment to determine physical and elemental
properties, such as sulfur and nitrogen content, flash point, viscosity, freeze point and distillation range of liquids and
gases primarily for the petroleum industry.
Sensors, Controls and Valves—We manufacture sensors and control equipment including pressure sensors, temperature
sensors, measurement instruments and control software for global rubber, plastics and process industries. We also
manufacture and distribute valves, sensors, switches and control products used on engines, compressors, turbines and
other powered equipment for the oil and gas, pipeline, power generation, marine engine and general industrial markets.
Many of these products are designed for use in hazardous environments.
Non-destructive Inspection and Measurement Instrumentation—We manufacture non-destructive inspection and measure-
ment solutions including measurement probes, robotics, vibration sensors, switches and transmitters. These solutions are
applied principally in nuclear energy markets. Many of these products are designed for use in hazardous environments.
The Energy Systems & Controls segment companies’ sales reflect a combination of standard products and large engineered
projects. Standard products generally ship within two weeks of receipt of order, and large engineered projects may have lead
times of several months. As such, backlog may fluctuate depending upon the timing of large project awards.
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIERS
We believe most materials and supplies we use are readily available from numerous sources and suppliers throughout the
world. However, some components and sub-assemblies are currently available from a limited number of suppliers. Some
high-performance components for digital imaging products can be in short supply and/or suppliers have occasional difficulty
manufacturing such components to our specifications. We regularly investigate and identify alternative sources where possible,
and we believe these conditions equally affect our competitors. Supply shortages have not had a material adverse effect on our
sales although delays in shipments have occurred following such supply interruptions.
BACKLOG
Our backlog includes only firm unfilled orders expected to be recognized as revenue within twelve months. Backlog was $1.07
billion at December 31, 2015, and $1.04 billion at December 31, 2014.
DISTRIBUTION AND SALES
Distribution and sales occur through direct sales offices, manufacturers’ representatives and distributors. In addition, our
Medical & Scientific Imaging segment also sells through value added resellers (“VARs”) and OEMs.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL REGULATION
Our operations and properties are subject to laws and regulations relating to environmental protection, including those gov-
erning air emissions, water discharges, waste management and workplace safety. We use, generate and dispose of hazardous
substances and waste in our operations and could be subject to material liabilities relating to the investigation and clean-up
of contaminated properties and related claims. We are required to conform our operations and properties to these laws and
adapt to regulatory requirements in all countries as these requirements change. In connection with our acquisitions, we may
assume significant environmental liabilities, some of which we may not be aware of, or may not be quantifiable, at the time of
acquisition. In addition, new laws and regulations, the discovery of previously unknown contamination or the imposition of new
requirements could increase our costs or subject us to new or increased liabilities.
CUSTOMERS
No customer accounted for 10% or more of net sales for 2015 for any of our segments or for our Company as a whole.
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COMPETITION
Generally, our products and solutions face significant competition, usually from a limited number of competitors. We believe
that we are a leader in most of our markets, and no single company competes with us over a significant number of product
lines. Competitors might be large or small in size, often depending on the size of the niche market we serve. We compete
primarily on product quality, performance, innovation, technology, price, applications expertise, system and service flexibility,
distribution channel access and customer service capabilities.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
In addition to trade secrets, unpatented know-how, and other intellectual property rights, we own or license the rights under
a number of patents, trademarks and copyrights relating to certain of our products and businesses. We also employ various
methods, including confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements with individuals and companies we do business with,
employees, distributors, representatives and customers to protect our trade secrets and know-how. We believe our operating
units are not substantially dependent on any single patent, trademark, copyright, or other item of intellectual property or group
of patents, trademarks or copyrights.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2015, we had 10,806 employees, with 7,724 located in the United States. We have 164 employees who are
subject to collective bargaining agreements. We have not experienced any work stoppages and consider our relations with our
employees to be good.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
All reports we file electronically with the SEC, including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q,
current reports on Form 8-K and our annual proxy statements, as well as any amendments to those reports, are accessible
at no cost on our website at www.ropertech.com as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material
with, or furnish it to, the SEC. These filings are also accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. You may also read and
copy any material we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. You
may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. Our Corporate
Governance Guidelines; the charters of our Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Governance
Committee; and our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are also available on our website. Any amendment to the Code of
Business Conduct and Ethics and any waiver applicable to our directors, executive officers or senior financial officers will be
posted on our website within the time period required by the SEC and the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”). The infor-
mation posted on our website is not incorporated into this Annual Report.
We have included the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer certifications regarding our public disclosure
required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 of this report. Additionally, we filed with
the NYSE the Chief Executive Officer certification regarding our compliance with the NYSE’s Corporate Governance Listing
Standards (the “Listing Standards”) pursuant to Section 303A.12(a) of the Listing Standards. We filed the certification with
the NYSE on June 29, 2015 and our Chief Executive Officer indicated that he was not aware of any violations of the Listing
Standards by us.
ITEM 1A | RISK FACTORS
RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS
Our indebtedness may affect our business and may restrict our operating flexibility.
As of December 31, 2015, we had $3.29 billion in total consolidated indebtedness. In addition, we had $1.7 billion undrawn
availability under our senior unsecured credit facility. Subject to restrictions contained in our credit facility, we may incur
additional indebtedness in the future, including indebtedness incurred to finance acquisitions.
Our level of indebtedness and the debt servicing costs associated with that indebtedness could have important effects on our
operations and business strategy. For example, our indebtedness could:
• place us at a competitive disadvantage relative to our competitors, some of which have lower debt service obligations
and greater financial resources;
• limit our ability to borrow additional funds;
• limit our ability to complete future acquisitions;
• limit our ability to pay dividends;
• limit our ability to make capital expenditures; and
• increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions.
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Our ability to make scheduled principal payments of, to pay interest on, or to refinance our indebtedness and to satisfy our other
debt obligations will depend upon our future operating performance, which may be affected by factors beyond our control.
In addition, there can be no assurance that future borrowings or equity financing will be available to us on favorable terms for
the payment or refinancing of our indebtedness. If we are unable to service our indebtedness, our business, financial condition
and results of operations would be materially adversely affected.
Our credit facility contains covenants requiring us to achieve certain financial and operating results and maintain compliance
with specified financial ratios. Our ability to meet the financial covenants or requirements in our credit facility may be affected
by events beyond our control, and we may not be able to satisfy such covenants and requirements. A breach of these covenants
or our inability to comply with the financial ratios, tests or other restrictions contained in our facility could result in an event of
default under this facility. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under our credit facility, and the expiration of any grace
periods, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under the facility, together with accrued interest, to be
immediately due and payable. If this were to occur, our assets may not be sufficient to fully repay the amounts due under this
facility or our other indebtedness.
Unfavorable changes in foreign exchange rates may harm our business.
Several of our operating companies have transactions and balances denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Most
of these transactions and balances are denominated in euros, Canadian dollars, British pounds or Danish kroner. Sales by our
operating companies whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar represented 20% of our total net sales for the year ended
December 31, 2015 compared to 23% for the year ended December 31, 2014. Unfavorable changes in exchange rates between
the U.S. dollar and those currencies could significantly reduce our reported sales and earnings.
We export a significant portion of our products. Difficulties associated with the export of our products could harm our business.
Sales to customers outside the U.S. by our businesses located in the U.S. account for a significant portion of our net sales. These
sales accounted for 13% of our net sales for each of the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. We are subject to risks that
could limit our ability to export our products or otherwise reduce the demand for these products in our foreign markets. Such
risks include, without limitation, the following:
• unfavorable changes in or noncompliance with U.S. and other jurisdictions’ export requirements;
• restrictions on the export of technology and related products;
• unfavorable changes in or noncompliance with U.S. and other jurisdictions’ export policies to certain countries,
including Russia;
• unfavorable changes in the import policies of our foreign markets; and
• a general economic downturn in our foreign markets.
The occurrence of any of these events could reduce the foreign demand for our products or could limit our ability to export our
products and, therefore, could have a material negative effect on our future sales and earnings.
Economic, political and other risks associated with our international operations could adversely affect our business.
As of and for the year ended December 31, 2015, 21% of our net sales and 14% of our long-lived assets, excluding goodwill and
intangibles, were attributable to operations outside the U.S. We expect our international operations to contribute materially to
our business for the foreseeable future. Our international operations are subject to varying degrees of risk inherent in doing
business outside the U.S. including, without limitation, the following:
• adverse changes in a specific country’s or region’s political or economic conditions, particularly in Russia and
emerging markets;
• oil price shocks;
• trade protection measures and import or export requirements;
• subsidies or increased access to capital for firms that are currently, or may emerge as, competitors in countries
in which we have operations;
• partial or total expropriation;
• potentially negative consequences from changes in tax laws;
• difficulty in staffing and managing widespread operations;
• differing labor regulations;
• differing protection of intellectual property; and
• unexpected changes in regulatory requirements.
The occurrence of any of these events could materially harm our business.
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Our growth strategy includes acquisitions. We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates, complete
acquisitions or integrate acquisitions successfully.
Our future growth is likely to depend to some degree on our ability to acquire and successfully integrate new businesses. We
intend to seek additional acquisition opportunities, both to expand into new markets and to enhance our position in existing
markets. There are no assurances, however, that we will be able to successfully identify suitable candidates, negotiate appro-
priate terms, obtain financing on acceptable terms, complete proposed acquisitions, successfully integrate acquired businesses
or expand into new markets. Once acquired, operations may not achieve anticipated levels of revenues or profitability.
Acquisitions involve risks, including difficulties in the integration of the operations, technologies, services and products of the
acquired companies and the diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns. Although our management will
endeavor to evaluate the risks inherent in any particular transaction, there are no assurances that we will properly ascertain
all such risks. In addition, prior acquisitions have resulted, and future acquisitions could result, in the incurrence of substantial
additional indebtedness and other expenses. Future acquisitions may also result in potentially dilutive issuances of equity
securities. Difficulties encountered with acquisitions may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
Product liability, insurance risks and increased insurance costs could harm our operating results.
Our business exposes us to product liability risks in the design, manufacturing and distribution of our products. In addition,
certain of our products are used in hazardous environments. We currently have product liability insurance; however, we may
not be able to maintain our insurance at a reasonable cost or in sufficient amounts to protect us against losses. We also
maintain other insurance policies, including directors’ and officers’ liability insurance. We believe we have adequately accrued
estimated losses, principally related to deductible amounts under our insurance policies, with respect to all product liability
and other claims, based upon our past experience and available facts. However, a successful product liability or other claim
or series of claims brought against us could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations. In addition, a significant increase in our insurance costs could have an adverse impact on our operating results.
Our operating results could be adversely affected by a reduction of business with our large customers.
In some of our businesses, we derive a significant amount of revenue from large customers. The loss or reduction of any
significant contracts with any of these customers could materially reduce our revenue and cash flows. Additionally, many of our
customers are government entities. In many situations, government entities can unilaterally terminate or modify our existing
contracts without cause and without penalty to the government agency.
We face intense competition. If we do not compete effectively, our business may suffer.
We face intense competition from numerous competitors. Our products compete primarily on the basis of product quality,
performance, innovation, technology, price, applications expertise, system and service flexibility, distribution channel access
and established customer service capabilities. We may not be able to compete effectively on all of these fronts or with all of our
competitors. In addition, new competitors may emerge, and product lines may be threatened by new technologies or market
trends that reduce the value of these product lines. To remain competitive, we must develop new products, respond to new
technologies and enhance our existing products in a timely manner. We anticipate that we may have to adjust prices to stay
competitive.
Changes in the supply of, or price for, raw materials, parts and components used in our products could affect our business.
The availability and prices of raw materials, parts and components are subject to curtailment or change due to, among other
things, suppliers’ allocations to other purchasers, interruptions in production by suppliers, changes in exchange rates and pre-
vailing price levels. Some high-performance components for digital imaging products may be in short supply and/or suppliers
may have occasional difficulty manufacturing these components to meet our specifications. In addition, some of our products
are provided by sole source suppliers. Any change in the supply of, or price for, these parts and components, as well as any
increases in commodity prices, particularly copper, could affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Environmental compliance costs and liabilities could increase our expenses and adversely affect our financial condition.
Our operations and properties are subject to laws and regulations relating to environmental protection, including air emis-
sions, water discharges, waste management and workplace safety. These laws and regulations can result in the imposition of
substantial fines and sanctions for violations and could require the installation of pollution control equipment or operational
changes to limit pollution emissions and/or decrease the likelihood of accidental hazardous substance releases. We must
conform our operations and properties to these laws and adapt to regulatory requirements in the countries in which we operate
as these requirements change.
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We use and generate hazardous substances and wastes in our operations and, as a result, could be subject to potentially mate-
rial liabilities relating to the investigation and clean-up of contaminated properties and to claims alleging personal injury. We
have experienced, and expect to continue to experience, costs relating to compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
In connection with our acquisitions, we may assume significant environmental liabilities, some of which we may not be aware
of at the time of acquisition. In addition, new laws and regulations, stricter enforcement of existing laws and regulations, the
discovery of previously unknown contamination or the imposition of new clean-up requirements could require us to incur costs
or become the basis for new or increased liabilities that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations.
Some of the industries in which we operate are cyclical, and, accordingly, our business is subject to changes in the economy.
Some of the business areas in which we operate are subject to specific industry and general economic cycles. Certain busi-
nesses are subject to industry cycles, including but not limited to, the industrial and energy markets. Accordingly, a downturn
in these or other markets in which we participate could materially adversely affect us. If demand changes and we fail to
respond accordingly, our results of operations could be materially adversely affected. The business cycles of our different
operations may occur contemporaneously. Consequently, the effect of an economic downturn may have a magnified negative
effect on our business.
Our goodwill and intangible assets are valued at an amount that is high relative to our total assets, and a write-off of our
intangible assets would negatively affect our results of operations and total capitalization.
Our total assets reflect substantial intangible assets, primarily goodwill. At December 31, 2015, goodwill totaled $5.8 billion
compared to $5.3 billion of stockholders’ equity, and represented 57% of our total assets of $10.2 billion. The goodwill results
from our acquisitions, representing the excess of cost over the fair value of the net assets we have acquired. We assess at least
annually whether there has been an impairment in the value of our goodwill and indefinite economic life intangible assets. If
future operating performance at one or more of our business units were to fall significantly below current levels, if competing
or alternative technologies emerge, if interest rates rise or if business valuations decline, we could incur a non-cash charge
to operating earnings. Any determination requiring the write-off of a significant portion of goodwill or unamortized intangible
assets would negatively affect our results of operations and total capitalization, the effect of which could be material.
We depend on our ability to develop new products, and any failure to develop or market new products could adversely affect
our business.
The future success of our business will depend, in part, on our ability to design and manufacture new competitive products
and to enhance existing products so that our products can be sold with high margins. This product development may require
substantial internal investment. There can be no assurance that unforeseen problems will not occur with respect to the devel-
opment, performance or market acceptance of new technologies or products or that we will otherwise be able to successfully
develop and market new products. Failure of our products to gain market acceptance or our failure to successfully develop and
market new products could reduce our margins, which would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
Our technology is important to our success and our failure to protect this technology could put us at a competitive disadvantage.
Many of our products rely on proprietary technology; therefore we believe that the development and protection of intellectual
property rights through patents, copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks, confidentiality agreements and other contractual
provisions are important to the future success of our business. Despite our efforts to protect proprietary rights, unauthorized
parties or competitors may copy or otherwise obtain and use our products or technology. Actions to enforce these rights may
result in substantial costs and diversion of resources and we make no assurances that any such actions will be successful.
We rely on information and technology for many of our business operations which could fail and cause disruption to our
business operations.
Our business operations are dependent upon information technology networks and systems to securely transmit, process and
store electronic information and to communicate among our locations around the world and with clients and vendors. A shut-
down of, or inability to access, one or more of our facilities, a power outage or a failure of one or more of our information
technology, telecommunications or other systems could significantly impair our ability to perform such functions on a timely
basis. Computer viruses, cyberattacks, other external hazards and human error could result in the misappropriation of assets
or sensitive information, corruption of data or operational disruption. If sustained or repeated, such a business interruption,
system failure, service denial or data loss and damage could result in a deterioration of our ability to write and process business,
provide customer service or perform other necessary business functions.
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Any business disruptions due to political instability, armed hostilities, incidents of terrorism or natural disasters could
adversely impact our financial performance.
If terrorist activity, armed conflict, political instability or natural disasters occur in the U.S. or other locations, such events
may negatively impact our operations, cause general economic conditions to deteriorate or cause demand for our products to
decline. A prolonged economic slowdown or recession could reduce the demand for our products, and therefore, negatively
affect our future sales and profits. Any of these events could have a significant impact on our business, financial condition or
results of operations.
ITEM 1B | UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None
ITEM 2 | PROPERTIES
Our corporate offices, consisting of 24,000 square feet of leased space, are located at 6901 Professional Parkway East, Sarasota,
Florida. We have 120 principal locations around the world to support our operations, of which 50 are manufacturing, assembly
and testing facilities, and the remaining 70 locations provide sales, service and administrative support functions. We consider
our facilities to be in good operating condition and adequate for their present use and believe we have sufficient capacity to
meet our anticipated operating requirements.
The following table summarizes the size, location and usage of our principal properties as of December 31, 2015 (amounts in
thousands of square feet).
Segment
Medical & Scientific Imaging
RF Technology
Industrial Technology
Energy Systems & Controls
Region
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Asia
Mexico
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Asia
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Asia
Mexico
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Asia
Office
Leased
Office & Manufacturing
Leased
Owned
320
—
27
25
—
799
11
9
12
46
36
29
23
—
11
—
35
14
269
99
28
—
44
116
—
—
—
264
—
136
—
60
355
56
28
61
127
—
—
—
—
16
—
16
—
478
—
43
—
—
—
—
128
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ITEM 3 | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information pertaining to legal proceedings can be found in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this
Annual Report, and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 4 | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None
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PART II
ITEM 5 | MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol “ROP”. The table below sets forth the range of high and low sales prices
for our common stock as reported by the NYSE as well as cash dividends declared during each of our 2015 and 2014 quarters.
2015
4th Quarter
3rd Quarter
2nd Quarter
1st Quarter
2014
4th Quarter
3rd Quarter
2nd Quarter
1st Quarter
High
Low
Cash
Dividends
Declared
$ 194.83
177.08
177.79
174.02
$ 160.48
151.21
148.94
141.92
$ 157.75
152.93
167.08
145.75
$ 138.63
142.50
128.99
131.80
$0.30
0.25
0.25
0.25
$0.25
0.20
0.20
0.20
Based on information available to us and our transfer agent, we believe that as of February 19, 2016 there were 159 record
holders of our common stock.
Dividends—We have declared a cash dividend in each quarter since our February 1992 initial public offering and we have
annually increased our dividend rate since our initial public offering. In November 2015, our Board of Directors increased the
quarterly dividend paid January 22, 2016 to $0.30 per share from $0.25 per share, an increase of 20%. The timing, declaration
and payment of future dividends will be at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon our profitability,
financial condition, capital needs, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities—In 2015, there were no sales of unregistered securities.
Performance Graph—This performance graph shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed
to be incorporated by reference into any of our filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Exchange Act.
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The following graph compares, for the five-year period ended December 31, 2015, the cumulative total stockholder return for
our common stock, the Standard and Poor’s 500 Stock Index (the “S&P 500”) and the Standard and Poor’s 500 Industrials Index
(the “S&P 500 Industrials”). Measurement points are the last trading day of each of our fiscal years ended December 31, 2010,
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The graph assumes that $100 was invested on December 31, 2010 in our common stock, the
S&P 500 and the S&P 500 Industrials and assumes reinvestment of any dividends. The stock price performance on the following
graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.
Roper Technologies, Inc.
S&P 500
S&P 500 Industrials
12/31/10
$100.00
100.00
100.00
12/31/11
$114.29
102.11
99.41
12/31/12
$147.73
118.45
114.67
12/31/13
$184.49
156.82
161.31
12/31/14
$209.19
178.29
177.16
12/31/15
$255.47
180.75
172.67
$300
$250
$200
$150
$100
$50
$0
12/31/10
12/31/11
12/31/12
12/31/13
12/31/14
12/31/15
Roper Technologies, Inc.
S&P 500
S&P 500 Industrials
The information set forth in Item 12 under the heading “Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans”
is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 6 | SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
You should read the table below in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations” and our Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes included in this Annual Report (amounts
in thousands, except per share data).
Operations data:
Net sales
Gross profit
Income from operations
Net earnings
Per share data:
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Dividends declared per share
Balance sheet data:
Working capital(6)
Total assets(7)
Long-term debt, net of current portion(7)
Stockholders’ equity
As of and for the Years ended December 31,
2015(1)
2014(2)
2013(3)
2012(4)
2011(5)
$ 3,582,395
2,164,646
1,027,918
696,067
$ 3,549,494
2,101,899
999,473
646,033
$ 3,238,128
1,882,928
842,361
538,293
$ 2,993,489
1,671,717
757,587
483,360
$ 2,797,089
1,515,564
660,539
427,247
$
$
6.92
6.85
$
6.47
6.40
$
5.43
5.37
$
4.95
4.86
$
4.45
4.34
1.0500
$
0.8500
$
0.6950
0.5775
$
0.4675
$
897,919
10,168,365
3,264,417
5,298,947
$ 884,158
8,400,185
2,190,282
4,755,360
$ 730,246
8,169,120
2,437,975
4,213,050
$ 159,887
7,059,975
1,492,533
3,687,726
$ 561,277
5,314,673
1,010,366
3,195,096
(1) Includes results from the acquisitions of Strata Decision Technologies LLC from January 21, 2015, SoftWriters, Inc. from February 9, 2015,
Data Innovations LLC from March 4, 2015, On Center Software LLC from July 20, 2015, RF IDeas, Inc. from September 1, 2015, Atlantic Health
Partners LLC from September 4, 2015, Aderant Holdings, Inc. from October 21, 2015, Atlas Database Software Corp. from October 26, 2015,
Black Diamond Advanced Technologies through March 20, 2015 and Abel Pumps through October 2, 2015.
(2) Includes results from the acquisitions of Foodlink Holdings, Inc. from July 2, 2014, Innovative Product Achievements LLC from August 5,
2014, Strategic Healthcare Programs Holdings LLC from August 14, 2014.
(3) Includes results from the acquisitions of Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. from May 1, 2013 and Advanced Sensors, Ltd. from
October 4, 2013.
(4) Includes results from the acquisition of Sunquest Information Systems, Inc. from August 22, 2012.
(5) Includes results from the acquisitions of NDI Holding Corp. from June 3, 2011, United Controls Group, Inc. from September 26, 2011 and
Trinity Integrated Systems Ltd. from December 1, 2011.
(6) At December 31, 2012, there were $499 million of senior notes, net of debt issuance costs (adjusted due to the retrospective adoption of
an accounting standard update which requires that our senior notes be shown net of debt issuance costs), outstanding that matured on
August 15, 2013, thus requiring a classification as short-term debt, included in working capital.
(7) Other assets and Long-term debt, net of current portion for 2011 through 2014 have been adjusted due to the retrospective adoption of
an accounting standard update which requires that our senior notes be shown net of debt issuance costs. The adjustment amounts were
$12,749, $15,861, $10,574 and $4,744 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
ITEM 7 | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion in conjunction with “Selected Financial Data” and our Consolidated Financial Statements
and related notes included in this Annual Report.
OVERVIEW
We are a diversified technology company. We operate businesses that design and develop software (both license and software-
as-a-service) and engineered products and solutions for a variety of niche end markets; including healthcare, transportation,
food, energy, water, education and academic research.
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. Our acquisitions have
represented both additions to existing businesses and new strategic platforms.
In 2015, we acquired Strata Decision Technologies LLC (“Strata”), Softwriters Inc., Data Innovations LLC, On Center Software
LLC (“On Center”), RF IDeas, Inc., Atlantic Health Partners LLC (“AHP”), Aderant Holdings, Inc. (“Aderant”), and Atlas Database
Software Corp. (“Atlas”). The acquisitions both expanded and complemented our existing technologies. We also divested Abel
Pumps and Black Diamond Advanced Technologies in the current year.
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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 our Consolidated Financial
Statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 included in this Annual Report.
GAAP offers acceptable alternative methods for accounting for certain issues affecting our financial results, such as determin-
ing 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 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 uncer-
tainties 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 accounts receivable collectibility, inventory valu-
ation, future warranty obligations, revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion), income taxes and goodwill and indefinite-
lived asset analyses. These issues affect each of our business segments and are evaluated using a combination of historical
experience, current conditions and relatively short-term forecasting.
Accounts receivable collectibility is based on the economic circumstances of customers and credits given to customers after
shipment of products, including in certain cases credits for returned products. Accounts receivable are regularly reviewed to
determine customers who have not paid within agreed upon terms, whether these amounts are consistent with past experi-
ences, what historical experience has been with amounts deemed uncollectible and the impact that economic conditions might
have on collection efforts in general and with specific customers. The returns and other sales credit allowance is an estimate
of customer returns, exchanges, discounts or other forms of anticipated concessions and is treated as a reduction in revenue.
The returns and other sales credits histories are analyzed to determine likely future rates for such credits. At December 31,
2015, our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable was $10.0 million and our allowance for sales returns and sales credits
was $2.4 million, for a total of $12.4 million, or 2.5% of total gross accounts receivable. This percentage is influenced by the
risk profile of the underlying receivables, and the timing of write-offs of accounts deemed uncollectible. The total allowance at
December 31, 2015 was $1.3 million lower than at December 31, 2014. The allowance will continue to fluctuate as a percentage
of sales based on specific identification of allowances needed due to changes in our business, the write-off of uncollectible
receivables, and the addition of reserve balances at acquired businesses.
We regularly compare inventory quantities on hand against anticipated future usage, which we determine as a function of
historical usage or forecasts related to specific items in order to evaluate obsolescence and excessive quantities. When we
use historical usage, this information is also qualitatively compared to business trends to evaluate the reasonableness of using
historical information as an estimate of future usage. At December 31, 2015, inventory reserves for excess and obsolete inven-
tory were $34.0 million, or 15.2% of gross inventory cost, as compared to $38.9 million, or 16.7% of gross inventory cost, at
December 31, 2014. The inventory reserve as a percent of gross inventory cost will continue to fluctuate based upon specific
identification of reserves needed based upon changes in our business as well as the physical disposal of obsolete inventory.
Most of our sales are covered by warranty provisions that generally provide for the repair or replacement of qualifying defective
items for a specified period after the time of sale, typically 12 to 24 months. Future warranty obligations are evaluated using,
among other factors, historical cost experience, product evolution and customer feedback. Our expense for warranty obligations
was less than 1% of net sales for each of the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Revenues related to the use of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting are dependent on total costs incurred com-
pared with total estimated costs for a project. During the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 we recognized revenue
of $253 million, $266 million and $205 million, respectively, using this method. Percentage-of-completion is used primarily
for major turn-key, longer term toll and traffic and energy projects and installations of large software application projects. At
December 31, 2015, $276 million of revenue related to unfinished percentage-of-completion contracts had yet to be recognized.
Contracts accounted for under this method are generally not significantly different in profitability from revenues accounted for
under other methods.
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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 juris-
dictions 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. During 2015, our effective income tax rate was 30.6%,
which was 70 basis points higher than the 2014 rate of 29.9%. The taxable gain on the divestiture of Abel Pumps led to an increase
of 130 basis points, and was offset in part by discrete tax benefits from settlements of tax matters. We expect the effective tax
rate to increase in 2016 due to a continued increase in revenues and resulting pretax income in higher tax jurisdictions, primarily
the U.S.
We account for goodwill in a purchase business combination as the excess of the cost over the estimated fair value of net
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 two-step 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 affect-
ing 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 two-step quantitative
impairment test. The first step utilizes both an income approach (discounted cash flows) and a 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, the goodwill
of the reporting unit is potentially impaired and then the second step would be completed to measure the impairment loss
by calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by deducting the fair value of all tangible and intangible net assets (including
unrecognized intangible assets) of the reporting unit from the fair value of the reporting unit. If the implied fair value of goodwill
is less than the carrying value of goodwill, an impairment loss would be recognized.
Key assumptions used in the income and market approaches are updated when the analysis is performed for each reporting
unit. Various assumptions are utilized including forecasted operating results, strategic plans, economic projections, anticipated
future cash flows, the weighted-average cost of capital, comparable transactions, market data 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.
We have 32 reporting units with individual goodwill amounts ranging from zero to $1.2 billion. In 2015, we performed our annual
impairment test in the fourth quarter for all reporting units. We conducted our 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. We determined
that impairment of goodwill was not likely in 29 of our reporting units and thus we were not required to perform a quantitative
analysis for these reporting units. For the remaining three reporting units we performed our quantitative analysis and concluded
that the fair value of each of these three reporting units was in excess of its carrying value, with no impairment indicated as
of December 31, 2015. 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.
Business combinations can also result in other intangible assets being recognized. Amortization of intangible assets, if appli-
cable, occurs over their estimated useful lives. 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
a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If necessary, we conduct a quantitative review using the relief-from-royalty
method, which we believe to be an acceptable methodology due to its common use by valuations 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 fair value of each trade name is determined by applying a
royalty rate to a projection of net sales discounted using a risk-adjusted rate of capital. Each royalty rate is determined based
on the profitability of the reporting unit to which it relates and observed market royalty rates. Sales growth rates are deter-
mined after considering current and future economic conditions, recent sales trends, discussions with customers, planned
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timing of new product launches or other variables. Reporting units resulting from recent acquisitions generally represent the
highest risk of impairment, which typically decreases as the businesses are integrated into our enterprise and positioned for
improved future sales growth.
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 reporting units. Changes in estimates or the application of alternative assumptions could produce
significantly different results. No impairment resulted from the annual reviews performed in 2015.
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.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth selected information for the years indicated. Dollar amounts are in thousands and percentages
are of net sales. Percentages may not foot due to rounding.
Net sales:
Medical & Scientific Imaging(1)
RF Technology(2)
Industrial Technology(3)
Energy Systems & Controls(4)
Total
Gross margin:
Medical & Scientific Imaging
RF Technology
Industrial Technology
Energy Systems & Controls
Total
Segment operating margin:
Medical & Scientific Imaging
RF Technology
Industrial Technology
Energy Systems & Controls
Total
Corporate administrative expenses
Income from continuing operations
Interest expense, net
Other income/(expense)
Income from continuing operations before taxes
Income taxes
Net earnings
Years ended December 31,
2015
2014
2013
$ 1,215,318
1,033,951
745,381
587,745
$ 1,080,309
950,227
827,145
691,813
$ 902,281
904,363
779,564
651,920
$ 3,582,395
$ 3,549,494
$ 3,238,128
74.0%
53.4
49.8
58.1
60.4%
36.4%
30.2
28.8
27.6
31.6%
(2.9)%
28.7
(2.4)
1.6
28.0
(8.5)
19.4%
72.1%
52.8
50.5
58.3
59.2%
34.8%
28.5
29.9
29.3
30.9%
(2.8)%
28.2
(2.2)
—
26.0
(7.8)
18.2%
69.3%
53.7
51.1
57.4
58.1%
29.7%
28.0
28.6
28.2
28.7%
(2.7)%
26.0
(2.7)
—
23.3
(6.7)
16.6%
(1) Includes results from the acquisitions of Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. from May 1, 2013, Innovative Product Achievements LLC from August 5, 2014,
Strategic Healthcare Programs Holdings LLC from August 14, 2014, Strata from January 21, 2015, SoftWriters from February 9, 2015, Data Innovations from
March 4, 2015, AHP from September 4, 2015 and Atlas from October 26, 2015.
(2) Includes results from the acquisitions of Foodlink Holdings, Inc. from July 2, 2014, On Center from July 20, 2015, RF IDeas from September 1, 2015, Aderant
from October 21, 2015 and Black Diamond Advanced Technologies through March 20, 2015.
(3) Includes results from Abel Pumps through October 2, 2015.
(4) Includes results from the acquisition of Advanced Sensors, Ltd. from October 4, 2013.
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2015 were $3.58 billion as compared to sales of $3.55 billion for the year ended
December 31, 2014, an increase of 1%. The increase was the result of contributions from acquisitions of 4%, negative organic
growth of 0.3% and a negative foreign exchange impact of 3%.
Our Medical & Scientific Imaging segment reported a $135 million or 12.5% increase in net sales for the year ended December
31, 2015 over the year ended December 31, 2014. Acquisitions contributed 11.5%, organic sales increased 3.8% and the negative
foreign exchange impact was 2.8%. The increase in organic sales was due to increased sales in our medical businesses, led by
Verathon and Managed Health Care Associates (“MHA”). Gross margin increased to 74.0% in the year ended December 31, 2015
from 72.1% in the year ended December 31, 2014, due primarily to additional sales from medical products which have a higher
gross margin. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of net sales were relatively unchanged at
37.7% in the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to 37.4% in the year ended December 31, 2014. Operating margin was
36.4% in the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to 34.8% in the year ended December 31, 2014.
In our RF Technology segment, net sales for the year ended December 31, 2015 increased by $84 million or 9% over the year
ended December 31, 2014. Organic sales increased by 6%, acquisitions along with the divestiture of the Black Diamond Advanced
Technology business added 4% and the negative foreign exchange impact was 1%. The increase in organic sales was due pri-
marily to growth in our toll and traffic and freight matching businesses. Gross margin was 53.4% in 2015 as compared to 52.8%
in the prior year due to leverage on higher sales volume and product mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales in the year
ended December 31, 2015 were 23.3%, a decrease from 24.3% in the prior year due to operating leverage on higher sales volume.
Operating margin was 30.2% in 2015 as compared to 28.5% in 2014.
Net sales for our Industrial Technology segment decreased by $82 million or 10% for the year ended December 31, 2015 from
the year ended December 31, 2014. Organic sales decreased by 4%, the negative foreign exchange impact was 4% and the
divestiture of the Abel Pumps business accounted for a negative 2%. The decrease in organic sales was due primarily to
decreased sales in those fluid handling businesses that serve oil and gas markets. Gross margin decreased to 49.8% for the
year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to 50.5% in the year ended December 31, 2014 due to negative leverage on lower
sales volume. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales were 21.0%, as compared to 20.5% in the prior year, due primarily
to negative leverage on lower sales volume. The resulting operating margin was 28.8% in the year ended December 31, 2015
as compared to 29.9% in the year ended December 31, 2014.
In our Energy Systems & Controls segment, net sales for the year ended December 31, 2015 decreased by $104 million or 15%
from the year ended December 31, 2014. Organic sales decreased by 10% due to decreased sales in oil and gas products,
including safety systems and valves, and the negative foreign exchange impact was 5%. Gross margin was relatively unchanged
at 58.1% in the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to 58.3% in the year ended December 31, 2014. SG&A expenses as
a percentage of net sales were 30.5% as compared to 28.9% in the prior year due negative leverage on lower sales volume.
Operating margin was 27.6% in the year ended December 31, 2015 as compared to 29.3% in the year ended December 31, 2014.
Corporate expenses increased by $4.6 million to $102.8 million, or 2.9% of sales, in 2015 as compared to $98.2 million, or 2.8%
of sales, in 2014. The increase was due primarily to increased costs related to acquisitions.
Interest expense increased $5.6 million, or 7.1%, for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended December
31, 2014. The increase is due primarily to higher average debt balances offset in part by lower average interest rates through-
out 2015.
Other income of $58.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 was composed primarily of the $70.9 million gain from
the divestiture of Abel Pumps (see Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report),
offset in part by a $9.5 million impairment charge on a minority investment. Other income of $0.6 million for the year ended
December 31, 2014 was composed of royalty income and foreign exchange gains at our non-U.S. based companies, offset in
part by losses from asset disposals.
During 2015, our effective income tax rate was 30.6%, which was 70 basis points higher than the 2014 rate of 29.9%. The taxable
gain on the divestiture of Abel Pumps led to an increase of 130 basis points, and was offset in part by discrete tax benefits from
settlements of tax matters.
At December 31, 2015, the functional currencies of most of our non-U.S. subsidiaries were weaker against the U.S. dollar
compared to currency exchange rates at December 31, 2014. The net result of these changes led to a pre-tax decrease in the
foreign exchange component of comprehensive earnings of $146 million in the year ended December 31, 2015. Approximately
$62 million of this amount related to goodwill and is not expected to directly affect our projected future cash flows. For the
entire year of 2015, operating profit decreased by approximately 2% due to fluctuations in non-U.S. currencies.
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The following table summarizes our net order information for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 (dollar amounts
in thousands).
Medical & Scientific Imaging
RF Technology
Industrial Technology
Energy Systems & Controls
Total
2015
2014
Change
$ 1,235,143
1,024,999
731,810
555,672
$ 1,081,190
955,831
808,921
692,136
$ 3,547,624
$ 3,538,078
14.2%
7.2
(9.5)
(19.7)
0.3%
The increase in orders was due to orders from acquisitions which added 5%, offset by negative organic growth of 2% and a 3%
negative foreign exchange impact.
The following table summarizes order backlog information at December 31, 2015 and 2014 (dollar amounts in thousands). We
include in backlog only orders that are expected to be recognized as revenue within twelve months.
Medical & Scientific Imaging
RF Technology
Industrial Technology
Energy Systems & Controls
Total
2015
2014
Change
$ 373,213
538,877
68,002
90,365
$ 296,098
520,727
97,507
126,838
$ 1,070,457
$ 1,041,170
26.0%
3.5
(30.3)
(28.8)
2.8%
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $3.55 billion as compared to sales of $3.24 billion for the year ended
December 31, 2013, an increase of 10%. The increase was the result of organic sales growth of 7% and contributions from
acquisitions of 3%.
Our Medical & Scientific Imaging segment reported a $178 million or 20% increase in net sales for the year ended December
31, 2014 over the year ended December 31, 2013. Acquisitions added $91 million in sales, and organic sales increased 10% due
to increased sales in our medical businesses. Gross margin increased to 72.1% in the year ended December 31, 2014 from
69.3% in the year ended December 31, 2013, due primarily to additional sales from medical products which have a higher gross
margin. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 37.4% in the year ended December 31, 2014 as compared to
39.5% in the year ended December 31, 2013 due to leverage on higher sales volume. Operating margin was 34.8% in the year
ended December 31, 2014 as compared to 29.7% in the year ended December 31, 2013.
In our RF Technology segment, net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased by $46 million or 5% over the year
ended December 31, 2013. The increase was due primarily to growth in our toll and traffic, university card systems and secu-
rity solutions businesses. Gross margin was 52.8% in 2014 as compared to 53.7% in the prior year due to product mix. SG&A
expenses as a percentage of sales in the year ended December 31, 2014 were 24.3%, a decrease from 25.6% in the prior year
due to operating leverage on higher sales volume. Operating margin was 28.5% in 2014 as compared to 28.0% in 2013.
Net sales for our Industrial Technology segment increased by $48 million or 6% for the year ended December 31, 2014 over the
year ended December 31, 2013. Organic growth was 7%, and there was a negative 1% impact from foreign currency exchange.
The organic growth was due primarily to increased sales in our water meter, fluid handling and materials testing businesses.
Gross margin was 50.5% for the year ended December 31, 2014 as compared to 51.1% in the year ended December 31, 2013 due
to product mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales were 20.5%, as compared to 22.5% in the prior year, due primarily
to the non-recurrence of a $9.1 million pretax charge for warranty expense in 2013. The resulting operating margin was 29.9%
in the year ended December 31, 2014 as compared to 28.6% in the year ended December 31, 2013.
In our Energy Systems & Controls segment, net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased by $40 million or 6% over
the year ended December 31, 2013. Organic sales increased by 5% due to sales of new instruments for refinery applications
and increased sales in the fluid properties testing equipment market. Gross margin was 58.3% in the year ended December 31,
2014, compared to 57.4% in the year ended December 31, 2013, due to operating leverage on higher sales volume. SG&A expenses
as a percentage of net sales were 28.9% as compared to 29.2% in the prior year due to product mix. Operating margin was
29.3% in the year ended December 31, 2014 as compared to 28.2% in the year ended December 31, 2013.
Corporate expenses increased by $12.1 million to $98.2 million, or 2.8% of sales, in 2014 as compared to $86.1 million, or 2.7%
of sales, in 2013. The increase was due to higher compensation costs, including increased equity compensation (see Note 11 of
the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report).
Interest expense decreased $9.4 million, or 10.7%, for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the year ended December
31, 2013. The decrease is due primarily to lower average debt balances and lower average interest rates throughout 2014.
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Other income of $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 was composed of royalty income and foreign exchange
gains at our non-U.S. based companies, offset in part by losses from asset disposals. Other expense for the year ended
December 31, 2013 was $0.2 million due to foreign exchange losses at our non-U.S. based companies, offset in part by pro-
ceeds from a legal settlement.
During 2014, our effective income tax rate was 29.9% versus 28.6% in 2013. The increase was due to one-time discrete tax
benefits in 2013 that did not recur in 2014 as well as increased revenues and resulting pretax income in higher tax jurisdictions,
primarily the U.S.
At December 31, 2014, the functional currencies of most of our non-U.S. subsidiaries were weaker against the U.S. dollar
compared to currency exchange rates at December 31, 2013. The net result of these changes led to a pre-tax decrease in the
foreign exchange component of comprehensive earnings of $118.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2014. Approximately
$50.5 million of this amount related to goodwill and is not expected to directly affect our projected future cash flows. For the
entire year of 2014, operating profit decreased by less than 1% due to fluctuations in non-U.S. currencies.
The following table summarizes our net order information for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 (dollar amounts
in thousands).
Medical & Scientific Imaging
RF Technology
Industrial Technology
Energy Systems & Controls
Total
2014
2013
Change
$ 1,081,190
955,831
808,921
692,136
$ 958,830
943,757
772,337
673,569
$ 3,538,078
$ 3,348,493
12.8%
1.3
4.7
2.8
5.7%
The increase in orders was due to internal growth of 3% and orders from acquisitions which added 3%.
The following table summarizes order backlog information at December 31, 2014 and 2013 (dollar amounts in thousands). We
include in backlog only orders that are expected to be recognized as revenue within twelve months.
Medical & Scientific Imaging
RF Technology
Industrial Technology
Energy Systems & Controls
Total
2014
2013
Change
$ 296,098
520,727
97,507
126,838
$ 290,435
510,553
121,943
131,799
1.9%
2.0
(20.0)
(3.8)
$ 1,041,170
$ 1,054,730
(1.3)%
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Selected cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in millions):
Cash provided by/(used in):
Operating activities
Investing activities
Financing activities
2015
2014
2013
$ 928.8
(1,698.3)
996.2
$ 840.4
(348.1)
(298.1)
$ 802.6
(1,115.9)
403.6
Operating activities—The increase in cash provided by operating activities in 2015 was primarily due to increased earnings net
of intangible amortization related to acquisitions and the collection of $49 million of receivables due from the Puerto Rico
Highways and Transportation Authority, offset in part by higher deferred revenue balances due to an increased percentage of
revenue from software and other subscription based products. The increase in cash provided by operating activities in 2014
was primarily due to increased earnings net of intangible amortization related to acquisitions offset in part by tax payments.
Investing activities—Cash used in investing activities during 2015, 2014 and 2013 was primarily for business acquisitions. Cash
received from investing activities in 2015 was primarily proceeds from the sale of the Abel Pumps business.
Financing activities—Cash used in financing activities in all periods presented was primarily debt repayments as well as divi-
dends paid to stockholders. Cash provided by financing activities during 2015 was primarily from the issuance of $900 million
of senior notes and revolving debt borrowings for acquisitions. Cash provided by financing activities during 2014 was primarily
revolving debt borrowing for acquisitions, offset in part by debt payments made using cash from operations.
Net working capital (current assets, excluding cash, less total current liabilities, excluding debt) was $126 million at December
31, 2015 compared to $285 million at December 31, 2014, due primarily to a net reduction in net working capital of $50 million due
to the reclassification of current deferred tax assets and liabilities (see Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
included in this Annual Report) and a $49 million decrease in receivables related to the collection of amounts due from the
Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority. We acquired negative net working capital of $13 million through business
acquisitions during 2015. The negative acquired working capital was due primarily to $69 million in deferred revenue balances.
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Total debt was $3.3 billion at December 31, 2015 (38.3% of total capital) compared to $2.2 billion at December 31, 2014 (31.8%
of total capital). Our increased debt at December 31, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014 was due to debt borrowings for
2015 acquisitions.
On December 7, 2015, we completed a public offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 3.00% senior unsecured
notes due December 15, 2020, issued at 99.962% of their principal amount, and $300 million aggregate principal amount of 3.85%
senior unsecured notes due December 15, 2025, issued at 99.362% of their principal amount. Net proceeds of $894 million were
used to pay off a portion of the outstanding revolver balance under our $1.85 billion revolving credit facility. The senior notes
are unsecured senior obligations of the Company and rank senior in right of payment with all of our existing and future subor-
dinated indebtedness and rank equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness.
The notes are effectively subordinated to any of our existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the
collateral securing such indebtedness. The notes are not guaranteed by any of our subsidiaries and are effectively subordinated
to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of our subsidiaries.
The notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.00% and 3.85% per year, respectively, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15
and December 15 of each year, beginning June 15, 2016.
We may redeem some or all of these 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.
At December 31, 2015, we had $3.1 billion of senior unsecured notes, $180 million of outstanding revolver borrowings and
$4 million of senior subordinated convertible notes. In addition, we had $4 million of other debt in the form of capital leases
and several smaller facilities that allow for borrowings or the issuance of letters of credit in foreign locations to support our
non-U.S. businesses. We had $43 million of outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2015, of which $39 million was
covered by our lending group, thereby reducing our revolving credit capacity commensurately.
We were in compliance with all debt covenants related to our credit facility throughout the years ended December 31, 2015
and 2014.
See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for information regarding our
credit facility, senior notes and senior subordinated convertible notes.
Cash and cash equivalents at our foreign subsidiaries at December 31, 2015 totaled $688 million. Repatriation of these funds
under current regulatory and tax law for use in domestic operations would expose us to additional taxes. We consider this
cash to be permanently reinvested. We expect existing cash and cash equivalents, cash generated by our U.S. operations, our
unsecured credit facility, as well as our expected ability to access the capital markets, will be sufficient to fund operating
requirements in the U.S. for the foreseeable future.
Capital expenditures of $36.3 million, $37.6 million and $42.5 million were incurred during 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
In the future, we expect capital expenditures as a percentage of sales to be between 1.0% and 1.5% of annual net sales.
CONTRACTUAL CASH OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The following tables quantify our contractual cash obligations and commercial commitments at December 31, 2015 (in thousands).
Contractual Cash Obligations(1)
Total
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Thereafter
Payments Due in Fiscal Year
Long-term debt
Senior note interest
Capital leases
Operating leases
Total
Other Commercial Commitments
$3,284,196
485,249
4,418
157,172
$ 4,196
100,225
2,609
41,045
$ 580,000
99,300
1,296
34,210
$ 800,000
88,725
460
22,375
$ 500,000
66,008
53
15,053
$ 600,000
44,425
—
11,897
$800,000
86,566
—
32,592
$3,931,035
$ 148,075
$ 714,806
$ 911,560
$ 581,114
$ 656,322
$919,158
Total
Amount
Committed
Amounts Expiring in Fiscal Year
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Thereafter
Standby letters of credit and bank guarantees
$ 43,314
$ 23,940
$ 3,170
$
422
$
201
$
54
$ 15,527
(1) We have excluded $26 million related to the liability for uncertain tax positions from the tables as the current portion is not material, and we are not able
to reasonably estimate the timing of the long-term portion of the liability. See Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this
Annual Report.
As of December 31, 2015, we had $505 million of outstanding surety bonds. Certain contracts, primarily those involving public
sector customers, require us to provide a surety bond as a guarantee of its performance of contractual obligations.
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We believe that internally generated cash flows and the remaining availability under our credit facility will be adequate to
finance normal operating requirements and future acquisition activities. 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 activities, financial condition and results of operations. We may also
explore alternatives to attract additional capital resources.
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 2016 (and reduce the associated interest expense) will be affected by, among other things, the
financing and operating requirements of any new acquisitions and the financial performance of our existing companies. None
of these factors can be predicted with certainty.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
At December 31, 2015 and 2014, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such
as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the pur-
pose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.
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 financial statements.
ITEM 7A | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to interest rate risks on our outstanding revolving credit borrowings, and to foreign currency exchange risks on
our transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. We are also exposed to equity market risks pertaining
to the traded price of our common stock.
At December 31, 2015, we had $3.1 billion of fixed rate borrowings with interest rates ranging from 1.85% to 6.25%. At December
31, 2015, the prevailing market rates for our long-term notes were between 1.4% higher and 2.4% lower than the fixed rates on
our debt instruments. Our credit facility contains a $1.85 billion variable-rate revolver with $180 million of outstanding borrow-
ings at December 31, 2015.
Several of our businesses have transactions and balances denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Most of these
transactions or balances are denominated in euros, Canadian dollars, British pounds or Danish kroner. Sales by companies
whose functional currency was not the U.S. dollar were 20% of our total sales in 2015 and 61% of these sales were by companies
with a European functional currency. If these currency exchange rates had been 10% different throughout 2015 compared to
currency exchange rates actually experienced, the impact on our net earnings would have been approximately 1.6%.
The trading price of our common stock influences the valuation of stock award grants and the effects these grants have on our
results of operations. The stock price also influences the computation of potentially dilutive common stock which includes both
stock awards and the premium over the conversion price on senior subordinated convertible notes to determine diluted earnings
per share. The stock price also affects our employees’ perceptions of programs that involve our common stock. We believe the
quantification of the effects of these changing prices on our future earnings and cash flows is not readily determinable.
ITEM 8 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Consolidated Financial Statements:
Page
Report of Independent Registered Certified Public Accounting Firm (PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Supplementary Data:
Schedule II—Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 . . . . . . . 50
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders of Roper Technologies, Inc.:
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of earnings, of com-
prehensive income, of stockholders’ equity, and of cash flows, present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
Roper Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015 in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement
schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth
therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company main-
tained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria
established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework 2013 issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial state-
ment schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness
of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements, on the financial statement
schedule, and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our
audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining
an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing
and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included
performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinions.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it classifies deferred
taxes in 2015.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to
permit prepara tion of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts
and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
As described in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management has excluded acquisitions
completed during 2015 from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015 because they
were acquired by the Company in purchase business combinations during 2015. We have also excluded acquisitions completed
during 2015 from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. These acquisitions are wholly-owned subsidiaries whose
total assets and total revenues represent 1.6% and 3.8% respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts
as of and for the year ended December 31, 2015.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
February 26, 2016
Tampa, Florida
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ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2015 and 2014
(in thousands, except per share data)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories, net
Deferred taxes
Unbilled receivables
Other current assets
Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Deferred taxes
Other assets
Total assets
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts payable
Accrued compensation
Deferred revenue
Other accrued liabilities
Income taxes payable
Deferred taxes
Current portion of long-term debt, net
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt, net of current portion
Deferred taxes
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share; 1,000 shares authorized; none outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 350,000 shares authorized; 102,795 shares
issued and 100,870 outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 102,069 shares issued and
100,126 outstanding at December 31, 2014
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings
Treasury stock, 1,925 shares at December 31, 2015 and 1,943 shares at December 31, 2014
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
2015
2014
$
778,511
488,271
189,868
—
122,042
39,355
1,618,047
105,510
5,824,726
2,528,996
31,532
59,554
$ 610,430
511,538
193,766
54,199
96,409
45,763
1,512,105
110,876
4,710,691
1,978,729
27,496
60,288
$ 10,168,365
$ 8,400,185
$
139,737
119,511
267,030
168,513
18,532
—
6,805
720,128
3,264,417
810,856
74,017
4,869,418
$ 143,847
117,374
190,953
160,738
—
3,943
11,092
627,947
2,190,282
735,826
90,770
3,644,825
—
—
1,028
1,419,262
4,110,530
(212,779)
(19,094)
5,298,947
1,021
1,325,338
3,520,201
(71,927)
(19,273)
4,755,360
$ 10,168,365
$ 8,400,185
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ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(Dollar and share amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Income from operations
Interest expense, net
Other income/(expense), net
Earnings before income taxes
Income taxes
Net earnings
Earnings per share:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Years ended December 31,
2015
2014
2013
$ 3,582,395
1,417,749
2,164,646
1,136,728
1,027,918
84,225
58,652
1,002,345
306,278
$ 3,549,494
1,447,595
2,101,899
1,102,426
999,473
78,637
620
921,456
275,423
$ 3,238,128
1,355,200
1,882,928
1,040,567
842,361
88,039
(192)
754,130
215,837
$ 696,067
$ 646,033
$ 538,293
$
$
6.92
6.85
$
$
6.47
6.40
$
$
5.43
5.37
100,616
101,597
99,916
100,884
99,123
100,209
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(in thousands)
Net earnings
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Unrecognized pension gain
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Comprehensive income
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Years ended December 31,
2015
2014
2013
$ 696,067
$ 646,033
$ 538,293
(139,789)
(1,063)
(140,852)
(115,010)
—
(115,010)
(15,454)
—
(15,454)
$ 555,215
$ 531,023
$ 522,839
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ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(in thousands, except per share data)
Shares
Amount
Common stock
Additional
paid-in
capital
Retained
earnings
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
earnings
Treasury
stock
Total
stockholders’
equity
Balances at December 31, 2012
98,604
$ 1,006
$ 1,158,001 $ 2,489,858
$ 58,537
$ (19,676)
$ 3,687,726
Net earnings
Stock option exercises
Treasury stock sold
Currency translation adjustments,
net of $2,406 tax
Stock based compensation
Restricted stock activity
Stock option tax benefit,
net of shortfalls
Conversion of senior subordinated
convertible notes
Dividends declared ($0.70 per share)
—
434
20
—
—
254
—
—
—
—
4
—
—
—
3
—
—
—
—
23,995
2,248
—
53,417
(16,046)
16,000
(8,382)
—
538,293
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(68,955)
—
—
—
(15,454)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
201
—
—
—
—
—
—
538,293
23,999
2,449
(15,454)
53,417
(16,043)
16,000
(8,382)
(68,955)
Balances at December 31, 2013
99,312
$ 1,013
$ 1,229,233 $ 2,959,196
$ 43,083
$ (19,475)
$ 4,213,050
Net earnings
Stock option exercises
Treasury stock sold
Currency translation adjustments,
net of $3,916 tax
Stock based compensation
Restricted stock activity
Stock option tax benefit,
net of shortfalls
Conversion of senior subordinated
convertible notes
Dividends declared ($0.85 per share)
—
581
20
—
—
213
—
—
—
—
6
—
—
—
2
—
—
—
—
32,517
2,549
—
63,025
(22,064)
21,481
(1,403)
—
646,033
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(85,028)
—
—
—
(115,010)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
202
—
—
—
—
—
—
646,033
32,523
2,751
(115,010)
63,025
(22,062)
21,481
(1,403)
(85,028)
Balances at December 31, 2014
100,126
$ 1,021
$ 1,325,338 $ 3,520,201
$ (71,927)
$ (19,273)
$ 4,755,360
Net earnings
Stock option exercises
Treasury stock sold
Currency translation adjustments,
net of $6,658 tax
Stock based compensation
Restricted stock activity
Stock option tax benefit,
net of shortfalls
Conversion of senior subordinated
convertible notes
Post-retirement benefit plan
adjustments
Dividends declared ($1.05 per share)
—
402
18
—
—
324
—
—
—
—
—
4
—
—
—
3
—
—
—
—
—
33,002
2,710
—
61,766
(14,697)
22,175
(11,032)
696,067
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(139,789)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(105,738)
(1,063)
—
—
—
179
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
696,067
33,006
2,889
(139,789)
61,766
(14,694)
22,175
(11,032)
(1,063)
(105,738)
Balances at December 31, 2015
100,870
$1,028
$ 1,419,262 $ 4,110,530
$(212,779)
$(19,094)
$5,298,947
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of deferred financing costs
Non-cash stock compensation
Gain on disposal of a business
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable
Unbilled receivables
Inventories
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Income taxes
Other, net
Years ended December 31,
2015
2014
2013
$ 696,067
$ 646,033
$ 538,293
38,185
166,076
4,136
61,766
(70,860)
52,597
(21,844)
(1,150)
(153)
3,069
936
40,890
156,394
4,003
63,027
—
(404)
(10,305)
6,349
(20,455)
(46,619)
1,528
37,756
151,434
3,918
53,133
—
32,800
(14,754)
(12,687)
23,305
(6,427)
(4,218)
Cash provided by operating activities
928,825
840,441
802,553
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from disposal of a business
Proceeds from sale of assets
Other, net
Cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from senior notes
Payment of senior notes
Borrowings/(payments) under revolving line of credit, net
Principal payments on convertible notes
Debt issuance costs
Cash dividends to stockholders
Treasury stock sales
Stock award tax excess windfall benefit
Proceeds from stock based compensation, net
Redemption premium on convertible debt
Other
Cash provided by/(used in) financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for:
Interest
Income taxes, net of refunds received
Noncash investing activities:
Net assets of businesses acquired:
Fair value of assets, including goodwill
Liabilities assumed
Cash paid, net of cash acquired
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(1,762,883)
(36,260)
105,624
1,126
(5,939)
(305,379)
(37,644)
—
1,506
(6,588)
(1,074,413)
(42,528)
—
2,174
(1,096)
(1,698,332)
(348,105)
(1,115,863)
900,000
—
180,000
(4,006)
(8,044)
(100,334)
2,889
22,228
18,312
(13,126)
(1,677)
996,242
(58,654)
168,081
610,430
—
—
(250,000)
(561)
—
(79,859)
2,751
21,081
10,463
(1,518)
(461)
(298,104)
(43,522)
150,710
459,720
800,000
(500,000)
150,000
(3,702)
(7,717)
(49,092)
2,449
11,709
7,944
(9,124)
1,166
403,633
(1,193)
89,130
370,590
$ 778,511
$ 610,430
$ 459,720
$
79,225
$ 74,446
$
94,648
$ 280,801
$ 300,969
$ 210,540
$ 1,876,984
(114,101)
$ 324,717
(19,338)
$ 1,275,827
(201,414)
$ 1,762,883
$ 305,379
$ 1,074,413
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ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(1) SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation—Effective April 24, 2015, Roper Industries, Inc. changed its name to Roper Technologies, Inc. in order
to reflect its continued evolution to a diversified technology company.
These financial statements present consolidated information for Roper Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Roper” or the
“Company”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The Company has a minority invest-
ment which is not consolidated in its results. The original investment, made in 2007, was $11.5 million. During the year ended
December 31, 2015, the Company determined, based on deterioration in earnings performance, that impairment of the invest-
ment was likely, and performed an estimated fair value calculation using an earnings multiples methodology. The resulting value
was determined to be $2 million, generating an impairment loss of $9.5 million which was reported as Other income/(expense)
in the consolidated statement of earnings.
The December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet has been adjusted due to the retrospective early adoption of an accounting
standard update (“ASU”) which requires that Roper’s senior notes be shown net of debt issuance costs. The Other assets
and Long-term debt, net of current portion line items on the December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet were reduced by
$13 million.
The Company also early adopted the provisions of an ASU requiring deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as non-
current in the consolidated balance sheet. The ASU allowed for early adoption as of the beginning of an interim or annual
reporting period, as well as the option to be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospec-
tively to all periods presented. The Company elected to adopt on a prospective basis in the fourth quarter of 2015. No prior
periods were adjusted.
Nature of the Business—Roper is a diversified technology company. The Company operates businesses that design and develop
software (both license and software-as-a-service) and engineered products and solutions for a variety of niche end markets;
including healthcare, transportation, food, energy, water, education and academic research.
Accounts Receivable—Accounts receivable are stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts and sales allowances of $12.4
million and $13.7 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Outstanding accounts receivable balances are reviewed
periodically, and allowances are provided at such time that management believes it is probable that an account receivable is
uncollectible. The returns and other sales credit allowance is an estimate of customer returns, exchanges, discounts or other
forms of anticipated concessions and is treated as a reduction in revenue.
Cash and Cash Equivalents—Roper considers highly liquid financial instruments with remaining maturities at acquisition
of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Roper had no cash equivalents at December 31, 2015 and $40 million at
December 31, 2014.
Contingencies—Management continually assesses the probability of any adverse judgments or outcomes to its potential con-
tingencies. Disclosure of the contingency is made if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss or an additional loss
may have been incurred. In the assessment of contingencies as of December 31, 2015, management concluded that no accrual
was necessary and that there were no matters for which there was a reasonable possibility of a material loss.
Earnings per Share—Basic earnings per share were calculated using net earnings and the weighted-average number of shares
of common stock outstanding during the respective year. Diluted earnings per share were calculated using net earnings and
the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock outstanding during the respective year.
Potentially dilutive common stock consisted of stock options and the premium over the conversion price on Roper’s senior sub-
ordinated convertible notes based upon the trading price of the Company’s common stock. The effects of potential common
stock were determined using the treasury stock method (in thousands):
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
Effect of potential common stock:
Common stock awards
Senior subordinated convertible notes
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
Years ended December 31,
2015
100,616
887
94
2014
99,916
816
152
2013
99,123
891
195
101,597
100,884
100,209
As of and for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, there were 618,220, 764,333 and 614,850 outstanding stock
options, respectively, that were not included in the determination of diluted earnings per share because doing so would have
been antidilutive.
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Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United
States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions—Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries whose functional currency is not the
U.S. dollar were translated at the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses were trans-
lated at average exchange rates for the period in which those entities were included in Roper’s financial results. Translation
adjustments are reflected as a component of other comprehensive income. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are
recorded in the consolidated statement of earnings as other income/(expense). The gain or loss included in pre-tax income was
a net loss of $0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015, a net gain of $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2014
and a net loss of $3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Goodwill and Other Intangibles—Roper accounts for goodwill in a purchase business combination as the excess of the cost
over the estimated fair value of net assets acquired. Business combinations can also result in other intangible assets being
recognized. Amortization of intangible assets, if applicable, occurs over their estimated useful lives. Goodwill, which is not
amortized, is tested for impairment on an annual basis (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 impair-
ment, the Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circum-
stances 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 the Company elects to perform a qualitative assessment and determines that an impairment is more likely
than not, then performance of the two-step quantitative impairment test is required. The first step of the quantitative process
utilizes both an income approach (discounted cash flows) 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 esti-
mated fair values, the Company reviews 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, the goodwill of the reporting unit
is potentially impaired and then the second quantitative step would be completed in order to measure the impairment loss
by calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by deducting the fair value of all tangible and intangible net assets (including
unrecognized intangible assets) of the reporting unit from the fair value of the reporting unit. If the implied fair value of goodwill
is less than the carrying value of goodwill, a non-cash impairment loss is recognized.
When performing the quantitative assessment, key assumptions used in the income and market methodologies are updated
when the analysis is performed for each reporting unit. Various assumptions are utilized including forecasted operating results,
strategic plans, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows, the weighted-average cost of capital, comparable trans-
actions, market data and earnings multiples. The assumptions that have the most significant effect on the fair value calculations
are the anticipated future cash flows, discount rates, and the earnings multiples. While the Company uses reasonable and
timely information to prepare its cash flow and discount rate assumptions, actual future cash flows or market conditions could
differ significantly resulting in future impairment charges related to recorded goodwill balances.
Roper has 32 reporting units with individual goodwill amounts ranging from zero to $1.2 billion. In 2015, 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 29 of its reporting units and thus was not
required to perform a quantitative analysis for these reporting units. For the remaining three reporting units, the Company
performed its quantitative analysis and concluded that the fair value of each of these three reporting units was in excess of
its carrying value, with no impairment indicated as of December 31, 2015. Negative industry or economic trends, disruptions
to its business, actual results significantly below expected results, 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 Roper’s
reporting units.
The following events or circumstances, although not comprehensive, would be considered to determine whether interim test-
ing of goodwill would be required:
• a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate;
• an adverse action or assessment by a regulator;
• unanticipated competition;
• a loss of key personnel;
• a more-likely-than-not expectation that a reporting unit or a significant portion of a reporting unit will be sold or other-
wise disposed of;
• the testing for recoverability under the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets of a significant asset group within a
reporting unit; and
• recognition of a goodwill impairment loss in the financial statements of a subsidiary that is a component of a reporting unit.
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Business combinations can also result in other intangible assets being recognized. Amortization of intangible assets, if appli-
cable, occurs over their estimated useful lives. 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. Roper first qualitatively assesses
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 necessary, Roper conducts a quantitative review using the relief-
from-royalty method, which management believes to be an acceptable methodology due to its common use by valuations spe-
cialists 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 fair value of each trade name is
determined by applying a royalty rate to a projection of net sales discounted using a risk adjusted rate of capital. Each royalty
rate is determined based on the profitability of the reporting unit to which it relates and observed market royalty rates. Sales
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. Reporting units resulting from recent acquisitions
generally represent the highest risk of impairment, which typically decreases as the businesses are integrated into Roper’s
enterprise and positioned for improved future sales growth.
The assessment of fair value for impairment purposes requires significant judgments to be made by management. Although
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 reporting units. Changes in estimates or the application of alternative assumptions could produce significantly
different results. No impairment resulted from the annual reviews performed in 2015.
Roper evaluates 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 circum-
stances 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.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets—The Company determines whether there has been an impairment of long-lived assets,
excluding goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, that are determined to have indefinite useful economic lives, when certain
indicators of impairment are present. In the event that facts and circumstances indicate that the cost or life of any long-lived
assets 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 revision to remaining life is required. Future adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating
results of underlying long-lived assets could result in losses or an inability to recover the carrying value of the long-lived assets
that may not be reflected in the assets’ current carrying value, thereby possibly requiring an impairment charge or acceleration
of depreciation or amortization expense in the future.
Income Taxes—Roper is a U.S.-based multinational company and the calculation of its worldwide provision for income taxes
requires analysis of many factors, including income tax systems that vary from country to country, and the United States’
treatment of non-U.S. earnings. The Company provides U.S. income taxes for unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries that
are not considered permanently reinvested overseas. As of December 31, 2015, the amount of earnings of foreign subsidiaries
that the Company considers permanently reinvested and for which deferred taxes have not been provided was approximately
$1.25 billion. Because of the availability of U.S. foreign tax credits, it is not practicable to determine the U.S. federal income tax
liability that would be payable if such earnings were not reinvested indefinitely.
Although it is the Company’s intention to permanently reinvest these earnings indefinitely there are certain events that would
cause these earnings to become taxable. These events include, but are not limited to, changes in U.S. tax laws, dividends paid
between foreign subsidiaries in the absence of Section 954(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“IRC”),
foreign subsidiary guarantees of U.S. parent debt and the liquidation of foreign subsidiaries or actual distributions by foreign
subsidiaries into a U.S. affiliate.
The Company early adopted the provisions of an ASU requiring deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as noncurrent
in the consolidated balance sheet. The ASU allowed for early adoption as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting
period, as well as the option to be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all
periods presented. The Company elected to adopt on a prospective basis in the fourth quarter of 2015. No prior periods were
adjusted.
The Company recognizes in the consolidated financial statements only those tax positions determined to be “more likely than not”
of being sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the positions. Interest and penalties related to unrecog-
nized tax benefits are classified as a component of income tax expense.
The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of available evidence, both
positive and negative, for each respective tax jurisdictions, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of such deferred tax
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assets will not be realized. Available evidence which is considered in determining the amount of valuation allowance required
includes, but is not limited to, the Company’s estimate of future taxable income and any applicable tax-planning strategies.
Certain assets and liabilities have different bases for financial reporting and income tax purposes. Deferred income taxes have
been provided for these differences at the tax rates expected to be paid.
Interest Rate Risk—The Company manages interest rate risk by maintaining a combination of fixed- and variable-rate debt,
which may include interest rate swaps to convert fixed-rate debt to variable-rate debt, or to convert variable-rate debt to fixed-
rate debt. Interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value in the balance sheet as an asset or liability, and the changes in fair
values of both the swap and the hedged item are recorded as interest expense in current earnings. There were no interest rate
swaps outstanding at December 31, 2015.
Inventories—Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. The
Company writes down its inventory for estimated obsolescence or excess inventory equal to the difference between the cost of
inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions.
Other Comprehensive Income—Comprehensive income includes net earnings and all other non-owner sources of changes in a
company’s net assets.
Product Warranties—The Company sells certain of its products to customers with a product warranty that allows customers
to return a defective product during a specified warranty period following the purchase in exchange for a replacement product,
repair at no cost to the customer or the issuance of a credit to the customer. The Company accrues its estimated exposure to
warranty claims based upon current and historical product sales data, warranty costs incurred and any other related informa-
tion known to the Company.
Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation and Amortization—Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less
accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are provided for using principally the straight-line
method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings
Machinery
Other equipment
20–30 years
8–12 years
3–5 years
Recently Released Accounting Pronouncements—The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) establishes changes to
accounting principles under GAAP in the form of accounting standards updates to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification.
The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. Any ASUs not listed below were assessed and determined to
be either not applicable or are expected to have an immaterial impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position
or cash flows.
In September 2015, the FASB issued an update providing guidance to simplify the accounting for measurement period adjust-
ments. This update, effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal
years, requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement
period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The Company does not expect the update to
have a material impact on its results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In July 2015, the FASB issued an update providing guidance to simplify the measurement of inventory. This update, effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, requires that inventory within the scope of the update be measured at the
lower of cost and net realizable value. The Company does not expect the update to have a material impact on its results of
operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In April 2015, the FASB issued an update providing guidance to determine whether the fee paid by an entity for a cloud computing
arrangement includes a software license. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the software
license element of the arrangement should be accounted for consistently with the acquisition of other software licenses. A cloud
computing arrangement that does not include a software license should be accounted for as a service contract. The update
is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and may be adopted prospectively or retrospectively. The
Company does not expect this update to have a material impact on its results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In June 2014, the FASB issued an update to the accounting for stock compensation. These updates, effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2015, modify the accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that
a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. The Company does not expect this update to have
an impact on its results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In May 2014, the FASB issued updates on accounting and disclosures for revenue from contracts with customers. These
updates, effective for annual reporting periods after December 15, 2017, create a single, comprehensive revenue recognition
model for all contracts with customers. The model is based on changes in contract assets (rights to receive consideration)
and liabilities (obligations to provide a good or service). Revenue will be recognized based on the satisfaction of performance
obligations, which occurs when control of a good or service transfers to a customer. The Company is evaluating the impact of
these updates on its results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
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Research and Development—Research and development (“R&D”) costs include salaries and benefits, rents, supplies, and
other costs related to products under development. Research and development costs are expensed in the period incurred and
totaled $164.2 million, $147.9 million and $145.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Revenue Recognition—The Company recognizes revenue when all of the following criteria are met:
• persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists;
• delivery has occurred or services have been rendered;
• the seller’s price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and
• collectibility is reasonably assured.
In addition, the Company recognizes revenue from the sale of product when title and risk of loss pass to the customer, which
is generally when product is shipped. The Company recognizes revenue from services when such services are rendered or,
if applicable, upon customer acceptance. Revenues under certain relatively long-term and relatively large-value construction
and software projects are recognized under the percentage-of-completion method using the ratio of costs incurred to total
estimated costs as the measure of performance. The Company recognized revenues of $253 million, $266 million and $205
million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, using this method. Estimated losses on any projects
are recognized as soon as such losses become known.
Capitalized Software—The Company accounts for capitalized software under applicable accounting guidance which, among
other provisions, requires capitalization of certain internal-use software costs once certain criteria are met. Overhead, general
and administrative and training costs are not capitalized. Capitalized software balances, net of accumulated amortization, were
$4.6 million and $4.7 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation—The Company recognizes expense for the grant date fair value of its employee stock awards on
a straight-line basis (or, in the case of performance-based awards, on a graded basis) over the employee’s requisite service
period (generally the vesting period of the award). The fair value of option awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes option
valuation model. The Company presents the cash flows resulting from the tax benefits arising from tax deductions in excess
of the compensation cost recognized for stock award exercises (excess tax benefits) as financing cash flows.
(2) BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
2015 Acquisitions—During the year ended December 31, 2015, Roper completed eight business combinations. The results of
operations of the acquired companies have been included in Roper’s consolidated results since the date of each acquisition.
Supplemental pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisitions did not have a material impact on Roper’s
consolidated results of operations individually or in aggregate.
The results of the following acquisitions are reported in the Medical & Scientific Imaging segment:
• Strata—On January 21, 2015, Roper acquired 100% of the shares of Strata Decision Technologies LLC (“Strata”), a pro-
vider of planning and budget software for health care providers.
• Softwriters—On February 9, 2015, Roper acquired 100% of the shares of Softwriters Inc., a provider of long-term care
pharmacy operating software.
• Data Innovations—On March 4, 2015, Roper acquired 100% of the shares of Data Innovations LLC, a provider of clinical
and blood laboratory middleware.
• AHP—On September 4, 2015, Roper acquired the assets of Atlantic Health Partners LLC (“AHP”), a group purchasing
organization specializing in vaccines for the physician marketplace.
• Atlas—On October 26, 2015, Roper acquired 100% of the shares of Atlas Database Software Corp. (“Atlas”), a provider of
clinical process integration to private and public health sectors.
The results of the following acquisitions are reported in the RF Technology segment:
• On Center—On July 20, 2015, Roper acquired 100% of the shares of On Center Software LLC (“On Center”), a provider of
construction automation technology.
• RF IDeas—On September 1, 2015, Roper acquired 100% of the shares of RF IDeas, Inc., a provider of proprietary identifi-
cation card technology solutions.
• Aderant—On October 21, 2015, Roper acquired 100% of the shares of Aderant Holdings, Inc. (“Aderant”), a provider of
comprehensive software solutions for law and other professional services firms.
The aggregate purchase price for the 2015 acquisitions was $1.8 billion, paid in cash. Roper purchased the businesses to expand
upon existing software, supply chain and medical platforms.
The Company expensed transaction costs of $5.9 million related to the acquisitions as corporate general and administrative
expenses, as incurred.
The Company recorded $1.2 billion in goodwill and $731 million in other identifiable intangibles in connection with the acqui-
sitions; however, purchase price allocations are preliminary pending final intangibles valuations and tax-related adjustments.
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The majority of the goodwill recorded is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Of the $731 million of intangible assets
acquired, $51 million was assigned to trade names that are not subject to amortization. The remaining $680 million of acquired
intangible assets have a weighted-average useful life of 17 years. The intangible assets that make up that amount include
customer relationships of $541 million (19-year weighted-average useful life), unpatented technology of $100 million (8-year
weighted-average useful life) and software of $39 million (6-year weighted-average useful life).
Divestiture of Abel—On October 2, 2015, Roper completed the sale of Abel Pumps (“Abel”) for $106 million (€95 million), net
of cash divested. The pretax gain on the divestiture was $70.9 million, which is reported as Other income/(expense), net on the
consolidated statement of earnings. The gain resulted in tax expense of $46 million as well as a future tax benefit of $11 million.
The year to date pretax income of Abel was $5.9 million for the period ended October 2, 2015, and $10.3 million and $9.2 million
for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Abel was reported in the Industrial Technology segment.
2014 Acquisitions—During the year ended December 31, 2014, Roper completed three business combinations. The results
of operations of the acquired companies have been included in Roper’s consolidated results since the date of each acquisition.
Supplemental pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisitions did not have a material impact on Roper’s
consolidated results of operations individually or in aggregate.
Roper acquired 100% of the shares of Foodlink Holdings, Inc. (“Foodlink”), Innovative Product Achievements, LLC (“IPA”) and
Strategic Healthcare Programs Holdings, LLC (“SHP”) on July 2, August 5, and August 14, 2014, respectively. The aggregate
purchase price was $303 million, paid in cash. Roper purchased the businesses to expand upon existing supply chain and
medical platforms. SHP and IPA are reported in the Medical & Scientific Imaging segment, and Foodlink is reported in the
RF Technology segment.
The Company expensed transaction costs of $2.8 million related to the acquisitions as corporate general and administrative
expenses, as incurred.
The Company recorded $208 million in goodwill and $99 million in other identifiable intangibles in connection with the acqui-
sitions. The majority of the goodwill recorded is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Of the $99 million of intangible
assets acquired, $7 million was assigned to trade names that are not subject to amortization. The remaining $92 million of
acquired intangible assets have a weighted-average useful life of 17 years. The intangible assets that make up that amount
include customer relationships of $82 million (19 year weighted-average useful life), unpatented technology of $7 million
(6-year weighted-average useful life), software of $2 million (4-year weighted-average useful life) and backlog of $1 million
(1-year weighted-average useful life).
2013 Acquisitions—During the year ended December 31, 2013, Roper completed two business combinations. The results
of operations of the acquired companies have been included in Roper’s consolidated results since the date of each acquisition.
Supplemental pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisitions did not have a material impact on Roper’s
consolidated results of operations individually or in aggregate.
On May 1, 2013, Roper acquired 100% of the shares of Managed Health Care Associates, Inc. (“MHA”), in a $1.0 billion all-cash
transaction. MHA is a leading provider of services and technologies to support the diverse and complex needs of alternate site
health care providers who deliver services outside of an acute care hospital setting. The acquisition of MHA complements and
expands the Company’s medical software and services platform. MHA is reported in the Medical & Scientific Imaging segment.
The following table (in thousands) summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date
of acquisition.
Current assets
Identifiable intangibles
Goodwill
Other assets
Total assets acquired
Current liabilities
Long-term deferred tax liability
Other liabilities
Net assets acquired
$
59,813
465,500
678,183
5,798
1,209,294
(24,717)
(162,503)
(6,524)
$ 1,015,550
The fair value of current assets acquired also includes an adjustment of $35.0 million for administrative fees related to cus-
tomer purchases that occurred prior to the acquisition date but not reported to MHA until after the acquisition date. In the
ordinary course, these administrative fees are recorded as revenue when reported; however, GAAP accounting for business
acquisitions requires the Company to estimate the amount of purchases occurring prior to the acquisition date and record the
fair value of the administrative fees to be received from those purchases as an accounts receivable at the date of acquisition.
The Company also recorded a fair value liability of $8.6 million included in current liabilities related to corresponding revenue-
share obligation owed to customers that generated the administrative fees. Both of these fair value adjustments were fully
amortized as of September 30, 2013.
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On October 4, 2013, the Company paid $54 million in cash to acquire 100% of the shares of Advanced Sensors, Ltd. (“Advanced
Sensors”), a company which manufactures and supports oil-in-water analyzers for the oil and gas industries, in order to expand
the Company’s product line. Advanced Sensors is reported in the Energy Systems & Controls segment. The Company recorded
$28 million in goodwill and $28 million of other identifiable intangibles in connection with the acquisition.
The majority of the goodwill related to the 2013 acquisitions is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Of the $493 mil-
lion of intangible assets acquired in 2013, $28 million was assigned to trade names that are not subject to amortization. The
remaining $465 million of acquired intangible assets have a weighted-average useful life of approximately 19 years. The intan-
gible assets that make up that amount include customer relationships of $451 million (20-year weighted-average useful life),
technology of $12 million (7-year weighted-average useful life), and $2 million of protective rights in the form of non-compete
agreements (5-year weighted-average useful life).
The Company expensed transaction costs of $3.3 million related to the acquisitions as corporate general and administrative
expenses, as incurred.
(3) INVENTORIES
The components of inventories at December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
Raw materials and supplies
Work in process
Finished products
Inventory reserves
(4) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
The components of property, plant and equipment at December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
Land
Buildings
Machinery and other equipment
Accumulated depreciation
2015
2014
$ 120,811
22,979
80,118
(34,040)
$ 124,103
29,358
79,184
(38,879)
$ 189,868
$ 193,766
2015
2014
$
2,488
79,182
319,416
401,086
(295,576)
$
4,130
80,775
320,697
405,602
(294,726)
$ 105,510
$ 110,876
Depreciation and amortization expense related to property, plant and equipment was $38,185, $40,890 and $37,756 for the
years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(5) GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The carrying value of goodwill by segment was as follows (in thousands):
Balances at December 31, 2013
Goodwill acquired
Currency translation adjustments
Reclassifications and other
Medical &
Scientific
Imaging
$ 2,435,506
174,347
(18,847)
3,350
RF
Technology
$ 1,254,294
33,596
(7,102)
—
Industrial
Technology
$ 425,501
—
(16,537)
—
Energy
Systems &
Controls
$ 434,697
—
(8,002)
(112)
Total
$ 4,549,998
207,943
(50,488)
3,238
Balances at December 31, 2014
$ 2,594,356
$ 1,280,788
$ 408,964
$ 426,583
$ 4,710,691
Goodwill acquired
Goodwill written off related to
divestiture of business
Currency translation adjustments
Reclassifications and other
476,106
720,345
—
—
1,196,451
—
(31,556)
291
—
(7,667)
(167)
(20,524)
(14,407)
—
—
(8,386)
—
(20,524)
(62,016)
124
Balances at December 31, 2015
$3,039,197
$1,993,299
$374,033
$418,197
$5,824,726
Reclassifications and other during the year ended December 31, 2015 were due primarily to tax and intangible adjustments for
2014 acquisitions, and during the year ended December 31, 2014 were due primarily to immaterial out of period corrections
of tax adjustments for Sunquest that were not material in the current or prior periods. See Note 2 for information regarding
acquisitions and divestitures.
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Other intangible assets were comprised of (in thousands):
Assets subject to amortization:
Customer related intangibles
Unpatented technology
Software
Patents and other protective rights
Backlog
Trade names
Assets not subject to amortization:
Trade names
Balances at December 31, 2014
Assets subject to amortization:
Customer related intangibles
Unpatented technology
Software
Patents and other protective rights
Backlog
Trade names
Assets not subject to amortization:
Trade names
Balances at December 31, 2015
Cost
$ 1,975,334
217,260
156,449
26,463
1,100
622
Accumulated
amortization
Net book
value
$ (543,594)
(134,702)
(62,882)
(18,325)
(443)
(72)
$ 1,431,740
82,558
93,567
8,138
657
550
361,519
—
361,519
$ 2,738,747
$ (760,018)
$ 1,978,729
$ 2,448,509
270,170
161,201
24,160
700
595
$ (602,615)
(117,405)
(44,298)
(18,659)
(700)
(122)
$ 1,845,894
152,765
116,903
5,501
—
473
407,460
—
407,460
$3,312,795
$(783,799)
$2,528,996
Amortization expense of other intangible assets was $164 million, $153 million, and $147 million during the years ended
December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Amortization expense is expected to be $188 million in 2016, $178 million in
2017, $170 million in 2018, $162 million in 2019 and $156 million in 2020.
(6) ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities at December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
Interest
Customer deposits
Commissions
Warranty
Accrued dividend
Rebates
Billings in excess of cost
Other
(7) INCOME TAXES
2015
$ 19,776
15,094
12,079
10,183
30,436
16,511
5,464
58,970
$ 168,513
2014
$ 18,275
16,392
12,025
9,537
25,032
12,968
14,135
52,374
$ 160,738
Earnings before income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 consisted of the following components
(in thousands):
United States
Other
2015
2014
2013
$ 710,614
291,731
$ 665,219
256,237
$ 517,432
236,698
$ 1,002,345
$ 921,456
$ 754,130
Components of income tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):
Current:
Federal
State
Foreign
Deferred:
Domestic
Foreign
2015
2014
2013
$ 229,224
22,041
71,507
$ 218,302
37,155
56,107
$ 166,430
12,577
40,451
(10,134)
(6,360)
(30,664)
(5,477)
(1,965)
(1,656)
$ 306,278
$ 275,423
$ 215,837
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Reconciliations between the statutory federal income tax rate and the effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31,
2015, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
Federal statutory rate
Foreign rate differential
R&D tax credits
State taxes, net of federal benefit
Section 199 deduction
Other, net
2015
2014
2013
35.0%
(3.3)
(0.5)
2.0
(1.3)
(1.3)
30.6%
35.0%
(3.9)
(0.4)
2.0
(1.6)
(1.2)
29.9%
35.0%
(4.1)
(0.5)
1.9
(1.8)
(1.9)
28.6%
The deferred income tax balance sheet accounts arise from temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities
recognized for financial reporting and tax purposes.
Components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 were as follows (in thousands):
Deferred tax assets:
Reserves and accrued expenses
Inventories
Net operating loss carryforwards
R&D credits
Foreign tax credits
Valuation allowance
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:
Reserves and accrued expenses
Amortizable intangible assets
Plant and equipment
Total deferred tax liabilities
2015
2014
$ 146,014
9,309
45,616
8,504
7,940
(19,338)
$ 130,508
10,186
41,480
7,145
—
(16,169)
$ 198,045
$ 173,150
$ 11,222
962,143
4,004
$ 977,369
$ 27,981
798,502
4,741
$ 831,224
At December 31, 2015, the Company had approximately $17.5 million of tax-effected U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards
that if not utilized will expire in years 2023 through 2035. The U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards increased from
2014 to 2015 primarily due to to additional net operating losses obtained through a recent acquisition. In a recent acquisition, the
consolidated group obtained U.S. federal net operating losses subject to an IRC Section 382 limitation; however, the Company
expects to utilize the losses in their entirety prior to expiration. The Company has approximately $22.9 million of tax-effected
state net operating loss carryforwards (without regard to federal benefit of state) that if not utilized will expire in years 2016
through 2035. The state net operating loss carryforwards are primarily related to Florida, Georgia and New Jersey, but the
Company has smaller net operating losses in various other states. The Company has approximately $13.1 million of tax-effected
foreign net operating loss carryforwards that if not utilized will begin to expire in 2016, while some do not have a definite expi-
ration. Additionally, the Company has $12.4 million of U.S. federal and state research and development tax credit carryforwards
(without regard to federal benefit of state) that will expire in years 2019 through 2035 and $7.9 million of U.S. federal foreign
tax credits that, if not utilized, will expire in 2025.
As of December 31, 2015, the Company determined that a total valuation allowance of $19.3 million was necessary to reduce
U.S. deferred tax assets by $11.0 million and foreign deferred tax assets by $8.3 million, where it was more likely than not that
some portion or all of such deferred tax assets will not be realized. As of December 31, 2015, based on the Company’s estimates
of future taxable income and any applicable tax-planning strategies within various tax jurisdictions, the Company believes that
it is more likely than not that the remaining net deferred tax assets will be realized.
The Company recognizes in the consolidated financial statements only those tax positions determined to be “more likely than
not” of being sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the positions. A reconciliation of the beginning and
ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):
Beginning balance
Additions for tax positions of prior periods
Additions for tax positions of the current period
Additions due to acquisitions
Reductions for tax positions of prior periods
Reductions for tax positions of the current period
Settlements with taxing authorities
Lapse of applicable statute of limitations
Ending balance
2015
2014
2013
$ 28,567
3,525
3,299
6,177
(12,206)
$ 26,924
6,532
5,571
—
(1,008)
$ 24,865
3,055
1,639
5,026
(3,675)
(142)
(3,080)
(518)
(8,934)
—
(3,986)
$ 26,140
$ 28,567
$ 26,924
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The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate is $24.2 million. Interest
and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are classified as a component of income tax expense and totaled a benefit of
$1.8 million in 2015. Accrued interest and penalties were $3.4 million at December 31, 2015 and $5.2 million at December 31,
2014. During the next twelve months, the unrecognized tax benefits are expected to decrease by a net $3.2 million, due mainly
to anticipated statute of limitations lapses in various jurisdictions.
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income taxes of multiple state, city and
foreign jurisdictions. The Company’s federal income tax returns for 2013 through the current period remain subject to exam-
ination and the relevant state, city and foreign statutes vary. At December 31, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service has been and
is continuing to examine the Company’s income tax returns for the years 2013 and 2014. The Company does not expect the
assessment of any significant additional tax in excess of amounts reserved.
(8) LONG-TERM DEBT
On July 27, 2012, Roper entered into a $1.5 billion unsecured credit facility (the “2012 Facility”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank,
N.A., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders. The 2012 Facility included a provision which allowed Roper, subject
to compliance with specified conditions, to request term loans or additional revolving credit commitments in an aggregate
amount not to exceed $350 million. On October 28, 2015, Roper increased its revolving credit capacity by $350 million, bringing
the total revolving credit facility to $1.85 billion. At December 31, 2015, there were $180 million of outstanding borrowings
under the 2012 Facility.
The 2012 Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants which, among other things, limit Roper’s ability to incur new debt,
prepay subordinated debt, make certain investments and acquisitions, sell assets and grant liens, make restricted payments
(including the payment of dividends on our common stock) and capital expenditures, or change its line of business. Roper is
also subject to financial covenants which require the Company to limit its consolidated total leverage ratio and to maintain a
consolidated interest coverage ratio. The most restrictive covenant is the consolidated total leverage ratio which is limited to 3.5.
The Company was in compliance with its debt covenants throughout the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.
On December 7, 2015, the Company completed a public offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 3.00% senior
unsecured notes due December 15, 2020 and $300 million aggregate principal amount of 3.85% senior unsecured notes due
December 15, 2025. The notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.00% and 3.85% per year, respectively, payable semi-annually
in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, beginning June 15, 2016.
On June 6, 2013, the Company completed a public offering of $800 million aggregate principal amount of 2.05% senior unse-
cured notes due October 1, 2018. The notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 2.05% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on
April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning October 1, 2013.
On November 21, 2012, Roper completed a public offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 1.85% senior unsecured
notes due November 15, 2017 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.125% senior unsecured notes due November 15,
2022. The notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 1.85% and 3.125% per year, respectively, payable semi-annually in arrears on
May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning May 15, 2013.
In September 2009, the Company completed a public offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior
unsecured notes due September 1, 2019. The notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 6.25% per year, payable semi-annually in
arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, beginning March 1, 2010.
Roper may redeem some or all of these 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.
The Company’s senior notes are unsecured senior obligations of the Company and rank equally in right of payment with all of
Roper’s existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The notes are effectively subordinated to any of its
existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness. The notes are
not guaranteed by any of Roper’s subsidiaries and are effectively subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other
liabilities of Roper’s subsidiaries.
Other debt includes $4 million of senior subordinated convertible notes due December 31, 2034.
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Total debt at December 31 consisted of the following (in thousands):
$1.85 billion revolving credit facility
2017 Notes
2018 Notes
2019 Notes
2020 Notes
2022 Notes
2025 Notes
Senior Subordinated Convertible Notes
Other
Less unamortized debt issuance costs
Total debt
Less current portion
Long-term debt
2015
$ 180,000
400,000
800,000
500,000
600,000
500,000
300,000
4,179
4,435
(17,392)
3,271,222
6,805
$
2014
—
400,000
800,000
500,000
—
500,000
—
8,003
6,120
(12,749)
2,201,374
11,092
$ 3,264,417
$ 2,190,282
As disclosed in Note 1, the Company early adopted the ASU issued in April 2015 requiring the Company to present debt issuance
costs related to the senior notes as a direct deduction from the principal amount on the consolidated balance sheets. The
update required retrospective adoption, and the 2014 consolidated balance sheet has been adjusted by reducing both Other
assets (long-term) and Long-term debt, net of current portion by $13 million, the amount of unamortized debt issuance costs
related to Roper’s senior notes at December 31, 2014.
The 2012 Facility and Roper’s $3.1 billion senior notes provide substantially all of Roper’s daily external financing requirements.
The interest rate on the borrowings under the 2012 Facility is calculated based upon various recognized indices plus a margin
as defined in the credit agreement. At December 31, 2015, Roper’s debt consisted of $3.1 billion of senior notes and $4 million
of senior subordinated convertible notes. In addition, the Company had $4 million of other debt in the form of capital leases,
several smaller facilities that allow for borrowings or the issuance of letters of credit in foreign locations to support Roper’s
non-U.S. businesses and $43 million of outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2015.
In December 2003, the Company issued through a public offering $230 million of 3.75% subordinated convertible notes due in
2034 at an original issue discount of 60.498% (the “Convertible Notes”). The Convertible Notes are subordinated in right of pay-
ment and collateral to all of Roper’s existing and future senior debt. Cash interest on the notes was paid semi-annually until
January 15, 2009, after which interest is recognized at the effective rate of 3.75% and represents accrual of original issue dis-
count, and only contingent cash interest may be paid. Contingent cash interest may be paid during any six month period if the
average trading price of a note for a five trading day measurement period preceding the applicable six month period equals
120% or more of the sum of the issue price, accrued original issue discount and accrued cash interest, if any, for such note.
The contingent cash interest payable per note in respect of any six month period will equal the annual rate of 0.25%. In accor-
dance with this criterion, contingent interest has been paid for each six month period since January 15, 2009. Holders receive
cash up to the value of the accreted principal amount of the notes converted and, at the Company’s option, any remainder of
the conversion value may be paid in cash or shares of common stock. Holders may require Roper to purchase all or a portion
of their notes on January 15, 2019 at a price of $572.76 per note, on January 15, 2024 at a price of $689.68 per note, and on
January 15, 2029 at a price of $830.47 per note, in each case plus accrued cash interest, if any, and accrued contingent cash
interest, if any. The Company may only pay the purchase price of such notes in cash and not in common stock. In addition, if
Roper experiences a change in control, each holder may require Roper to purchase for cash all or a portion of such holder’s
notes at a price equal to the sum of the issue price plus accrued original issue discount for non-tax purposes, accrued cash
interest, if any, and accrued contingent cash interest, if any, to the date of purchase.
The Convertible Notes are classified as short-term debt as the notes became convertible on October 1, 2005 based upon the
Company’s common stock trading above the trigger price for at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading-day
periods ending on September 30, 2005.
At December 31, 2015, the conversion price on the outstanding Convertible Notes was $511.62. If converted at December 31,
2015, the value would have exceeded the $4 million principal amount of the Convertible Notes by $16 million and could have
resulted in the issuance of 81,778 shares of the Company’s common stock.
Future maturities of total debt during each of the next five years ending December 31 and thereafter were as follows (in thousands):
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Thereafter
Total
$
6,805
581,296
800,460
500,053
600,000
800,000
$ 3,288,614
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(9) FAIR VALUE
Roper’s debt at December 31, 2015 included $3.1 billion of fixed-rate senior notes with the following fair values (in millions):
$400 million 2017 Notes
$800 million 2018 Notes
$500 million 2019 Notes
$600 million 2020 Notes
$500 million 2022 Notes
$300 million 2025 Notes
$398
795
553
599
488
304
The fair values of the senior notes are based on the trading prices of the notes, which the Company has determined to be Level
2 in the FASB fair value hierarchy. Short-term debt included $4 million of fixed-rate convertible notes which were at fair value
due to the short-term nature of the notes. Most of Roper’s other borrowings at December 31, 2015 were at various interest
rates that adjust relatively frequently under its credit facility. The fair value for each of these borrowings at December 31, 2015
was estimated to be the face value of these borrowings.
(10) RETIREMENT AND OTHER BENEFIT PLANS
Roper maintains four defined contribution retirement plans under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the IRC covering substan-
tially all U.S. employees not subject to collective bargaining agreements. Roper partially matches employee contributions.
Costs related all such plans were $20.4 million, $19.5 million and $16.5 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Roper also maintains various defined benefit retirement plans covering employees of non-U.S. and certain U.S. subsidiaries
and a plan that supplements certain employees for the contribution ceiling applicable to the Section 401(k) plans. The costs
and accumulated benefit obligations associated with each of these plans were not material.
(11) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Roper Technologies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Incentive Plan (“2006 Plan”) is a stock-based compensation plan
used to grant incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights or equivalent
instruments to the Company’s employees, officers, directors and consultants. The 2006 Plan replaced the Amended and
Restated 2000 Incentive Plan (“2000 Plan”), and no additional grants will be made from the 2000 Plan. The number of shares
reserved for issuance under the 2006 Plan is 14,000,000, plus 17,000 remaining shares that were available to grant under
the 2000 Plan at June 28, 2006, plus any shares underlying outstanding awards under the 2000 Plan that terminate or expire
unexercised, or are cancelled, forfeited or lapse for any reason subsequent to June 28, 2006. At December 31, 2015, 3,175,605
shares were available to grant.
Under the Roper Technologies, Inc., Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), all employees in the U.S. and Canada are eligible
to designate up to 10% of eligible earnings to purchase Roper’s common stock at a 5% discount to the average closing price of
its common stock at the beginning and end of a quarterly offering period. Common stock sold to the employees may be either
treasury stock, stock purchased on the open market, or newly issued shares.
Stock based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was as follows (in millions):
Stock based compensation
Tax benefit recognized in net income
Windfall tax benefit, net
2015
$61.8
21.6
22.2
2014
$63.0
22.1
21.5
2013
$53.4
18.7
16.0
Stock Options—Stock options are typically granted at prices not less than 100% of market value of the underlying stock at the
date of grant. Stock options typically vest over a period of three to five years from the grant date and expire ten years after the
grant date. The Company recorded $15.3 million, $16.6 million, and $16.9 million of compensation expense relating to outstanding
options during 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, as a component of general and administrative expenses, primarily at corporate.
The Company estimates the fair value of its option awards using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The stock volatility
for each grant is measured using the weighted-average of historical daily price changes of the Company’s common stock over
the most recent period equal to the expected life of the grant. The expected term of options granted is derived from historical
data to estimate option exercises and employee forfeitures, and represents the period of time that options granted are expected
to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve
in effect at the time of grant. The weighted-average fair value of options granted in 2015, 2014 and 2013 were calculated using
the following weighted-average assumptions:
Weighted-average fair value ($)
Risk-free interest rate (%)
Average expected option life (years)
Expected volatility (%)
Expected dividend yield (%)
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2015
33.98
1.53
5.10
22.17
0.62
2014
34.95
1.63
5.22
27.01
0.58
2013
37.08
0.86
5.19
36.09
0.56
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The following table summarizes the Company’s activities with respect to its stock option plans for the years ended December 31,
2015 and 2014:
Outstanding at January 1, 2014
Granted
Exercised
Canceled
Outstanding at December 31, 2014
Granted
Exercised
Canceled
Outstanding at December 31, 2015
Exercisable at December 31, 2015
Number
of shares
2,988,436
650,000
(587,661)
(69,664)
2,981,111
628,155
(400,050)
(91,600)
3,117,616
1,935,351
Weighted-average
exercise price
per share
Weighted-average
contractual term
Aggregate
intrinsic value
$ 74.00
137.05
55.98
116.29
90.48
162.77
82.50
142.36
104.54
$ 78.76
6.37
$ 196,378,239
6.08
4.55
$265,782,636
$214,879,670
The following table summarizes information for stock options outstanding at December 31, 2015:
Exercise price
$ 38.46– 57.68
57.69– 76.91
76.92– 96.14
96.15–115.37
115.38–134.60
134.61–153.82
153.83–173.05
173.06–192.28
$ 38.46–192.28
Outstanding options
Exercisable options
Average
exercise price
Average remaining
life (years)
$ 53.04
72.65
93.16
114.82
130.96
144.28
165.00
181.14
$104.54
2.4
5.1
6.1
7.0
8.0
8.7
9.2
9.7
6.1
Number
896,590
298,733
294,434
200,319
195,520
37,422
11,000
1,333
1,935,351
Average
exercise price
$ 53.04
72.65
93.15
114.60
130.52
142.12
156.57
175.00
$ 78.76
Number
896,590
298,733
295,684
310,597
562,626
272,036
413,350
68,000
3,117,616
At December 31, 2015, there was $26.5 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested options
granted under the Company’s share-based payment plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average
period of 1.9 years. The total intrinsic value of options exercised in 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $36.9 million, $50.3 million and
$28.8 million, respectively. Cash received from option exercises under all plans in 2015 and 2014 was $33.0 million and $32.5
million, respectively.
Restricted Stock Grants—During 2015 and 2014, the Company granted 437,035 and 375,060 shares, respectively, of restricted
stock to certain employee and director participants under the 2006 Plan. Restricted stock grants generally vest over a period
of 1 to 3 years. The Company recorded $46.5 million, $46.4 million and $36.5 million of compensation expense related to out-
standing shares of restricted stock held by employees and directors during 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. A summary of
the Company’s nonvested shares activity for 2015 and 2014 is as follows:
Nonvested at December 31, 2013
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at December 31, 2014
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at December 31, 2015
Number
of shares
Weighted-average
grant date fair value
573,850
375,060
(378,994)
(27,361)
542,555
437,035
(243,423)
(26,892)
709,275
$ 103.44
142.30
153.16
106.60
$ 130.29
159.32
183.10
148.82
$183.90
At December 31, 2015, there was $62.2 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested awards granted
to both employees and directors under the Company’s share-based payment plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over
a weighted-average period of 2.4 years. Unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested shares of restricted stock
grants is recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital in stockholder’s equity at December 31, 2015.
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Employee Stock Purchase Plan—During 2015, 2014 and 2013, participants of the ESPP purchased 18,132, 20,368 and 20,211
shares, respectively, of Roper’s common stock for total consideration of $2.9 million, $2.8 million, and $2.4 million, respec-
tively. All of these shares were purchased from Roper’s treasury shares. The Company had no compensation expense relating
to the stock purchase plan during 2015, 2014 and 2013.
(12) CONTINGENCIES
Roper, in the ordinary course of business, is the subject of, or a party to, various pending or threatened legal actions, including
product liability and employment practices. It is vigorously contesting all lawsuits that, in general, are based upon claims of
the kind that have been customary over the past several years. After analyzing the Company’s contingent liabilities on a gross
basis and, based upon past experience with resolution of its product liability and employment practices claims and the limits of
the primary, excess, and umbrella liability insurance coverages that are available with respect to pending claims, management
believes that adequate provision has been made to cover any potential liability not covered by insurance. The ultimate liability,
if any, arising from these actions should not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position, results of
operations or cash flows of Roper.
Roper or its subsidiaries have been named defendants along with numerous industrial companies in asbestos-related litigation
claims in certain U.S. states. No significant resources have been required by Roper to respond to these cases and Roper
believes it has valid defenses to such claims and, if required, intends to defend them vigorously. Given the state of these claims
it is not possible to determine the potential liability, if any.
Roper’s rent expense was $40.2 million, $38.4 million and $39.8 million for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Roper’s future
minimum property lease commitments are as follows (in millions):
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Thereafter
Total
$ 36.7
31.1
20.6
14.3
11.6
32.5
$ 146.8
A summary of the Company’s warranty accrual activity is presented below (in thousands):
Balance, beginning of year
Additions charged to costs and expenses
Deductions
Other
Balance, end of year
2015
$ 9,537
14,284
(13,059)
(579)
2014
2013
$ 14,336
13,396
(18,078)
(117)
$ 9,755
20,387
(15,697)
(109)
$ 10,183
$ 9,537
$ 14,336
Other included warranty balances at acquired businesses at the dates of acquisition, the effects of foreign currency translation
adjustments, reclassifications and other.
As of December 31, 2015, Roper had $43 million of letters of credit issued to guarantee its performance under certain services
contracts or to support certain insurance programs and $505 million of outstanding surety bonds. Certain contracts, primarily
those involving public sector customers, require Roper to provide a surety bond as a guarantee of its performance of contrac-
tual obligations.
(13) SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA INFORMATION
Roper’s operations are reported in four segments around common customers, markets, sales channels, technologies and
common cost opportunities. The segments are: Medical & Scientific Imaging, RF Technology, Industrial Technology and Energy
Systems & Controls. The Medical & Scientific Imaging segment offers medical products and software, high performance digital
imaging products and software. The RF Technology segment includes products and systems related to comprehensive toll
and traffic systems and processing, security and access control, campus card systems, card readers, software-as-a-service
applications in the freight matching and food industries, comprehensive business software for legal and construction firms
and utility metering and remote monitoring applications. Products included within the Industrial Technology segment are water
and fluid handling pumps, flow measurement and metering equipment, industrial valves and controls, materials analysis
equipment and consumables and industrial leak testing. The Energy Systems & Controls segment’s products include control
systems, equipment and consumables for fluid properties testing, vibration sensors and other non-destructive inspection and
measurement products and services. Roper’s management structure and internal reporting are aligned consistently with
these four segments.
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There were no material transactions between Roper’s business segments during 2015, 2014 and 2013. Sales between geo-
graphic areas are primarily of finished products and are accounted for at prices intended to represent third-party prices.
Operating profit by business segment and by geographic area is defined as net sales less operating costs and expenses. These
costs and expenses do not include unallocated corporate administrative expenses. Items below income from operations on
Roper’s statement of earnings are not allocated to business segments.
Identifiable assets are those assets used primarily in the operations of each business segment or geographic area. Corporate
assets are principally comprised of cash and cash equivalents, deferred tax assets, recoverable insurance claims, deferred
compensation assets and property and equipment.
Selected financial information by business segment for 2015, 2014 and 2013 follows (in thousands):
Capital expenditures
Depreciation and other amortization
12,642
105,928
10,758
56,877
Capital expenditures
Depreciation and other amortization
11,430
93,683
10,521
58,702
2015
Net sales
Operating profit
Assets:
Operating assets
Intangible assets, net
Other
Total
2014
Net sales
Operating profit
Assets:
Operating assets
Intangible assets, net
Other*
Total
2013
Net sales
Operating profit
Assets:
Operating assets
Intangible assets, net
Other*
Total*
Medical &
Scientific
Imaging
RF
Technology
Industrial
Technology
Energy
Systems &
Controls
Corporate
Total
$ 1,215,318
441,931
$ 1,033,951
312,112
$745,381
214,538
$587,745
162,128
$
—
(102,791)
$ 3,582,395
1,027,918
265,520
4,451,028
121,461
293,004
2,848,911
117,596
182,544
513,155
67,832
9,179
19,912
194,898
540,628
113,014
3,276
21,254
9,080
—
449,694
405
290
945,046
8,353,722
869,597
10,168,365
36,260
204,261
$ 1,080,309
375,867
$ 950,227
271,177
$ 827,145
247,596
$ 691,813
203,021
$
—
(98,188)
$ 3,549,494
999,473
232,380
3,842,180
147,529
270,458
1,720,977
65,636
220,115
557,593
120,681
10,713
21,135
219,284
568,670
223,831
4,634
23,281
7,002
—
203,849
346
483
949,239
6,689,420
761,526
8,400,185
37,644
197,284
$ 902,281
268,172
$ 904,363
253,532
$ 779,564
223,053
$ 651,920
183,679
$
—
(86,075)
$ 3,238,128
842,361
237,681
3,682,465
152,211
266,026
1,725,597
62,576
232,505
583,822
75,215
17,043
21,551
214,926
597,250
167,879
4,952
21,353
15,325
—
155,642
112
519
966,463
6,589,134
613,523
8,169,120
42,528
189,190
Capital expenditures
Depreciation and other amortization
10,231
85,177
10,190
60,590
* Other assets have been adjusted due to the adoption of a recent ASU regarding presentation of debt issuance costs (see Note 1). These adjustments were $12,749
and $15,861 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
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Summarized data for Roper’s U.S. and foreign operations (principally in Canada, Europe and Asia) for 2015, 2014 and 2013,
based upon the country of origin of the Roper entity making the sale, was as follows (in thousands):
2015
Sales to unaffiliated customers
Sales between geographic areas
Net sales
Long-lived assets
2014
Sales to unaffiliated customers
Sales between geographic areas
Net sales
Long-lived assets
2013
Sales to unaffiliated customers
Sales between geographic areas
Net sales
Long-lived assets
United States
Non-U.S.
Eliminations
Total
$2,829,752
135,363
$ 752,643
119,006
$ —
(254,369)
$ 3,582,395
—
$2,965,115
$ 871,649
$(254,369)
$ 3,582,395
$ 133,522
$ 21,960
$ —
$ 155,482
$ 2,661,470
159,049
$ 888,024
119,175
$ —
(278,224)
$ 3,549,494
—
$ 2,820,519
$ 1,007,199
$ (278,224)
$ 3,549,494
$ 134,855
$
30,781
$ —
$ 165,636
$ 2,400,592
141,529
$ 837,536
121,431
$ —
(262,960)
$ 3,238,128
—
$ 2,542,121
$ 958,967
$ (262,960)
$ 3,238,128
$ 135,157
$
36,266
$ —
$ 171,423
Export sales from the U.S. during the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 were $481 million, $477 million and $479
million, respectively. In the year ended December 31, 2015, these exports were shipped primarily to Asia (36%), Europe (17%),
Canada (15%), Middle East (18%), South America (5%), South Pacific (3%) and other (6%).
Sales to customers outside the U.S. accounted for a significant portion of Roper’s revenues. Sales are attributed to geographic
areas based upon the location where the product is ultimately shipped. Roper’s net sales for the years ended December 31,
2015, 2014 and 2013 are shown below by region, except for Canada, which is presented separately as it is the only country in
which Roper has had greater than 5% of total sales for any of the three years presented (in thousands):
2015
Canada
Europe
Asia
Middle East
Rest of the world
Total
2014
Canada
Europe
Asia
Middle East
Rest of the world
Total
2013
Canada
Europe
Asia
Middle East
Rest of the world
Total
Medical &
Scientific
Imaging
$ 23,737
167,698
112,732
15,877
20,417
RF
Technology
Industrial
Technology
$ 45,506
57,581
10,019
54,165
10,761
$ 65,826
97,938
60,817
4,220
24,471
Energy
Systems &
Controls
$ 23,883
129,021
132,088
50,227
55,074
Total
$ 158,952
452,238
315,656
124,489
110,723
$340,461
$178,032
$253,272
$390,293
$ 1,162,058
$ 24,997
185,263
107,695
9,997
28,722
$ 45,811
54,330
7,555
34,241
9,333
$ 106,598
121,909
61,552
3,824
26,134
$ 31,831
157,391
143,524
42,988
78,186
$ 209,237
518,893
320,326
91,050
142,375
$ 356,674
$ 151,270
$ 320,017
$ 453,920
$ 1,281,881
$ 25,502
168,394
103,931
9,361
17,856
$ 45,954
62,825
8,134
44,341
11,865
$ 109,361
108,644
65,622
3,865
26,716
$ 34,260
153,807
136,934
32,444
82,956
$ 215,077
493,670
314,621
90,011
139,393
$ 325,044
$ 173,119
$ 314,208
$ 440,401
$ 1,252,772
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(14) CONCENTRATION OF RISK
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents and
trade receivables.
The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents with various major financial institutions around the world. Cash equivalents
include investments in commercial paper of companies with high credit ratings, investments in money market securities and
securities backed by the U.S. Government. The Company limits the amount of credit exposure with any one financial institution
and believes that no significant concentration of credit risk exists with respect to cash investments.
Trade receivables subject the Company to the potential for credit risk with customers. To reduce credit risk, the Company
performs ongoing evaluations of its customers’ financial condition.
(15) QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)
2015
Net sales
Gross profit
Income from operations
Net earnings
Earnings from continuing operations per common share:
Basic
Diluted
2014
Net sales
Gross profit
Income from operations
Net earnings
Earnings from continuing operations per common share:
Basic
Diluted
First
quarter
Second
quarter
Third
quarter
Fourth
quarter
$ 865,281
518,161
246,896
155,773
1.55
1.54
$ 834,052
488,936
223,400
147,226
1.48
1.46
$ 889,541
533,911
251,974
171,280
1.70
1.69
$ 885,175
523,182
246,666
157,361
1.58
1.56
$ 883,933
533,483
250,371
160,417
1.59
1.58
$ 884,122
524,040
245,658
155,510
1.55
1.54
$ 943,640
579,091
278,677
208,597
2.07
2.05
$ 946,145
565,741
283,749
185,936
1.86
1.84
The sum of the four quarters may not agree with the total for the year due to rounding.
(16) SUBSEQUENT EVENT
In the period following December 31, 2015 but before the filing date of this Annual Report, Roper acquired CliniSys Group Ltd.
(“CliniSys”), a provider of medical laboratory software headquartered in the United Kingdom for £170 million in cash. Roper
purchased CliniSys to expand upon existing medical software platforms. Purchase accounting has not been completed as of
the filing date, and no supplemental pro forma data has been provided as the acquisition is immaterial.
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II—CONSOLIDATED VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(in thousands)
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales allowances
2015
2014
2013
Reserve for inventory obsolescence
2015
2014
2013
Balance at
Beginning
of Year
Additions
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
Deductions
Other
Balance
at End
of Year
$13,694
14,992
15,976
$38,879
43,452
41,967
$ 1,536
2,357
1,350
$ 8,616
8,621
11,360
$ (4,128)
$ 1,302
$12,404
(3,355)
(2,992)
(300)
658
13,694
14,992
$ (9,049)
$ (4,406)
$34,040
(11,833)
(9,696)
(1,361)
(179)
38,879
43,452
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Deductions from the allowance for doubtful accounts represented the net write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable.
Deductions from the inventory obsolescence reserve represented the disposal of obsolete items.
Other included the allowance for doubtful accounts and reserve for inventory obsolescence of acquired businesses at the dates
of acquisition, the effects of foreign currency translation adjustments for those companies whose functional currency was not
the U.S. dollar, reclassifications and other.
ITEM 9 | CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
There have been no changes in accountants or disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosures.
ITEM 9A | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate control over financial reporting, as such term is
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of our management,
including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our
internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by
the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on our evaluation under the framework in
Internal Control—Integrated Framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of December 31, 2015. Our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015 has been audited by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included
herein.
Our management excluded acquisitions completed during 2015 from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting
as of December 31, 2015. These acquisitions are wholly-owned subsidiaries whose excluded aggregate assets represent 1.6%,
and whose aggregate total revenues represent 3.8%, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the
year ended December 31, 2015.
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As required by SEC rules, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with
the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer. Based on this
evaluation, we have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of December 31, 2015.
Disclosure controls and procedures are our controls and other procedures designed to ensure that information required to be
disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported,
within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation,
controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or sub-
mit under the Exchange Act are accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer
and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2015 that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B | OTHER INFORMATION
There were no disclosures of any information required to be filed on Form 8-K during the fourth quarter of 2015 that were
not filed.
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PART III
Except as otherwise indicated, the following information required by the Instructions to Form 10-K is incorporated herein by
reference from the sections of the Roper Proxy Statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on May 27, 2016
(“2016 Proxy Statement”), as specified below:
ITEM 10 | DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
We incorporate the information required by this item by reference to our 2016 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 11 | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
We incorporate the information required by this item by reference to our 2016 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 12 | SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Other than the information set forth below, we incorporate the information required by this item by reference to our 2016
Proxy Statement.
SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
The following table provides information as of December 31, 2015 regarding compensation plans (including individual compen-
sation arrangements) under which our equity securities are authorized for issuance.
Plan Category
Equity Compensation Plans
Approved by Shareholders(1)
Stock options
Restricted stock awards(2)
Subtotal
Equity Compensation Plans Not
Approved by Shareholders
Total
(a)
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(c)
Number of securities remaining
available for future issuance under
equity compensation plans (excluding
securities reflected in column (a))
3,117,616
709,275
3,826,891
—
3,826,891
$104.54
—
—
$ —
3,175,605
—
3,175,605
(1) Consists of the Amended and Restated 2006 Incentive Plan.
(2) The weighted-average exercise price is not applicable to restricted stock awards.
ITEM 13 | CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND
DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
We incorporate the information required by this item by reference to our 2016 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 14 | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
We incorporate the information required by this item by reference to our 2016 Proxy Statement.
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PART IV
ITEM 15 | EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)
The following documents are filed as a part of this Annual Report.
(1) Consolidated Financial Statements: The following consolidated financial statements are included in Part II,
Item 8 of this report.
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(2) Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the Years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013
(b)
Exhibits
Exhibit No.
Description of Exhibit
(a)3.1
(b)3.2
(c)3.3
(d)3.4
(e)3.5
(f)4.2
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
Amended and Restated By-Laws.
Certificate of Amendment, amending Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
Certificate Eliminating References to Registrant’s Series A Preferred Stock from the Certificate of Incorporation
of Registrant dated November 16, 2006.
Certificate of Amendment, amending Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
Indenture between Registrant and SunTrust Bank, dated as of November 28, 2003.
4.3
Form of Debt Securities (included in Exhibit 4.2).
(g)4.4
(h)4.5
(i)4.6
(j)4.7
(k)4.8
(l)4.9
First Supplemental Indenture between Registrant and SunTrust Bank, dated as of December 29, 2003.
Second Supplemental Indenture between Registrant and SunTrust Bank, dated as of December 7, 2004.
Indenture between Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, dated as of August 4, 2008.
Form of Note.
Form of 2.05% Senior Notes due 2018.
Form of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2019.
(m)4.10
Form of 1.85% Senior Notes due 2017.
4.11
Form of 3.125% Senior Notes due 2022 (included in Exhibit 4.10).
(n)4.12
Form of 3.00% Senior Notes due 2020.
4.13
Form of 3.85% Senior Notes due 2025 (included in Exhibit 4.12).
(o)10.01
Form of Amended and Restated Indemnification Agreement.†
(p)10.02
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended and restated.†
(q)10.03
2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended.†
(r)10.04
Non-Qualified Retirement Plan, as amended.†
(s)10.05
Brian D. Jellison Employment Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2008.†
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(t)10.06
Credit Agreement, dated as of July 27, 2012, among Registrant, as parent borrower, the foreign subsidiary bor-
rowers of Registrant from time to time parties thereto, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto,
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd., Barclays Bank PLC, Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. and SunTrust Bank, as
documentation agents, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Bank of America Securities, N.A., as syndication agents,
and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent.
(u)10.07
Form of Executive Officer Restricted Stock Award Agreement.†
(u)10.08
Brian D. Jellison Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement.†
(v)10.09
Offer letter for John Humphrey, dated March 31, 2006.†
(w)10.10
Amended and Restated 2006 Incentive Plan.†
(x)10.11
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for Non-Employee Directors.†
(x)10.12
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement for Employees.†
(x)10.14
Form of Non-Statutory Stock Option Agreement.†
(y)10.15
Director Compensation Plan, as amended.†
(z)10.16
David B. Liner offer letter dated July 21, 2005.†
(z)10.17
Amendment to John Humphrey offer letter.†
(z)10.18
Amendment to David B. Liner offer letter.†
(aa)10.19
Form of director and officer indemnification agreement.†
10.20
21.1
23.1
31.1
31.2
32.1
[First] Amendment dated October 28, 2015, to Credit Agreement dated as of July 27, 2012, among Registrant as
parent borrower, the foreign subsidiary borrowers of Registrant from time to time parties thereto, the several
lenders from time to time parties thereto, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd., Barclays Bank PLC, Mizuho
Corporate Bank, Ltd. and SunTrust Bank, as documentation agents, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Bank of
America Securities, N.A., as syndication agents, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent,
filed herewith.
List of Subsidiaries, filed herewith.
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accountants, filed herewith.
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer, filed herewith.
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer, filed herewith.
Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers, filed herewith.
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document, furnished herewith.
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document, furnished herewith.
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document, furnished herewith.
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document, furnished herewith.
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document, furnished herewith.
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document, furnished herewith.
(a) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed April 28, 2014
(file no. 1-12273).
(b) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 24, 2012
(file no. 1-12273).
(c) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 9, 2006
(file no. 1-12273).
(d) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 17, 2006
(file no. 1-12273).
(e) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2007
(file no. 1-12273).
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(f) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration
Statement on Form S-3 filed November 28, 2003 (file no. 333-110491).
(g) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 13, 2004
(file no. 1-12273).
(h) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 7, 2004
(file no. 1-12273).
(i) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2008
(file no. 1-12273).
(j) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3/ASR filed November 25, 2015
(file no. 333-208200).
(k) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 6, 2013
(file no. 1-12273).
(l) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 2, 2009
(file no. 1-12273).
(m) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 21, 2012
(file no. 1-12273).
(n) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 7, 2015
(file no. 1-12273).
(o) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.04 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 31, 1999
(file no. 1-12273).
(p) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed November 5, 2010
(file no. 1-12273).
(q) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.05 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 2, 2009
(file no. 1-12273).
(r) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.06 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 2, 2009
(file no. 1-12273).
(s) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.07 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 2, 2009
(file no. 1-12273).
(t) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 2, 2012
(file no. 1-12273).
(u) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 30,
2004 (file no. 1-12273).
(v) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 9, 2006
(file no. 1-12273).
(w) Incorporated herein by reference to Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed April 30,
2012 (file no. 1-12273).
(x) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 10.2, 10.3, 10.4 and 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed
December 6, 2006 (file no. 1-12273).
(y) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 7, 2009
(file no. 1-12273).
(z) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibits 10.20, 10.21 and 10.23 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
March 2, 2009 (file no. 1-12273).
(aa) Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 20, 2015 (file no. 1-12273).
†Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Roper has duly caused this Report
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, therewith duly authorized.
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /S/ BRIAN D. JELLISON
Brian D. Jellison, President and Chief Executive Officer
February 26, 2016
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons
on behalf of Roper and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/S/ BRIAN D. JELLISON
Brian D. Jellison
/S/ JOHN HUMPHREY
John Humphrey
/S/ PAUL J. SONI
Paul J. Soni
/S/ AMY WOODS BRINKLEY
Amy Woods Brinkley
/S/ JOHN F. FORT, III
John F. Fort, III
/S/ ROBERT D. JOHNSON
Robert D. Johnson
/S/ ROBERT E. KNOWLING
Robert E. Knowling
/S/ WILBUR J. PREZZANO
Wilbur J. Prezzano
/S/ LAURA G. THATCHER
Laura G. Thatcher
/S/ RICHARD F. WALLMAN
Richard F. Wallman
/S/ CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT
Christopher Wright
President, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors
(Principal Executive Officer)
February 26, 2016
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
February 26, 2016
Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
February 26, 2016
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016
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ROPER TECHNOLOGIE S • 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
EXHIBIT 10.20
INCREMENTAL AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of October 28, 2015, among ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (f/k/a
ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC.) (the “Parent Borrower”), the Lenders party hereto (collectively, the “Incremental Lenders”),
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”) to the Credit Agreement, dated as of July
27, 2012 (as amended, supplemented, amended and restated or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”),
among the Parent Borrower, ROPER INDUSTRIES LIMITED, ROPER INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED, ROPER LUXEMBOURG HOLDINGS
S.À.R.L. (each a Foreign Subsidiary Borrower and together with the Parent Borrower, the “Borrowers”), the Lenders from time
to time party thereto, the Administrative Agent and the other parties thereto from time to time. Capitalized terms used and not
otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Credit Agreement (as amended hereby).
WHEREAS, Section 2.23 of the Credit Agreement permits the Parent Borrower to request a US$ Revolving Commitment Increase;
WHEREAS, the Parent Borrower has requested a US$ Revolving Commitment Increase;
WHEREAS, Section 2.23 of the Credit Agreement provides that any Incremental Amendment may, without the consent of any
other Lenders, effect such amendments to the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents as may be necessary or
appropriate, in the reasonable opinion of the Administrative Agent and the Parent Borrower, to effect this US$ Revolving
Commitment Increase.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto, intending to be legally bound hereby, agree as follows:
Section 1. US$ Revolving Commitment Increase. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Amendment and in the
Credit Agreement, as of the Incremental Facility Effectiveness Date (as defined in below), the amount of the US$ Revolving
Commitment shall be increased by $350,000,000 to an aggregate amount of $1,800,000,000, and each Incremental Lender
agrees to commit to provide its respective portion of the US$ Revolving Commitment Increase as set forth in Schedule I to
this Amendment. Schedule 1.1A of the Credit Agreement is hereby replaced by Schedule II to this Amendment.
Section 2. Representations and Warranties. The Parent Borrower represents and warrants to the Administrative Agent and
each Incremental Lender that:
(a) The Parent Borrower has the power and authority, and the legal right, to make, deliver and perform the Amendment and
to obtain extensions of credit hereunder. The Parent Borrower has taken all necessary organizational action to authorize
the execution, delivery and performance of the Amendment and to authorize the extensions of credit on the terms and
conditions of this Amendment. No consent or authorization of, filing with, notice to or other act by or in respect of, any
Governmental Authority is required in connection with the extensions of credit hereunder or with the execution, delivery,
performance, validity or enforceability of this Amendment. The Amendment has been duly executed and delivered on behalf
of the Parent Borrower. This Amendment constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Parent Borrower, enforceable
against the Parent Borrower in accordance with its terms, except as enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and by general
equitable principles (whether enforcement is sought by proceedings in equity or at law).
(b) The execution, delivery and performance of this Amendment, the borrowings hereunder and the use of the proceeds thereof
will not violate any Requirement of Law or any Contractual Obligation of any Group Member, except to the extent that any
such violation could not reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect, and will not result in, or require, the
creation or imposition of any Lien on any of their respective properties or revenues pursuant to any Requirement of Law or
any such Contractual Obligation.
(c) Each of the representations and warranties made by the Parent Borrower in or pursuant to the Amendment shall be true
and correct in all material respects (except any representation and warranty that is qualified by “Material Adverse Effect”
or similar language shall be true and correct in all respects) on and as of such date as if made on and as of the Incremental
Facility Effectiveness Date; provided, that to the extent such representations and warranties refer specifically to an earlier
date, such representations and warranties shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier date.
(d) After giving effect to this Amendment, no Default or Event of Default shall exist.
(e) The Parent Borrower shall be in compliance with the covenants set forth in Section 7.1 of the Credit Agreement determined
on a pro forma basis as of the last day of the most recent fiscal quarter for which financial statements have been delivered
thereunder as if such US$ Revolving Commitment Increases had been outstanding on the last day of such fiscal quarter for
testing compliance therewith and after giving effect to the intended use of proceeds thereof.
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Section 3. Conditions to Extension of Credit. The agreement of each Incremental Lender to provide its portion of the US$
Revolving Commitment Increase (as set forth in Schedule I to this Amendment) as described in this Amendment shall be effec-
tive as of the date that each of the following conditions have been satisfied or waived by the Incremental Lenders holding more
than 50% of the US$ Revolving Commitment Increase (the “Incremental Facility Effectiveness Date”):
(a) Execution of this Amendment. The Administrative Agent shall have received this Amendment or, in the case of the Incremental
Lenders, a signature page to this Amendment (either originals or telecopies), executed and delivered by the Administrative
Agent, the Incremental Lenders and the Parent Borrower as of the Incremental Facility Effectiveness Date.
(b) Fees and Expenses. All fees and, to the extent invoiced in reasonable detail, expenses of the Administrative Agent, required
to be paid on or before the Incremental Facility Effectiveness Date in connection with the Amendment shall have been paid
for by the Parent Borrower or shall be paid by the Parent Borrower simultaneously with the effectiveness of the US$ Revolving
Commitment Increase.
(c) Closing Certificate. The Administrative Agent shall have received a certificate of the Parent Borrower, dated the Incremental
Facility Effectiveness Date, substantially in the form of Exhibit B of the Credit Agreement, with appropriate insertions and
attachments, including:
(i) the certificate of incorporation of the Parent Borrower certified by the relevant authority of the jurisdiction of organization
of the Parent Borrower;
(ii) the bylaws of the Parent Borrower;
(iii) a true and complete copy of resolutions duly adopted by the board of directors of the Parent Borrower authorizing the
execution, delivery and performance of the Amendment and any other Loan Documents to which the Parent Borrower
is a party;
(iv) a long form good standing certificate for the Parent Borrower from its jurisdiction of organization; and
(v) an incumbency certificate of each officer executing the Amendment or any other document delivered in connection
herewith on behalf of the Parent Borrower.
(d) Legal Opinions. The Administrative Agent shall have received the following executed legal opinions:
(i) the legal opinion of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, New York counsel to the Parent Borrower, in form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent;
(ii) the legal opinion of David B. Liner, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Parent Borrower, in form and
substance reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent;
(e) Officers’ Certificate. The Administrative Agent shall have received an Officers’ Certificate from a Responsible Officer of the
Parent Borrower, dated as of the Incremental Facility Effectiveness Date, certifying that the conditions set forth in Section 5.2
of the Credit Agreement are satisfied on the Incremental Facility Effectiveness Date after giving effect to the Amendment
on the Incremental Facility Effectiveness Date.
Section 4. Incremental Facility Effectiveness Date Transaction. Simultaneous with the effectiveness of the US$ Revolving
Commitment Increase, if, on the Incremental Facility Effectiveness Date, there are any US$ Revolving Loans outstanding, such
US$ Revolving Loans shall be prepaid from the proceeds of US$ Revolving Loans (after reflecting the increase in US$ Revolving
Commitments), which prepayment shall be accompanied by accrued interest on the US$ Revolving Loans being prepaid (and
shall be paid in accordance with Section 2.13(g)) and any costs incurred by any Lender in accordance with Section 2.19. The
Administrative Agent may take any and all actions as may be reasonably necessary to ensure that the percentage of the aggre-
gate US$ Revolving Loans held by each US$ Revolving Lender (including each US$ Revolving Commitment Increase Lender)
will equal the percentage of the aggregate US$ Revolving Commitments of all Lenders (after reflecting the increase in US$
Revolving Commitments) with US$ Revolving Commitments represented by such Lender’s US$ Revolving Commitment (after
reflecting any increase in such Lender’s US$ Revolving Commitments).
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Section 5. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed by one or more of the parties to this Amendment on any number
of separate counterparts, and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instru-
ment. Delivery of an executed signature page of this Amendment by facsimile transmission shall be effective as delivery of a
manually executed counterpart hereof. A set of the copies of this Amendment signed by all the parties shall be lodged with the
Parent Borrower and the Administrative Agent.
Section 6. Governing Law; Etc. THIS AMENDMENT AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES UNDER THIS
AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAW OF THE
STATE OF NEW YORK. EACH PARTY HERETO AGREES AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 10.12 OF THE CREDIT AGREEMENT AS IF
SUCH SECTIONS WERE SET FOR HEREIN.
Section 7. Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARENT BORROWER, THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND THE INCREMENTAL LENDERS
HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL ACTION OR PROCEEDING RELATING
TO THIS AMENDMENT AND FOR ANY COUNTERCLAIM THEREIN.
Section 8. Headings. The headings of this Amendment are for purposes of reference only and shall not limit or otherwise affect
the meaning hereof.
Section 9. Severability. Any provision of this Amendment that is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such
jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions
hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision
in any other jurisdiction.
Section 10. Effect of Amendment. Except as expressly set forth herein, (i) this Amendment shall not by implication or otherwise
limit, impair, constitute a waiver of or otherwise affect the rights and remedies of the Lenders, the Issuing Lender, the Swingline
Lender or the Administrative Agent, in each case under the Credit Agreement or any other Loan Document, and (ii) shall not
alter, modify, amend or in any way affect any of the terms, conditions, obligations, covenants or agreements contained in the
Credit Agreement or any other provision thereof or any other Loan Document. This Amendment shall constitute a Loan Document
for purposes of the Credit Agreement and from and after the Incremental Facility Effectiveness Date, all references to the
Credit Agreement in any other Loan Document and all references in the Credit Agreement to “this Agreement,” “hereunder,”
“hereof” or words of like import referring to the Credit Agreement, shall, unless expressly provided otherwise, refer to the
Credit Agreement as amended by this Amendment. The Parent Borrower hereby confirms that all obligations of itself under
the Loan Documents shall continue to apply to the Credit Agreement as amended hereby.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be duly executed by their respective authorized
officers as of the day and year first above written.
ROPER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (f/k/a ROPER INDUSTRIES, INC.),
as Parent Borrower
By: /s/ Brian Jellison
Name: Brian Jellison
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent and an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Antje B. Focke
Name: Antje B. Focke
Title: Vice President
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Adam Spreyer
Name: Adam Spreyer
Title: Vice President
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Cameron Cardozo
Name: Cameron Cardozo
Title: Senior Vice President
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ George Stoecklein
Name: George Stoecklein
Title: Director
BARCLAYS BANK PLC,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Vanessa Kurbatskiy
Name: Vanessa Kurbatskiy
Title: Vice President
MIZUHO BANK, LTD.,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Donna DeMagistris
Name: Donna DeMagistris
Title: Authorized Signatory
SunTrust Bank,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ James R Spaulding
Name: James R Spaulding
Title: FVP
Lloyds Bank, plc,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Erin Doherty
Name: Erin Doherty
Title: Assistant Vice President
By: /s/ Davin Popst
Name: Davin Popst
Title: Senior Vice President
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PNC Bank NA,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Charles J. Mintrone
Name: Charles J. Mintrone
Title: Vice President
TD Bank, N.A.,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Bernadette Collins
Name: Bernadette Collins
Title: Senior Vice President
U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Kara Van Duzee
Name: Kara Van Duzee
Title: Vice President
Branch Banking & Trust Company,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Kelly Attayek
Name: Kelly Attayek
Title: Assistant Vice President
Royal Bank of Canada,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Alexandre Charron
Name: Alexandre Charron
Title: Vice President
National Client Group—Finance
RBC Royal Bank
Comerica Bank,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Gerald R. Finney
Name: Gerald R. Finney
Title: Vice President
HSBC Bank USA, N.A.,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Rafael De Paoli
Name: Rafael De Paoli
Title: Senior Vice President
UniCredit Bank AG, New York Branch,
as an Incremental Lender
By: /s/ Filippo Pappalardo
Name: Filippo Pappalardo
Title: Managing Director
By: /s/ Fabio Della Malva
Name: Fabio Della Malva
Title: Director
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Incremental Lender
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Bank of America, N.A.
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.
Barclays Bank PLC
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
SunTrust Bank
Lloyds Bank plc
PNC Bank NA
TD Bank, N.A.
U.S. Bank National Association
Branch Banking & Trust Company
Royal Bank of Canada
Comerica Bank
HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
UniCredit Bank AG, New York Branch
Total
Lender
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Bank of America, N.A.
The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.
Barclays Bank PLC
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
SunTrust Bank
Lloyds Bank plc
PNC Bank, NA
TD Bank, N.A.
U.S. Bank National Association
Branch Banking & Trust Company
Royal Bank of Canada
Sovereign Bank, N.A.
Comerica Bank
HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
UniCredit Bank AG, New York Branch
Fifth Third Bank
Chang Hwa Commercial Bank, Ltd.
Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., Ltd.
Total
US$ revolving
commitment
increase
$ 30,000,000.00
$ 30,000,000.00
$ 30,000,000.00
$ 25,000,000.00
$ 25,000,000.00
$ 25,000,000.00
$ 20,000,000.00
$ 20,000,000.00
$ 20,000,000.00
$ 20,000,000.00
$ 20,000,000.00
$ 17,000,000.00
$ 17,000,000.00
$ 17,000,000.00
$ 17,000,000.00
$ 17,000,000.00
$350,000,000.00
Total
$170,000,000.00
$170,000,000.00
$170,000,000.00
$140,000,000.00
$140,000,000.00
$140,000,000.00
$112,500,000.00
$101,250,000.00
$101,250,000.00
$101,250,000.00
$101,250,000.00
$ 80,750,000.00
$ 67,000,000.00
$ 63,750,000.00
$ 42,000,000.00
$ 42,000,000.00
$ 42,000,000.00
$ 35,000,000.00
$ 20,000,000.00
$ 10,000,000.00
Multicurrency
revolving
commitment
$ 16,666,666.66
$ 16,666,666.67
$ 16,666,666.67
US$ revolving
commitment
$153,333,333.34
$153,333,333.33
$153,333,333.33
$140,000,000.00
$140,000,000.00
$140,000,000.00
$112,500,000.00
$101,250,000.00
$101,250,000.00
$101,250,000.00
$101,250,000.00
$ 80,750,000.00
$ 67,000,000.00
$ 63,750,000.00
$ 42,000,000.00
$ 42,000,000.00
$ 42,000,000.00
$ 35,000,000.00
$ 20,000,000.00
$ 10,000,000.00
$ 50,000,000.00
$ 1,800,000,000
$ 1,850,000,000
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EXHIBIT 21.1
Name of Subsidiary
3089554 Nova Scotia ULC
AC Analytical Controls B.V.
AC Analytical Controls Holding B.V.
AC Analytical Controls Services B.V.
Acton Research Corporation
Aderant Canada Company
Aderant Case Management, LLC
Aderant CM, LLC
Aderant CompuLaw, LLC
Aderant CRM, LLC
Aderant DoD, LLC
Aderant Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
Aderant Enterprise Holdings (AUS) Pty. Ltd.
Aderant FM, LLC
Aderant Holdings, Inc.
Aderant Imaging, LLC
Aderant International Holdings, Inc.
Aderant Legal Holdings, Inc.
Aderant Legal Holdings (AUS) Pty. Ltd.
Aderant Legal Holdings (NZ) ULC
Aderant Legal (UK) Limited
Aderant North America, Inc.
Aderant Parent Holdings, Inc.
Aderant RainMaker, LLC
Aderant Redwood, LLC
Advanced Sensors Limited
Alpha Holdings of Delaware I LLC
Alpha Holdings of Delaware II LLC
Alpha Technologies B.V.
Alpha Technologies GmbH
Alpha Technologies Japan LLC
Alpha Technologies Services LLC
Alpha Technologies U.K.
Alpha Technologies, s.r.o.
Alpha UK Holdings LLC
Amot Controls Corporation
Amot Controls GmbH
Amot/Metrix Investment Company, Inc.
Amphire Solutions, Inc.
Amtech Systems (Hong Kong) Limited
Amtech Systems, LLC
Amtech World Corporation
Ascension Technology Corporation
Atlas Database Software Corp.
Atlas Healthcare Software India Private Limited
Atlantic Health Partners, Inc.
Cambridge Viscosity, Inc.
CBORD Holdings Corp.
Civco Holding, Inc.
Civco Medical Instruments Co., Inc.
CIVCO Medical Solutions B.V.
Compressor Controls (Beijing) Corporation Ltd.
Compressor Controls Corporation
Compressor Controls Corporation B.V.
Compressor Controls Corporation Middle East
Compressor Controls Corporation S.r.l.
Compressor Controls Mauritius Ltd.
Compressor Controls Pty Ltd.
Cornell Pump Company
Cornell Pump Europe GmbH
Jurisdiction of Incorporation/Organization
Canada
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Delaware
Canada
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Australia
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Florida
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
United Kingdom
Delaware
Delaware
Netherlands
Germany
Delaware
Delaware
United Kingdom
Czech Republic
Delaware
Delaware
Germany
Delaware
Delaware
Hong Kong
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
California
India
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Iowa
Netherlands
China
Iowa
Netherlands
Delaware
Italy
Mauritius
Australia
Delaware
Germany
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Name of Subsidiary
Jurisdiction of Incorporation/Organization
DAP Technologies Corp.
DAP Technologies Limited
DAP Technologies LTD
DAT Solutions, LLC
Data Innovations LLC
Data Innovations Cooperatief U.A.
Data Innovations Europe S.A.
Data Innovations Latin America Ltda
Dawning Technologies, LLC
DCMH Group Holdings, Inc.
DCMH Group Holdings, LLC
DCMH Holdings, Inc.
DI Acquisition Subsidiary, Inc.
DI Dutch Holdings LLC
DI Hong Kong Limited
Dynamic Instruments, Inc.
Dynisco Enterprises GmbH
Dynisco Enterprises, LLC
Dynisco Europe GmbH
Dynisco Holding GmbH
Dynisco Hong Kong Holdings, Limited
Dynisco Instruments LLC
Dynisco Instruments S.a.r.l.
Dynisco LLC
Dynisco Parent, Inc.
Dynisco S.r.l.
Dynisco Shanghai Sensor and Instrument Co., Ltd.
Dynisco (UK) Limited
Dynisco—Viatran (M) Sdn Bhd
Dynisco Viatran LLC
Dynisco-Viatran Instrument Sdn Bhd
Fluid Metering, Inc.
FMS Purchasing & Services, Inc.
Foodlink Holdings, Inc.
Foodlink IT India Private Limited
FTI Flow Technology, Inc.
Gatan GmbH
Gatan Inc.
Gatan Service Corporation
Getloaded Corporation
Hansco Automatisering B.V.
Hansen Technologies Corporation
Hansen Technologies Europe GmbH
Harbour Holding Corp.
Hardy Process Solutions
Horizon Software International, LLC
Innovative Product Achievements, LLC
Inovonics Corporation
Instill Corporation
Integrated Designs, L.P.
Intellitrans Canada Ltd.
IntelliTrans Limited
Intellitrans Sweden AB
Intellitrans, LLC
IPA Acquisition Subsidiary, Inc.
ISL Finance SAS
ISL Holding, SAS
ISL Scientifique de Laboratorie—ISL, S.A.S.
IT Canada Holdings, LLC
iTradenetwork Limited
Delaware
United Kingdom
Canada
Delaware
Delaware
Netherlands
Belgium
Brazil
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Hong Kong
California
Germany
Delaware
Germany
Germany
Hong Kong
Delaware
France
Delaware
Delaware
Italy
China
United Kingdom
Malaysia
Delaware
Malaysia
Delaware
Florida
California
India
Delaware
Germany
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Netherlands
Illinois
Germany
Delaware
California
Georgia
Delaware
Colorado
Delaware
Delaware
Canada
United Kingdom
Sweden
Delaware
Delaware
France
France
France
Delaware
United Kingdom
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Name of Subsidiary
Jurisdiction of Incorporation/Organization
iTradeNetwork, Inc.
K/S Roper Finance
K/S Roper Holding
K/S Roper Investments
Link Logistics Holding LLC
Logitech Limited
Lumenera Corporation
Managed Health Care Associates, Inc.
Marumoto Struers K.K.
Med Group I, Inc.
MED Group Parent, Inc.
Med Holdings, LLC
Med Operating, LLC
Media Cybernetics, Inc.
Medical Equipment Distributors II, L.P.
Medical Equipment Distributors, Inc.
MEDTEC, Inc.
Metrix Instrument Co., L.P.
MHA Long Term Care Network, Inc.
MPR Readers Inc.
Navigator Group Purchasing, Inc.
NDI Europe GmbH
Neptune Technology Group (Canada) Limited
Neptune Technology Group Inc.
Neptune Technology Group Mexico S.de R.L. de C.V.
Neptune Technology Group Mexico Services S. de R.L. de C.V.
Neptune Technology Group Services Inc.
Nippon Roper K.K.
Northern Digital Inc.
Novient, Inc.
Off-Campus Advantage, LLC
Omega Legal Systems, Inc.
On Center Holdings, Inc.
On Center Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
On Center Software, Inc.
PAC Denmark ApS
PAC GmbH
PAC Instruments Asia PTE. Ltd.
PAC (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Petroleum Analyzer Company L.P.
PGP UK Limited
Quantitative Imaging Corporation
Rebate Tracking Group, LLC
Redlake MASD, LLC
RF IDeas, Inc.
RI Marketing India Private Limited
RMT, Inc.
Roda Deaco Valve Inc.
Roper Brasil Comercio E Promocao De Productos E Servicos LTDA
Roper Canada Holdings, Inc.
Roper Canada Holdings LP
Roper Canada Partners, Inc.
Roper Canada UK Limited
Roper Capital Deutschland GmbH
Roper Denmark UK Limited
Roper DK Sub Sarl
Roper Engineering s.r.o.
Roper Europe GmbH
Roper Finance Sarl & Co. KG
Roper Finance Scot LP
Delaware
Denmark
Denmark
Denmark
Delaware
United Kingdom
Canada
Delaware
Japan
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Texas
Delaware
Iowa
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Tennessee
Germany
Canada
Delaware
Mexico
Mexico
Delaware
Japan
Canada
Georgia
Delaware
Arizona
Delaware
Delaware
Texas
Netherlands
Germany
Singapore
China
Delaware
Scotland
Canada
Florida
Delaware
Delaware
India
Arizona
Canada
Brazil
Canada
Canada
Canada
United Kingdom
Germany
United Kingdom
Luxembourg
Czech Republic
Germany
Germany
Scotland
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Name of Subsidiary
Jurisdiction of Incorporation/Organization
Roper Germany GmbH
Roper Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Roper Germany UK Limited
Roper GM Denmark Holdings ApS
Roper Holdings Limited
Roper Holdings, Inc.
Roper Industrial Holdings LLC
Roper Industrial Products Investment Company
Roper Industries, Inc.
Roper Industries Denmark ApS
Roper Industries Deutschland GmbH
Roper Industries L.P.
Roper Industries Limited
Roper Industries Manufacturing (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Roper Industries Mauritius Ltd.
Roper Industries UK Limited
Roper International Holding, Inc.
Roper LLC
Roper Lux Sub S.a.r.l
Roper Luxembourg Finance S.a.r.l.
Roper Luxembourg Holdings S.a.r.l.
Roper Luxembourg S.a.r.l.
Roper Luxembourg UK Holdings S.a.r.l.
Roper Marketing India Private Limited
Roper Middle East Ltd.
Roper NT LLC
Roper Pump Company
Roper Scientific B.V.
Roper Scientific GmbH
Roper Scientific SAS
Roper Scientific, Inc.
Roper Scot LP
Roper Southeast Asia LLC
Roper UK Investments Limited
Roper UK, Ltd.
Roper-Mex, L.P.
Ropintassco 1, LLC
Ropintassco 2, LLC
Ropintassco 3, LLC
Ropintassco 4, LLC
Ropintassco 5, LLC
Ropintassco 6, LLC
Ropintassco 7, LLC
Ropintassco Holdings, L.P.
Shanghai Roper Industries Trading Co., Ltd.
SHP Group Holdings, Inc.
Sinmed Holding International B.V.
Societe de Distribution de Logiciels Medicaux
SoftWriters, Inc.
Softwriters Holdings, Inc.
Star Purchasing Services, LLC
Strata Acquisition Subsidiary, Inc.
Strata Decision Technology Holdings LLC
Strata Decision Technology, L.L.C.
Strata Parallel II Inc.
Strategic Healthcare Programs Blocker LLC
Strategic Healthcare Programs Blocker 2, Inc.
Strategic Healthcare Programs, L.L.C.
Strategic Healthcare Programs Holdings, LLC
Struers (Shanghai) International Trading Ltd.
Germany
Germany
United Kingdom
Denmark
United Kingdom
Delaware
Delaware
Iowa
Delaware
Denmark
Germany
Canada
United Kingdom
China
Mauritius
United Kingdom
Delaware
Russian Federation
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
India
Dubai (FZE)
Delaware
Delaware
Netherlands
Germany
France
Delaware
United Kingdom
Delaware
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
China
Delaware
Netherlands
France
Delaware
Delaware
Wisconsin
Delaware
Delaware
Illinois
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
China
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Name of Subsidiary
Jurisdiction of Incorporation/Organization
Struers ApS
Struers GmbH
Struers Inc.
Struers Limited
Struers Limited
Struers SAS
Student Advantage, LLC
Sunquest Europe Limited
Sunquest Holdings, Inc.
Sunquest Information Systems (Europe) Limited
Sunquest Information Systems (India) Private Limited
Sunquest Information Systems (International) Limited
Sunquest Information Systems Canada, Inc.
Sunquest Information Systems, Inc.
Taupo Holdings, Inc.
Technolog Group Limited
Technolog Holdings Ltd.
Technolog Limited
Technolog SARL
The CBORD Group, Inc.
The Tidewater Healthcare Shared Services Group, Inc.
TLP Holdings, LLC
Transcore Atlantic, Inc.
Transcore CNUS, Inc.
Transcore Holdings, Inc.
Transcore ITS, LLC
Transcore Link Logistics Corporation
Transcore Nova Scotia Corporation
Transcore Partners, LLC
Transcore Quebec Corporation Inc.
TransCore Transportation Solutions India Private Limited
TransCore Transportation Systems Mauritius Private Limited
Transcore, LP
Trinity Integrated Systems Limited
UHF Purchasing Services, LLC
United Controls Group, Inc.
Uson L.P.
Uson Limited
Utilitec Limited
Utilitec Services Limited
Utility Data Services Limited
Verathon Holdings (Delaware) Inc.
Verathon Inc.
Verathon Medical (Australia) Pty Limited
Verathon Medical (Canada) ULC
Verathon Medical (Europe) B.V.
Verathon Medical (France) SARL
Verathon Medical (Hong Kong) Limited
Verathon Medical (Japan) K.K.
Verathon Medical (UK) Ltd.
Verathon Medical Inc.
Viastar Services, LP
Viatran Corporation
Walter Herzog GmbH
Zetec (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Zetec France
Zetec Korea, Inc.
Zetec Rental LLC
Zetec Services, Inc.
Zetec, Inc.
Denmark
Germany
Delaware
United Kingdom
Canada
France
Delaware
United Kingdom
Delaware
United Kingdom
India
United Kingdom
Canada
Pennsylvania
Delaware
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
France
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Canada
Canada
Delaware
Canada
India
Mauritius
Delaware
United Kingdom
Delaware
Ohio
Delaware
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Delaware
Washington
Australia
Canada
Netherlands
France
Hong Kong
Japan
United Kingdom
Washington
Texas
New York
Germany
China
France
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-208200) and Form S-8
(Nos. 333-35648, 333-105919, 333-135700, 333-182779, 333-35666, 333-35672, 333-36897 and 333-105920) of Roper Technologies,
Inc. of our report dated February 26, 2016 relating to the financial statements, financial statement schedule and the effective-
ness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form 10-K.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Tampa, Florida
February 26, 2016
EXHIBIT 31.1
I, Brian D. Jellison, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Roper Technologies, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in
all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods
presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and proce-
dures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed
under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries,
is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our con-
clusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this
report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the
registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over
financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting
which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial
information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: February 26, 2016
/s/ Brian D. Jellison
Brian D. Jellison
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
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EXHIBIT 31.2
I, John Humphrey, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Roper Technologies, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in
all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods
presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and proce-
dures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed
under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries,
is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our con-
clusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this
report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the
registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting;
and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over
financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons
performing the equivalent functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting
which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial
information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: February 26, 2016
/s/ John Humphrey
John Humphrey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Roper Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period ending December
31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Brian D. Jellison, Chief
Executive Officer of the Company, and John Humphrey, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant
to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of his knowledge that:
1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended; and
2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of
operations of the Company.
Date: February 26, 2016
/s/ Brian D. Jellison
Brian D. Jellison
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ John Humphrey
John Humphrey
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
This certificate is being made for the exclusive purpose of compliance of the Company with the requirements of Section 906
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, and may not be disclosed, distributed or used by any person or for any reason other than
specifically required by law.
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APPENDIX—RECONCILIATIONS
FULL YEAR ADJUSTED REVENUE, ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT
AND ADJUSTED OPERATING PROFIT RECONCILIATION
(in millions, except percentages)
Full Year GAAP Revenue
Add: Purchase Accounting Adjustment to Acquired Deferred Revenue
Rounding
Adjusted Revenue (A)
GAAP Gross Profit
Add: Purchasing Accounting Adjustment to Acquired Deferred Revenue
Add: Acquisition-Related Inventory Step-up Charge
Rounding
Adjusted Gross Profit (B)
Adjusted Gross Margin (B)/(A)
GAAP Operating Profit
Add: Purchase Accounting Adjustment to Acquired Deferred Revenue
Add: Acquisition-Related Inventory Step-up Charge
Rounding
Adjusted Operating Profit
FULL YEAR ADJUSTED NET INCOME RECONCILIATION
(in millions)
GAAP Net Income
Add: Purchase Accounting Adjustment to Acquired Deferred Revenue
Add: Purchase Accounting Adjustment to Acquired Revenue
Add: Acquisition-Related Inventory Step-up Charge
Add: Transaction Expenses
Add: Credit Facility Write-off
Add: Vendor-Supplied Component Quality Issue
Add: Write-Down of Investment
Minus: Gain on Sale of Divested Business
Minus: Remeasurement Gain
Rounding
Adjusted Net Income
2015
$3,582
11
—
3,593
$2,165
11
5
(1)
2,180
2014
$3,549
2
1
3,552
$2,102
2
1
—
2,105
60.7%
59.3%
$1,028
11
5
(1)
1,043
$ 999
2
1
1
1,003
2015
$696
7
—
3
—
—
—
6
(33)
—
—
679
2014
$646
2
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1)
648
2013
$538
5
17
—
—
—
6
—
—
—
—
566
2012
$483
6
—
—
4
1
—
—
—
—
—
494
2011
$427
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(5)
1
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FULL YEAR GAAP DEPS TO ADJUSTED DEPS RECONCILIATION
GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share (DEPS)
Minus: Gain on Sale of Divested Business
Add: Impairment Charge on Minority Investment
Add: Purchase Accounting Adjustment to Acquired Deferred Revenue
Add: Purchase Accounting Adjustment to Acquired Revenue
Add: Acquisition-Related Inventory Step-up Charge
Add: Transaction Expenses
Add: Credit Facility Write-off
Add: Vendor-Supplied Component Quality Issue
Rounding
Adjusted DEPS
2015 EBITDA AND EBITDA MARGIN RECONCILIATION
(in millions, except percentages)
GAAP Revenue
Add: Purchase Accounting Adjustment to Acquired Deferred Revenue
Rounding
Adjusted Revenue (A)
GAAP Net Earnings
Add: Taxes
Add: Amortization
Add: Interest Expense
Add: Depreciation
Add: Purchase Accounting Adjustment to Acquired Deferred Revenue
Add: Acquisition-Related Inventory Step-up Charge
Add: Impairment Charge of Minority Investment
Less: Gain on Disposal of a Business
EBITDA (B)
EBITDA Margin (B)/(A)
2015
$ 6.85
$ (0.33)
$ 0.06
$ 0.07
2014
$ 6.40
$ 0.02
$ 0.03
$ 0.01
$ 6.68
$ (0.01)
$ 6.42
2015
$3,582.4
10.6
—
$3,593.0
$ 696.1
306.3
166.1
84.2
38.2
10.6
4.6
9.5
(70.9)
1,244.7
34.6%
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CORPORATE INFORMATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amy Woods Brinkley
John F. Fort III
Brian D. Jellison
Robert D. Johnson
Robert E. Knowling, Jr.
Wilbur J. Prezzano
Laura G. Thatcher
Richard F. Wallman
Christopher Wright
SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION
Ticker Symbol: ROP
Roper’s common stock is listed on
the New York Stock Exchange with
options trading conducted on the
Chicago Board Options Exchange.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
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