EX-99.1 2 exhibit991to5-4x20178xkxq1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit




Exhibit 99.1
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Contact:
 Jake Elguicze
 Treasurer and Vice President of Investor Relations
  610-948-2836


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                               May 4, 2017


TELEFLEX REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2017 RESULTS

First Quarter Revenues of $487.9 million, up 14.8% Versus Prior Year Period; up 16.0% on Constant Currency Basis

First Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.87, down 17.1% Over Prior Year Period

First Quarter Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.80, up 18.4% Versus Prior Year Period

Reaffirmed 2017 Guidance Range for GAAP Revenue Growth of 10.0% to 11.5% and Constant Currency Revenue Growth of 12.5% to 14.0%

Raised 2017 Guidance for GAAP Diluted EPS from a range of $5.04 to $5.08 to a range of $5.59 to $5.66

Raised 2017 Guidance for Adjusted Diluted EPS from a range of $8.00 to $8.15 to a range of $8.05 to $8.23


Wayne, PA -- Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) (the “Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended April 2, 2017.

First quarter 2017 net revenues were $487.9 million, an increase of 14.8% compared to the prior year period. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, first quarter 2017 net revenues increased 16.0% over the year ago period.

First quarter 2017 GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations decreased 17.1% to $0.87, as compared to $1.05 in the prior year period. The decrease in GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations is due to costs incurred associated with the acquisition of Vascular Solutions. First quarter 2017 adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased 18.4% to $1.80, compared to $1.52 in the prior year period.

“Following a solid fourth quarter performance to end 2016, I am pleased to report that the Company is off to a strong start in 2017, aided in part by the additional shipping days in the quarter as compared to the first quarter of 2016,” said Benson Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “During the first quarter, the strength in our business was broad-based, covering several of our operating segments. This includes our recent acquisition of Vascular Solutions which contributed meaningfully to our revenue growth during its partial quarter of ownership, accounting for approximately 5% of our total company revenue growth."

Added Mr. Smith, "We are pleased with our performance in the first quarter and remain confident in our outlook for 2017 and are reaffirming our full year constant currency revenue growth guidance range, while increasing our full year adjusted earnings per share guidance range."






FIRST QUARTER NET REVENUE BY SEGMENT

The following table provides information regarding net revenues in each of the Company's reportable operating segments and all of its other operating segments for the three months ended April 2, 2017 and March 27, 2016 on both a GAAP and constant currency basis. The discussion below the table of the principal factors behind changes in net revenues for the three months ended April 2, 2017 as compared to the prior year period applies to both GAAP revenue and constant currency revenue, although GAAP revenue also was affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, as indicated in the "Foreign Currency" column of the table.
 
Three Months Ended
 
% Increase/ (Decrease)
 
April 2, 2017
 
March 27, 2016
 
Constant Currency
 
Foreign Currency
 
Total Change
 
 
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vascular North America
$
93.8
 
$
81.5
 
14.8%
 
0.2%

 
15.0%
Surgical North America
 
46.0
 
 
38.9
 
17.7%
 
0.3%

 
18.0%
Anesthesia North America
 
48.2
 
 
46.0
 
4.7%
 
0.2%

 
4.9%
EMEA
 
130.7
 
 
122.1
 
10.9%
 
(3.8)%

 
7.1%
Asia
 
49.0
 
 
49.2
 
(0.4)%
 

 
(0.4)%
OEM
 
43.3
 
 
34.0
 
28.4%
 
(0.8)%

 
27.6%
All Other
 
76.9
 
 
53.2
 
45.0%
 
(0.5)%

 
44.5%
Total
$
487.9
 
$
424.9
 
16.0%
 
(1.2)%

 
14.8%

Vascular North America first quarter 2017 net revenues were $93.8 million, an increase of 15.0% compared to the prior year period. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, first quarter 2017 net revenues increased 14.8% compared to the prior year period. The increase in constant currency revenue is primarily attributable to an increase in sales volumes, including the impact of an increase in the number of shipping days in the first quarter 2017.

Surgical North America first quarter 2017 net revenues were $46.0 million, an increase of 18.0% compared to the prior year period. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, first quarter 2017 net revenues increased 17.7% compared to the prior year period. The increase in constant currency revenue is primarily attributable to an increase in sales volumes, including the impact of an increase in the number of shipping days in the first quarter 2017, and an increase in new product sales.

Anesthesia North America first quarter 2017 net revenues were $48.2 million, an increase of 4.9% compared to the prior year period. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, first quarter 2017 net revenues increased 4.7% compared to the prior year period. The increase in constant currency revenue is primarily attributable to an increase in sales volumes resulting from the impact of an increase in the number of shipping days in the first quarter 2017, as well as new product sales and price increases. The increase in net revenues was partially offset by a decrease in sales volumes of existing products excluding the impact of an increase in the number of shipping days in the first quarter 2017.

EMEA first quarter 2017 net revenues were $130.7 million, an increase of 7.1% compared to the prior year period. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, first quarter 2017 net revenues increased 10.9% compared to the prior year period. The increase in constant currency revenue is primarily attributable to an increase in sales volumes, including the impact of an increase in the number of shipping days in the first quarter 2017.

Asia first quarter 2017 net revenues were $49.0 million, a decrease of 0.4% compared to the prior year period on both a GAAP and constant currency basis. The decrease in revenue is primarily attributable to a decrease in sales volumes including the impact of the distributor to direct sales conversion in China, partially offset by an increase in new product sales and price increases.

OEM and Development Services (“OEM”) first quarter 2017 net revenues were $43.3 million, an increase of 27.6% compared to the prior year period. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, first quarter 2017 net revenues increased 28.4% compared to the prior year period. The increase in constant currency revenue is primarily attributable to an increase in sales volumes and net revenues generated by an acquired business.






All Other first quarter 2017 net revenues were $76.9 million, an increase of 44.5% compared to the prior year period. Excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, first quarter 2017 net revenues increased 45.0% compared to the prior year period. The increase in constant currency revenue is primarily attributable to net revenues generated by sales of Vascular Solutions' products.

OTHER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

Depreciation expense, amortization of intangible assets and deferred financing charges for the first three months of 2017 totaled $34.4 million compared to $32.3 million for the prior year period.

Cash and cash equivalents at April 2, 2017 were $689.1 million compared to $543.8 million at December 31, 2016.

Net accounts receivable at April 2, 2017 were $282.9 million compared to $272.0 million at December 31, 2016.

Net inventories at April 2, 2017 were $355.3 million compared to $316.2 million at December 31, 2016.

2017 OUTLOOK

On a GAAP basis, revenues in 2017 are expected to increase 10.0% to 11.5% over the prior year, reflecting the anticipated 2.5% unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. On a constant currency basis, the Company estimates that revenues for full year 2017 will increase 12.5% to 14.0%. The forecasted revenue growth includes the impact of Vascular Solutions' product sales, which are expected to contribute approximately 8.5% to 9.0% to our revenue growth on a GAAP and constant currency basis.

The Company raised its full year 2017 GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations guidance from a range of $5.04 to $5.08 to a range of $5.59 to $5.66. The increase in the full year 2017 GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations guidance range is primarily due to changes in projected intangible amortization expense associated with the acquisition of Vascular Solutions. The Company raised its full year 2017 adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations guidance from a range of $8.00 to $8.15 to a guidance range of $8.05 to $8.23.

FORECASTED 2017 CONSTANT CURRENCY REVENUE GROWTH RECONCILIATION

 
Low
High
 
 
 
Forecasted 2017 GAAP revenue growth
10.0%
11.5%

 
 
 
Estimated impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations
2.5%
2.5
%
 
 
 
Forecasted 2017 constant currency revenue growth
12.5%
14.0
%

FORECASTED 2017 ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE RECONCILIATION
 
Low
High
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per share attributable to common shareholders
$5.59
$5.66
 
 
 
Restructuring, impairment charges and special items, net of tax
$1.15
$1.20
 
 
 
Intangible amortization expense, net of tax
$1.30
$1.35
 
 
 
Amortization of debt discount on convertible notes, net of tax
$0.01
$0.02
 
 
 
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$8.05
$8.23







CONFERENCE CALL WEBCAST AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

As previously announced, Teleflex will comment on its financial results on a conference call to be held today at 8:00 a.m. (ET). The call will be available live and archived on the company’s website at www.teleflex.com and the accompanying presentation will be posted prior to the call. An audio replay will be available until May 9, 2017 at 11:59pm (ET), by calling 855-859-2056 (U.S./Canada) or 404-537-3406 (International), Passcode: 12639722.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

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

In the discussion of segment results, "new products" refers to products we have sold for 36 months or less, and "existing products" refers to products we have sold for more than 36 months.

Certain financial information is presented on a rounded basis, which may cause minor differences.

Segment results and commentary exclude the impact of discontinued operations.


NOTES ON NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures, which include:

Adjusted diluted earnings per share. This measure excludes, depending on the period presented (i) restructuring and other impairment charges; (ii) certain losses and other charges, including, for 2017, costs related to the Company's acquisition of Vascular Solutions and facility consolidation costs and, for 2016, charges primarily related to facility consolidation and acquisition costs, net of reversals related to contingent consideration liabilities and the gain on sale of the sale of an asset; (iii) amortization of the debt discount on the Company’s convertible notes; (iv) intangible amortization expense; (v) loss on extinguishment of debt; and (vi) tax benefits resulting primarily from the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations for prior year returns, the resolution of audits, the filing of amended returns with respect to prior tax years and/or tax law changes affecting the Company's deferred tax liability. In addition, the calculation of diluted shares within adjusted earnings per share gives effect to the anti-dilutive impact of the Company’s convertible note hedge agreements, which reduce the potential economic dilution that otherwise would occur upon conversion of the Company’s senior subordinated convertible notes (under GAAP, the anti-dilutive impact of the convertible note hedge agreements is not reflected in diluted shares).

Constant currency revenue growth. This measure excludes the impact of translating the results of international subsidiaries at different currency exchange rates from period to period.

Management believes these measures are useful to investors because they eliminate items that do not reflect Teleflex’s day-to-day operations and, as a result, they facilitate comparisons of financial results exclusive of items that can fluctuate in a manner that may not reflect the performance of our business. In addition, management believes that the calculation of non-GAAP diluted shares is useful to investors because it provides insight into the offsetting economic effect of the convertible note hedge against conversions of the convertible notes. Management uses these financial measures for internal managerial purposes, when publicly providing guidance on possible future results, and to assist in our evaluation of period-to-period comparisons. These financial measures are presented in addition to results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and should not be relied upon as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. Tables reconciling historical adjusted diluted earnings per share to historical GAAP earnings per share are set forth below. Tables reconciling constant currency net revenues to GAAP net revenues and reconciling forecasted non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable forecasted GAAP measures are set forth above.






RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME ITEMS
Dollars in millions, except per share amounts
Quarter Ended - April 2, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Restructuring and other impairment charges
(Gain) loss on sale of business and assets
Interest expense, net
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net
Income taxes
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders from continuing operations
Diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders
Shares used in calculation of GAAP and adjusted earnings per share
GAAP Basis
$232.3

$164.0

$17.8

$12.9


$17.6

$5.6

($2.7)

$40.3

$0.87

46,615

Adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring and other impairment charges



12.9




3.0

10.0

$0.21


Losses and other charges, net (A)
11.5

9.6

0.2



2.1


7.8

15.7

$0.33


Amortization of debt discount on convertible notes





0.4


0.1

0.2

$0.01


Intangible amortization expense

18.7

0.1





5.1

13.7

$0.29


Tax adjustment (B)







0.5

(0.5)

($0.01)


Loss on extinguishment of debt, net






5.6

2.0

3.5

$0.08


Shares due to Teleflex under note hedge (C)









$0.02

(477)

Adjusted basis
$220.8

$135.7

$17.5



$15.1


$15.9

$82.9

$1.80

46,138

Quarter Ended - March 27, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Restructuring and other impairment charges
(Gain) loss on sale of business and assets
Interest expense, net
Loss on extinguishment of debt, net
Income taxes
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders from continuing operations
Diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders
Shares used in calculation of GAAP and adjusted earnings per share
GAAP Basis
$199.7

$136.3

$12.4

$10.0

($1.0)

$13.7


$2.6

$51.0

$1.05

48,782

Adjustments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring and other impairment charges



10.0




2.3

7.6

$0.16


Losses and other charges, net (A)
2.7

0.6

0.0


(1.0)



0.9

1.4

$0.03


Amortization of debt discount on convertible notes





3.5


1.3

2.2

$0.05


Intangible amortization expense

15.4






4.1

11.2

$0.23


Tax adjustment (B)







5.0

(5.0)

($0.10)


Loss on extinguishment of debt, net











Shares due to Teleflex under note hedge (C)









$0.12

(3,621)

Adjusted basis
$197.1

$120.4

$12.4



$10.2


$16.2

$68.5

$1.52

45,161


(A) In 2017, losses and other charges, net related primarily to costs associated with the acquisition of Vascular Solutions and facility consolidation costs. In 2016, losses and other charges, net related primarily to facility consolidations and the gain on sale of an asset.

(B) The tax adjustment represents a net benefit resulting primarily from the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations for prior year returns, the resolution of audits, the filing of amended returns with respect to prior tax years and/or tax law changes affecting our deferred tax liability.

(C) Adjusted diluted shares are calculated by giving effect to the anti-dilutive impact of the Company’s convertible note hedge agreements, which reduce the potential economic dilution that otherwise would occur upon conversion of the Company's convertible notes. Under GAAP, the anti-dilutive impact of the convertible note hedge agreements is not reflected in diluted shares.







ABOUT TELEFLEX INCORPORATED

Teleflex is a global provider of medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people’s lives. We apply purpose driven innovation - a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs - to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rusch® and Weck® - trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, forecasted 2017 GAAP and constant currency revenue growth and GAAP and adjusted diluted earnings per share. Actual results could differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements due to, among other things, changes in business relationships with and purchases by or from major customers or suppliers; delays or cancellations in shipments; demand for and market acceptance of new and existing products; our ability to integrate acquired businesses into our operations, realize planned synergies and operate such businesses profitably in accordance with expectations; our ability to effectively execute our restructuring programs; our inability to realize anticipated savings from restructuring plans and programs; the impact of healthcare reform legislation and proposals to amend the legislation; changes in Medicare, Medicaid and third party coverage and reimbursements; competitive market conditions and resulting effects on revenues and pricing; increases in raw material costs that cannot be recovered in product pricing; global economic factors, including currency exchange rates, interest rates, sovereign debt issues and the impact of the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union; difficulties in entering new markets; general economic conditions; and other factors described or incorporated in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.








TELEFLEX INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
April 2, 2017
 
March 27, 2016
 
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share)
Net revenues
$
487,881

 
$
424,893

Cost of goods sold
232,321
 
 
199,746
 
Gross profit
255,560
 
 
225,147
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
163,969
 
 
136,348
 
Research and development expenses
17,827
 
 
12,353
 
Restructuring charges
12,945
 
 
9,968
 
Gain on sale of assets
 
 
(1,019)
 
Income from continuing operations before interest, loss on extinguishment of debt and taxes
60,819
 
 
67,497
 
Interest expense
17,726
 
 
13,784
 
Interest income
(169)
 
 
(80)
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
5,582
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations before taxes
37,680
 
 
53,793
 
(Benefit) taxes on income from continuing operations
(2,669)
 
 
2,613
 
Income from continuing operations
40,349
 
 
51,180
 
Operating loss from discontinued operations
(282)
 
 
(382)
 
Benefit on loss from discontinued operations
(103)
 
 
(70)
 
Loss from discontinued operations
(179)
 
 
(312)
 
Net income
40,170
 
 
50,868
 
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
 
179
 
Net income attributable to common shareholders
$
40,170

 
$
50,689

Earnings per share available to common shareholders:
 
 
 
Basic:
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
0.90

 
$
1.22

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
(0.01)
 
 
 
Net income
$
0.89

 
$
1.22

Diluted:
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
$
0.87

 
$
1.05

Loss from discontinued operations
(0.01)
 
 
(0.01)
 
Net income
$
0.86

 
$
1.04

Dividends per share
$
0.34

 
$
0.34

Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
 
 
Basic
44,893
 
 
41,647
 
Diluted
46,615
 
 
48,782
 
Amounts attributable to common shareholders:
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
$
40,349

 
$
51,001

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
(179)
 
 
(312)
 
Net income
$
40,170

 
$
50,689







TELEFLEX INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
 
April 2, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
(Dollars in thousands)
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
689,129

 
$
543,789
 
Accounts receivable, net
282,872
 
 
271,993
 
Inventories, net
355,289
 
 
316,171
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
47,238
 
 
40,382
 
Prepaid taxes
20,599
 
 
8,179
 
Assets held for sale
 
 
2,879
 
Total current assets
1,395,127
 
 
1,183,393
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
355,234
 
 
302,899
 
Goodwill
1,815,498
 
 
1,276,720
 
Intangible assets, net
1,620,454
 
 
1,091,663
 
Deferred tax assets
1,963
 
 
1,712
 
Other assets
44,160
 
 
34,826
 
Total assets
$
5,232,436

 
$
3,891,213
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
 
Current borrowings
$
131,095

 
$
183,071
 
Accounts payable
82,018
 
 
69,400
 
Accrued expenses
82,390
 
 
65,149
 
Current portion of contingent consideration
669
 
 
587
 
Payroll and benefit-related liabilities
65,927
 
 
82,679
 
Accrued interest
12,686
 
 
10,450
 
Income taxes payable
8,043
 
 
7,908
 
Other current liabilities
9,530
 
 
8,402
 
Total current liabilities
392,358
 
 
427,646
 
Long-term borrowings
1,957,797
 
 
850,252
 
Deferred tax liabilities
460,654
 
 
271,377
 
Pension and postretirement benefit liabilities
130,226
 
 
133,062
 
Noncurrent liability for uncertain tax positions
17,939
 
 
17,520
 
Other liabilities
54,558
 
 
52,015
 
Total liabilities
3,013,532
 
 
1,751,872
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
Convertible notes - redeemable equity component
 
 
1,824
 
Mezzanine equity
 
 
1,824
 
Total shareholders' equity
2,218,904
 
 
2,137,517
 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$
5,232,436

 
$
3,891,213
 







TELEFLEX INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
April 2, 2017
 
March 27, 2016
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations:
 
 
 
Net income
$
40,170

 
$
50,868

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Loss (income) from discontinued operations
179
 
 
312
 
Depreciation expense
14,180
 
 
12,602
 
Amortization expense of intangible assets
18,785
 
 
15,357
 
Amortization expense of deferred financing costs and debt discount
1,406
 
 
4,377
 
Loss on extinguishment of debt
5,582
 
 
 
Gain on sale of assets
 
 
(1,019)
 
Fair value step up of acquired inventory sold
7,832
 
 
 
Changes in contingent consideration
179
 
 
377
 
Stock-based compensation
4,240
 
 
3,437
 
Deferred income taxes, net
(3,081)
 
 
756
 
Other
(2,703)
 
 
(3,114)
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and disposals:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
18,691
 
 
(10,568)
 
Inventories
(5,322)
 
 
(5,104)
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(1,224)
 
 
(3,749)
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
2,696
 
 
4,502
 
Income taxes receivable and payable, net
(10,670)
 
 
(2,202)
 
   Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations
90,940
 
 
66,832
 
Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:
 
 
 
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment
(12,894)
 
 
(7,822)
 
Proceeds from sale of assets
6,332
 
 
1,251
 
Payments for businesses and intangibles acquired, net of cash acquired
(975,524)
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations
(982,086)
 
 
(6,571)
 
Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
 
 
 
Proceeds from new borrowings
1,194,500
 
 
 
Reduction in borrowings
(138,251)
 
 
(9)
 
Debt extinguishment, issuance and amendment fees
(19,114)
 
 
 
Net proceeds from share based compensation plans and the related tax impacts
(505)
 
 
3,180
 
Payments for contingent consideration
(79)
 
 
(61)
 
Dividends paid
(15,287)
 
 
(14,179)
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities from continuing operations
1,021,264
 
 
(11,069)
 
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
 
 
 
Net cash used in operating activities
(266)
 
 
(126)
 
Net cash used in discontinued operations
(266)
 
 
(126)
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
15,488
 
 
5,126
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
145,340
 
 
54,192
 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
543,789
 
 
338,366
 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
$
689,129

 
$
392,558

 
 
 
 
Non cash financing activities of continuing operations:
 
 
 
Settlement and exchange of convertible notes with common or treasury stock
$
958

 
$
5

Acquisition of treasury stock associated with settlement and exchange of convertible note hedge and warrant agreements
$
19,311

 
$
11