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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
______________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
______________________________________
(Mark one)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016
OR
¨
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 0-21918
______________________________________ 
FLIR Systems, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
______________________________________
Oregon
 
93-0708501
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
27700 SW Parkway Avenue,
Wilsonville, Oregon
 
97070
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(503) 498-3547
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
______________________________________ 
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  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one)
Large accelerated filer
  x
 
Accelerated filer
  ¨
Non-accelerated filer
  ¨
 
Smaller reporting company
  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x
At July 29, 2016, there were 137,281,232 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding.





INDEX
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
Item 5.
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
 




PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1.
Financial Statements

FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
402,729

 
$
392,975

 
$
782,201

 
$
737,492

Cost of goods sold
219,407

 
203,360

 
421,189

 
371,980

Gross profit
183,322

 
189,615

 
361,012

 
365,512

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
36,945

 
35,126

 
73,356

 
69,900

Selling, general and administrative
81,165

 
83,958

 
165,067

 
159,327

Total operating expenses
118,110

 
119,084

 
238,423

 
229,227

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from operations
65,212

 
70,531

 
122,589

 
136,285

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
4,360

 
3,358

 
7,807

 
7,019

Interest income
(328
)
 
(295
)
 
(588
)
 
(542
)
Other expense (income), net
1,327

 
1,020

 
(103
)
 
320

Earnings before income taxes
59,853

 
66,448

 
115,473

 
129,488

Income tax provision
14,485

 
15,948

 
68,980

 
31,078

Net earnings
$
45,368

 
$
50,500

 
$
46,493

 
$
98,410

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.33

 
$
0.36

 
$
0.34

 
$
0.70

Diluted
$
0.33

 
$
0.36

 
$
0.33

 
$
0.70

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
137,861

 
140,063

 
137,686

 
139,916

Diluted
138,993

 
141,491

 
138,832

 
141,484





The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
1



FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
45,368

 
$
50,500

 
$
46,493

 
$
98,410

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flow hedges
(196
)
 
194

 
(865
)
 
(410
)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(24,888
)
 
30,499

 
(1,526
)
 
(35,465
)
    Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(25,084
)
 
30,693

 
(2,391
)
 
(35,875
)
Comprehensive income
$
20,284

 
$
81,193

 
$
44,102

 
$
62,535

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
2



FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except par value)
(Unaudited)
 
 
June 30,
2016
 
December 31, 2015
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
903,179

 
$
472,785

Accounts receivable, net
279,323

 
326,098

Inventories
387,393

 
393,092

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
87,927

 
95,539

Total current assets
1,657,822

 
1,287,514

Property and equipment, net
271,726

 
272,629

Deferred income taxes, net
55,578

 
55,429

Goodwill
592,946

 
596,316

Intangible assets, net
133,364

 
141,302

Other assets
83,515

 
53,210

    Total assets
$
2,794,951

 
$
2,406,400

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
101,170

 
$
139,540

Deferred revenue
30,738

 
31,933

Accrued payroll and related liabilities
46,629

 
54,806

Accrued product warranties
14,661

 
13,406

Advance payments from customers
21,189

 
33,848

Accrued expenses
35,597

 
40,930

Accrued income taxes
3,007

 
201

Other current liabilities
4,441

 
5,987

Current portion, long term debt
264,924

 
264,694

Total current liabilities
522,356

 
585,345

Long-term debt
505,040

 
93,750

Deferred income taxes
3,893

 
3,623

Accrued income taxes
51,807

 
10,457

Other long-term liabilities
64,311

 
63,710

Commitments and contingencies

 

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; no shares issued at June 30, 2016, and December 31, 2015

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, 137,265 and 137,350 shares issued at June30, 2016, and December 31, 2015, respectively, and additional paid-in capital
1,373

 
1,374

Retained earnings
1,773,688

 
1,773,267

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(127,517
)
 
(125,126
)
Total shareholders’ equity
1,647,544

 
1,649,515

    Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
2,794,951

 
$
2,406,400



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
3



FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
46,493

 
$
98,410

Income items not affecting cash:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
27,778

 
24,611

Deferred income taxes
(372
)
 
142

Stock-based compensation arrangements
14,381

 
12,938

Other non-cash items
15,451

 
(823
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:
 
 
 
Decrease in accounts receivable
50,711

 
22,594

Decrease (increase) in inventories
14,995

 
(44,072
)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets
(1,634
)
 
489

(Increase) decrease in other assets
(8,613
)
 
1,610

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable
(44,165
)
 
24,539

(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue
(1,052
)
 
2,303

(Decrease) in accrued payroll and other liabilities
(34,534
)
 
(28,170
)
Increase in accrued income taxes
46,617

 
5,230

Increase of pension & other long term liabilities
565

 
4,058

Cash provided by operating activities
126,621

 
123,859

CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Additions to property and equipment, net
(20,876
)
 
(30,783
)
Proceeds on sale of property and equipment
4,875

 
30

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(42,445
)
 

Cash used by investing activities
(58,446
)
 
(30,753
)
CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net proceeds from credit agreement and long-term debt
525,766

 

Repayments of credit agreements and long-term debt
(112,500
)
 
(7,500
)
Common stock repurchased
(29,747
)
 
(31,426
)
Dividends paid
(33,090
)
 
(30,774
)
Proceeds from employee stock based compensation plans
6,541

 
19,636

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements
1,579

 
4,041

Other financing activities
10

 
(8
)
Cash provided (used) by financing activities
358,559

 
(46,031
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
3,660

 
(18,259
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
430,394

 
28,816

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
472,785

 
531,374

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
903,179

 
$
560,190








The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
4


FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)



Note 1.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of FLIR Systems, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (the “Company”) are unaudited and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, these statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements and include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations for the interim periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FLIR Systems, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for any subsequent interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2016.

Reclassifications
The Company made certain reclassifications to the prior year's financial statements to conform them to the presentation as of June 30, 2016. Restructuring expenses of $0.5 million and $0.7 million have been reclassified to selling, general and administrative expenses, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015. These reclassifications had no effect on consolidated financial position, shareholders' equity or net cash flows for any of the periods presented.

Note 2.
Stock-based Compensation

Stock Incentive Plans

The Company has a stock-based compensation program that provides equity incentives for employees, consultants and directors. This program includes incentive and non-statutory stock options and nonvested stock awards (referred to as restricted stock unit awards) administered by the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors.

Under the stock-based compensation program, the Company has granted time-based options, time-based restricted stock unit awards, performance-based restricted stock unit awards and market-based restricted stock unit awards. Options generally expire ten years from their grant dates. Time-based options and restricted stock unit awards generally vest over a three year period. Shares issuable under the performance-based restricted stock unit awards are earned based upon the Company's return on invested capital over a three year period. Shares issuable under market-based restricted stock unit awards are earned based upon the Company's total shareholder return compared to the total shareholder return over a three year period of the component company at the 60th percentile level in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. Shares vested under the performance-based restricted stock unit awards and the market-based restricted stock unit awards must be held by the participant for a period of one year from the vest date.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) which allows employees to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at 85 percent of the lower of the fair market value at the date of enrollment or the fair market value at the purchase date. The ESPP provides for six-month offerings commencing on May 1 and November 1 of each year with purchases on April 30 and October 31 of each year. Shares purchased under the ESPP must be held by the purchasing plan participant for a period of at least 18 months after the date of purchase.


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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 2.
Stock-based Compensation - (Continued)

Stock-based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Cost of goods sold
$
855

 
$
766

 
$
1,470

 
$
1,484

Research and development
1,233

 
1,185

 
2,414

 
2,325

Selling, general and administrative
6,205

 
6,229

 
10,497

 
9,129

Stock-based compensation expense
$
8,293

 
$
8,180

 
$
14,381

 
$
12,938

Stock-based compensation costs capitalized in inventory are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Capitalized in inventory
685

 
703

As of June 30, 2016, the Company had $53.6 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation costs, net of estimated forfeitures, to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.2 years. 


Note 3.
Net Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the numerator and denominator utilized in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Numerator for earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net earnings for basic and diluted earnings per share
$
45,368

 
$
50,500

 
$
46,493

 
$
98,410

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator for earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
137,861

 
140,063

 
137,686

 
139,916

Assumed exercises of stock options and vesting of restricted stock awards, net of shares assumed reacquired under the treasury stock method
1,132

 
1,428

 
1,146

 
1,568

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
138,993

 
141,491

 
138,832

 
141,484


The effect of outstanding stock-based compensation awards for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, which in the aggregate consisted of 295,000 and 440,000 shares, respectively; and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, which in the aggregate consisted of 285,000 and 389,000 shares, respectively, have been excluded for purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share since their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect.



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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 4.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Factors used in determining the fair value of our financial assets and liabilities are summarized into three broad categories in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement”:
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities as of the reporting date;
Level 2 – other significant directly or indirectly observable inputs, including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds and credit risk; and
Level 3 – significant inputs that are generally less observable than objective sources, including our own assumptions in determining fair value.
The factors and methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Company had $329.5 million and $29.0 million of cash equivalents at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, which were primarily investments in money market funds. The Company has categorized its cash equivalents as a Level 1 financial asset, measured at fair value based on quoted prices in active markets of identical assets. The fair values of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swap contracts as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 are disclosed in Note 5, "Derivative Financial Instruments," of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements below and are based on Level 2 inputs. The fair value of the Company’s senior unsecured notes as described in Note 13, "Long-Term Debt," of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements is approximately $689.0 million and $254.1 million based upon Level 2 inputs at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The fair value of the Company's term loan, also described in Note 13, approximates the carrying value due to the variable market rate used to calculate interest payments. The Company does not have any other significant financial assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value.

Note 5.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Contracts
In general, the gains and losses related to the Company's foreign currency exchange rate contracts recorded in other expense (income), net are offset by the reciprocal gains and losses from the underlying assets or liabilities which originally gave rise to the exposure. The net losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 were $9.1 million and $2.1 million, respectively. The net gains for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 were $5.8 million and $1.8 million, respectively.

The following table provides volume information about the Company's foreign currency exchange rate contracts. The table below presents the net notional amounts of the Company's outstanding foreign currency forward contracts in United States dollar equivalent amounts (in thousands):
 
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Swedish kronor
$
93,760

 
$
59,198

Euro
21,280

 
281

Canadian dollar
14,954

 
10,799

Brazilian real
8,145

 
6,440

British pound sterling
3,064

 
10,203

Australian dollar
2,856

 
2,342

Norwegian krone
836

 
453

Other
1,035

 
2,197

 
$
145,930

 
$
91,913

At June 30, 2016, the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts, in general, had maturities of one month or less.

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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 5.
Derivative Financial Instruments - (Continued)
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Contracts - (Continued)
The carrying amount of the foreign currency forward contracts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands):
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Other current assets
 
Other current liabilities
 
Other current assets
 
Other current liabilities
Foreign currency forward contracts
$
447

 
$
2,034

 
$
767

 
$
1,314


Interest Rate Swap Contracts
At June 30, 2016, the effective interest rate on the Company's revolving credit facility was 2.37 percent. As of June 30, 2016, the following interest rate swaps were outstanding:
Contract Date
 
Notional Amount
(in millions)
 
Fixed Rate
 
Effective Date
 
Maturity Date
March 15, 2013
 
$
50.6

 
1.02
%
 
April 5, 2013
 
March 31, 2019
March 29, 2013
 
$
50.6

 
0.97
%
 
April 5, 2013
 
March 31, 2019
The net fair value carrying amount of the Company's interest rate swaps was a liability of $0.9 million of which $0.5 million has been recorded in other current liabilities and $0.4 million has been recorded to other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2016.

Note 6.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $7.8 million at June 30, 2016 and $6.9 million at December 31, 2015.


Note 7.
Inventories
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
 
 
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Raw material and subassemblies
$
202,343

 
$
216,107

Work-in-progress
51,599

 
38,639

Finished goods
133,451

 
138,346

 
$
387,393

 
$
393,092



Note 8.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are net of accumulated depreciation of $269.8 million and $253.4 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.



8


FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 9.
Goodwill
The carrying value of goodwill and the activity for the six months ended June 30, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):
Balance, December 31, 2015
 
$
596,316

Currency translation adjustments and other
 
(3,370
)
Balance, June 30, 2016
 
$
592,946


See Note 17, "Operating Segments and Related Information - Operating Segments," of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the carrying value of goodwill by operating segment at June 30, 2016.

    
Note 10.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are net of accumulated amortization of $69.6 million and $61.3 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.


Note 11.
Credit Agreement
At June 30, 2016, the Company had $101.3 million borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility pursuant to the Credit Agreement, dated February 8, 2011, by and among the Company, with Bank of America, N.A., U.S. Bank National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and other lenders, as amended on April 5, 2013, October 27, 2015 and May 31, 2016 (the "Credit Agreement"), and had $20.7 million of letters of credit outstanding, which reduced the available credit under the revolving credit facility to $378.1 million.


Note 12.
Accrued Product Warranties
The following table summarizes the Company’s accrued product warranties and activity (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Accrued product warranties, beginning of period
$
17,227

 
$
15,840

 
$
16,514

 
$
16,175

Amounts paid for warranty services
(5,458
)
 
(3,547
)
 
(9,598
)
 
(6,971
)
Warranty provisions for products sold
5,826

 
3,595

 
10,560

 
6,985

Currency translation adjustments and other
(103
)
 
134

 
16

 
(167
)
Accrued product warranties, end of period
$
17,492

 
$
16,022

 
$
17,492

 
$
16,022

Current accrued product warranties, end of period
 
 
 
 
$
14,661


$
13,232

Long-term accrued product warranties, end of period
 
 
 
 
$
2,831


$
2,790




9


FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 13.
Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Unsecured notes
$
675,000

 
$
250,000

Term loan

 
108,750

Credit Agreement
101,250

 

Unamortized discounts and issuance costs
(6,286
)
 
(306
)
 
$
769,964

 
$
358,444

Current portion, long-term debt
$
264,924

 
$
264,694

Long-term debt
$
505,040

 
$
93,750


In August 2011, the Company issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.75 percent senior unsecured notes due September 1, 2016 (the “2011 Notes”). The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2011 Notes were approximately $247.7 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, which are being amortized over a period of five years. Interest on the 2011 Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1. The proceeds from the 2011 Notes were used for general corporate purposes, which include working capital and capital expenditure needs, business acquisitions and repurchases of the Company’s common stock. The 2011 Notes were repaid on July 5, 2016.
In June 2016, the Company issued $425 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.125 percent senior unsecured notes due June 15, 2021 (the “2016 Notes”). The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2016 Notes were approximately $421.0 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, which are being amortized over a period of five years. Interest on the 2016 Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on December 15 and June 15. The proceeds from the 2016 Notes were used to repay the principal amount of the 2011 Notes outstanding in July 2016 and for working capital and capital expenditure needs, business acquisitions and repurchases of the Company’s common stock and other general corporate purposes.
The Credit Agreement discussed in Note 11, "Credit Agreement," of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements above, consisted of a $150 million term loan facility and a revolving credit facility. On May 31, 2016, the Company repaid its term loan and drew down $105.0 million under the revolving credit facility. Interest on amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility accrues at the one-month LIBOR rate plus the applicable scheduled spread for the amount outstanding and is paid monthly in arrears. See Note 5, "Derivative Financial Instruments - Interest Rate Swap Contracts," of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the effective interest rate on the revolving credit facility at June 30, 2016.


Note 14.
Shareholders’ Equity
The following table summarizes the common stock and additional paid-in capital activity during the six months ended June 30, 2016 (in thousands):
 
Common stock and additional paid-in capital, December 31, 2015
$
1,374

Income tax benefit of common stock options exercised
1,451

Common stock issued pursuant to stock-based compensation plans, net
938

Stock-based compensation expense
14,375

Repurchase of common stock
(16,765
)
Common stock and additional paid-in capital, June 30, 2016
$
1,373

On February 5, 2015, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions of up to 15.0 million shares of the Company's outstanding common stock. The authorization will expire on February 5, 2017. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company repurchased 1.0 million shares for an aggregate purchase price of $29.7 million, of which $16.8 million reduced common stock and additional paid in capital and $12.9 million reduced retained earnings.

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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 14.
Shareholders’ Equity - (Continued)
On June 3, 2016, the Company paid a dividend of $0.12 per share on its outstanding common stock to the shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 20, 2016. The total cash payments for dividends during the six months ended June 30, 2016 were $33.1 million.

Note 15.
Contingencies

FLIR Systems, Inc. and its subsidiary, Indigo Systems Corporation (now known as FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc.) (together, the “FLIR Parties”), were named in a lawsuit filed by Raytheon Company (“Raytheon”) on March 2, 2007 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. Raytheon's complaint, as amended, asserted claims for tortious interference, patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, breach of contract and fraudulent concealment. The FLIR Parties filed an answer to the complaint on September 2, 2008, in which they denied all material allegations. On October 27, 2010, the FLIR Parties and Raytheon entered into a settlement agreement that resolved the patent infringement claims (the "Patent Claims") pursuant to which the FLIR Parties paid $3 million to Raytheon and entitles the FLIR Parties to certain license rights in the patents that were the subject of the Patent Claims.  On October 28, 2014, a four-week trial began with respect to Raytheon's remaining claims of misappropriations of trade secrets and claims related to 31 alleged trade secrets. On November 24, 2014, a jury in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas rejected Raytheon’s claims and determined that 27 of the alleged trade secrets were not in fact trade secrets and that neither Indigo, prior to its acquisition by FLIR Systems, Inc., nor FLIR Systems, Inc. infringed any of the trade secrets claimed and awarded Raytheon no damages.  On March 31, 2016 the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a Final Judgment denying Raytheon’s claims and awarding FLIR court costs and denying each of Raytheon’s and FLIR’s Renewed Motions for Judgment as a Matter of Law and denying FLIR’s Amended Rule 54(d) Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Under the Texas Theft Liability Act.

On April 29, 2016, Raytheon filed a Notice of Appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit of the denial by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas of Raytheon’s Renewed Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law, or in the Alternative, Motion for New Trial. On May 11, 2016, the FLIR Parties filed a Notice of Appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit of the Order of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas Denying the FLIR Parties’ Amended Rule 54(d) Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs under the Texas Theft Liability Act, the Order Denying the FLIR Parties’ Renewed Motion For Judgment as a Matter Of Law, and the Final Judgment to the extent it denied the FLIR Parties Attorneys’ Fees and Costs under the Texas Theft Liability Act. The matter remains ongoing and is subject to appeal and the Company is unable to estimate the amount or range of potential loss or recovery, if any, which might result if the final determination of this matter is favorable or unfavorable, but an adverse ruling on the merits of the original claims against the FLIR Parties, while remote, could be material.

On October 22, 2014, the Company initially contacted the United States Department of State Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (“DDTC”), pursuant to International Traffic in Arms Regulation (“ITAR”) § 127.12(c), regarding the unauthorized export of technical data and defense services to dual and third country nationals in at least four facilities of the Company.  On April 27, 2015, the Company submitted its initial report to DDTC regarding the details of the issues raised in the October 22, 2014 submission.  DDTC subsequently notified the Company that it was considering administrative proceedings under Part 128 of ITAR and requested a tolling agreement, which the Company executed on June 16, 2015. On June 6, 2016, the Company executed a subsequent tolling agreement extending the tolling period for matters to be potentially included in an administrative proceeding for an additional 18 months until December 2017. DDTC continues its review and the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the time it may take to resolve the matter or the amount or range of potential loss, penalty or other government action, if any, that may be incurred in connection with this matter. However, an unfavorable outcome could result in fines and penalties or loss or modification of exporting privileges that could potentially be material to the financial condition and results of operations of the Company in and following the period in which such an outcome becomes estimable or known.


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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 15.
Contingencies - (Continued)

In March 2016, the Company learned of potential quality concerns with respect to as many as 310 Level III and Level IV SkyWatch Surveillance Towers sold by FLIR and companies acquired by FLIR from 2002 through 2014. The Company is currently investigating the cause of these quality issues and remedial steps which may be required to repair or replace affected SkyWatch Towers. The Company has notified customers who purchased the Towers of the potential concerns and, as a precautionary measure, has also temporarily suspended production of all Level III and Level IV SkyWatch Towers pending completion of its review and implementation of any necessary remedial measures. Due to the uncertainty of costs associated with a potential remedy and number of units which may require such remedy, the Company is currently unable to reasonably estimate the amount or range of potential loss or recovery that may result from this matter, however, such loss could be material to the financial condition and results of operations of the Company in the period in which such amount or range becomes estimable or known.

The Company is also subject to other legal and administrative proceedings, investigations, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business not specifically identified above. In these identified matters and others not specifically identified, the Company makes a provision for a liability with respect to a matter when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated for such matter. The Company believes it has recorded adequate provisions for any probable and estimable losses for matters in existence on the date hereof. While the outcome of each of these matters is currently not determinable, the Company does not expect that the ultimate resolution of any such matter will individually have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The costs to resolve all such matters may in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


Note 16.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Income tax provision
$
14,485

 
$
15,948

 
$
68,980

 
$
31,078

Effective tax rate
24
%
 
24
%
 
60
%
 
24
%
         
The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2016 is lower than the US Federal tax rate of 35 percent because of the mix of lower foreign jurisdiction tax rates, the effect of federal, foreign and state tax credits and discrete adjustments. During the first quarter of 2016, the Company recorded discrete tax expenses of $40.0 million primarily related to the European Commission’s decision regarding certain tax legislation in Belgium impacting one of the Company’s international subsidiaries. The Belgian Government announced that they have appealed this decision and filed an action for annulment with the General Court of the European Union. Companies directly affected by the decision may also appeal. The outcome of an appeal, new information received from the Belgian Government, or other future events may cause the income tax provision associated with the decision to be entirely or partially reversed. We expect the annual effective tax rate for the full year of 2016 to be approximately 25 percent, excluding discrete items.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company had approximately $52.9 million of unrecognized tax benefits, all of which would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. The Company anticipates an immaterial portion of its net unrecognized tax benefits will be recognized within 12 months as the result of settlements or effective settlements with various tax authorities, the closure of certain audits and the lapse of the applicable statute of limitations.
The Company classifies interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense. As of June 30, 2016, the Company had approximately $2.0 million of net accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 16.
Income Taxes - (Continued)
The Company currently has the following tax years open to examination by major taxing jurisdictions:
 
 
Tax Years:
US Federal
2012 – 2014
State of Oregon
2012 – 2014
State of Massachusetts
2011 – 2014
State of California
2012 – 2014
Sweden
2011 – 2014
United Kingdom
2011 – 2014
Belgium
2011 - 2014


Note 17.
Operating Segments and Related Information
Operating Segments
The operating segments of the Company are as follows:
Surveillance
The Surveillance segment develops and manufactures enhanced imaging and recognition solutions for a wide variety of military, law enforcement, public safety, and other government customers around the world for the protection of borders, troops, and public welfare. Offerings include airborne, land, maritime, and man-portable multi-spectrum imaging systems, radars, lasers, imaging components, integrated multi-sensor system platforms, hand-held and weapon-mounted thermal and image intensified imaging systems for use by consumers and services related to these systems.
Instruments
The Instruments segment develops and manufactures devices that image, measure, and assess thermal energy, gases, and other environmental elements for industrial, commercial, and scientific applications. Products include thermal imaging cameras, gas detection cameras, firefighting cameras, process automation cameras, and environmental test and measurement devices.
Security
The Security segment develops and manufactures cameras and video recording systems for use in commercial, critical infrastructure, and home security applications. Products include thermal and visible-spectrum cameras, digital and networked video recorders, and related software and accessories that enable the efficient and effective safeguarding of assets at all hours of the day and through adverse weather conditions.
OEM & Emerging Markets
The OEM & Emerging Markets segment develops and manufactures thermal imaging camera cores and components that are utilized by third parties to create thermal and other types of imaging systems. The segment also develops and manufactures intelligent traffic monitoring and signal control systems, imaging solutions for the smartphone and mobile devices market, and provides thermal cameras and cores for use or integration into unmanned aerial systems.
Maritime
The Maritime segment develops and manufactures electronics and imaging instruments for the recreational and commercial maritime market. The segment provides a full suite of networked electronic systems including multi-function helm displays, navigational instruments, autopilots, radars, sonar systems, thermal and visible imaging systems, and communications equipment for boats of all sizes.

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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 17.        Operating Segments and Related Information - (Continued)
Operating Segments - (Continued)
Detection
The Detection segment develops and manufactures sensor instruments and integrated platform solutions for the detection, identification, and suppression of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives ("CBRNE") threats for military force protection, homeland security, and commercial applications.

 Operating segment information is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenue – External Customers:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Surveillance
$
113,440

 
$
107,814

 
$
237,591

 
$
220,715

Instruments
78,068

 
90,260

 
157,487

 
174,080

Security
63,380

 
60,048

 
110,441

 
98,854

OEM & Emerging Markets
56,980

 
46,285

 
104,825

 
86,120

Maritime
55,163

 
52,030

 
106,883

 
103,002

Detection
35,698

 
36,538

 
64,974

 
54,721

 
$
402,729

 
$
392,975

 
$
782,201

 
$
737,492

Revenue – Intersegments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Surveillance
$
4,755

 
$
2,065

 
$
8,979

 
$
5,747

Instruments
1,213

 
1,068

 
2,788

 
1,910

Security
3,836

 
4,032

 
6,308

 
8,007

OEM & Emerging Markets
8,833

 
9,072

 
17,010

 
17,758

Maritime
1,458

 
925

 
2,072

 
1,582

Detection
31

 

 
31

 

Elimination
(20,126
)
 
(17,162
)
 
(37,188
)
 
(35,004
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Earnings (loss) from operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Surveillance
$
26,135

 
$
26,378

 
$
61,374

 
$
56,546

Instruments
19,133

 
28,341

 
38,629

 
56,404

Security
3,214

 
7,874

 
(430
)
 
11,689

OEM & Emerging Markets
16,094

 
10,495

 
26,127

 
19,274

Maritime
6,721

 
6,421

 
11,719

 
11,210

Detection
9,963

 
9,380

 
17,843

 
12,059

Other
(16,048
)
 
(18,358
)
 
(32,673
)
 
(30,897
)
 
$
65,212

 
$
70,531

 
$
122,589

 
$
136,285

 

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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 17.        Operating Segments and Related Information - (Continued)
Operating Segments - (Continued)

 
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Segment assets (accounts receivable, net and inventories):
 
 
 
Surveillance
$
255,484

 
$
285,602

Instruments
105,306

 
130,363

Security
92,960

 
105,737

OEM & Emerging Markets
111,703

 
93,925

Maritime
73,414

 
73,506

Detection
27,849

 
30,057

 
$
666,716

 
$
719,190


 
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Segment goodwill:
 
 
 
Surveillance
$
120,113

 
$
120,145

Instruments
150,457

 
149,582

Security
102,004

 
101,955

OEM & Emerging Markets
70,332

 
69,973

Maritime
102,025

 
106,549

Detection
48,015

 
48,112

 
$
592,946

 
$
596,316

Revenue and Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area
Information related to revenue by significant geographical location, determined by the end customer, is as follows (in thousands): 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
United States
224,305

 
204,946

 
418,589

 
371,401

Canada/Latin America
18,085

 
19,972

 
47,327

 
36,399

Europe
84,297

 
95,869

 
168,707

 
189,124

Middle East/Africa
28,629

 
26,009

 
56,341

 
52,576

Asia
47,413

 
46,179

 
91,237

 
87,992

 
$
402,729

 
$
392,975

 
$
782,201

 
$
737,492


Long-lived assets by significant geographic locations are as follows (in thousands):
 
 
June 30,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
United States
$
693,580

 
$
666,759

Europe
373,385

 
383,501

Other international
14,586

 
13,197

 
$
1,081,551

 
$
1,063,457


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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 17.        Operating Segments and Related Information - (Continued)
Major Customers
Revenue derived from major customers is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
US Government
$
100,106

 
$
76,125

 
$
185,742

 
$
129,445


Note 18.
Business Acquisitions

On November 30, 2015, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of DVTEL Inc. ("DVTEL"), a provider of software and hardware technologies for advanced video surveillance, for approximately $97.5 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The excess of the purchase price over the preliminary net tangible and identifiable intangible assets has been recorded as goodwill within the Company's Security segment and is subject to the final determination on the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
The preliminary allocation of the purchase price for DVTEL is as follows (in thousands):
Cash acquired
$
5,232

Other tangible assets and liabilities, net
5,160

Net deferred taxes
1,727

Identifiable intangible assets
27,380

Goodwill
57,993

Total purchase price
$
97,492

The allocation of the purchase price related to this acquisition is preliminary and is based on management’s judgments after evaluating several factors, including preliminary valuation assessments of tangible and intangible assets, and preliminary estimates of the fair value of liabilities assumed. The primary areas of the preliminary purchase price allocation that are not yet finalized relate to the valuation of the identifiable intangible assets, property and equipment, income taxes (including uncertain tax positions) and certain other tangible assets and liabilities. The final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be completed when the final valuation assessments of tangible and intangible assets are completed and estimates of the fair value of liabilities assumed are finalized during the year ended December 31, 2016. The preliminary goodwill of $58.0 million represents future economic benefits expected to arise from synergies from combining operations and the ability of DVTEL to provide the Company domain knowledge and distribution channels in adjacent security markets. 
On June 28, 2016, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Armasight, Inc. ("Armasight"), a developer of sporting and military optics products, for approximately $43.5 million in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. As of June 30, 2016, the Company has not yet assessed a valuation on identifiable intangible net assets and the $36.0 million excess of the purchase price over the preliminary net tangible assets acquired has been recorded in Other assets. The final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be completed when the final valuation assessments of tangible and intangible assets are completed and estimates of the fair value of liabilities assumed are finalized during the year ended December 31, 2016.
In addition, on June 6, 2016, the Company acquired the assets of Innovative Security Designs, LLC ("ISD"), a developer of embedded firmware and advanced camera surveillance platforms, for approximately $1.8 million in cash. As of June 30, 2016, the Company has not yet assessed a valuation on identifiable intangible net assets and the $1.6 million excess of the purchase price over the preliminary net tangible assets acquired has been recorded in Other assets. The final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be completed when the final valuation assessments of tangible and intangible assets are completed and estimates of the fair value of liabilities assumed are finalized during the year ended December 31, 2016.




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FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)
(Unaudited)

Note 19.
Subsequent Events
On July 5, 2016, the Company paid the outstanding $250 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.75 percent senior unsecured notes that were due September 1, 2016. The Company will record a loss on extinguishment of the debt of approximately $1.3 million in the third quarter of 2016.
On July 21, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on its common stock, payable on September 2, 2016, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 19, 2016. The total cash payment of this dividend will be approximately $16.5 million.

    

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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Report”), including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part I, Item 2, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding future events and the future results of FLIR Systems, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“FLIR” or the “Company”) that are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, projections, and assumptions about the Company’s business. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “sees,” “estimates” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors including, but not limited to, those discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part I, Item 2, and elsewhere in this Report as well as those discussed from time to time in the Company’s other Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports. In addition, such statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions. Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Report or, in the case of any document incorporated by reference, the date of that document, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Report, or for changes made to this document by wire services or Internet service providers. If we update or correct one or more forward-looking statements, investors and others should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections with respect to other forward-looking statements.

Results of Operations
The following discussion of operating results provides an overview of our operations by addressing key elements in our Consolidated Statements of Income. The “Segment Operating Results” section that follows describes the contributions of each of our business segments to our consolidated revenue and earnings from operations. Our six operating segments are: Surveillance, Instruments, Security, OEM & Emerging Markets, Maritime and Detection. Given the nature of our business, we believe revenue and earnings from operations (including operating margin percentage) are most relevant to an understanding of our performance at a segment level as revenue levels are the most significant indicators of business conditions for each of the respective segments and earnings from operations reflect our ability to manage each of our segments as revenue levels change. Additionally, at the segment level we disclose backlog, which represents orders received for products or services for which a sales agreement is in place and delivery is expected within twelve months. See Note 17, "Operating Segments and Related Information," of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the six operating segments.
Revenue. Consolidated revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2016 increased by 2.5 percent year over year, from $393.0 million in the second quarter of 2015 to $402.7 million in the second quarter of 2016. Consolidated revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2016 increased by 6.1 percent year over year, from $737.5 million in the first six months of 2015 to $782.2 million in the first six months of 2016. Increases in revenues for the three month period in our Surveillance, Security, OEM & Emerging Markets and Maritime segments were partially offset by declines in revenues in our Instruments and Detection segments. Increases in revenues for the six month period in our Surveillance, Security, OEM & Emerging Markets, Maritime and Detection segments were partially offset by declines in revenues in our Instruments segment.
The timing of orders, scheduling of backlog and fluctuations in demand in various regions of the world can give rise to quarter to quarter and year over year fluctuations in the mix of revenue. Consequently, year over year comparisons for any given quarter may not be indicative of comparisons using longer time periods. While we currently expect total annual revenue for 2016 to be higher than 2015 revenue, unexpected changes in economic conditions from key customer markets or other major unanticipated events may cause total revenue, and the mix of revenue between our segments, to vary from quarter to quarter during the year.
International sales accounted for 44.3 percent and 47.8 percent of total revenue for the three month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The proportion of our international revenue compared to total revenue will fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to normal variation in order activity across various regions as well as specific factors that may affect one region and not another. Overall, we anticipate that revenue from international sales will continue to comprise a significant percentage of total revenue.
Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was $219.4 million and $421.2 million, respectively, compared to cost of goods sold for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 of $203.4 million and $372.0 million, respectively. The year over year increase in cost of goods sold primarily related to higher revenues, changes in segment and product mix, and lower manufacturing cost absorption in 2016.

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Gross profit. Gross profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 was $183.3 million compared to $189.6 million for the same quarter last year. Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $361.0 million compared to $365.5 million for the same period last year. Gross margin, defined as gross profit divided by revenue, decreased from 48.3 percent in the second quarter of 2015 to 45.5 percent in the second quarter of 2016 and decreased from 49.6 percent in the first six months of 2015 to 46.2 percent in the first six months of 2016. The decrease in gross margin for the three and six month periods were primarily due to changes in segment and product mix, lower manufacturing cost absorption, inventory adjustments and increased promotional sales activity in our Security segment.
Research and development expenses. Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2016 totaled $36.9 million, compared to $35.1 million in the second quarter of 2015. Research and development expenses for the first six months of 2016 totaled $73.4 million, compared to $69.9 million in the first six months of 2015. Research and development expenses as a percentage of revenue were 9.2 percent and 9.4 percent for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively. Research and development expenses as a percentage of revenue were 8.9 percent and 9.5 percent for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. We have, and will continue to have, fluctuations in quarterly spending depending on product development needs and overall business spending priorities and believe that annual spending levels are more indicative of our commitment to research and development. Over the past five annual periods through December 31, 2015, our annual research and development expenses have varied between 8.5 percent and 9.9 percent of revenue, and we currently expect these expenses to remain within that range, on an annual basis, for the foreseeable future.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $81.2 million and $84.0 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $165.1 million and $159.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses year over year for the three month period was primarily related to cost control measures and partially offset by incremental expenses associated with DVTEL, acquired in November 2015. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses year over year for the six month period was primarily related to the inclusion of selling, general and administrative expenses of DVTEL and higher corporate legal expenses, partially offset by lower corporate administration expenses and other cost control efforts realized in the second quarter of 2016. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue were 20.1 percent and 21.4 percent for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and 21.1 percent and 21.6 percent for the six month periods ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Over the past five annual periods through December 31, 2015, our annual selling, general and administrative expenses have varied between 20.1 percent and 23.6 percent of revenue, and we currently expect these expenses to remain within that range, on an annual basis, for the foreseeable future.
Interest expense. Interest expense for the first six months of 2016 was $7.8 million, compared to $7.0 million for the same period of 2015. Interest expense was primarily associated with the $250 million aggregate principal amount of our 3.75 percent senior unsecured notes and our term loan that was drawn upon under our credit agreement.
Income taxes. The income tax provision of $14.5 million and $69.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, represents an effective tax rate of 25 percent. The first quarter of 2016 included discrete tax charges totaling $40.0 million, primarily related to the European Commission's decision regarding certain tax legislation in Belgium impacting one of our international subsidiaries. The Belgian Government announced that they have appealed this decision and filed an action for annulment with the General Court of the European Union. Companies directly affected by the decision may also appeal. The outcome of an appeal, new information received from the Belgian Government, or other future events may cause the income tax provision associated with the decision to be entirely or partially reversed. Excluding discrete items, we expect the annual effective tax rate for the full year of 2016 to be approximately 25 percent. The expected effective tax rate is lower than the US Federal tax rate of 35 percent because of the mix of lower foreign jurisdiction tax rates, and the effect of federal, foreign and state tax credits.


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Segment Operating Results
Surveillance
Surveillance operating results are as follows (in millions, except percentages):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
113.4

 
$
107.8

 
$
237.6

 
$
220.7

Earnings from operations
26.1

 
26.4

 
61.4

 
56.5

Operating margin
23.0
%
 
24.5
%
 
25.8
%
 
25.6
%
Backlog, end of period
 
 
 
 
341

 
286

Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 increased by 5.2 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2015. The increase in revenue for the three and six month periods was primarily due to increases in our weapon sights and other portable/hand-held product lines and service, partially offset by a decline in revenue in our airborne product line. Revenues from US government customers in the three and six month periods increased by approximately 55 percent and 37 percent, respectively, over the prior year.
Instruments
Instruments operating results are as follows (in millions, except percentages):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
78.1

 
$
90.3

 
$
157.5

 
$
174.1

Earnings from operations
19.1

 
28.3

 
38.6

 
56.4

Operating margin
24.5
%
 
31.4
%
 
24.5
%
 
32.4
%
Backlog, end of period
 
 
 
 
30

 
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Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 decreased by 13.5 percent and 9.5 percent, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2015. The year over year decrease in revenue for the three and six month periods were primarily due to a decline in sales in Europe; on a product line basis, the segment revenue decline was primarily in our building and predictive maintenance product line. The decrease in earnings from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to the same periods of 2015, was primarily due to decreased revenues as well as increased operating expense and higher production costs.
Security
Security operating results are as follows (in millions, except percentages):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
63.4

 
$
60.0

 
$
110.4

 
$
98.9

Earnings (loss) from operations
3.2

 
7.9

 
(0.4
)
 
11.7

Operating margin
5.1
%
 
13.1
%
 
(0.4
)%
 
11.8
%
Backlog, end of period
 
 
 
 
21

 
13

Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 increased by 5.5 percent and 11.7 percent, respectively, compared to the same periods of the prior year. The increase in revenue for the three and six month periods was primarily due to the inclusion of revenue from DVTEL products. DVTEL was acquired in November 2015. The decrease in earnings from operations year over year for the three and six month periods was primarily due to gross margin declines associated with sales incentives and promotional activity, a product mix shift to lower margin consumer products and higher operating expenses, primarily from DVTEL.

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OEM & Emerging Markets
OEM & Emerging Markets operating results are as follows (in millions, except percentages):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
57.0

 
$
46.3

 
$
104.8

 
$
86.1

Earnings from operations
16.1

 
10.5

 
26.1

 
19.3

Operating margin
28.2
%
 
22.7
%
 
24.9
%
 
22.4
%
Backlog, end of period
 
 
 
 
139

 
109

Revenue increased by 23.1 percent and 21.7 percent for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, compared to the same periods of the prior year. The increase in revenue year over year for the three and six month periods was primarily due to higher deliveries in most of our segment product lines, particularly in our cores and components and mobile accessories product lines. Geographically, all regions reported year over year increases. Segment earnings from operations increased for the three and six month periods primarily due to higher revenue, partially offset by lower gross margins.
Maritime
Maritime operating results are as follows (in millions, except percentages):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
55.2

 
$
52.0

 
$
106.9

 
$
103.0

Earnings from operations
6.7

 
6.4

 
11.7

 
11.2

Operating margin
12.2
%
 
12.3
%
 
11.0
%
 
10.9
%
Backlog, end of period
 
 
 
 
24

 
21

Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 increased by 6.0 percent and 3.8 percent, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2015. The increase in revenue year over year for the three and six month periods was primarily due to an increase in the Americas region. On a product basis, increased shipments of multifunction displays and infrared displays more than offset declines in autopilot and instrument shipments.

Detection
Detection operating results are as follows (in millions, except percentages):
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
35.7

 
$
36.5

 
$
65.0

 
$
54.7

Earnings from operations
10.0

 
9.4

 
17.8

 
12.1

Operating margin
27.9
%
 
25.7
%
 
27.5
%
 
22.0
%
Backlog, end of period


 


 
74

 
83


Revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 decreased by 2.3 percent and increased by 18.7 percent, respectively, compared to the same periods of 2015. The increase in revenue for the six month period was primarily related to increased shipments from our CBRNE threat response systems to United States government customers. The increase in earnings from operations and operating margins for the six month period ended June 30, 2016 compared to the same periods during the prior year were primarily due to the increases in revenue and reduced intangible asset amortization expense.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2016, we had a total of $903.2 million in cash and cash equivalents, of which $457.1 million was in the United States and $446.1 million was at our foreign subsidiaries, compared to cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2015 of $472.8 million, of which $129.6 million was in the United States and $343.2 million was at our foreign subsidiaries. The increase in cash and cash equivalents during the six months ended June 30, 2016 was primarily due to the proceeds from long-term debt and cash from operating activities, partially offset by $42.4 million spent on the acquisitions of Armasight and ISD, payments on our term loan under the credit agreement, capital expenditures of $20.9 million, repurchase of common stock of $29.7 million and dividend payments of $33.1 million.
Cash provided by operating activities totaled $126.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, which primarily consisted of net earnings, adjusted for non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and other non-cash items.
Cash used by investing activities totaled $58.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, consisting of $42.4 million, net of cash acquired, for the acquisitions of Armasight and ISD and capital expenditures in the ordinary course of business.
Cash provided by financing activities totaled $358.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, which primarily consisted of the net proceeds from long-term debt and the new credit agreement, partially offset by repurchases of common stock, payment of dividends and the term loan principal payments.
On February 8, 2011, we signed a Credit Agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A., U.S. Bank National Association, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and other lenders. The Credit Agreement provides for a $200 million, five-year revolving line of credit. On April 5, 2013, the Credit Agreement was amended to extend the maturity of the revolving credit facility from February 8, 2016 to April 5, 2018 in addition to incorporating a $150 million term loan facility maturing April 5, 2019. On May 31, 2016, the Credit Agreement was further amended to increase the borrowing capacity to $500 million and to extend the maturity of the revolving credit facility from April 5, 2018 to May 31, 2021. We have the right, subject to certain conditions, including approval of additional commitments by qualified lenders, to increase the line of credit by an additional $200 million until May 31, 2021. The Credit Agreement allows us and certain designated subsidiaries to borrow in US dollars, euros, Swedish kronor, pound sterling and other agreed upon currencies. The Credit Agreement requires us to pay a commitment fee on the amount of unused credit at a rate, based on the Company’s leverage ratio, which ranges from 0.25 percent to 0.40 percent. The Credit Agreement contains two financial covenants that require the maintenance of certain leverage ratios with which we were in compliance at June 30, 2016. The five-year revolving line of credit available under the Credit Agreement and the term loan facility are not secured by any of our assets.
As noted above, the Credit Agreement amendment of April 5, 2013 incorporated a $150 million term loan facility that was scheduled to mature on April 5, 2019. On May 31, 2016, we drew down $105 million under the revolving credit facility and repaid the term loan facility in full. Interest is accrued at the one-month LIBOR rate plus the scheduled spread and paid monthly. By entering into interest rate swap agreements, we have effectively fixed the basis for calculating the interest rate on the term loan. The effective interest rate paid is equal to the fixed rate in the swap agreements plus the credit spread then in effect. At June 30, 2016, the effective interest rate on the term loan was 2.37 percent. Principal payments of $3.75 million, at our option, will continue to be made in quarterly installments through December 31, 2018 with the final maturity payment including any accrued interest due on April 5, 2019.
At June 30, 2016, we had $101.3 million outstanding under our revolving credit facility pursuant to the Credit Agreement and the commitment fee on the amount of unused credit was 0.175 percent. We had $20.7 million of letters of credit outstanding at June 30, 2016, which reduced the total available credit under the revolving credit facility.
On August 19, 2011, we issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of our 3.75 percent senior unsecured notes due September 1, 2016 (the "2011 Notes"). The interest on the Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1. The proceeds from the Notes were used for general corporate purposes, which include working capital and capital expenditure needs, business acquisitions and repurchases of our common stock. The 2011 Notes were repaid on July 5, 2016.
In June 2016, we issued $425 million aggregate principal amount of our 3.125 percent senior unsecured notes due June 15, 2012 (the “2016 Notes”). The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2016 Notes were approximately $421.0 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses, which are being amortized over a period of five years. Interest on the 2016 Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on December 15 and June 15. The proceeds from the 2016 Notes were used to repay the 2011 Notes in July 2016 and are being used for general corporate purposes, which include working capital and capital expenditure needs, business acquisitions and repurchases of the our common stock.
On February 5, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 15.0 million shares of our outstanding common stock. As of June 30, 2016, 1.0 million shares had been repurchased under this authorization, which expires on February 5, 2017.

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United States income taxes have not been provided for on accumulated earnings of certain subsidiaries outside of the United States as we intend to reinvest the earnings in operations outside the United States indefinitely. Should we subsequently elect to repatriate such foreign earnings, we would need to accrue and pay United States income taxes, thereby reducing the amount of our cash.
We believe that our existing cash combined with the cash we expect to generate from operating activities and our available credit facilities and financing available from other sources will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements for the foreseeable future. We do not have any significant capital commitments for the next twelve months nor are we aware of any significant events or conditions that are likely to have a material impact on our liquidity.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Through June 30, 2016, we do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASU 2014-09"), which establishes new guidance under which companies will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also provides for additional disclosure requirements. While ASU 2014-09 was to be effective for annual periods and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016, on July 9, 2015, the FASB approved the deferral of the effective date to periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017. Accordingly, the Company currently intends to adopt ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018, and is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, "Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern" ("ASU 2014-15"). Under the new guidance, management will be required to assess an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, and to provide related footnote disclosures in certain circumstances. ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Accordingly, the Company currently intends to adopt ASU 2014-15 on January 1, 2017, and does not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-15 to have any impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In July 2015, the FASB issued FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2015-11, "Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory" ("ASU 2015-11"). The amendments in this update require inventory to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. ASU 2015-11 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments in this update should be applied prospectively with earlier application permitted. The Company currently intends to adopt ASU 2015-11 on January 1, 2017, and does not expect the adoption of ASU 2015-11 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01, "Financial Instruments - Overall: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities" ("ASU 2016-01"). The pronouncement revises the classification and measurement of investments in certain equity investments and the presentation of certain fair value changes for certain financial liabilities measured at fair value. ASU 2016-01 requires the change in fair value of many equity investments to be recognized in net income. ASU 2016-01 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company currently intends to adopt ASU 2016-01 on January 1, 2018, and does not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-01 to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”). The amendment requires the identification of arrangements that should be accounted for as leases by lessees. In general, for lease arrangements exceeding a twelve month term, these arrangements must now be recognized as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet of the lessee. ASU 2016-02 requires the use of the modified retrospective method, which will require adjustment to all comparative periods presented in the consolidated financial statements. ASU 2016-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company currently intends to adopt ASU 2016-02 on January 1, 2019, and is currently evaluating the potential effects of adopting the provisions of ASU 2016-02.
In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718)” (“ASU 2016-09”). The amendment identifies areas for simplification involving several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, an

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option to recognize gross stock compensation expense with actual forfeitures recognized as they occur, as well as certain classifications on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company currently intends to adopt ASU 2016-09 on January 1, 2017, and is currently evaluating the potential effects of adopting the provisions of ASU 2016-09.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company reaffirms the critical accounting policies and its use of estimates as reported in its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, as described in Note 1, "Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies," of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.

Contractual Obligations
There were no material changes to the Company's contractual obligations outside the ordinary course of its business during the quarter ended June 30, 2016 other than the issuance of $425 million aggregate principal amount of its 3.125 percent senior unsecured notes due June 15, 2012 and the related interest, as discussed above.

Contingencies
See Note 15, "Contingencies," of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of an ongoing lawsuit filed by Raytheon Company against FLIR Systems, Inc. and its subsidiary, FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc., the disclosure of certain matters by the Company to the United States Department of State Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance and the potential quality concerns of the SkyWatch Surveillance Towers.

Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

As of June 30, 2016, the Company has not experienced any changes in market risk exposure that would materially affect the quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.

Item 4.
Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of June 30, 2016, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e). Based on the evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of June 30, 2016 such that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2016 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, such internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
Legal Proceedings

The Company is subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of its business. See Note 15, “Contingencies,” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Company’s legal proceedings.


Item 1A.
Risk Factors

There has been no material change in the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015.


Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Company repurchased the following shares:
Period
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased(1)
 
Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs
 
Maximum Number of
Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs(2)
June 1 to June 30, 2016
950,000

 
$
31.31

 
950,000

 
 
Total
950,000

 
$
31.31

 
950,000

 
9,881,131

(1) The share repurchases were through open market transactions.
(2) All share repurchases are subject to applicable securities laws, and are at times and in amounts as management deems appropriate. On February 6, 2015, we announced that our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 15.0 million shares of our outstanding common stock. This repurchase was authorized on February 5, 2015 and will expire on February 5, 2017.



Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.


Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.


Item 5.
Other Information
None.



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Item 6.
Exhibits

Number
  
Description
3.1
 
Third Restated Bylaws of FLIR Systems, Inc., as amended through June 2, 2016.
4.1
 
Fourth Supplemental Indenture dated as of June 10, 2016 by and between FLIR Systems, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 10, 2016).
10.1
 
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among FLIR Systems, Inc., the subsidiaries of FLIR Systems Inc. party thereto, Bank of America N.A. and the other lenders party thereto, dated as of May 31, 2016.
31.1
  
Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 302.
31.2
  
Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 302.
32.1
  
Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 906.
32.2
  
Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Section 906.
101.INS
  
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
  
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document


    

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SIGNATURE
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.
 
 
 
FLIR SYSTEMS, INC.
 
 
 
Date August 3, 2016
 
    /s/ AMIT SINGHI
 
 
Amit Singhi
 
 
     Sr. Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Duly Authorized and Principal Financial Officer)

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