UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019.
March 31, 2020.
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)
Delaware51-0263969
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
6901 Professional Pkwy. East, Suite 200
Sarasota,Florida34240
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(941) (941) 556-2601
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 Par ValueROPNew York Stock Exchange

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.  Yes    No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
 Yes    No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  ☐ Yes    No
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of October 25, 2019April 24, 2020 was 104,057,938.104,396,635.
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REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019MARCH 31, 2020

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Roper Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (unaudited)
(in millions, except per share data)
 
Three months ended March 31,
20202019
Net revenues$1,350.7  $1,287.2  
Cost of sales493.9  476.6  
Gross profit856.8  810.6  
Selling, general and administrative expenses507.6  464.2  
Income from operations349.2  346.4  
Interest expense, net45.4  43.7  
Other income (expense), net0.8  (3.1) 
Gain on disposal of business—  119.6  
Earnings before income taxes304.6  419.2  
Income taxes64.3  49.6  
Net earnings$240.3  $369.6  
Net earnings per share:
Basic$2.30  $3.57  
Diluted$2.28  $3.53  
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic104.3  103.6  
Diluted105.3  104.7  
 Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
 2019
2018
2019
2018
Net revenues$1,354.5

$1,318.7

$3,972.0

$3,814.9
Cost of sales480.9

478.7

1,437.8

1,408.5
Gross profit873.6

840.0

2,534.2

2,406.4












Selling, general and administrative expenses488.4

462.5

1,434.2

1,374.4
Income from operations385.2

377.5

1,100.0

1,032.0












Interest expense, net48.8

48.4

137.6

134.8
Loss on debt extinguishment

15.9



15.9
Other income (expense), net1.5

(1.6)
(2.6)
(1.0)
Gain on disposal of business
 
 119.6
 












Earnings before income taxes337.9

311.6

1,079.4

880.3












Income taxes60.4

64.0

182.6

193.0












Net earnings$277.5

$247.6

$896.8

$687.3












Net earnings per share:










Basic$2.67

$2.39

$8.64

$6.66
Diluted$2.64

$2.37

$8.54

$6.58












Weighted average common shares outstanding:










Basic104.0

103.4

103.8

103.2
Diluted105.2

104.6

105.0

104.4

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Roper Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
(in millions)

Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,Three months ended March 31,
2019 2018 2019 201820202019
Net earnings$277.5
 $247.6
 $896.8
 $687.3
Net earnings$240.3  $369.6  
       
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:       Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments(41.9) 5.0
 (41.8) (13.4)Foreign currency translation adjustments(128.2) 28.7  
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax(41.9) 5.0
 (41.8) (13.4)Total other comprehensive income, net of tax(128.2) 28.7  
       
Comprehensive income$235.6
 $252.6
 $855.0
 $673.9
Comprehensive income$112.1  $398.3  
 
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Roper Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
(in millions)
 
September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
ASSETS:   ASSETS:
   
Cash and cash equivalents$323.0
 $364.4
Cash and cash equivalents$999.8  $709.7  
Accounts receivable, net697.6
 700.8
Accounts receivable, net712.2  791.6  
Inventories, net205.0
 190.8
Inventories, net206.2  198.6  
Income taxes receivable34.9
 21.7
Income taxes receivable19.1  18.5  
Unbilled receivables197.8
 169.4
Unbilled receivables225.3  183.5  
Other current assets101.5
 80.0
Other current assets110.8  97.6  
Current assets held for sale59.6
 83.6
Total current assets1,619.4
 1,610.7
Total current assets2,273.4  1,999.5  
   
Property, plant and equipment, net142.6
 128.7
Property, plant and equipment, net133.4  139.9  
Goodwill10,746.7
 9,346.8
Goodwill10,732.5  10,815.4  
Other intangible assets, net4,730.8
 3,842.1
Other intangible assets, net4,523.0  4,667.7  
Deferred taxes91.1
 52.2
Deferred taxes95.0  95.6  
Other assets393.8
 101.1
Other assets380.5  390.8  
Assets held for sale94.7
 167.9
   
Total assets$17,819.1
 $15,249.5
Total assets$18,137.8  $18,108.9  
   
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
   
Accounts payable$156.8
 $165.3
Accounts payable$180.8  $162.0  
Accrued compensation204.3
 248.3
Accrued compensation159.5  240.1  
Deferred revenue745.7
 677.9
Deferred revenue827.5  831.8  
Other accrued liabilities324.3
 258.0
Other accrued liabilities327.0  346.2  
Income taxes payable35.4
 58.3
Income taxes payable268.9  215.1  
Current portion of long-term debt, net2.9
 1.5
Current portion of long-term debt, net602.4  602.2  
Current liabilities held for sale31.5
 38.9
Total current liabilities1,500.9
 1,448.2
Total current liabilities2,366.1  2,397.4  
   
Long-term debt, net of current portion6,195.1
 4,940.2
Long-term debt, net of current portion4,674.2  4,673.1  
Deferred taxes1,099.7
 931.1
Deferred taxes1,081.1  1,108.1  
Other liabilities437.7
 191.5
Other liabilities425.1  438.4  
Liabilities held for sale14.4
 
Total liabilities9,247.8
 7,511.0
Total liabilities8,546.5  8,617.0  
   
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)


 


Commitments and contingencies (Note 9 )
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9 )
   
Common stock1.1
 1.1
Common stock1.1  1.1  
Additional paid-in capital1,873.3
 1,751.5
Additional paid-in capital1,946.3  1,903.9  
Retained earnings7,000.3
 6,247.7
Retained earnings8,003.1  7,818.0  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(285.1) (243.3)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(341.0) (212.8) 
Treasury stock(18.3) (18.5)Treasury stock(18.2) (18.3) 
Total stockholders’ equity8,571.3
 7,738.5
Total stockholders’ equity9,591.3  9,491.9  
   
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$17,819.1
 $15,249.5
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$18,137.8  $18,108.9  
 
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Roper Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(in millions)
 
Nine months ended September 30,Three months ended March 31,
2019 201820202019
Cash flows from operating activities:   Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings$896.8
 $687.3
Net earnings$240.3  $369.6  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows from operating activities:   Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment35.9
 37.3
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment12.8  11.7  
Amortization of intangible assets263.2
 235.6
Amortization of intangible assets101.8  82.9  
Amortization of deferred financing costs5.2
 4.6
Amortization of deferred financing costs2.1  1.7  
Non-cash stock compensation80.4
 81.1
Non-cash stock compensation27.7  25.3  
Loss on debt extinguishment
 15.9
Gain on disposal of business, net of associated income tax(87.4) 
Gain on disposal of business, net of associated income tax—  (89.6) 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses:   Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses:
Accounts receivable52.1
 (30.1)Accounts receivable69.1  88.9  
Unbilled receivables(26.6) (20.1)Unbilled receivables(43.1) (25.3) 
Inventories(25.2) (30.4)Inventories(10.3) (19.5) 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(59.2) 17.6
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(70.2) (92.8) 
Deferred revenue26.5
 32.4
Deferred revenue3.6  11.9  
Income taxes, excluding tax associated with gain on disposal of businesses(104.6) (59.3)
Cash tax paid for gain on disposal of businesses(39.4) 
Income taxes, excluding tax associated with gain on disposal of businessIncome taxes, excluding tax associated with gain on disposal of business40.2  (17.6) 
Cash tax paid for gain on disposal of businessCash tax paid for gain on disposal of business—  (39.4) 
Other, net(22.1) (5.9)Other, net(10.1) (17.5) 
Cash provided by operating activities995.6
 966.0
Cash provided by operating activities363.9  290.3  
   
Cash flows used in investing activities:   
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired(2,351.9) (1,188.3)Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired(2.8) (3.2) 
Capital expenditures(42.2) (34.2)Capital expenditures(7.9) (15.8) 
Capitalized software expenditures(7.7) (7.2)Capitalized software expenditures(2.6) (2.0) 
Proceeds from disposal of business220.5
 
Proceeds from (used in) disposal of businessesProceeds from (used in) disposal of businesses(3.7) 220.4  
Other, net(2.5) (0.7)Other, net—  (2.2) 
Cash used in investing activities(2,183.8) (1,230.4)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activitiesCash provided by (used in) investing activities(17.0) 197.2  
   
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:   
Proceeds from senior notes1,200.0
 1,500.0
Payment of senior notes
 (500.0)
Cash flows used in financing activities:Cash flows used in financing activities:
Borrowings (payments) under revolving line of credit, net60.0
 (930.0)Borrowings (payments) under revolving line of credit, net—  (455.0) 
Debt issuance costs(12.0) (12.8)
Redemption premium for debt extinguishment
 (15.5)
Cash dividends to stockholders(143.5) (126.7)Cash dividends to stockholders(53.1) (47.7) 
Proceeds from stock-based compensation, net38.8
 46.6
Proceeds from stock-based compensation, net12.1  22.0  
Treasury stock sales5.2
 4.1
Treasury stock sales2.8  2.2  
Other3.6
 (6.5)Other(0.5) 14.2  
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities1,152.1
 (40.8)
Cash used in financing activitiesCash used in financing activities(38.7) (464.3) 
   
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash(5.3) (2.7)Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash(18.1) 4.9  
   
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(41.4) (307.9)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase in cash and cash equivalents290.1  28.1  
   
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period364.4
 671.3
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period709.7  364.4  
   
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$323.0
 $363.4
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$999.8  $392.5  
 
See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Roper Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited)
(in millions)

Common
stock
Additional
paid-in
capital
Retained
earnings
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
Treasury
stock
Total stockholders’ equity
Balances at December 31, 2019$1.1  $1,903.9  $7,818.0  $(212.8) $(18.3) $9,491.9  
Adoption of ASC 326—  —  (1.7) —  —  (1.7) 
Net earnings—  —  240.3  —  —  240.3  
Stock option exercises—  22.9  —  —  —  22.9  
Treasury stock sold—  2.7  —  —  0.1  2.8  
Currency translation adjustments—  —  —  (128.2) —  (128.2) 
Stock-based compensation—  27.6  —  —  —  27.6  
Restricted stock activity—  (10.8) —  —  —  (10.8) 
Dividends declared ($0.5125 per share)—  —  (53.5) —  —  (53.5) 
Balances at March 31, 2020$1.1  $1,946.3  $8,003.1  $(341.0) $(18.2) $9,591.3  
Balances at December 31, 2018$1.1  $1,751.5  $6,247.7  $(243.3) $(18.5) $7,738.5  
Net earnings—  —  369.6  —  —  369.6  
Stock option exercises—  36.8  —  —  —  36.8  
Treasury stock sold—  2.1  —  —  0.1  2.2  
Currency translation adjustments—  —  —  28.7  —  28.7  
Stock-based compensation—  24.3  —  —  —  24.3  
Restricted stock activity—  (14.8) —  —  —  (14.8) 
Dividends declared ($0.4625 per share)—  —  (47.9) —  —  (47.9) 
Balances at March 31, 2019$1.1  $1,799.9  $6,569.4  $(214.6) $(18.4) $8,137.4  
 
Common
stock
 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Retained
earnings
 
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
 
Treasury
stock
 Total stockholders’ equity
Balances at June 30, 2019$1.1
 $1,840.5
 $6,771.0
 $(243.2) $(18.4) $8,351.0
            
Net earnings
 
 277.5
 
 
 277.5
Stock option exercises
 6.7
 
 
 
 6.7
Treasury stock sold
 1.5
 
 
 0.1
 1.6
Currency translation adjustments
 
 
 (41.9) 
 (41.9)
Stock based compensation
 25.4
 
 
 
 25.4
Restricted stock activity
 (0.8) 
 
 
 (0.8)
Dividends declared ($0.4625 per share)
 
 (48.2) 
 
 (48.2)
Balances at September 30, 2019$1.1
 $1,873.3
 $7,000.3
 $(285.1) $(18.3) $8,571.3
            
Balances at December 31, 2018$1.1
 $1,751.5
 $6,247.7
 $(243.3) $(18.5) $7,738.5
            
Net earnings
 
 896.8
 
 
 896.8
Stock option exercises
 55.8
 
 
 
 55.8
Treasury stock sold
 5.0
 
 
 0.2
 5.2
Currency translation adjustments
 
 
 (41.8) 
 (41.8)
Stock-based compensation
 77.9
 
 
 
 77.9
Restricted stock activity
 (16.9) 
 
 
 (16.9)
Dividends declared ($1.3875 per share)
 
 (144.2) 
 
 (144.2)
Balances at September 30, 2019$1.1
 $1,873.3
 $7,000.3
 $(285.1) $(18.3) $8,571.3
            
Balances at June 30, 2018$1.1
 $1,691.6
 $5,833.4
 $(204.6) $(18.6) $7,302.9
            
Net earnings
 
 247.6
 
 
 247.6
Stock option exercises
 14.6
 
 
 
 14.6
Treasury stock sold
 1.3
 
 
 
 1.3
Currency translation adjustments
 
 
 5.0
 
 5.0
Stock-based compensation
 26.8
 
 
 
 26.8
Restricted stock activity
 (0.7) 
 
 
 (0.7)
Dividends declared ($0.4125 per share)
 
 (42.6) 
 
 (42.6)
Balances at September 30, 2018$1.1
 $1,733.6
 $6,038.4
 $(199.6) $(18.6) $7,554.9
            
Balances at December 31, 2017$1.0
 $1,602.9
 $5,464.6
 $(186.2) $(18.7) $6,863.6
            
Adoption of ASC 606
 
 14.3
 
 
 14.3
Net earnings
 
 687.3
 
 
 687.3
Stock option exercises0.1
 53.8
 
 
 
 53.9
Treasury stock sold
 4.0
 
 
 0.1
 4.1
Currency translation adjustments
 
 
 (13.4) 
 (13.4)
Stock-based compensation
 80.2
 
 
 
 80.2
Restricted stock activity
 (7.3) 
 
 
 (7.3)
Dividends declared ($1.2375 per share)
 
 (127.8) 
 
 (127.8)
Balances at September 30, 2018$1.1
 $1,733.6
 $6,038.4
 $(199.6) $(18.6) $7,554.9

See accompanying notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Roper Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
All currency and share amounts are in millions, except per share data

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary to state fairly the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows of Roper Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Roper,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) for all periods presented. The December 31, 20182019 financial position data included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s 20182019 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Annual Report”) filed on February 25, 201928, 2020 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

Roper’s management has made estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. You should read these unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conjunction with Roper’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in its Annual Report. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

Changes in Segment Reporting Structure

During the first quarter of 2019, we implemented a realignment of our reportable segment structure. The new reportable segments continue to provide a transparent view into Roper’s operations and capital deployment objectives. The Company’s new reporting segment structure reinforces Roper’s diversified, niche market strategy by reporting based upon business models instead of end markets. The 4 new reportable segments (and businesses within each - including acquisitions since the realignment) are as follows:

Application Software -Aderant, CBORD, CliniSys, Data Innovations, Deltek, Horizon, IntelliTrans, PowerPlan, Strata, Sunquest
Network Software & Systems -ConstructConnect, DAT, Foundry, Inovonics, iPipeline, iTradeNetwork, Link Logistics, MHA, RF IDeas, SHP, SoftWriters, TransCore
Measurement & Analytical Solutions -Alpha, CIVCO Medical Solutions, CIVCO Radiotherapy, Dynisco, FMI, Gatan, Hansen, Hardy, IPA, Logitech, Neptune, Northern Digital, Struers, Technolog, Uson, Verathon
Process Technologies -AMOT, CCC, Cornell, FTI, Metrix, PAC, Roper Pump, Viatran, Zetec

The day-to-day operations of our businesses, our organizational structure, and our strategy remain unchanged. All prior periods have been recast to reflect the changes noted above.

Accounting Policies Update

The Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”), as of January 1, 2019 using the cumulative effect transition method for leases in existence as of the date of adoption.

Our accounting policies are detailed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of our Annual Report. Changes to our accounting policies as a result of adopting ASC 842 are as follows:

Leases - The Company adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using the cumulative effect transition method for leases in existence as of the date of adoption. The reported results for 2019 reflect the application of ASC 842 guidance while the reported results for 2018 were prepared under the previous guidance of ASC 840, Leases (“ASC 840”). The adoption of ASC 842 represents a change in accounting principle that recognizes right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities arising from all leases based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term. Consistent with ASC 840, lease expense for minimum lease payments

is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company’s adoption of ASC 842 had no impact on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings or our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

We elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within ASC 842, which allowed us: (i) to carry forward the historical lease classification, (ii) not to reassess whether any existing contract contains a lease, and (iii) not to reassess initial direct costs for existing leases.

Operating leases are classified as non-current operating lease ROU assets and current and non-current operating lease liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Finance leases are not material.

Adoption of ASC 842 resulted in the recognition of operating lease ROU assets and total operating lease liabilities of $274.0 and $282.7, respectively, as of January 1, 2019. Certain of the ROU assets and total operating lease liabilities have been reclassified within the held for sale line items on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet related to the classification of the Gatan business as held for sale. The difference between the operating lease ROU assets and total operating lease liabilities is the reclassification of previously recognized deferred rent liabilities against operating lease ROU assets. The adoption of ASC 842 did not result in an adjustment to retained earnings and it did not impact our deferred tax assets or liabilities.

The Company’s operating leases are primarily for real property in support of our business operations. Although many of our leases contain renewal options, we generally are not reasonably certain to exercise these options at the commencement date. Accordingly, renewal options are generally not included in the lease term for determining the ROU asset and lease liability at commencement.

Variable lease payments generally depend on an inflation-based index and such payments are not included in the original estimate of the lease liability. These variable lease payments are not material.

Discount rates are determined based on Roper’s incremental borrowing rate as our leases generally do not provide an implicit rate.

2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board FASB (“FASB”) establishes changes to accounting principles under GAAP in the form of accounting standards updates (“ASUs”) to the ASC.Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs. Any recent 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.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASC 842, which included the recognition of right-of-use lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and the disclosure of other key information about leasing arrangements. The Company adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using the cumulative effect transition method for leases in existence as of the date of adoption. See Note 1 of the Condensed ConsolidatedTopic 326, Financial Statements for details.

In May 2014, the FASB issued Instruments - Credit Losses (“ASC 606, which created a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. The Company adopted ASC 606 as of January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method resulting in a $14.3 increase to beginning retained earnings.

Recently Released Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued an update which amends the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments by requiring entities to use a forward-looking approach based on expected losses rather than incurred losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables. This update is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. We are currently designing and implementing processes, policies, and controls to comply with the update on the measurement of credit losses. While we have not yet completed our assessment, we currently believe the primary impact of adoption will relate to our processes associated with assessing the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts on trade receivables which may result in earlier recognition of credit losses. We intend to adopt this standard326”), as of January 1, 2020 using the modified retrospective transition approach withmethod. This ASU amends the impairment model to utilize an expected loss methodology in place of the incurred loss methodology for financial instruments, including trade receivables, and unbilled receivables. We recorded a noncash cumulative effect adjustmentdecrease to the opening balance of retained earnings of $1.7, net of income taxes, on our opening consolidated balance sheet as of the date of adoption.January 1, 2020.


3. Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

Basic earnings per share were calculated using net earnings and the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the respective period. 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 period. Potentially dilutive common stock consisted of stock options based upon the trading price of Roper’s common stock. The effects of potential common stock were determined using the treasury stock method. Weighted average shares outstanding are shown below:
Three months ended March 31,
20202019
Basic shares outstanding104.3  103.6  
Effect of potential common stock:
Common stock awards1.0  1.1  
Diluted shares outstanding105.3  104.7  
 Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Basic shares outstanding104.0
 103.4
 103.8
 103.2
Effect of potential common stock:       
Common stock awards1.2
 1.2
 1.2
 1.2
Diluted shares outstanding105.2
 104.6
 105.0
 104.4
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, there were 0.605 and 0.6221.318 outstanding stock options, that were not included in the determination of diluted earnings per share because doing so would have been antidilutive, as compared to 0.689 and 0.6971.381 outstanding stock options that would have been antidilutive in the respective 2018 periods.2019 period.


4.    Business Acquisitions and Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale

Roper completed 3 business acquisitions in the nine months ended September 30, 2019, with an aggregate purchase price of$2,352.5, net of cash acquired. The results of operations of the acquired businesses are included in Roper’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 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 Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations individually or in aggregate.

Acquisition of Foundry - On April 18, 2019, Roper acquired 100% of the shares of Foundry, a leading provider of software technologies used to deliver visual effects and 3D content for the entertainment, digital design, and visualization industries. The results of Foundry are reported in the Network Software & Systems reportable segment.

Acquisition of ComputerEase - On August 19, 2019, Roper acquired substantially all of the assets of ComputerEase Software, a leading provider of integrated accounting, project management and field-to-office solutions for commercial construction firms. ComputerEase is integrating into our Deltek business and its results are reported in the Application Software reportable segment.

Acquisition of iPipeline - On August 22, 2019, Roper acquired 100% of the shares of iPipeline Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for the life insurance and financial services industries. The results of iPipeline are reported in the Network Software & Systems reportable segment.

The Company recorded $1,424.9 in goodwill and $1,165.5 of other identifiable intangibles in connection with the acquisition; however, purchase price allocations are preliminary pending final tax-related adjustments. The majority of the goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The amortizable intangible assets include customer relationships of $1,005.3 (15.8 year weighted average useful life) and technology of $107.6 (6.8 year weighted average useful life).

Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale

During the second quarter of 2018, Roper and Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (“Thermo Fisher”) entered into a definitive agreement under which Thermo Fisher would acquire 100% of the shares of Gatan, Inc. (“Gatan”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Roper, for approximately $925.0 in cash. On June 10, 2019, Roper and Thermo Fisher announced a mutual termination of this agreement due to the challenges in obtaining regulatory approval in the United Kingdom.

During the third quarter of 2019, Roper and AMETEK, Inc. (“AMETEK”) entered into a definitive agreement under which AMETEK would acquire Gatan for approximately $925.0 in cash. On October 29, 2019, the Company closed on its sale of Gatan to AMETEK. The Company is currently calculating the gain and associated tax expense on the sale, which will be disclosed within the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Gatan is reported in the Measurement & Analytical Solutions reportable segment.

At December 31, 2018 and September 30, 2019, the assets and liabilities of Gatan were classified as held for sale on Roper’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recognized a deferred tax liability of $10.0 associated with the excess of

book basis over tax basis in the shares of Gatan during 2018. The Company reversed this deferred tax liability in the third quarter of 2019 due to the structure of the transaction with AMETEK.

The Company closed on its sale of Princeton Instruments, Photometrics, Lumenera, and other brands (collectively, the “Imaging” businesses) to Teledyne Technologies Inc. on February 5, 2019 for approximately $225.0 in cash. The results of the Imaging businesses are reported in the Measurement & Analytical Solutions segment through such date. The sale resulted in a pretax gain of $119.6, which is reported within “Gain on disposal of business” in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings. In addition, we recognized income tax expense of $32.2 in connection with the sale, which is included within “Income taxes” in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Earnings. The assets and liabilities of the Imaging businesses were classified as held for sale on Roper’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2018.

5. Stock Based Compensation

The Roper Technologies, Inc. 2016 Incentive Plan (“2016 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 Roper’s employees, officers, directors and consultants.

The following table provides information regarding the Company’s stock-based compensation expense:
Three months ended March 31,
20202019
Stock-based compensation$27.7  $25.3  
Tax effect recognized in net earnings5.8  5.3  
 Three months ended
September 30,
 Nine months ended
September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Stock-based compensation$26.1
 $27.1
 $80.4
 $81.1
Tax effect recognized in net earnings5.5
 5.7
 16.9
 17.0


Stock Options - In the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019, 0.753March 31, 2020, 0.725 options were granted with a weighted average fair value of $68.05$62.02 per option. During the same period in 2018, 0.6942019, 0.686 options were granted with a weighted average fair value of $57.59$67.61 per option. All options were issued with an exercise price equal to the closing price of Roper’s common stock on the date of grant, as required by the 2016 Plan.

Roper records compensation expense for employee stock options based on the estimated fair value of the options on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Historical data is used to estimate the expected price volatility, the expected dividend yield, the expected option life and the expected forfeiture rate. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the estimated life of the option. The following weighted average assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of options granted during current and prior year periods using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model:
Three months ended March 31,
20202019
Risk-free interest rate (%)0.83  2.44  
Expected option life (years)5.645.41
Expected volatility (%)20.18  19.24  
Expected dividend yield (%)0.62  0.59  
 Nine months ended September 30,
 2019 2018
Risk-free interest rate (%)2.38 2.63
Expected option life (years)5.42 5.32
Expected volatility (%)19.22 18.04
Expected dividend yield (%)0.58 0.59


Cash received from option exercises for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 was $22.9 and 2018 was $55.8 and $53.8,$36.8, respectively.

Restricted Stock Grants - During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Company granted 0.3170.179 shares with a weighted average grant date fair value of $318.46$340.92 per restricted share. During the same period in 2018,2019, the Company granted 0.3720.258 shares with a weighted average grant date fair value of $277.92$309.02 per restricted share. All grants were issued at grant date fair value.

During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019, 0.177March 31, 2020, 0.096 restricted shares vested with a weighted average grant date fair value of $192.93$248.05 per restricted share and a weighted average vest date fair value of $313.68$333.75 per restricted share.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Roper’s stock purchase plan allows employees in the U.S. and Canada to designate up to 10% of eligible earnings to purchase Roper’s common stock at a 5% discount to the average closing price of the stock at the beginning and end of a quarterly offering period. Common stock sold to employees pursuant to the stock purchase plan may be either treasury stock, stock purchased on the open market, or newly issued shares.


During both the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, participants in the employee stock purchase plan purchased 0.0160.008 shares of Roper’s common stock for total consideration of $5.2$2.8 and $4.1,$2.2, respectively. All shares were purchased from Roper’s treasury shares.
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6.5. Inventories

The components of inventory were as follows:
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
Raw materials and supplies$127.1  $125.1  
Work in process31.5  30.9  
Finished products81.7  76.0  
Inventory reserves(34.1) (33.4) 
$206.2  $198.6  
 September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Raw materials and supplies$129.9
 $120.3
Work in process30.8
 26.2
Finished products77.6
 74.6
Inventory reserves(33.3) (30.3)
 $205.0
 $190.8


7.6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The carrying value of goodwill by segment was as follows:
Application SoftwareNetwork Software & SystemsMeasurement & Analytical SolutionsProcess TechnologiesTotal
Balances at December 31, 2019$5,389.4  $3,933.5  $1,178.0  $314.5  $10,815.4  
Additions—  —  —  —  —  
Other0.7  0.3  —  —  1.0  
Currency translation adjustments(22.1) (43.3) (12.4) (6.1) (83.9) 
Balances at March 31, 2020$5,368.0  $3,890.5  $1,165.6  $308.4  $10,732.5  
 Application Software Network Software & Systems Measurement &Analytical Solutions Process Technologies Total
Balances at December 31, 2018$5,236.1
 $2,623.7
 $1,174.7
 $312.3
 $9,346.8
Additions121.3
 1,303.6
 
 
 1,424.9
Other0.7
 
 
 
 0.7
Currency translation adjustments(6.1) (13.7) (5.1) (0.8) (25.7)
Balances at September 30, 2019$5,352.0
 $3,913.6
 $1,169.6
 $311.5
 $10,746.7


Other relates primarily to purchase accounting adjustments for acquisitions.

Other intangible assets were comprised of:
CostAccumulated
amortization
Net book
value
Assets subject to amortization:
Customer related intangibles$4,955.4  $(1,349.4) $3,606.0  
Unpatented technology613.0  (279.6) 333.4  
Software172.2  (111.5) 60.7  
Patents and other protective rights12.0  (8.0) 4.0  
Trade names7.9  (4.1) 3.8  
Assets not subject to amortization:
Trade names659.8  —  659.8  
Balances at December 31, 2019$6,420.3  $(1,752.6) $4,667.7  
Assets subject to amortization:
Customer related intangibles$4,915.5  $(1,416.9) $3,498.6  
Unpatented technology605.3  (298.2) 307.1  
Software171.8  (115.5) 56.3  
Patents and other protective rights11.8  (7.9) 3.9  
Trade names7.9  (4.6) 3.3  
Assets not subject to amortization:
Trade names653.8  —  653.8  
Balances at March 31, 2020$6,366.1  $(1,843.1) $4,523.0  
 Cost 
Accumulated
amortization
 
Net book
value
Assets subject to amortization:     
Customer related intangibles$3,926.8
 $(1,083.6) $2,843.2
Unpatented technology504.0
 (199.5) 304.5
Software172.0
 (93.2) 78.8
Patents and other protective rights9.7
 (7.5) 2.2
Trade names7.3
 (2.8) 4.5
Assets not subject to amortization:     
Trade names608.9
 
 608.9
Balances at December 31, 2018$5,228.7
 $(1,386.6) $3,842.1
      
Assets subject to amortization:     
Customer related intangibles$4,917.7
 $(1,270.7) $3,647.0
Unpatented technology608.2
 (257.2) 351.0
Software171.9
 (106.8) 65.1
Patents and other protective rights12.0
 (7.9) 4.1
Trade names7.9
 (3.7) 4.2
Assets not subject to amortization:     
Trade names659.4
 
 659.4
Balances at September 30, 2019$6,377.1
 $(1,646.3) $4,730.8


Amortization expense of other intangible assets was $262.1$100.7 and $234.9$82.6 during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively.

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An evaluation of the carrying value of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles is required to be performed on an annual basis and on 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. There have been no events or

In the first quarter of 2020, changes in facts and circumstances which indicateand general market declines from the coronavirus global pandemic (COVID-19) resulted in reduced expectations of near term future operating results. The Company considered these circumstances and the potential long-term impact on revenues and cash flows associated with its trade names and reporting units and determined that an indicator of possible impairment did not exist. While we have concluded that a triggering event did not occur during the quarter ended March 31, 2020, a prolonged COVID-19 pandemic could further impact the expectations of future operating results and assumptions that are significant enough that an interim impairment review would be required. This is required in 2019.particularly true for the trade name associated with our lab software business, which had a fair value approximating its carrying value of $100.4 as of October 1, 2019, its most recent quantitative analysis. The Company will perform the annual analysis during the fourth quarter of 2019.2020.

8.7. Debt

On August 26, 2019,April 23, 2020, the Company completed a public offering of $500.0 aggregate principal amount of 2.35% senior unsecured notes dueentered into Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement dated September 15, 2024 (“2024 Notes”)23, 2016 among the Company, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and $700.0 aggregate principal amount of 2.95% senior unsecured notes due September 15, 2029 (“2029 Notes”the other agents and together with the 2024 Notes, the “Notes”parties thereto, as previously amended December 2, 2016 (the “Credit Agreement”). The Amendment modified our gross debt to EBITDA covenant to allow for the benefit of our cash balance to be included in the calculation, changing the covenant to a net proceeds were useddebt to fund a portion of the purchase of iPipeline Holdings, Inc.EBITDA ratio.

The 2024 Notes and 2029 Notes bear interest atAmendment amends the definition of Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to be the ratio of (a)(i) Consolidated Total Debt (as defined in the Credit Agreement) minus (ii) the aggregate amount of Unrestricted Cash (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to (b) Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The Amendment also adds a fixed ratecondition to each extension of 2.35% and 2.95% per year, respectively, and are payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning March 15, 2020.

Roper may redeem some or all of the 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 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank equally in right of payment with all of its existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The Notes are effectively subordinatedcredit through December 31, 2020, that after giving effect to any such borrowing and intended use of our existing and future secured indebtedness tosuch borrowing, the extentaggregate amount of the value of the collateral securing such indebtedness. The Notes are not, and willUnrestricted Cash may not be guaranteed by any of our subsidiaries and are effectively subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities of our subsidiaries.greater than $1,250.


9.8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Roper’s debt at September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 included $5,300 of fixed-rate senior notes with the following fair values:
$600 3.000% senior notes due 2020606601 
$500 2.800% senior notes due 2021507501 
$500 3.125% senior notes due 2022512511 
$700 3.650% senior notes due 2023736721 
$500 2.350% senior notes due 2024500492 
$300 3.850% senior notes due 2025322323 
$700 3.800% senior notes due 2026751723 
$800 4.200% senior notes due 2028878860 
$700 2.950% senior notes due 2029702681 


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.


10.9. 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 that, in general, are based upon claims of the kind that have been customary over the past several years and which the Company is vigorously defending. 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, and that the ultimate liability, if any, arising from these actions should not have a material adverse effect on Roper’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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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. In April 2018, a stockholder derivative complaint was filed in Sarasota County, Florida against the Company, nominally, and its directors and former chairman & chief executive officer (“CEO”), alleging the directors breached their fiduciary duties and were unjustly enriched by the compensation earned by the nonexecutive directors and the CEO in 2015 and 2016. The matter was settled in June 2019, and the settlement was approved by the court in September. Under the terms of the settlement, the Company agreed to, among other things, expand future disclosures regarding its compensation practices,  submit a new director compensation plan to shareholders for approval in 2020, and pay plaintiff’s attorneys’ fees and expenses.


11.10. Business Segments

Net revenues and operating profit by segment are set forth in the following table:
Three months ended September 30,   Nine months ended September 30,  Three months ended March 31,
2019 2018 Change % 2019 2018 Change %20202019Change %
Net revenues:           Net revenues:
Application Software$405.4
 $378.3
 7.2 % $1,177.2
 $1,060.4
 11.0 %Application Software$405.1  $381.2  6.3 %
Network Software & Systems391.2
 341.9
 14.4 % 1,103.7
 989.7
 11.5 %Network Software & Systems438.2  345.7  26.8 %
Measurement & Analytical Solutions398.3
 429.6
 (7.3)% 1,208.5
 1,259.4
 (4.0)%Measurement & Analytical Solutions365.2  401.8  (9.1)%
Process Technologies159.6
 168.9
 (5.5)% 482.6
 505.4
 (4.5)%Process Technologies142.2  158.5  (10.3)%
Total$1,354.5
 $1,318.7
 2.7 % $3,972.0
 $3,814.9
 4.1 %Total$1,350.7  $1,287.2  4.9 %
Gross profit:           Gross profit:
Application Software$275.4
 $255.7
 7.7 % $791.5
 $712.5
 11.1 %Application Software$270.4  $253.4  6.7 %
Network Software & Systems271.9
 236.7
 14.9 % 763.6
 674.8
 13.2 %Network Software & Systems293.2  239.0  22.7 %
Measurement & Analytical Solutions234.7
 253.2
 (7.3)% 706.1
 737.1
 (4.2)%Measurement & Analytical Solutions214.6  231.2  (7.2)%
Process Technologies91.6
 94.4
 (3.0)% 273.0
 282.0
 (3.2)%Process Technologies78.6  87.0  (9.7)%
Total$873.6
 $840.0
 4.0 % $2,534.2
 $2,406.4
 5.3 %Total$856.8  $810.6  5.7 %
Operating profit*:           Operating profit*:
Application Software$110.1
 $97.7
 12.7 % $299.9
 $265.6
 12.9 %Application Software$97.6  $91.4  6.8 %
Network Software & Systems137.5
 128.1
 7.3 % 392.0
 349.7
 12.1 %Network Software & Systems138.7  125.3  10.7 %
Measurement & Analytical Solutions127.0
 136.1
 (6.7)% 375.4
 379.8
 (1.2)%Measurement & Analytical Solutions114.0  118.1  (3.5)%
Process Technologies55.5
 57.0
 (2.6)% 162.8
 164.9
 (1.3)%Process Technologies43.3  50.1  (13.6)%
Total$430.1
 $418.9
 2.7 % $1,230.1
 $1,160.0
 6.0 %Total$393.6  $384.9  2.3 %
Long-lived assets:           Long-lived assets:
Application Software$85.6
 $76.4
 12.0 %      Application Software$85.1  $82.0  3.8 %
Network Software & Systems50.0
 36.4
 37.4 %      Network Software & Systems48.5  35.4  37.0 %
Measurement & Analytical Solutions41.6
 39.1
 6.4 %      Measurement & Analytical Solutions39.1  40.2  (2.7)%
Process Technologies21.3
 21.2
 0.5 %      Process Technologies21.0  22.0  (4.5)%
Total$198.5
 $173.1
 14.7 %      Total$193.7  $179.6  7.9 %
 
*Segment operating profit is before unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses; these expenses were $44.9$44.4 and $41.4$38.5 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively, and $130.1 and $128.0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.


12.11. Revenues from Contracts

Disaggregated Revenue - We disaggregate our revenues into two categories: (i) software and related services; and (ii) engineered products and related services. Software and related services revenues are primarily derived from our Application Software and Network Software & Systems reportable segments. Engineered products and related services revenues are derived from all of our reportable segments except Application Software and comprise substantially all of the revenues generated in our Measurement & Analytical Solutions and Process Technologies reportable segments. See details in the table below.

Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019
Software and related services$668.5  $576.8  
Engineered products and related services682.2  710.4  
Net revenues$1,350.7  $1,287.2  
  Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
  2019 2018 2019 2018
Software and related services $637.3
 $561.1
 $1,808.8
 $1,586.8
Engineered products and related services 717.2
 757.6
 2,163.2
 2,228.1
Net revenues $1,354.5
 $1,318.7
 $3,972.0
 $3,814.9


Remaining performance obligations - Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of firm orders for which work has not been performed and excludes unexercised contract options. As of September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $3,133.3.$3,543.4. We expect to recognize revenue on
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approximately 60%58% of our remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months, with the remainder to be recognized thereafter.


Contract balances
Balance Sheet AccountSeptember 30, 2019 December 31, 2018 Change
Unbilled receivables$197.8
 $169.4
 $28.4
Contract liabilities - current (1)
(771.6) (714.1) (57.5)
Deferred revenue - non-current (2)
(28.9) (29.8) 0.9
Net contract assets/(liabilities)$(602.7) $(574.5) $(28.2)

Balance Sheet AccountMarch 31, 2020December 31, 2019Change
Unbilled receivables$225.3  $183.5  $41.8  
Contract liabilities - current (1)
(836.0) (840.8) 4.8  
Deferred revenue - non-current (2)
(32.6) (33.2) 0.6  
Net contract assets/(liabilities)$(643.3) $(690.5) $47.2  
(1) Consists of “Deferred revenue,” and billings in-excess of revenues (“BIE”) and customer deposits.. BIE and customer deposits areis reported in “Other accrued liabilities” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2) The non-current portion of deferred revenue is included in “Other liabilities” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The change in our net contract assets/(liabilities) from December 31, 2018,2019 to September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was due primarily to the acquisitions completedincrease in 2019, which increased netunbilled receivables associated with timing of invoicing in our project-based businesses, most notably our Transcore business, and to a lesser extent the foreign exchange impact on our contract liability balances.

Most of the Company’s project-based contracts where the input method of revenue recognition is utilized are billed as work progresses in accordance with the contract terms and conditions, either at periodic intervals or upon achievement of certain milestones. Often this results in billing occurring after revenue recognition resulting in contract assets. The Company records contract liabilities by $56.5 aswhen cash payments are received or due in advance of September 30, 2019, and the timing of payments and invoicingCompany’s performance relating primarily to Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) and post contract support (“PCS”) renewals, partially offset by revenuesrenewals. Revenue recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2020 that was included in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 of $76.5 and $620.2, respectively, related to our contract liability balances atbalance on December 31, 2018.2019 was $323.5.

In order to determine revenues recognized in the period from contract liabilities, we allocate revenue to the individual deferred revenue BIE or customer depositBIE balance outstanding at the beginning of the year until the revenue exceeds that balance.

Impairment losses recognized on our accounts receivable and unbilled receivables were immaterial in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

13. Leases

The Company’s operating leases are primarily for real property in support of our business operations. Although many of our leases contain renewal options, we generally are not reasonably certain to exercise these options at the commencement date. Accordingly, renewal options are generally not included in the lease term for determining the ROU asset and lease liability at commencement. Variable lease payments generally depend on an inflation-based index and such payments are not included in the original estimate of the lease liability. These variable lease payments are not material.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recognized $16.0 and $48.7 in operating lease expense, respectively.

The following table presents the supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s operating leases for the nine months ended September 30, 2019:
Operating cash flows used for operating leases$49.2
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations59.4


The following table presents the lease balances (excluding the Gatan business which is classified as held for sale) within the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet related to the Company’s operating leases as of September 30, 2019:
Lease Assets and Liabilities Balance Sheet Account  
ASSETS:    
Operating lease ROU assets Other assets $276.9
     
LIABILITIES:    
Current operating lease liabilities Other accrued liabilities $56.4
Operating lease liabilities Other liabilities 229.7
Total operating lease liabilities   $286.1


Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases (excluding the Gatan business which is classified as held for sale) were as follows:March 31, 2020.
Remainder of 2019$16.3
202062.4
202154.2
202241.5
202334.2
Thereafter108.0
Total operating lease payments316.6
Less: Imputed interest30.5
Total operating lease liabilities$286.1
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Weighted average remaining lease term - operating leases (years)7
Weighted average discount rate (%)3.0



ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

You should read the following discussion in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019 (“Annual Report”) as filed on February 25, 201928, 2020 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this report.

Information About Forward-Looking Statements

This report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. In addition, we, or our executive officers on our behalf, may from time to time make forward-looking statements in reports and other documents we file with the SEC or in connection with oral statements made to the press, potential investors or others. All statements that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements.”  Forward-looking statements may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plans,” “expects,” “projects,” “should,” “will,” “believes” 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. Such risks and uncertainties include the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, operations, financial results and liquidity, including the duration and magnitude of such effects, which will depend on numerous evolving factors that we cannot accurately predict or assess, including: the duration and scope of the pandemic; the negative impact on global and regional markets, economies and economic activity; actions governments, businesses and individuals take in response to the pandemic; the effects of the pandemic, including all of the foregoing, on our customers, suppliers, and business partners, and how quickly economies and demand for our products and services recover after the pandemic subsides.

ExamplesAdditional 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;
failure to effectively mitigate cybersecurity threats;
failure to comply with new data privacy laws and regulations;
difficulties associated with exports/imports and risks of changes to tariff rates;
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 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);
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economic disruption caused by terrorist attacks, health crises (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) or other unforeseen events; and
the factors discussed in other reports filed with the SEC.

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.


Overview

Roper Technologies, Inc. (“Roper,” “we,” “us” or “our”) is a diversified technology company. We operate businesses that design and develop software (both license and SaaS) and engineered products and solutions for a variety of niche end markets.

We pursue consistent and sustainable growth in earnings and cash flow by emphasizing continuous improvement in the operating performance of our existing businesses and by acquiring other businesses that offer high value-added software, services, engineered products and solutions that we believe are capable of achieving growth and maintaining high margins. We compete in many niche markets and believe we are the market leader or a competitive alternative to the market leader in most of these markets.

As discussed in Note 1, during the first quarter of 2019, we implemented a realignment of our reportable segment structure. The new reportable segments continue to provide a transparent view into Roper’s operations and capital deployment objectives. The Company’s new reporting segment structure reinforces Roper’s diversified, niche market strategy by reporting based upon business models instead of end markets. The four new reportable segments (and businesses within each - including acquisitions since the realignment) are as follows:

Application Software -Aderant, CBORD, CliniSys, Data Innovations, Deltek, Horizon, IntelliTrans, PowerPlan, Strata, Sunquest
Network Software & Systems -ConstructConnect, DAT, Foundry, Inovonics, iPipeline, iTradeNetwork, Link Logistics, MHA, RF IDeas, SHP, SoftWriters, TransCore
Measurement & Analytical Solutions -Alpha, CIVCO Medical Solutions, CIVCO Radiotherapy, Dynisco, FMI, Gatan, Hansen, Hardy, IPA, Logitech, Neptune, Northern Digital, Struers, Technolog, Uson, Verathon
Process Technologies -AMOT, CCC, Cornell, FTI, Metrix, PAC, Roper Pump, Viatran, Zetec

The day-to-day operations of our businesses, our organizational structure, and our strategy remain unchanged. All prior periods have been recast to reflect the changes noted above.

Critical Accounting Policies

There were no material changes during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting policies and estimates in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Information regarding new accounting pronouncements is included in Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.  


Impact of COVID-19 on our Business

A novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in December 2019, and subsequently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.

Our top priority during this pandemic is on the health and safety of our employees. The leadership teams at our businesses were proactive in instituting safety measures that protect our employees, while maintaining operational capabilities required to meet their customers’ needs. All our businesses with manufacturing facilities have been deemed essential and remain operational, supplying our customers with critical products. Additionally, all of our businesses have been operational in their work-from-home environments.

The spread of COVID-19 has caused us to modify our business practices, and we may take further actions as required by governmental and other regulatory authorities or as we determine to protect the safety or best interests of our employees, customers, suppliers and business partners. Some changes in business practices include, but are not limited to: restricting employee travel, developing social distancing plans for our employees, expanding the number of our associates who work from home, and cancelling physical participation in meetings, events and conferences.

While we did not experience a material impact on our results in the first quarter of 2020, COVID-19 has created significant uncertainty in the future economic outlook of our businesses.

We operate a diverse portfolio of businesses, and, as a result, our businesses are navigating through a diverse set of challenges. Some of the impacts our businesses are experiencing from COVID-19 include, but are not limited to:

Our businesses have been unable to visit current and potential customers in order to solicit new business and/or provide necessary on-site implementation and training services, which has impacted our ability to obtain new business, and in some cases, effectively service existing business;
Government restrictions on non-emergency hospital procedures may decrease (1) demand in our businesses that provide medical products used in non-emergency procedures and (2) revenue related to pharmaceutical utilization in post-acute healthcare settings;
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The unprecedented slowdown and/or shut down of global economy sectors and the related uncertain timeline to reopen and recover has created a weak demand environment for our businesses serving industrial and energy markets;
Some of our customers, including those in the medical field, will likely delay payments to us while they are addressing the numerous challenges presented by COVID-19; such delays will impact the timing of our cash flow and our financial performance.

While our expectations for our operating results in 2020 have been lowered to reflect the new economic environment, our businesses are taking pragmatic cost countermeasures to manage profitability while continuing strategic investments for long term growth.

Our financial position remains strong with $1,000 of cash on-hand as of March 31, 2020 and an undrawn $2,500 revolving line of credit. Additionally, we expect our operating cash flow generation capability to continue due to our high levels of recurring revenue, high profitability, low capital expenditure requirements, and low working capital requirements. We believe that existing cash balances, together with funds generated from operations and amounts available under our credit facility, will be sufficient to finance our operations and meet our foreseeable cash requirements, including quarterly cash dividends and certain strategic acquisitions through at least the next twelve months.
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Results of Operations
All currency amounts are in millions, percentages are of net revenues

General

Percentages may not sum due to rounding.

The following table sets forth selected information for the periods indicated.

 Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net revenues:       
Application Software$405.4
 $378.3
 $1,177.2
 $1,060.4
Network Software & Systems391.2
 341.9
 1,103.7
 989.7
Measurement & Analytical Solutions398.3
 429.6
 1,208.5
 1,259.4
Process Technologies159.6
 168.9
 482.6
 505.4
Total$1,354.5
 $1,318.7
 $3,972.0
 $3,814.9
Gross margin:       
Application Software67.9 % 67.6 % 67.2 % 67.2 %
Network Software & Systems69.5
 69.2
 69.2
 68.2
Measurement & Analytical Solutions58.9
 58.9
 58.4
 58.5
Process Technologies57.4
 55.9
 56.6
 55.8
Total64.5
 63.7
 63.8
 63.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses:       
Application Software40.8 % 41.7 % 41.8 % 42.1 %
Network Software & Systems34.4
 31.8
 33.7
 32.8
Measurement & Analytical Solutions27.0
 27.3
 27.4
 28.4
Process Technologies22.7
 22.1
 22.8
 23.2
Total32.8
 31.9
 32.8
 32.7
Segment operating margin:       
Application Software27.2 % 25.8 % 25.5 % 25.0 %
Network Software & Systems35.1
 37.5
 35.5
 35.3
Measurement & Analytical Solutions31.9
 31.7
 31.1
 30.2
Process Technologies34.8
 33.7
 33.7
 32.6
Total31.8
 31.8
 31.0
 30.4
Corporate administrative expenses(3.3) (3.1) (3.3) (3.4)
Income from operations28.4
 28.6
 27.7
 27.1
Interest expense, net(3.6) (3.7) (3.5) (3.5)
Loss on debt extinguishment
 (1.2) 
 (0.4)
Other income (expense), net0.1
 (0.1) (0.1) 
Gain on disposal of business
 
 3.0
 
Earnings before income taxes24.9
 23.6
 27.2
 23.1
Income taxes(4.5) (4.9) (4.6) (5.1)
Net earnings20.5 % 18.8 % 22.6 % 18.0 %

Three months ended March 31,
20202019
Net revenues:
Application Software$405.1  $381.2  
Network Software & Systems438.2  345.7  
Measurement & Analytical Solutions365.2  401.8  
Process Technologies142.2  158.5  
Total$1,350.7  $1,287.2  
Gross margin:
Application Software66.7 %66.5 %
Network Software & Systems66.9  69.1  
Measurement & Analytical Solutions58.8  57.5  
Process Technologies55.3  54.9  
Total63.4  63.0  
Selling, general and administrative expenses:
Application Software42.7 %42.5 %
Network Software & Systems35.3  32.9  
Measurement & Analytical Solutions27.5  28.1  
Process Technologies24.8  23.3  
Total34.3  33.1  
Segment operating margin:
Application Software24.1 %24.0 %
Network Software & Systems31.7  36.2  
Measurement & Analytical Solutions31.2  29.4  
Process Technologies30.5  31.6  
Total29.1  29.9  
Corporate administrative expenses(3.3) (3.0) 
Income from operations25.9  26.9  
Interest expense, net(3.4) (3.4) 
Other income (expense), net0.1  (0.2) 
Gain on disposal of business—  9.3  
Earnings before income taxes22.6  32.6  
Income taxes(4.8) (3.9) 
Net earnings17.8 %28.7 %

Three months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 compared to three months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019

Net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 increased by 2.7%4.9% as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. The increase was the result of organic growth of 1.8%3.6%, and a net acquisition/divestiture contribution of 1.5%1.7%, partially offset by a negative foreign exchange impact of 0.6%0.4%.



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In our Application Software segment, revenues were $405.4$405.1 in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020 as compared to $381.2 in the first quarter of 2019, as compared to $378.3 in the third quarter of 2018, an increase of 7%6%. Organic revenues increased 6%5% and acquisitions accounted for 2% of our growth, partially offset by a negative foreign exchange impact of 1%.growth. The increase in organic revenues was due to broad-based revenue growth across the segment, led by businesses serving government contracting, legalutilities and healthcare markets. Gross margin increased to 67.9%66.7% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020 as compared to 66.5% in the first quarter of 2019 as compareddue primarily to 67.6% in the third quarter of 2018 and selling,operating leverage on higher revenues. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of revenues decreasedincreased to 40.8%42.7% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020 as compared to 42.5% in the first quarter of 2019 as compared to 41.7% in the third quarter of 2018, both of which were due primarily to operating leverage on higher revenues.revenue mix. The resulting operating margin was 27.2%24.1% in the thirdfirst quarter of 20192020 as compared to 25.8%24.0% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2018.2019.

In our Network Software & Systems segment, revenues were $391.2$438.2 in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020 as compared to $345.7 in the first quarter of 2019, as compared to $341.9 in the third quarter of 2018, an increase of 14%27%. Organic revenues increased 4%9% and acquisitions accounted for 10%18% of our growth. The growth in organic revenues was due primarily to our network softwarebroad-based revenue growth across the segment, led by businesses serving the transportation, healthcare and food markets, slightly offset by lower project revenue in our toll and traffic, business.logistics, and access management markets. Gross margin increaseddecreased to 69.5%66.9% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2020 as compared to 69.1% in the first quarter of 2019 as compared to 69.2% in the third quarter of 2018 due primarily to favorable revenue mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenues increased to 34.4%35.3% in the thirdfirst quarter of 20192020 as compared to 31.8%32.9% in the thirdfirst quarter of 20182019 due primarily to the acquisitions completed in 2019, including amortization of acquired intangibles. As a result, operating margin was 35.1%31.7% in the thirdfirst quarter of 20192020 as compared to 37.5%36.2% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2018.2019.

Our Measurement & Analytical Solutions segment revenues decreased by 7%9% to $398.3$365.2 in the thirdfirst quarter of 20192020 as compared to $429.6$401.8 in the third quarter of 2018. The disposal of the Imaging businesses on February 5, 2019 accounted for 5% of the decrease, organic revenues declined 2%, and the negative foreign exchange impact was 1%. The decline in organic revenues was due primarily to our industrial businesses, and to a lesser extent our water meter technology and scientific imaging businesses, partially offset by growth across our medical products businesses. Gross margin remained flat at 58.9% in the third quarter of 2019 and 2018. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased to 27.0% in the third quarter of 2019 as compared to 27.3% in the third quarter of 2018 due primarily to the sale of the Imaging businesses. The resulting operating margin was 31.9% in the third quarter of 2019 as compared to 31.7% in the third quarter of 2018.

Our Process Technologies segment revenues decreased by 6% to $159.6 in the third quarter of 2019 as compared to $168.9 in the third quarter of 2018. Organic revenues decreased 5%, and the negative foreign exchange impact was 1%. The decrease in organic revenues was due primarily to businesses serving upstream oil and gas end markets. Gross margin increased to 57.4% in the third quarter of 2019 as compared to 55.9% in the third quarter of 2018 due primarily to favorable revenue mix. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenues increased to 22.7% in the third quarter of 2019 as compared to 22.1% in the third quarter of 2018 due primarily to the organic revenue decline previously discussed. As a result, operating margin was 34.8% in the third quarter of 2019 as compared to 33.7% in the third quarter of 2018.

Corporate expenses increased to $44.9, or 3.3% of revenues, in the third quarter of 2019 as compared to $41.4, or 3.1% of revenues, in the third quarter of 2018. The increase was due primarily to higher acquisition-related expenses.

Net interest expense was $48.8 for the third quarter of 2019 as compared to $48.4 for the third quarter of 2018 due to higher weighted average interest rates, partially offset by lower weighted average debt balances.

Other income, net, of $1.5 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was composed primarily of foreign exchange gains at our non-U.S. based subsidiaries. Other expense, net of $1.6 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was composed primarily of foreign exchange losses at our non-U.S. subsidiaries.

Loss on debt extinguishment of $15.9 for the third quarter of 2018, incurred in connection with the redemption of the $500.0 of outstanding 6.25% senior notes due September 1, 2019 (“2019 Notes”), was composed of the early redemption premium and the remaining unamortized deferred financing costs.

Income taxes as a percent of pretax earnings were 17.9% in the third quarter of 2019 as compared to 20.5% in the third quarter of 2018. The rate was favorably impacted primarily by the reversal of the deferred tax liability of $10.0 originally recorded in the second quarter of 2018, associated with the excess of Gatan's book basis over our tax basis in the shares during the thirdfirst quarter of 2019. This reversal was due to the structure of the transaction with AMETEK for the Gatan divestiture.

Backlog is equal to our remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized within the next 12 months as discussed in Note 12 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Backlog increased 10% to $1,865.7 at September 30, 2019 as compared to $1,694.4 at September 30, 2018, 5% increase in organic and 7% attributable to acquisitions, partially offset by a 2% decline related to the disposal of the Imaging businesses.

 Backlog as of
 September 30,
 2019 2018
Application Software$796.5
 $738.8
Network Software & Systems657.5
 514.8
Measurement & Analytical Solutions292.9
 317.2
Process Technologies118.8
 123.6
Total$1,865.7
 $1,694.4

Nine months ended September 30, 2019 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2018

Net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 increased by 4.1% as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2018. The increase was the result of organic growth of 3.4%, and a net acquisitions/divestiture contribution of 1.6%, partially offset by a negative foreign exchange impact of 0.9%.

In our Application Software segment, revenues were $1,177.2 in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to $1,060.4 in the nine months ended September 30, 2018, an increase of 11%. Organic revenues increased 5% and acquisitions accounted for 7% of our growth, partially offset by a negative foreign exchange impact of 1%. The growth in organic revenues was due primarily to broad-based revenue growth across the segment, led by businesses serving government contracting, professional services, legal and healthcare markets. Gross margin remained flat at 67.2% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018. SG&A expenses decreased as a percentage of revenue at 41.8% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to 42.1% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 due primarily to operating leverage on higher organic revenues. The resulting operating margin was 25.5% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to 25.0% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

In our Network Software & Systems segment, revenues increased by 12% to $1,103.7 in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to $989.7 in the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Organic revenues increased 6% and acquisitions accounted for 5%. The growth in organic revenues was due to broad-based revenue growth across the segment led by our network software businesses serving the transportation, healthcare and food markets. Gross margin increased to 69.2% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to 68.2% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 due primarily to revenue mix. SG&A expenses increased as a percentage of revenues at 33.7% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to 32.8% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018 due primarily to the acquisitions completed in 2019, including amortization of acquired intangibles. As a result, operating margin was 35.5% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to 35.3% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018.

Our Measurement and Analytical segment revenues decreased by 4% to $1,208.5 in the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to $1,259.4 in the nine months ended September 30, 2018. Organic revenues increased 2%3%, more than offset by a decrease in revenue of 5%12% attributable to the disposal of (i) Princeton Instruments, Photometrics, Lumenera, and other brands (collectively, the Imaging businesses as discussed above,“Imaging” businesses) on February 5, 2019 and a negative foreign exchange impact of 1%.(ii) Gatan, Inc. (“Gatan”) on October 29, 2019. The growth in organic revenues was due primarily to our medical products businesses and to a lesser extent our water meter technology businesses,business, partially offset by industrial business declines. Gross margin remained relatively flat at 58.4%increased to 58.8% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019first quarter of 2020 as compared to 58.5%57.5% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018.first quarter of 2019 due primarily to operating leverage on higher organic revenues. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased to 27.4%27.5% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019first quarter of 2020 as compared to 28.4%28.1% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018first quarter of 2019 due primarily to operating leverage on higher organic revenues and the sale of the Imaging and Gatan businesses. The resulting operating margin was 31.1%31.2% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019first quarter of 2020 as compared to 30.2%29.4% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018.first quarter of 2019.

Our Process Technologies segment revenues decreased by 5%10% to $482.6$142.2 in the nine months ended September 30, 2019first quarter of 2020 as compared to $505.4$158.5 in the nine months ended September 30, 2018.first quarter of 2019. Organic revenues decreased by 3%10%, and the negative foreign exchange impact was 2%1%. The decrease in organic revenues was due primarily to lower demand at our businesses serving upstream oil and gas end markets. Gross margin increased to 56.6%55.3% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019first quarter of 2020 as compared to 55.8%54.9% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018first quarter of 2019 due primarily to favorable revenue mix.increased sales of higher margin products across a number of businesses. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenues decreasedincreased to 22.8%24.8% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019first quarter of 2020 as compared to 23.2%23.3% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018first quarter of 2019 due primarily to lower costs that are generally variable with revenue.the organic revenue decline previously discussed. As a result, operating margin was 33.7%30.5% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019first quarter of 2020 as compared to 32.6%31.6% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018.first quarter of 2019.


Corporate expenses increased to $130.1,$44.4, or 3.3% of revenues, in the nine months ended September 30, 2019first quarter of 2020 as compared to $128.0,$38.5, or 3.4%3.0% of revenues, in the nine months ended September 30, 2018.first quarter of 2019. The dollar increase was due primarily to higher acquisition-related expenses, partially offset by lowerexpense and stock compensation related expenses and professional services.expense.

Net interest expense was $137.6$45.4 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019first quarter of 2020 as compared to $134.8$43.7 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018first quarter of 2019 due to higher weighted average interest rates,debt balances, partially offset by lower weighted average debt balances.interest rates.

Other income, net, of $0.8 for the first quarter of 2020 was composed primarily of foreign exchange gains at our non-U.S. based subsidiaries. Other expense, net of $2.6 and $1.0$3.1 for the nine months ended September 30,first quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively, was composed primarily of foreign exchange losses at our non-U.S. based subsidiaries.

Gain on disposal of business, of $119.6 in the first quarter of 2019 is the pretax gain recognized on the sale of the Imaging businesses, which closed February 5, 2019.

Income taxes as a percent of pretax earnings decreased to 16.9%were 21.1% in the nine months ended September 30, 2019first quarter of 2020 as compared to 21.9%11.8% in the nine months ended September 30, 2018.first quarter of 2019. The rate was favorably impactedincrease is due primarily due to the recognition of a discrete tax benefit of $41.0$43.0 in the first quarter of 2019, in connection with a foreign restructuring plan allowing the future realization of net operating losses andlosses.

Backlog is equal to our remaining performance obligations expected to be recognized within the reversalnext 12 months as discussed in Note 11 of the deferred tax liabilityNotes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Backlog increased 22% to $2,070.3 at March 31, 2020
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as compared to $1,697.7 at March 31, 2019, organic growth was 20% and acquisitions contributed 8%, partially offset by a 6% decline related to the second quarterdisposal of 2018 associated with the excess of Gatan's book basis over our tax basis in the shares during the third quarter of 2019.Gatan and Imaging businesses.
Backlog as of
March 31,
20202019
Application Software$838.6  $769.3  
Network Software & Systems877.9  518.9  
Measurement & Analytical Solutions236.3  288.1  
Process Technologies117.5  121.4  
Total$2,070.3  $1,697.7  

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
All currency amounts are in millions

Selected cash flows for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 were as follows:
Three months ended March 31,
Cash provided by/(used in):20202019
Operating activities$363.9  $290.3  
Investing activities(17.0) 197.2  
Financing activities(38.7) (464.3) 
 Nine months ended September 30,
Cash provided by/(used in):2019 2018
Operating activities$995.6
 $966.0
Investing activities(2,183.8) (1,230.4)
Financing activities1,152.1
 (40.8)

Operating activities - Net cash provided by operating activities increased by 3.1%25.4% to $995.6$363.9 in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 as compared to $966.0$290.3 in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 due primarily to (i) higher net income exclusive of the gain on sale of Imaging businesses, partially offset by cash taxes paid during the first quarter of 2019, including $39.4 on the disposal of the Imaging businesses.businesses, and (ii) higher income from operations excluding non-cash charges.

Investing activities - Cash used in investing activities during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2020 was primarily for capital expenditures. Cash from investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2019 was primarily business acquisitions, most notably iPipeline and Foundry, partially offset by proceeds from the disposal of the Imaging businesses. Cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 was primarily for business acquisitions, most notably PowerPlan.

Financing activities - Cash provided byused in financing activities for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was primarily due to dividend payments, partially offset by net proceeds from the issuance of the 2024 Notes and the 2029 Notes, partially offset by dividend payments.stock based compensation. Cash used in financing activities during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 was primarily due to the redemption of our 2019 Notes and net repayments on our unsecured credit facility as well asand dividend payments, largelypartially offset by net proceeds from the issuance of the $700.0 aggregate principal amount of 3.65% senior unsecured notes due September 15, 2023 and $800.0 aggregate principal amount of 4.20% senior unsecured notes due September 15, 2028 as well as proceeds from stock option exercises.exercises and other short term borrowings.
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash - Cash and cash equivalents decreased during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 by $5.3$18.1 due primarily to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the functional currencies of our United Kingdom, European and Canadian subsidiaries. Cash and cash equivalents decreasedincreased during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018March 31, 2019 by $2.7$4.9 due primarily to the strengthening of functional currencies of our United Kingdom subsidiaries against the U.S. dollar againstdollar.

We also continue to monitor government economic stabilization efforts and expect to participate in certain legislative provisions to improve our liquidity. We will defer approximately $320 of U.S. and state income tax payments from the Canadian dollar.second quarter to the third quarter of 2020. Approximately $200 of the deferred U.S. income tax payments are associated with the gain on sale of Gatan. Additionally, under the U.S. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, we expect to defer the payment of approximately $54 of employer social security payroll taxes for the remainder of 2020 to be paid equally in the fourth quarters of 2021 and 2022.

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Total debt at September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 consisted of the following:

$600 3.000% senior notes due 2020$600.0 
$500 2.800% senior notes due 2021500.0 
$500 3.125% senior notes due 2022500.0 
$700 3.650% senior notes due 2023700.0 
$500 2.350% senior notes due 2024500.0 
$300 3.850% senior notes due 2025300.0 
$700 3.800% senior notes due 2026700.0 
$800 4.200% senior notes due 2028800.0 
$700 2.950% senior notes due 2029700.0 
Deferred finance costs(30.6)
Other7.2 
Total debt, net of deferred finance costs5,276.6 
Less current portion602.4 
Long-term debt, net of deferred finance costs$4,674.2 
$600 3.000% senior notes due 2020$600.0
$500 2.800% senior notes due 2021500.0
$500 3.125% senior notes due 2022500.0
$700 3.650% senior notes due 2023700.0
$500 2.350% senior notes due 2024500.0
$300 3.850% senior notes due 2025300.0
$700 3.800% senior notes due 2026700.0
$800 4.200% senior notes due 2028800.0
$700 2.950% senior notes due 2029700.0
Unsecured credit facility925.0
Deferred finance costs(34.2)
Other7.2
Total debt, net of deferred finance costs6,198.0
Less current portion2.9
Long-term debt, net of deferred finance costs$6,195.1

The interest rate on borrowings under our $2,500.0 unsecured credit facility is calculated based upon various recognized indices plus a margin as defined in the credit agreement.facility. At September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, there were $925.0no outstanding borrowings under our unsecured credit facility. At September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, we had $7.2 of other debt in the form of short term borrowings, finance leases and several smaller facilities that allow for borrowings in various foreign locations to support our non-U.S. businesses and $75.3$68.6 of outstanding letters of credit.

Cash at our foreign subsidiaries at September 30, 2019 decreasedMarch 31, 2020 increased to $271$336 as compared to $339$292 at December 31, 20182019 primarily due to the repatriation of historical foreign earnings subject to the deemed repatriation tax under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and the cash used in the acquisition of Foundry, partially offset by cash generated at our foreign subsidiaries during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. We intend to repatriate substantially all historical and future earnings subject to the deemed repatriation tax.unremitted foreign earnings.

We expect existing cash and cash equivalents, cash generated by our operations and availability under our unsecured credit facility, as well as our expected ability to access the capital markets, will be sufficient to fund operating requirements for the foreseeable future.

We were in compliance with all debt covenants related to our unsecured credit facility throughout the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020.

Net working capital (total current assets, excluding cash, less total current liabilities, excluding debt) was negative $201.6$490.1 at September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 as compared to negative $200.4$505.4 at December 31, 2018,2019, reflecting a decreaseincrease in working capital due primarily to an increasea decrease in deferred revenueaccrued compensation resulting from the timing of payments and the adoption of ASC 842, partially offset by an increase in unbilled receivables, andpartially offset by a seasonal decrease in accrued compensation. The trend ofaccounts receivable. Consistent negative net working capital demonstrates Roper’s continued evolution and focus on asset-light business models. Total debt was $6,198.0$5,276.6 at September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 as compared to $4,941.7$5,275.3 at December 31, 2018 due primarily to the issuance of the 2024 Notes and the 2029 Notes.2019. Our leverage is shown in the following table:
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
Total debt$5,276.6  $5,275.3  
Cash(999.8) (709.7) 
Net debt4,276.8  4,565.6  
Stockholders’ equity9,591.3  9,491.9  
Total net capital$13,868.1  $14,057.5  
Net debt / total net capital30.8 %32.5 %
 September 30,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Total debt$6,198.0
 $4,941.7
Cash(323.0) (364.4)
Net debt5,875.0
 4,577.3
Stockholders’ equity8,571.3
 7,738.5
Total net capital$14,446.3
 $12,315.8
    
Net debt / total net capital40.7% 37.2%


Capital expenditures were $42.2$7.9 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 as compared to $34.2$15.8 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. Capitalized software expenditures were $7.7$2.6 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 as compared to $7.2$2.0 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2018.March 31, 2019. We expect the aggregate of capital expenditures and capitalized software expenditures for the balance of the year to be comparable to prior years as a percentage of revenues.
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On April 23, 2020, the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement dated September 23, 2016 among the Company, the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the other agents and parties thereto, as previously amended December 2, 2016 (the “Credit Agreement”). The Amendment modified our gross debt to EBITDA covenant to allow for the benefit of our cash balance to be included in the calculation, changing the covenant to a net debt to EBITDA ratio. This provides the Company further flexibility and capacity in executing on our pipeline of high quality acquisition opportunities.

The Amendment amends the definition of Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to be the ratio of (a)(i) Consolidated Total Debt (as defined in the Credit Agreement) minus (ii) the aggregate amount of Unrestricted Cash (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to (b) Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The Amendment also adds a condition to each extension of credit through December 31, 2020, that after giving effect to any such borrowing and intended use of such borrowing, the aggregate amount of Unrestricted Cash may not be greater than $1,250.

There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations from those disclosed in our Annual Report.Report other than the Amendment.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

At September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, 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 purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.

Outlook

Current geopolitical uncertainties could adversely affect our business prospects. The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and will continue to have, an adverse impact on our business. A significant terrorist attack, or other global conflict, or public health crisis could cause changes in world economies that would adversely affect us. It is impossible to isolate each of these factor’s effects on current economic conditions. It is also impossible to predict with any reasonable degree of certainty what or when any additional events may occur that also would similarly disrupt the economy.economy and have an adverse impact on our businesses.

We maintain an active acquisition program; however, future acquisitions will be dependent on numerous factors and it is not feasible to reasonably estimate if or when any such acquisitions will occur and what the impact will be on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Such acquisitions may be financed by the use of existing credit lines, future cash flows from operations, future divestitures, the proceeds from the issuance of new debt or equity securities or any combination of these methods.

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 20192020 (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.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

See “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in our Annual Report. There were no material changes during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020.

ITEM 4. 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 Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Evaluation Date”). 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 as of the Evaluation Date, these officers have concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (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 submit 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.

There were no changes to our internal controls during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Information pertaining to legal proceedings can be found in Note 109 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

For information regarding factors that could affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, see the risk factors discussion in Item 1A of our Annual Report.Report on Form 10-K. See also “Information About Forward-Looking Statements” included in Part I, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We are providing the following information regarding changes that have occurred to the previously disclosed risk factors in our Form 10-K. Except for such additional information, we believe there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K.

The extent to which the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and measures taken in response thereto impact our business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict.

The novel strain of the coronavirus identified in China in late 2019 has spread across the globe and has resulted in governmental and other regulatory authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place orders, and shutdowns. These measures have impacted and may further impact our workforce and operations, as well as the work force, operations and financial prospects of our customers, suppliers and business partners. There is considerable uncertainty regarding such measures and potential future measures, such as restrictions on our access to our manufacturing facilities or on our support operations or workforce, or similar limitations for our customers, suppliers and business partners. The spread of COVID-19 has caused us to modify our business practices (including restricting employee travel, developing social distancing plans for our employees, expanding the number of our associates who work from home, and cancelling physical participation in meetings, events and conferences), and we may take further actions as may be required by governmental and other regulatory authorities or as we determine to protect the safety or best interests of our employees, customers, suppliers and business partners.
Some of the impacts our businesses are experiencing from COVID-19 include, but are not limited to:

Our businesses have been unable to visit current and potential customers in order to solicit new business and/or provide necessary on-site implementation and training services, which has impacted our ability to obtain new business, and in some cases, effectively service existing business;
Government restrictions on non-emergency hospital procedures may decrease (1) demand in our businesses that provide medical products used in non-emergency procedures and (2) revenue related to pharmaceutical utilization in post-acute healthcare settings;
The unprecedented slowdown and/or shut down of global economy sectors and the related uncertain timeline to reopen and recover has created a weak demand environment for our businesses serving industrial and energy markets;
Some of our customers, including those in the medical field, will likely delay payments to us while they are addressing the numerous challenges presented by COVID-19; such delays will impact the timing of our cash flow and our financial performance.

The extent to which the coronavirus outbreak impacts our business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the outbreak, its severity, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. Even after the COVID-19 outbreak has subsided, we may continue to experience materially adverse impacts to our business as a result of the virus’s global economic impact, including the availability of credit, adverse impacts on our liquidity and any recession that has occurred or may occur in the future.

There are no comparable recent events that provide guidance as to the effect of the spread of COVID-19 as a global pandemic may have on our customers, suppliers, vendors and other business partners, and, as a result, the ultimate impact of the outbreak is highly uncertain and subject to change. We do not yet know the full extent of the impacts on our business, our operations or the global economic and political environment as a whole. However, the effects could have a material impact on our results of operations and heighten many of our known risks described in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. In addition, the rapidly changing situation could give rise to additional risks or adverse
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impacts of which we are not presently aware, such as the ability to complete acquisitions, the ability to obtain credit through the capital markets and/or through our revolving credit facility.
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ITEM 6.                 EXHIBITS

2.131.1 

4.1
4.2
31.1
31.2
32.1
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document, filed herewith.
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document, filed herewith.
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document, filed herewith.
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document, filed herewith.
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document, filed herewith.
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document, filed herewith.


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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Roper Technologies, Inc.

/S/ L. Neil HunnPresident and Chief Executive OfficerNovember 1, 2019May 6, 2020
L. Neil Hunn(Principal Executive Officer)

/S/ Robert C. CrisciExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerNovember 1, 2019May 6, 2020
Robert C. Crisci(Principal Financial Officer)

/S/ Jason ConleyVice President and ControllerNovember 1, 2019May 6, 2020
Jason Conley(Principal Accounting Officer)


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