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Form 8-K TWIN DISC INC For: Apr 28

April 28, 2015 8:11 AM EDT


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 28, 2015


TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED

(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


WISCONSIN
001-7635
39-0667110
     
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)



1328 Racine Street                                                                Racine, Wisconsin 53403

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(262)638-4000



Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))



Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition

The Company has reported its third quarter 2015 financial results.  The Company's press release dated April 28, 2015 announcing the results is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

The information set forth in this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure

The information set forth under Item 2.02 of this report is incorporated herein by reference solely for the purposes of this Item 7.01.

The information set forth in this Item 7.01 of Form 8-K is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

The disclosures in this report on Form 8-K and in the documents incorporated herein by reference contain or may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “hopes,” “likely,” “will,” and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements.  Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company (or entities in which the Company has interests), or industry results, to differ materially from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Certain factors that could cause the Company’s actual future results to differ materially from those discussed are noted in connection with such statements, but other unanticipated factors could arise.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which reflect management’s view only as of the date of this Form 8-K.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, conditions or circumstances.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)
Exhibits
 


EXHIBIT NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
99.1
Press Release announcing third quarter 2015 financial results.




SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of section 13 or 15(d) 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.



Date: April 28, 2015
Twin Disc, Inc.
   
 
_/s/ JEFFREY S. KNUTSON
 
Jeffrey S. Knutson
 
VP-Finance & Secretary


 
 

 


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 NEWS RELEASE
 
Corporate Offices:
1328 Racine Street
Racine, WI  53403



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Jeffrey S. Knutson
(262) 638-4242


TWIN DISC, INC. ANNOUNCES FISCAL 2015
THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

·     Third Quarter Sales Flat Compared to Prior Year
·     Third Quarter Earnings Improve Significantly to $0.26 per Diluted Share
·     Operating Cash Flow Generation of $6,056,000 in Fiscal 2015 Third Quarter
·     Net Cash at March 27, 2015 was $11,207,000
·     Six-Month Backlog at March 27, 2015 was $47,828,000 Down 18% Sequentially

RACINE, WISCONSIN—April 28, 2015— Twin Disc, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWIN), today reported financial results for the fiscal 2015 third quarter ended March 27, 2015.

Sales for the fiscal 2015 third quarter increased slightly to $60,941,000, from $60,705,000 for the same period last year.  Year-to-date, sales were $198,456,000, compared to $190,343,000 for the fiscal 2014 nine months.  The slight increase in fiscal 2015 third quarter sales resulted from higher shipments at the Company’s North American manufacturing and distribution operations across most product markets, offset by moderating demand in the Company’s Asian markets for commercial marine, and oil and gas products.  Demand in the fiscal 2015 third quarter from European customers  remained weak and continued to moderate in Asia, while overall demand in North America was stable, influenced by the Company’s commercial marine, industrial products, and oil and gas markets. For the fiscal 2015 third quarter and nine months, foreign currency translations negatively impacted sales by $3,253,000 and $4,855,000, respectively.

Commenting on the results, John H. Batten, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “The first nine months of fiscal 2015 have produced strong top- and bottom-line results, primarily due to better year-over-year demand from North American pressure pumping customers.  Also helping sales in the quarter was higher demand for marine transmissions and aftermarket activity, which were partially offset by the impact of the strengthening U.S. dollar on foreign currency translation.  With sustained lower oil prices and slowing global industrial demand, we are cautiously watching our end markets for further signs of deterioration.  Over the past several years, we have significantly strengthened our balance sheet.  This provides us with flexibility to withstand the cyclical nature of our end markets and to invest in initiatives that improve our competitiveness, geographic and end-market diversification, and opportunities for growth.”

Gross margin for the fiscal 2015 third quarter was 31.2 percent, compared to 27.2 percent in the fiscal 2014 third quarter.  Gross profit for fiscal 2015’s third quarter was favorably impacted by increased shipments to the Company’s North American manufacturing and distribution customers across most product markets, and increased service and parts sales, along with reduced pension expense, only partially offset by moderating demand in the Company’s Asian markets for commercial marine and oil and gas products.  Year-to-date, gross margin was 32.0 percent, compared to 29.3 percent for the fiscal 2014 nine months.

For the fiscal 2015 third quarter, marketing, engineering and administrative (ME&A) expenses, as a percentage of sales, declined significantly to 25.7 percent, compared to 27.8 percent for the fiscal 2014 third quarter.  ME&A expenses decreased $1,201,000 versus the same period last fiscal year. The net impact of foreign currency movement year over year was to reduce ME&A expenses by $878,000, driven by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar versus the euro and most Asian currencies.  The net remaining decrease in ME&A expenses of $323,000 for the quarter relates to the reversal of stock compensation due to resignation ($300,000), reduced domestic pension expense ($707,000) and controlled spending at the Company’s global operations, partially offset by increased bonus expense ($574,000) and inflationary increases.  For the fiscal 2015 first nine months, ME&A expenses, as a percentage of sales, were 24.2 percent, compared to 26.0 percent for the fiscal 2014 comparable period.  For the fiscal 2015 first nine months, ME&A expenses decreased $1,486,000 versus the same period last fiscal year.

The effective tax rate for the fiscal 2015 third quarter was 18.8 percent, significantly lower than the prior year third quarter rate of 29.8 percent.  However, the effective rates are impacted by the operating results of a certain foreign jurisdiction that is subject to a full valuation allowance.  Adjusting fiscal 2015 results for the results of this jurisdiction, the third quarter rate would have been 27.3 percent, which was positively impacted by favorable provision to return adjustments for the federal and various state tax returns filed in the quarter, along with an adjustment to the reserve for uncertain tax positions.  The fiscal 2014 third quarter tax benefit on near break-even, pre-tax results was impacted by a reduced effective rate driven by a change in the jurisdictional mix of earnings along with provision to return adjustments for the federal and various state tax returns filed in the quarter. The effective rate for the fiscal 2015 nine month period was 31.8 percent, significantly lower than the prior year nine month rate of 66.6 percent.  Adjusting both fiscal years for the results subject to a full valuation allowance, the fiscal 2015 year-to-date rate would have been 31.9 percent, compared to 33.3 percent for the fiscal 2014 comparable period.  The fiscal 2014 rate is somewhat higher due to unfavorable discrete items recorded in the first quarter related to adjustment to tax.

Net earnings attributable to Twin Disc for the fiscal 2015 third quarter were $2,946,000, or $0.26 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $475,000, or $0.04 per share, for the fiscal 2014 third quarter.  Year-to-date, net earnings attributable to Twin Disc were $10,736,000, or $0.95 per diluted share, compared to $1,320,000, or $0.12 per diluted share for the fiscal 2014 nine months.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)* were $6,243,000 for the fiscal 2015 third quarter, compared to $2,299,000 for the fiscal 2014 third quarter.  For the fiscal 2015 nine months, EBITDA was $23,899,000, compared to $12,930,000 for the fiscal 2014 comparable period.

Jeffrey S. Knutson, Vice President – Finance, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Controller, Interim Treasurer and Secretary, stated: “We continue to have a strengthening balance sheet and excellent sources of liquidity.  The Company generated $6,056,000 in cash from operations during the quarter.  At March 27, 2015 we had total debt of $12,400,000 and cash of $23,607,000.  The majority of our cash balance is located outside the U.S. and the effect of exchange rate changes has reduced our cash balance by $2,920,000.  In addition, the fiscal 2015 first quarter contribution to the Company’s domestic defined benefit plans further reduced our cash by $3,360,000.  Working capital was $110,432,000 at March 27, 2015, compared to $123,117,000 at June 30, 2014, and $127,388,000 at March 28, 2014.  Year-to-date, we have invested $5,898,000 in capital expenditures and expect to invest approximately $10,000,000 in capital expenditures for fiscal 2015.”

Mr. Batten concluded: “Our six-month backlog at March 27, 2015 was $47,828,000 compared to $58,297,000 at December 26, 2014 and $57,599,000 at March 28, 2014.  The decline in our backlog is primarily due to the impact lower oil prices are having on pressure pumping demand, partially offset by stable demand from customers in the work boat, airport, rescue and firefighting, legacy military and industrial markets, as well as for aftermarket applications.  An unfavorable currency impact contributed to the reduction in backlog versus December 26, 2014 ($1,100,000) and March 28, 2014 ($2,400,000).  With the market-leading transmission system for high-horsepower pressure pumping applications and the only transmission system developed from the ground up for the mid-horsepower range, we continue to be well positioned to compete in the global oil and gas market.  However, current oil prices are negatively impacting utilization rates of the pressure pumping fleet, which we think will last for at least the next several quarters.  To help mitigate our exposure to any one sector, we have been successful over the past several years diversifying our markets and geographies.  While we cannot control the demand in our end markets, we are working hard to position the company for long-term growth and will use contracting periods to improve our operations and invest in the future.”

Twin Disc will be hosting a conference call to discuss these results and to answer questions at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. To participate in the conference call, please dial 888-312-3048 five to ten minutes before the call is scheduled to begin. A replay will be available from 2:00 p.m. April 28, 2015 until midnight May 5, 2015. The number to hear the teleconference replay is 877-870-5176. The access code for the replay is 9797383.

The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet. To listen to the call via the Internet, access Twin Disc's website at http://ir.twindisc.com/index.cfm and follow the instructions at the web cast link. The archived webcast will be available shortly after the call on the Company's website.

About Twin Disc, Inc.
Twin Disc, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells marine and heavy-duty off-highway power transmission equipment.  Products offered include: marine transmissions, surface drives, propellers and boat management systems, as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches and control systems.  The Company sells its products to customers primarily in the pleasure craft, commercial and military marine markets, as well as in the energy and natural resources, government and industrial markets.  The Company’s worldwide sales to both domestic and foreign customers are transacted through a direct sales force and a distributor network.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain statements that are forward looking as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission in its rules, regulations and releases. The Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. All forward-looking statements are based on current expectations regarding important risk factors including those identified in the Company’s most recent periodic report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, and the making of such statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the results expressed therein will be achieved.


*Non-GAAP Financial Disclosures
Financial information excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes and the impact of acquisitions, if any, in this press release are not measures that are defined in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). These items are measures that management believes are important to adjust for in order to have a meaningful comparison to prior and future periods and to provide a basis for future projections and for estimating our earnings growth prospects. Non-GAAP measures are used by management as a performance measure to judge profitability of our business absent the impact of foreign currency exchange rate changes and acquisitions. Management analyzes the company’s business performance and trends excluding these amounts. These measures, as well as EBITDA, provide a more consistent view of performance than the closest GAAP equivalent for management and investors. Management compensates for this by using these measures in combination with the GAAP measures. The presentation of the non-GAAP measures in this press release are made alongside the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

Definition – Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA)
The sum of, net earnings and adding back provision for income taxes, interest expense, depreciation and amortization expenses: this is a financial measure of the profit generated excluding the above mentioned items.

--Financial Results Follow--

 
 

 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(In thousands, except per-share data; unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 27,
2015
   
March 28,
2014
   
March 27,
2015
   
March 28,
2014
 
 
Net sales
  $ 60,941     $ 60,705     $ 198,456     $ 190,343  
Cost of goods sold
    41,935       44,177       134,958       134,604  
Gross profit
    19,006       16,528       63,498       55,739  
                                 
Marketing, engineering and
                               
administrative expenses
    15,669       16,870       48,086       49,572  
Restructuring of operations
    -       -       -       1,094  
Earnings (loss) from operations
    3,337       (342 )     15,412       5,073  
Interest expense
    122       220       436       697  
Other (income) expense, net
    (539 )     68       (1,021 )     (85 )
 
Earnings (loss) before income
taxes and noncontrolling interest
      3,754       (630 )       15,997          4,461  
Income taxes
    707       (188 )     5,088       2,973  
                                 
Net earnings (loss)
    3,047       (442 )     10,909       1,488  
Less: Net earnings attributable to
                               
noncontrolling interest, net of tax
    (101 )     (33 )     (173 )     (168 )
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Twin Disc
  $ 2,946     $ (475 )   $ 10,736     $ 1,320  
                                 
Earnings (loss) per share data:
                               
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable
  to Twin Disc common shareholders
  $ 0.26     $ (0.04 )   $ 0.95     $ 0.12  
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable
  to Twin Disc common shareholders
  $ 0.26     $ (0.04 )   $ 0.95     $ 0.12  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding data:
                               
Basic shares outstanding
    11,277       11,265       11,276       11,256  
Diluted shares outstanding
    11,279       11,265       11,280       11,262  
                                 
Dividends per share
  $ 0.09     $ 0.09     $ 0.27     $ 0.27  
                                 
Comprehensive (loss) income:
                               
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 3,047     $ (442 )   $ 10,909     $ 1,488  
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
  Foreign currency translation adjustment
    (5,892 )     1,054       (14,762 )     4,053  
  Benefit plan adjustments, net
    542       528       1,545       1,506  
  Comprehensive (loss) income
    (2,303 )     1,140       (2,308 )     7,047  
  Comprehensive income of
     noncontrolling interest
    (46 )     (33 )     (87 )     (168 )
 
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to
  Twin Disc
  $ (2,349 )   $  1,107     $ (2,395 )   $  6,879  

 

 
 

 


 

RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED NET EARNINGS (LOSS) TO EBITDA
(In thousands; unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 27,
2015
   
March 28,
2014
   
March 27,
2015
   
March 28,
2014
 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Twin Disc
  $ 2,946     $ (475 )   $ 10,736     $ 1,320  
Interest expense
    122       220       436       697  
Income taxes
    707       (188 )     5,088       2,973  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,468       2,742       7,639       7,940  
Earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization
  $ 6,243     $ 2,299     $ 23,899     $ 12,930  



 
 

 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(In thousands; unaudited)
 
             
   
March 27,
   
June 30,
 
   
2015
   
2014
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets:
           
Cash
  $ 23,607     $ 24,757  
Trade accounts receivable, net
    35,729       40,219  
Inventories, net
    90,039       97,579  
Deferred income taxes
    4,713       4,779  
Other
    13,926       12,763  
                 
Total current assets
    168,014       180,097  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
    55,791       60,267  
Goodwill, net
    12,818       13,463  
Deferred income taxes
    1,340       2,556  
Intangible assets, net
    2,264       2,797  
Other assets
    6,149       7,805  
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 246,376     $ 266,985  
                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt
  $ 3,571     $ 3,604  
Accounts payable
    24,859       22,111  
Accrued liabilities
    29,152       31,265  
 
               
Total current liabilities
    57,582       56,980  
                 
Long-term debt
    8,829       14,800  
Accrued retirement benefits
    28,764       37,006  
Deferred income taxes
    1,324       1,778  
Other long-term liabilities
    3,050       4,110  
                 
Total liabilities
    99,549       114,674  
                 
                 
Twin Disc shareholders’ equity:
Common shares authorized: 30,000,000;
Issued: 13,099,468; no par value
      11,969         11,973  
Retained earnings
    191,384       183,695  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (29,074 )     (15,943 )
                 
      174,279       179,725  
Less treasury stock, at cost
(1,831,457 and 1,837,595 shares, respectively)
     28,047        28,141  
                 
Total Twin Disc shareholders' equity
    146,232       151,584  
                 
Noncontrolling interest
    595       727  
Total equity
    146,827       152,311  
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  $ 246,376     $ 266,985  


 
 

 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands, unaudited)
 
   
Nine Months Ended
 
   
March 27,
2015
   
March 28,
2014
 
             
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
  Net earnings
  $ 10,909     $ 1,488  
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided
               
     by operating activities:
               
     Depreciation and amortization
    7,639       7,940  
     Restructuring of operations
    -       1,094  
     Other non-cash changes, net
    295       441  
     Net change in operating assets and liabilities
    (3,343 )     6,824  
Net cash provided by operating activities
    15,500       17,787  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
   Acquisitions of fixed assets
    (5,898 )     (5,183 )
   Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
    210       121  
   Other, net
    1,553       (244 )
Net cash used by investing activities
    (4,135 )     (5,306 )
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
  Payments of notes payable
    (30 )     (59 )
  Borrowings under revolving loan agreement
    61,135       48,550  
  Repayments under revolving loan agreement
    (67,100 )     (50,600 )
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    15       -  
  Dividends paid to shareholders
    (3,047 )     (3,045 )
  Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest
    (219 )     (487 )
  Excess tax benefits from stock compensation
    (36 )     524  
  Other
    (313 )     (2,170 )
Net cash used by financing activities
    (9,595 )     (7,287 )
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (2,920 )     442  
                 
  Net change in cash
    (1,150 )     5,636  
                 
Cash:
               
  Beginning of period
    24,757       20,724  
                 
  End of period
  $ 23,607     $ 26,360  



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