Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Results

October 27, 2009 8:00 AM EDT

NEW YORK, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reports today its consolidated financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Consolidated net sales for the third quarter of 2009 were $205.6 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $202.9 million during the comparable quarter in 2008. Earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2009 were $4.7 million or 25 cents per diluted share, compared to earnings of $397 thousand or 2 cents per diluted share in the third quarter of 2008. Excluding non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, earnings from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2009 were $6.6 million or 35 cents per diluted share, compared to earnings in the comparable quarter in 2008 of $499 thousand or 3 cents per diluted share. (Though the 2008 figure would have been 13 cents per share with a normalized 40% tax rate).

Consolidated net sales for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 were $575.3 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $626.4 million during the comparable period in 2008. Earnings from continuing operations for the nine month period ended September 30, 2009 were $11.1 million or 59 cents per diluted share, compared to $13 million or 70 cents per diluted share in the comparable period of 2008. Excluding non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, earnings from continuing operations for the nine months ended 2009 and 2008 were $13.1 million or 70 cents per diluted share and $3.5 million or 19 cents per diluted share, respectively.

Cash flow generated from operating activities increased by $28 million in the third quarter 2009 and $97 million over the first nine months of this year. Total debt has been reduced by $119 million to $111 million at September 30, 2009 compared to $230 million at September 2008.

Today the Company also announces that it is engaged in exploratory discussions with the managers of its European business regarding their interest in acquiring the business via a management buy-out. Proposed terms of a transaction would include the sale of the European distribution business for pounds Sterling 1.8 million ($2.9 million) in cash and a promissory note and approximately pounds Sterling 1.8 million ($2.9 million) in assumed debt. In connection with the proposed sale, the Company would retain its manufacturing operation in Poland, certain land available for sale in the United Kingdom, and a small investment in a joint venture. If the transaction is consummated under the above terms, the estimated non-cash charges for the transaction would range from pounds Sterling 4.0 million ($6.4 million) to pounds Sterling 4.5 million ($7.2 million). (U.S. dollar equivalents are calculated at an assumed foreign currency exchange rate of GBP 1.60.)

Commenting on the results, Mr. Lawrence Sills, Standard Motor Products' Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are quite pleased with our third quarter results. For the first time this year, sales were ahead of the comparable quarter of 2008, despite the continued headwinds of the loss of a major account at the end of 2008, the divestiture of Blue Streak Electronics, and the fall-off of OE sales. Contributing to the sales increase was new Temperature Control business from two major retailers, and pipeline orders for Engine Management for CSK, as stores and inventories were being upgraded as part of the O'Reilly acquisition. Sales for the nine months, however, remain behind 2008 for the reasons stated above.

"Gross margin percentage edged up slightly, for the quarter and the nine months, as our facilities in Mexico continue to grow and improve. We now have over 800 people in three plants in Reynosa, a significant increase over the last two years, with plans for increased growth in 2010.

"Our people continue to do an excellent job controlling Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses. SG&A expenses were $4 million below 2008 for the quarter and $18 million below 2008 for the nine months. A key part of the saving was a reduction of over 100 salaried employees over the last 12 months, roughly 10% of the total.

"All this added up to a substantial increase in earnings per share, excluding non-operational gains and losses.

"At the same time we were able to make significant improvements in our balance sheet. In July we retired the balance of our convertible bonds. Our total debt has been reduced by over 50% in the last twelve months, from $230 million to $111 million. In all, we are extremely proud of our people for what they have been able to accomplish.

"Looking at the balance of the year, due to the seasonal nature of our Temperature Control business, we typically budget a small loss for the fourth quarter. We expect that this fourth quarter will follow historical patterns.

"Finally, as stated above, we are in exploratory discussions to sell our European distribution business to our local management team. We have concluded that this does not represent a core business for the Company. However, we intend to keep our manufacturing operation in Bialystok, Poland. With a low cost structure, and the availability of highly skilled people, we believe this operation will play a major role in our future."

Standard Motor Products, Inc. will hold a conference call at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. The dial in number is 800-895-1241 (domestic) or 785-424-1056 (international). The playback number is 800-388-5895 (domestic) or 402-220-1110 (international). The conference ID # is STANDARD.

Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Standard Motor Products cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the company, including those that may be made in this press release, are based on management's expectations at the time they are made, but they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those risks and uncertainties discussed in this press release are those detailed from time-to-time in prior press releases and in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. By making these forward-looking statements, Standard Motor Products undertakes no obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.

                         STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
                     Consolidated Statements of Operations


    (In thousands, except per share amounts)


                              THREE MONTHS ENDED       NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                 SEPTEMBER 30,           SEPTEMBER 30,
                               2009        2008        2009        2008
                               ----        ----        ----        ----
                                 (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)

    NET SALES                $205,577    $202,938    $575,297    $626,365

    COST OF SALES             155,774     154,166     438,195     477,740
                              -------     -------     -------     -------

    GROSS PROFIT               49,803      48,772     137,102     148,625

    SELLING, GENERAL &
     ADMINISTRATIVE
     EXPENSES                  36,775      41,114     109,607     127,503
    RESTRUCTURING AND
     INTEGRATION EXPENSES       3,304       1,905       5,677       6,117
                                -----       -----       -----       -----

    OPERATING INCOME            9,724       5,753      21,818      15,005

    OTHER INCOME, NET             783       1,293       4,310      21,665

    INTEREST EXPENSE            2,423       3,289       7,225      11,005
                                -----       -----       -----      ------

    EARNINGS FROM
     CONTINUING OPERATIONS
     BEFORE TAXES               8,084       3,757      18,903      25,665

    INCOME TAX EXPENSE          3,360       3,360       7,754      12,693
                                -----       -----       -----      ------

    EARNINGS FROM
     CONTINUING OPERATIONS      4,724         397      11,149      12,972

    LOSS FROM
     DISCONTINUED
     OPERATION, NET OF TAX     (1,639)     (1,579)     (2,221)     (2,228)
                               ------      ------      ------      ------

    NET EARNINGS (LOSS)        $3,085     $(1,182)     $8,928     $10,744
                               ======     =======      ======     =======


    NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER
     COMMON SHARE:

      BASIC EARNINGS FROM
       CONTINUING
       OPERATIONS               $0.25       $0.02       $0.59       $0.70
      DISCONTINUED
       OPERATION                (0.09)      (0.08)      (0.11)      (0.12)
                                -----       -----       -----       -----
      NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
       PER COMMON SHARE -
       BASIC                    $0.16      $(0.06)      $0.48       $0.58
                                =====      ======       =====       =====


      DILUTED EARNINGS FROM
       CONTINUING
       OPERATIONS               $0.25       $0.02       $0.59       $0.70
      DISCONTINUED
       OPERATION                (0.09)      (0.08)      (0.11)      (0.12)
                                -----       -----       -----       -----
      NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
       PER COMMON SHARE -
       DILUTED                  $0.16      $(0.06)      $0.48       $0.58
                                =====      ======       =====       =====


    WEIGHTED AVERAGE
     NUMBER OF COMMON
     SHARES                18,895,299  18,558,330  18,769,791  18,479,817
    WEIGHTED AVERAGE
     NUMBER OF COMMON AND
     DILUTIVE SHARES       19,088,673  18,617,724  18,790,155  18,512,475



                      STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
              Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures


    (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)


                             THREE MONTHS ENDED      NINE MONTHS ENDED
    EARNINGS FROM               September 30,          September 30,
     CONTINUING OPERATIONS   2009    2008    2008      2009     2008
    ----------------------   ----    ----    ----      ----     ----
                                 (Unaudited)            (Unaudited)
    GAAP EARNINGS FROM
     CONTINUING OPERATIONS
     BEFORE TAXES            $8,084  $3,757  $3,757  $18,903  $25,665

    INCOME TAX EXPENSE        3,360   1,503*  3,360    7,754   12,693
                              -----   -----   -----    -----   ------

    EARNINGS FROM
     CONTINUING OPERATIONS    4,724   2,254     397   11,149   12,972

    RESTRUCTURING
     EXPENSES (NET OF TAX)    2,042   1,204   1,204    3,871    3,734

    GAIN FROM SALE OF
     PREFERRED STOCK
     INVESTMENT (NET OF
     TAX)                         -       -       -   (1,402)       -

    LOSS FROM
     EXTINGUISHMENT OF
     MORTGAGE (NET OF TAX)        -       -       -        -      882

    GAIN FROM SALE OF
     BUILDING (NET OF TAX)     (157)   (160)   (160)    (472) (13,180)

    GAIN FROM DEBENTURE
     REPURCHASE (NET OF
     TAX)                         -    (942)   (942)     (24)    (942)
                                ---    ----    ----      ---     ----

    NON-GAAP EARNINGS
     FROM CONTINUING
     OPERATIONS              $6,609  $2,356    $499  $13,122   $3,466
                             ======  ======    ====  =======   ======



    DILUTED EARNINGS PER
     SHARE FROM CONTINUING
     OPERATIONS
    ----------------------

    EARNINGS PER SHARE
     FROM CONTINUING
     OPERATIONS             $0.25   $0.12   $0.02    $0.59    $0.70

    RESTRUCTURING
     EXPENSES (NET OF TAX)   0.11    0.07    0.07     0.21     0.20

    GAIN FROM SALE OF
     PREFERRED STOCK
     INVESTMENT (NET OF
     TAX)                       -       -       -    (0.07)       -

    LOSS FROM
     EXTINGUISHMENT OF
     MORTGAGE (NET OF TAX)      -       -       -        -     0.05

    GAIN FROM SALE OF
     BUILDING (NET OF TAX)  (0.01)  (0.01)  (0.01)   (0.03)   (0.71)

    GAIN FROM DEBENTURE
     REPURCHASE (NET OF
     TAX)                       -   (0.05)  (0.05)       -    (0.05)
                              ---   -----   -----      ---    -----

    NON-GAAP DILUTED
     EARNINGS PER SHARE
     FROM CONTINUING
     OPERATIONS             $0.35   $0.13   $0.03    $0.70    $0.19
                            =====   =====   =====    =====    =====


    * - @ 40% Statutory tax rate




    MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AND DILUTED
    EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE SPECIAL ITEMS, WHICH
    ARE NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS, ARE MEANINGFUL TO INVESTORS BECAUSE THEY
    PROVIDE A VIEW OF THE COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO ONGOING OPERATING RESULTS.
    SPECIAL ITEMS REPRESENT SIGNIFICANT CHARGES OR CREDITS THAT ARE IMPORTANT
    TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPANY'S OVERALL OPERATING RESULTS IN THE
    PERIODS PRESENTED. SUCH NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND SHOULD NOT BE
    VIEWED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO GAAP MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE.



                         STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
                     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

    (In thousands)
                                                  September 30,   December 31,
                                                      2009           2008
                                                      ----           ----
                                                   (Unaudited)
                                     ASSETS
                                     ------
    CASH                                               $10,456       $6,608

    ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, GROSS                         180,443      184,422
    ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS                      8,149       10,021
                                                         -----       ------
    ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET                           172,294      174,401

    INVENTORIES                                        199,653      232,435
    ASSETS HELD FOR SALE                                 1,291        1,654
    OTHER CURRENT ASSETS                                26,869       32,497

                                                       -------      -------
    TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS                               410,563      447,595
                                                       -------      -------

    PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET                  63,869       66,901
    GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES                      16,357       16,285
    OTHER ASSETS                                        46,955       44,246

                                                      --------     --------
    TOTAL ASSETS                                      $537,744     $575,027
                                                      --------     --------


                      LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                      ------------------------------------
    NOTES PAYABLE                                      $92,521     $148,931
    CURRENT PORTION OF LONG TERM DEBT                      161       44,953
    ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TRADE                              77,367       68,312
    ACCRUED CUSTOMER RETURNS                            27,288       19,664
    OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES                           81,571       61,136

                                                       -------      -------
    TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES                          278,908      342,996
                                                       -------      -------

    LONG-TERM DEBT                                      18,179          273
    ACCRUED ASBESTOS LIABILITY                          24,860       23,758
    OTHER LIABILITIES                                   42,652       44,455

                                                       -------      -------
      TOTAL LIABILITIES                                364,599      411,482
                                                       -------      -------

      TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                       173,145      163,545

                                                      --------     --------
      TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      $537,744     $575,027
                                                      ========     ========



                         STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
                     Segment Revenues and Operating Profit

     (In thousands)

                                            THREE MONTHS ENDED
                                               SEPTEMBER 30,
                                         2009               2008
                                         ----               ----
                                      (unaudited)        (unaudited)
    Revenues
    --------
    Engine Management                    $135,793           $135,502
    Temperature Control                    59,505             53,697
    Europe                                  7,938             11,536
    All Other                               2,341              2,203
                                            -----              -----
                                         $205,577           $202,938
                                         ========           ========

    Gross Margin
    ------------
    Engine Management                     $32,909  24.2%     $32,381  23.9%
    Temperature Control                    13,056  21.9%      10,602  19.7%
    Europe                                  1,663  20.9%       2,700  23.4%
    All Other                               2,175              3,089
                                            -----              -----
                                          $49,803  24.2%     $48,772  24.0%
                                          =======            =======

    Selling, General & Administrative
    ---------------------------------
    Engine Management                     $22,448  16.5%     $23,784  17.6%
    Temperature Control                     8,211  13.8%       9,472  17.6%
    Europe                                  1,905  24.0%       2,658  23.0%
    All Other                               4,211              5,200
                                            -----              -----
                                           36,775  17.9%      41,114  20.3%
    Restructuring & Integration             3,304   1.6%       1,905   0.8%
                                            -----              -----
                                          $40,079  19.5%     $43,019  21.1%
                                          =======            =======


    Operating Profit
    ----------------
    Engine Management                     $10,460   7.7%      $8,597   6.3%
    Temperature Control                     4,845   8.1%       1,130   2.1%
    Europe                                   (241) -3.0%          42   0.4%
    All Other                              (2,036)            (2,111)
                                           ------             ------
                                           13,028   6.3%       7,658   3.8%
    Restructuring & Integration             3,304   1.6%       1,905   1.0%
                                            -----              -----
                                           $9,724   4.7%      $5,753   2.8%
                                           ======             ======



                                            NINE MONTHS ENDED
                                              SEPTEMBER 30,
                                         2009               2008
                                         ----               ----
                                      (unaudited)        (unaudited)
    Revenues
    --------
    Engine Management                    $380,550           $417,346
    Temperature Control                   165,426            164,759
    Europe                                 23,355             35,343
    All Other                               5,966              8,917
                                            -----              -----
                                         $575,297           $626,365
                                         ========           ========

    Gross Margin
    ------------
    Engine Management                     $94,511  24.8%     $98,771  23.7%
    Temperature Control                    30,765  18.6%      30,498  18.5%
    Europe                                  5,361  23.0%       8,943  25.3%
    All Other                               6,465             10,413
                                            -----             ------
                                         $137,102  23.8%    $148,625  23.7%
                                         ========           ========

    Selling, General & Administrative
    ---------------------------------
    Engine Management                     $66,316  17.4%     $73,281  17.6%
    Temperature Control                    24,038  14.5%      26,465  16.1%
    Europe                                  5,476  23.4%       8,025  22.7%
    All Other                              13,777             19,732
                                           ------             ------
                                          109,607  19.1%     127,503  20.4%
    Restructuring & Integration             5,677   0.9%       6,117   0.9%
                                            -----              -----
                                         $115,284  20.0%    $133,620  21.3%
                                         ========           ========


    Operating Profit
    ----------------
    Engine Management                     $28,195   7.4%     $25,490   6.1%
    Temperature Control                     6,726   4.1%       4,033   2.4%
    Europe                                   (115) -0.5%         918   2.6%
    All Other                              (7,311)            (9,319)
                                           ------             ------
                                           27,495   4.8%      21,122   3.4%
    Restructuring & Integration             5,677   1.0%       6,117   1.0%
                                            -----              -----
                                          $21,818   3.8%     $15,005   2.4%
                                          =======            =======



SOURCE Standard Motor Products, Inc.


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