Waters Corp (WAT) SEC Filing 10-K Annual report for the fiscal year ending Thursday, December 31, 2015

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Waters Corp
Ticker: WAT CIK: 1000697

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release

Contact: John Lynch, Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations, 508-482-2314

Waters Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Financial Results

Strong Fourth Quarter Caps Milestone Year

Milford, Massachusetts, January 26, 2016 - Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) reported fourth quarter 2015 sales of $587 million, a slight increase versus sales of $584 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. Foreign currency translation reduced sales growth by approximately 5%. On a GAAP basis, earnings per diluted share (EPS) for the fourth quarter were $1.83 compared to $1.80 for the fourth quarter of 2014. On a non-GAAP basis, including the adjustments in the attached reconciliation, EPS declined 2% to $1.96 from $1.99 in the fourth quarter 2014. A description and reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP EPS is attached and can be found on the Company’s website at http://www.waters.com under the caption “Investors”.

For the full year, sales for the Company were $2.04 billion, an increase of 3% in comparison to sales of $1.99 billion in 2014, with foreign currency translation reducing sales growth by about 6%. On a GAAP basis, EPS for 2015 was $5.65 compared to $5.07 in 2014. On a non-GAAP basis, including adjustments in the attached reconciliation, EPS grew 7% to $5.89 from $5.48 in 2014.

Commenting on the Company’s performance, Christopher J. O’Connell, President and Chief Executive Officer said, “2015 was a true milestone year for Waters, highlighted by impressive and balanced growth across key products and markets, the significant impact of meaningful new innovations, and a smooth CEO transition. Heading into 2016, we are operating from a strong foundation.”

As communicated in a prior press release, Waters Corporation will webcast its fourth quarter 2015 financial results conference call this morning, January 26, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. eastern time. To listen to the call, connect to www.waters.com, choose “Investor Relations” and click on the “Live Webcast”. A replay will be available through February 2, 2016 at midnight eastern time, similarly by webcast and also by phone at 402-220-4152.

About Waters Corporation

Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT) develops and manufactures advanced analytical science technologies for laboratory-dependent organizations. For more than 50 years, the company has pioneered a connected portfolio of separations science, laboratory information management, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis systems.

The following information was filed by Waters Corp (WAT) on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 as an 8K 2.02 statement, which is an earnings press release pertaining to results of operations and financial condition. It may be helpful to assess the quality of management by comparing the information in the press release to the information in the accompanying 10-K Annual Report statement of earnings and operation as management may choose to highlight particular information in the press release.

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