- First quarter revenue from continuing operations increased 6.9% to $151.2 million on strong global performance - Gross margin from continuing operations improves 150 bps to 32.1%
AMHERST, N.Y., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Columbus McKinnon
Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of
material handling products, today announced financial results for its first
quarter fiscal 2009 that ended on June 29, 2008. Prior periods have been
restated to reflect the classification of the Company's Univeyor business as
discontinued operations. Columbus McKinnon separately reported today that it
signed a definitive agreement to divest its Univeyor subsidiary, which
manufactures and installs integrated material handling conveyor systems. As a
result of the transaction, the Company will now report its financial results
as one operating segment. Except where noted, the following discussion
addresses continuing operations.
Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 were $151.2 million, up
$9.7 million, or 6.9%, over the same period in the prior year solidly
reflecting the positive impact of the Company's diverse geographic and end-
user markets. Income from continuing operations in the first quarter of
fiscal 2009 was $11.8 million, up 12.6% from $10.5 million in the first
quarter of fiscal 2008. On a per diluted share basis, income from continuing
operations was $0.61, a 10.9% increase over $0.55 from last year's first
quarter. Net income, which includes discontinued operations, was $9.7 million
for the fiscal 2009 first quarter compared with net income of $9.5 million in
the first quarter of fiscal 2008, reflecting losses from the discontinued
Univeyor operations of $2.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively. On a per
diluted share basis, fiscal 2009 first quarter net income was $0.50,
consistent with $0.50 in the same period last year.
Timothy T. Tevens, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "A
key element of our growth strategy has been to drive the top line with
investments in new markets around the world. These efforts are paying off
with strong product and brand expansion, which is driving double digit growth
in international markets. The growth is primarily from emerging economies in
Eastern Europe, Asia and Latin America, as well as in the established markets
of Western Europe. In addition, our targeted marketing activities in the
United States and internationally are resulting in success with the products
which serve the energy industry and those in global infrastructure
development, among others. Despite a slowed economic environment in the U.S.,
sales in the first quarter outpaced the same period last year."
Geographic and Market Diversity Drives Sales Growth; Marketing Investments
Pay Off
The fluctuation in sales compared with last year's quarter is summarized
as follows, in millions:
Increased volume$ 2.0 1.5%
Improved pricing 3.7 2.6%
Foreign currency translation 4.0 2.8%
Total $ 9.7 6.9%
Revenue growth has been driven by growth in international markets, as well
as the energy, mining, entertainment and public infrastructure construction
markets. Over the last year, the Company increased its investments in sales
and marketing activities and resources in Europe, Asia and for targeted U.S.
markets, such as the oil and gas and construction industries.
International sales from continuing operations were $49.4 million, or 33%
of total net sales, up $6.5 million, or 15% from the first quarter of fiscal
2008, representing the fourth consecutive quarter of double digit growth.
International sales growth reflects the continued strong performance of
Columbus McKinnon Europe operations as it gains market share and capitalizes
on growing economies, especially in Eastern Europe and Russia.
Mr. Tevens noted, "Our business continues to grow in the mid-single digit
range and provide strong margins. Additionally, we continue to invest in
markets that will be expanding for the foreseeable future."
Productivity Continues to Positively Impact Margins and Cash Management
Gross margin increased on higher sales to 32.1% for the quarter compared
with 30.6% in last year's first quarter. The Company has also maintained
margin neutrality on steel, which represents about 9% of total cost of goods
sold, by increasing the steel surcharge in step with rising market prices.
First quarter 2009 results reflect a $2.7 million increase in selling
expenses of which approximately $1.1 million were associated with expansion
efforts in international markets, especially Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia
and Latin America. Further, an incremental $0.8 million was invested to grow
market share in North America, including the Company's focus on the energy and
non-residential construction markets. Currency translation contributed $0.8
million to the increase in selling expenses when compared with the first
quarter of fiscal 2008. As a percent of revenue, selling expenses were 12.0%
for this year's first quarter, compared with 11.0% in last year's quarter.
The Company expects fiscal 2009 selling expenses will be in the range of 12%
and 12.5% of revenue.
General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $9.9 million in the first
fiscal quarter of 2009. The $1.6 million increase over the first fiscal
quarter of 2008 included $0.4 million for global infrastructure expansion in
Europe, Asia and Latin America to continue to meet the strong global demand
for Columbus McKinnon products, $0.5 million as a reserve adjustment related
to receivables and $0.3 million of increased engineering costs to support new
product development. Foreign currency translation was about $0.4 million of
the G&A increase. As a percent of revenue, G&A expenses were 6.5% for this
year's first quarter and 5.9% for last year's first quarter. The Company
expects G&A to trend toward 6% to 6.5% of sales for fiscal 2009.
Lower debt in this year's first quarter resulted in a $0.8 million, or
19.4%, decrease in interest and debt expense for the current quarter and
reflects the Company's emphasis on maintaining its strong capital structure.
The effective tax rate for the quarter was 35.6% compared with 37.6% for
the prior year's quarter. The Company expects the rate to be in the 35% to
36% range for fiscal 2009.
The Company realized a loss from discontinued operations, including the
Univeyor divestiture, of $2.1 million in this year's quarter, compared with
last year's $0.9 million loss.
Cash from operating activities of continuing operations was $12.0 million
for both the fiscal 2009 and 2008 first quarters, or $0.63 per diluted share
in each period.
Working capital as a percentage of sales was 20.7% at the end of fiscal
2009's first quarter compared with 20.2% at the end of last fiscal year's
first quarter and 18.2% at the end of fiscal 2008. The fiscal 2009 statistic
includes $14.0 million in prepaid expenses reflecting the favorable tax impact
of the Univeyor divestiture, which benefit is expected to be realized over the
next year. Excluding that, adjusted working capital was 18.4% of sales. The
adjusted improvement quarter over quarter reflects increases in accounts
payable and accrued liabilities during the fiscal 2009 first quarter. When
compared sequentially with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, adjusted working
capital as a percentage of sales increased on higher inventories.
Sound Financial Discipline
Debt, net of cash, of continuing operations at June 29, 2008, was $48.4
million, or 13.6% of total capitalization, a reduction of $64.4 million from
$112.8 million, or 28.4% of total capitalization, a year ago. Net debt
sequentially improved from $71.9 million the end of fiscal 2008. Gross debt
of continuing operations at the end of the first quarter was $133.2 million,
or 30.3% of total capitalization, a reduction of $41.5 million from $174.7
million, or 39.0% of total capitalization, a year ago. The Company believes
that long-term debt-to-total capitalization approximating 30% allows
sufficient flexibility for strategic acquisitions and financial strength for
capitalizing on market downturns. In addition to $84.8 million of cash, the
Company's availability on its $75 million line of credit with its bank group
was $62.8 million at June 29, 2008. Approximately $17 million of cash will be
used in the September quarter to fund the transaction costs and pay down debt
associated with the Univeyor transaction.
Capital expenditures for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 were $2.1
million compared with $2.5 million for the same period in fiscal 2008. In
general, capital spending is focused on new product development, the purchase
of productivity-enhancing equipment and capital maintenance items at various
manufacturing facilities. The Company anticipates capital spending for the
fiscal year will be approximately $14 to $15 million.
Outlook Remains Solid; International to Remain the Primary Growth Driver
Backlog was $63.9 million at the end of the quarter compared with backlog
of $65.1 million and $57.7 million at the end of the fiscal 2008 first and
fourth quarters, respectively. The time to convert the majority of backlog to
sales averages from one day to a few weeks, and backlog normally represents
four to five weeks of shipments.
Mr. Tevens commented, "We continue to believe Columbus McKinnon can
achieve mid-single digit growth for the foreseeable future, as current U.S.
and international markets support our expectation. Further, we are realizing
higher growth rates from developing economies in Eastern Europe, Latin America
and Asia Pacific. We believe the greatest opportunity for us is in growing
our presence in international markets, both organically and through
acquisition or partnership, in pursuit of our long-term goal to derive 50% of
sales from outside the United States. Notwithstanding, we will also continue
to invest in our U.S. markets in order to maintain growth in our home markets
as well."
About Columbus McKinnon
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and
marketer of material handling products, systems and services, which
efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position or secure material. Key
products include hoists, cranes, chain and forged attachments. The Company is
focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and
quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how.
Comprehensive information on Columbus McKinnon is available on its web site at
http://www.cmworks.com.
Teleconference/webcast
A teleconference and webcast have been scheduled for July 24, 2008 at
10:00 AM Eastern Time at which the management of Columbus McKinnon will
discuss the Company's financial results and strategy. Interested parties in
the United States and Canada can participate in the teleconference by dialing
1-888-459-1579, and asking to be placed in the "Columbus McKinnon Quarterly
Conference Call" and providing the password "Columbus McKinnon" and
identifying conference leader "Tim Tevens" when asked. The toll number for
parties outside the United States and Canada is +1-210-234-7695.
The webcast will be accessible at Columbus McKinnon's web site:
http://www.cmworks.com.
An audio recording of the call will be available two hours after its
completion and until July 31, 2008 by dialing 1-800-333-1859. Alternatively,
you may access an archive of the call and its transcript until November 20,
2008 on Columbus McKinnon's web site at:
http://www.cmworks.com/news/presentations.aspx.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements
include, but are not limited to, statements concerning future revenue and
earnings, involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors
that could cause the actual results of the Company to differ materially from
the results expressed or implied by such statements, including general
economic and business conditions, conditions affecting the industries served
by the Company and its subsidiaries, conditions affecting the Company's
customers and suppliers, competitor responses to the Company's products and
services, the overall market acceptance of such products and services, the
effect of operating leverage, the pace of bookings relative to shipments, the
ability to expand into new markets and geographic regions, the success in
acquiring new business, the speed at which shipments improve, and other
factors disclosed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the
forward-looking information contained in this release.
Contact:
Karen L. Howard
Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
716-689-5550
karen.howard@cmworks.com
COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
(In thousands, except per share and percentage data)
Three Months Ended
June 29, 2008 July 1, 2007Change
Net sales $151,164 $141,4506.9%
Cost of products sold 102,639 98,1184.6%
Gross profit 48,525 43,332 12.0%
Gross profit margin 32.1 % 30.6 %
Selling expense 18,202 15,544 17.1%
General and administrative expense9,9018,277 19.6%
Restructuring charges -8 -100.0%
Amortization 27 28 -3.6%
Income from operations 20,395 19,4754.7%
Interest and debt expense 3,1933,960 -19.4%
Investment income (291)(294) -1.0%
Other income (772)(939) -17.8%
Income from continuing operations
before income tax expense 18,265 16,7489.1%
Income tax expense6,4996,2943.3%
Income from continuing operations11,766 10,454 12.6%
Loss from discontinued operations,
net of tax (2,096)(934) 124.4%
Net income $9,670 $9,5201.6%
Average basic shares outstanding 18,819 18,6381.0%
Basic income (loss) per share:
Continuing operations $0.62$0.56 10.7%
Discontinued operations(0.11) (0.05)
Net income $0.51$0.510.0%
Average diluted shares outstanding 19,221 19,0880.7%
Diluted income (loss) per share:
Continuing operations $0.61$0.55 10.9%
Discontinued operations(0.11) (0.05)
Net income $0.50$0.500.0%
COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
June 29, 2008 March 31, 2008
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$84,834 $75,994
Trade accounts receivable 93,73693,833
Inventories 89,07184,286
Prepaid expenses 32,61017,320
Current assets of discontinued
operations-17,334
Total current assets 300,251 288,767
Net property, plant, and equipment 53,37453,420
Goodwill and other intangibles, net187,348 187,376
Marketable securities 30,09829,807
Deferred taxes on income16,39017,570
Other assets 6,695 8,094
Non-current assets of discontinued
operations - 5,001
Total assets $594,156 $590,035
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks $28 $36
Trade accounts payable34,60635,149
Accrued liabilities 55,69652,265
Restructuring reserve -58
Current portion of long-term debt332 326
Current liabilities of discontinued
operations 15,19124,955
Total current liabilities 105,853 112,789
Senior debt, less current portion2,986 3,066
Subordinated debt 129,855 129,855
Other non-current liabilities 49,29448,844
Total liabilities 287,988 294,554
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 190 189
Additional paid-in capital 179,374 178,457
Retained earnings131,296 122,400
ESOP debt guarantee (2,694) (2,824)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,998) (2,741)
Total shareholders' equity 306,168 295,481
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$594,156 $590,035
COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
June 29, 2008 July 1, 2007
Operating activities:
Income from continuing operations $11,766 $10,454
Adjustments to reconcile income from
continuing operations to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,172 2,091
Deferred income taxes 1,180 6,072
Gain on sale of investments/real estate (48) (325)
Stock option expense 408 195
Amortization/write-off of deferred
financing costs 133 163
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable 247 130
Inventories (4,613) (7,064)
Prepaid expenses(1,236) 409
Other assets 1,244 (118)
Trade accounts payable(551)3,201
Accrued and non-current liabilities 1,347(3,188)
Net cash provided by operating
activities from continuing operations 12,04912,020
Net cash used by operating activities
from discontinued operations (2,218) (2,359)
Net cash provided by operating activities9,831 9,661
Investing activities:
(Purchase) sale of marketable
securities, net (497) 113
Capital expenditures(2,118) (2,530)
Proceeds from sale of property - 5,454
Net cash (used) provided by investing
activities from continuing operations (2,615)3,037
Net cash provided by investing
activities from discontinued operations 139 116
Net cash (used) provided by investing
activities (2,476)3,153
Financing activities:
Proceeds from stock options exercised 221 569
Net repayments under revolving line-
of-credit agreements (8) (671)
Repayment of debt (74) (21)
Other 317 142
Net cash provided by financing
activities from continuing operations 45619
Net cash provided (used) by financing
activities from discontinued operations 579 (398)
Net cash provided (used) by financing
activities 1,035 (379)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash450 808
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 8,84013,243
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 75,99448,655
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $84,834 $61,898
COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
Additional Data
June 29, July 1, March 31,
2008 2007 2008
Backlog (in millions) $63.9 $65.1 $57.7
Trade accounts receivable
days sales outstanding 56.4 days 58.9 days 53.0 days
Inventory turns per year
(based on cost of products sold)4.6 turns 4.8 turns 5.2 turns
Days' inventory 79.2 days 75.9 days 70.1 days
Trade accounts payable
days payables outstanding 30.7 days 28.0 days 29.2 days
Working capital as a % of sales 20.7 %20.2 %18.2 %
Debt to total capitalization
percentage 30.3 %39.0 %31.1 %
Debt, net of cash, to total
capitalization 13.6 %28.4 %16.2 %
Shipping Days by Quarter
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total
FY0963 63 60 65 251
FY0863 63 60 63 249
SOURCE Columbus McKinnon Corporation
