Littelfuse reported strong Q4 2021 results with net sales of $553.1 million, up 38% in total and 23% organically. GAAP diluted EPS was $2.08 and adjusted diluted EPS was $3.16. The company completed its acquisition of Carling Technologies, Inc. on November 30.
Net sales of $553.1 million were up 38% in total and 23% organically versus the prior year, driven by stronger than expected demand across all segments
GAAP operating margin was 16.8%; adjusted operating margin was 17.0%
GAAP diluted EPS was $2.08 and adjusted diluted EPS was $3.16, benefiting from a lower effective tax rate driven by the receipt of a tax holiday
Cash flow from operations was $133 million and free cash flow was $100 million
For the first quarter of 2022, the company expects net sales in the range of $563 to $577 million, adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $3.14 to $3.30 and an adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 17%.