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Standex Reports Second-Quarter 2016 Financial Results

February 2, 2016 8:45 AM EST

Operating Income Rises 1.3% and Adjusted Operating Income Increases 0.6% on 3.9% Lower Sales

Food Service Equipment Group Expands Operating Margins 40 bps to 7.4%

Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Shares Rises 5.2% to $1.02

SALEM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI) today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2016.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2016 Results from Continuing Operations

  • Net sales decreased 3.9% to $181.9 million from $189.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Organic sales decreased 2.4%, foreign exchange had a negative effect of 2.5%, and acquisitions contributed positive 1.0% year over year.
  • Income from operations was $16.1 million, compared with $15.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Net income from continuing operations was $12.4 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, including tax-effected $1.1 million of restructuring charges, $0.3 million of acquisition-related charges, and discrete and other tax benefits of $0.7 million. This compares with second quarter fiscal 2015 net income from continuing operations of $11.3 million, or $0.88 per diluted share, including tax-effected $0.8 million of restructuring charges, $0.7 million of purchase accounting, and $0.2 million in discrete and other tax benefits. Excluding the aforementioned items from both periods, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations was $13.1 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, compared with $12.5 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.
  • EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) was $20.7 million, compared with $20.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Excluding the previously mentioned items from both periods, adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 was $22.6 million, compared with $22.3 million in the year-earlier quarter.
  • Net working capital (defined as accounts receivable plus inventories less accounts payable) was $144.2 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2016, compared with $147.2 million a year earlier. Working capital turns were 5.0 in the second quarter fiscal 2016 and 5.1 in the year-earlier quarter.
  • The Company closed the quarter with net debt of $4.7 million, compared with $41.8 million at December 31, 2014 and $5.6 million at June 30, 2015.
  • A reconciliation of net income, earnings per share and net income from continuing operations from reported GAAP amounts to non-GAAP amounts is included later in this release.

Management Comments

“We performed well operationally in the second fiscal quarter, reporting margin expansion in four of our five businesses, excluding purchase accounting,” said President and CEO David Dunbar. “Second-quarter revenues were down 3.9% from the prior year to $181.9 million, with foreign exchange having a negative effect of 2.5% and acquisitions contributing positive 1%. Second-quarter adjusted EPS was up 5.2% year-over-year. In the Food Service Equipment Group, our focus continues to be on operational improvement initiatives and lowering material costs. We generated a 7.4% EBIT margin in Q2 in Food Service, up from 7.0% last year, despite a 7.7% decline in sales. Engraving had another record quarter, and we maintained the positive momentum at Electronics and Hydraulics. While Engineering Technologies continued to be affected by the decline in the oil and gas markets, we are making progress in capitalizing on aviation opportunities.”

Segment Review

Food Service Equipment Group sales decreased 7.7% year-over-year, and operating income was down 3.0%.

“Margin improvement continues to be a key area of focus for us within Food Service, and we achieved a 40 basis point increase year over year in Q2,” said Dunbar. “This is even more impressive given the decline in sales, driven primarily by lower volume at Refrigeration. We are encouraged that our operational excellence initiatives are achieving the intended results, both in the short and long-term. With these operational excellence initiatives in place and performance heading in the right direction, the team is currently reviewing its commercial strategic initiatives, ensuring that the business remains aligned with the Standex 2020 Vision.”

Engraving Group sales increased 19.9% year-over-year, partially offset by a 9.9% negative effect from foreign exchange, while operating income was up 25.2%, compared with last year.

“The Engraving Group had another strong quarter, achieving record sales and operating income,” said Dunbar. “Sales growth of 19.9% was primarily driven by a double-digit increase in our Mold Tech business across all of our regions, as demand for automotive molds remain strong. In addition to the strong performance at Mold Tech, sales also increased at our Roll, Plate and Machinery business due to large plate orders. The demand trends and momentum at Engraving are strong and we expect this to continue throughout fiscal 2016.1”

Engineering Technologies Group sales declined 22.2% year-over-year, and operating income decreased 35.0%.

“Organic sales were down 21.7% in constant currency year-over-year, primarily due to lower energy market sales. Sales declines were partially offset by increased sales in aviation,” said Dunbar. “We have put cost reductions in place to offset the lower demand in the oil and gas markets and we have shifted our focus to the aviation market, where we are seeing good demand. We exited Q1 with an operating margin of 3.6%. Sequentially, operating margins have improved to 10.1% in Q2. Looking forward, we anticipate exiting the fourth quarter of 2016 with margin improvements generated from sales and margin growth in aviation and an easier year-over-year comparison in the oil and gas market. 1 Operating margins should be in the mid-teens for Q4.1 We continue to be excited about our Enginetics acquisition and aviation opportunities as we invest capital and install capacity for the ramp up of our long-term awards.1”

Electronics Products Group sales were up 1.9% year-over-year. Acquisitions contributed 7.2%, partially offset by a negative currency effect of 5.2%. Operating income was down 4.5%.

“Electronics sales increased 1.9%, primarily due to the acquisition of Northlake at the beginning of Q2,” said Dunbar. “China and Europe grew, but were offset by softness and continued customer inventory adjustments in North America. Northlake directly supports our Electronics Group strategy to expand our high-reliability magnetics business into adjacent markets, such as medical equipment and power generation, to drive growth and profitability. We remain optimistic about the Electronics business long term.1 Going forward, we are focused on new business opportunities, strategic laneways and market tests aimed at increased volumes.1”

The Hydraulics Products Group reported a 2.7% year-over-year sales increase, while operating income rose 4.6%.

“Sales were up 2.7% year-over-year, primarily related to the dump truck and trailer market, which is tied to the strong North American construction environment,” said Dunbar. “We are gaining share in the U.S. in mobile hydraulic cylinders by having quick turnaround in custom quotations and short delivery times. Looking ahead, we are focused on developing unique custom engineering capabilities to solve customer issues and utilizing our dual production capabilities in North America and China. 1”

Business Outlook

“While foreign exchange and the oil and gas market have taken their toll on our results in recent quarters, we are fortunate that our exposure to these areas and to China is relatively low,” said Dunbar. “Moving forward, we’ll continue to exercise caution around currency expectations, the oil and gas markets and regional economic conditions.1 Across the organization we are focused on executing on the four pillars of the Standex Value Creation System to drive performance in the business. These include the balanced performance plan process, the growth disciplines, operational excellence, and talent management. This is a long-term journey, but we are reaping the rewards from these initiatives and look forward to continued success in these areas.1”

Conference Call Details

Standex will host a conference call for investors today, February 2, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. ET. On the call, David Dunbar, President and CEO, and Thomas DeByle, CFO, will review the Company’s financial results and business and operating highlights. Interested parties may access the call by dialing (877) 847-6070 in the U.S. and (631) 813-4923 internationally; the passcode is 19890649. The live audio feed of the call, which will be supplemented by a slide presentation, can be accessed in the “Webcasts and Presentations” tab in the “Investors” section of the company’s website, located at: www.standex.com. For those unable to participate in the live conference call, a playback will be available through February 9, 2016. To listen to the playback, please dial (800) 585-8367 in the U.S. or (404) 537-3406 internationally; the passcode is 19890649. The webcast replay also can be accessed in the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website, located at www.standex.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

EBITDA, which is "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization," non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures and are intended to serve as a complement to results provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Standex believes that such information provides an additional measurement and consistent historical comparison of the Company's performance. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is available in this news release.

About Standex

Standex International Corporation is a multi-industry manufacturer in five broad business segments: Food Service Equipment Group, Engineering Technologies Group, Engraving Group, Electronics Products Group, and Hydraulics Products Group with operations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Turkey, South Africa, India and China. For additional information, visit the Company's website at http://standex.com/.

1 Safe Harbor Language

Statements in this news release include, or may be based upon, management's current expectations, estimates and/or projections about Standex's markets and industries. These statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may materially differ from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ are the impact of implementation of government regulations and programs affecting our businesses, unforeseen legal judgments, fines or settlements, uncertainty in conditions in the financial and banking markets, general domestic and international economy including more specifically economic conditions in the oil and gas market, the impact of foreign exchange, increases in raw material costs, the ability to substitute less expensive alternative raw materials, the heavy construction vehicle market, the ability to continue to successfully implement productivity improvements, increase market share, access new markets, introduce new products, enhance our presence in strategic channels, the successful expansion and automation of manufacturing capabilities and diversification efforts in emerging markets, the ability to continue to achieve cost savings through lean manufacturing, cost reduction activities, and low cost sourcing, effective completion of plant consolidations, successful completion and integration of acquisitions and the other factors discussed in the Annual Report of Standex on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and any subsequent periodic reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, any forward-looking statements represent management's estimates only as of the day made and should not be relied upon as representing management's estimates as of any subsequent date. While the Company may elect to update forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company and management specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, even if management's estimates change.

 
Standex International Corporation
Consolidated Statement of Operations
               
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
December 31,       December 31,
(In thousands, except share data)       2015       2014       2015       2014
 
Net sales $ 181,948 $ 189,337 $ 380,346 $ 391,364
Cost of sales 123,713 130,537 253,559 266,452
Gross profit 58,235 58,800 126,787 124,912
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 40,696 41,854 84,626 85,808
Restructuring costs 1,477 1,094 2,996 1,956
Other operating (income) expense, net - - - 59
 
Income from operations 16,062 15,852 39,165 37,089
 
Interest expense 731 788 1,375 1,431
Other (income) expense, net (294) (188) (484) (453)
Total 437 600 891 978
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 15,625 15,252 38,274 36,111
Provision for income taxes 3,179 3,989 9,687 9,921
Net income from continuing operations 12,446 11,263 28,587 26,190
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (75) (79) (235) (454)
 
Net income $ 12,371 $ 11,184 $ 28,352 $ 25,736
 
Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $ 0.98 $ 0.89 $ 2.26 $ 2.07
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (0.01) (0.01) (0.02) (0.04)
Total $ 0.97 $ 0.88 $ 2.24 $ 2.03
 
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $ 0.97 $ 0.88 $ 2.24 $ 2.04
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (0.01) (0.01) (0.02) (0.04)
Total $ 0.96 $ 0.87 $ 2.22 2.00
 
Average Shares Outstanding
Basic 12,692 12,656 12,675 12,655
Diluted 12,791 12,802 12,777 12,818
 
 
Standex International Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
       
December 31, June 30,
(In thousands)       2015       2015
 
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 104,214 $ 96,128
Accounts receivable, net 91,977 110,478
Inventories 108,987 108,305
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,692 7,070
Income taxes receivable 7,100 747
Deferred tax asset 12,700 12,674
Total current assets 330,670 335,402
 
Property, plant, equipment, net 109,240 108,536
Intangible assets, net 40,456 38,048
Goodwill 160,241 154,732
Deferred tax asset 850 917
Other non-current assets 19,000 21,428
Total non-current assets 329,787 323,661
 
Total assets $ 660,457 $ 659,063
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 56,802 $ 80,764
Accrued liabilities 49,957 47,742
Income taxes payable 9,049 10,285
Total current liabilities 115,808 138,791
 
Long-term debt 108,933 101,753
Accrued pension and other non-current liabilities 69,622 69,949
Total non-current liabilities 178,555 171,702
 
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 41,976 41,976
Additional paid-in capital 50,085 47,254
Retained earnings 657,887 632,864
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (101,824) (93,017)
Treasury shares (282,030) (280,507)
Total stockholders' equity 366,094 348,570
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 660,457 $ 659,063
 
 
Standex International Corporation and Subsidiaries
Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows
    Six Months Ended
December 31,
(In thousands)       2015       2014
   
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income $ 28,352 $ 25,736
Income (loss) from discontinued operations (235) (454)
Income from continuing operations 28,587 26,190
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 8,804 8,305
Stock-based compensation 2,806 1,669
Non-cash portion of restructuring charge 1,941 (74)
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment activity (809) (1,644)
Contributions to defined benefit plans (645) (491)
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities (9,817) (22,157)
Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations 30,867 11,798
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities - discontinued operations (652) (657)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 30,215 11,141
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (8,724) (13,961)
Expenditures for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (13,544) (57,149)
Proceeds from sale of real estate and equipment 235 115
Other investing activities - 1,128
Net cash (used in) investing activities from continuing operations (22,033) (69,867)
Net cash (used in )investing activities from discontinued operations 2,803 -
Net cash (used in) investing activities (19,230) (69,867)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from borrowings 48,500 245,500
Payments of debt (41,500) (164,700)
Activity under share-based payment plans 745 613
Excess tax benefit from share-based payment activity 809 1,644
Purchase of treasury stock (3,053) (8,067)
Cash dividends paid (3,294) (2,783)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 2,207 72,207
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (5,106) (5,170)
 
Net changes in cash and cash equivalents 8,086 8,311
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 96,128 74,260
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 104,214 $ 82,571
 
 
Standex International Corporation
Selected Segment Data
               
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
December 31,       December 31,
(In thousands)       2015       2014       2015       2014
Net Sales
Food Service Equipment $ 90,936 $ 98,533 $ 198,149 $ 212,366
Engraving 31,935 26,625 65,456 54,713
Engineering Technologies 20,711 26,605 39,422 46,724
Electronics Products 28,350 27,823 56,336 57,293
Hydraulics Products 10,016 9,751 20,983 20,268
Total $ 181,948 $ 189,337 $ 380,346 $ 391,364
 
Income from operations
Food Service Equipment $ 6,704 $ 6,912 $ 20,728 $ 18,585
Engraving 7,443 5,947 17,350 12,890
Engineering Technologies 2,093 3,218 2,768 5,438
Electronics Products 4,525 4,738 10,075 10,284
Hydraulics Products 1,519 1,452 3,495 3,174
Restructuring (1,477) (1,094) (2,996) (1,956)
Other operating income (expense), net - - - (59)
Corporate (4,745) (5,321) (12,255) (11,267)
Total $ 16,062 $ 15,852 $ 39,165 $ 37,089
 
     
Standex International Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
             
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
(In thousands, except percentages)      

2015

   

2014

   

%Change

   

 

2015

   

2014

   

%Change

Adjusted income from operations and adjusted net income from continuing operations:
 
Income from operations, as reported $ 16,062 $ 15,852 1.3% $ 39,165 $ 37,089 5.6%
Adjustments:
Restructuring charges 1,477 1,094 2,996 1,956
Acquisition-related costs 423 911   423 1,696  
Adjusted income from operations $ 17,962 $ 17,857 0.6% $ 42,584 $ 40,741 4.5%
Interest and other income (expense), net (437) (600) (891) (978)
Provision for income taxes (3,179) (3,989) (9,687) (9,921)
Discrete and other tax items (721) (239) (721) (239)
Tax impact of above adjustments (490) (525)   (882) (957)  
Net income from continuing operations, as adjusted

$

13,135

$

12,504

5.0%

$

30,403

$

28,646

6.1%

 
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:
Income from continuing operations before income taxes, as reported $ 15,625 $

15,252

$ 38,274 $

36,111

Add back:
Interest expense 731 788 1,375 1,431
Depreciation and amortization 4,390 4,294   8,804 8,305  
EBITDA $ 20,746 $ 20,334 2.0% $ 48,453 $ 45,847 5.7%
Adjustments:
Restructuring charges 1,477 1,094 2,996 1,956
Acquisition-related costs 423 911   423 1,696  
Adjusted EBITDA $ 22,646 $ 22,339 1.4% $ 51,872 $ 49,499 4.8%
 
Free operating cash flow:
Net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations, as reported $ 22,994 $

22,757

$

30,867

$

11,798

Less: Capital expenditures (3,387) (6,762) (8,724) (13,961)
Free operating cash flow $ 19,607 $ 15,995 $ 22,143 $ (2,163)
Net income from continuing operations 12,446 11,263 28,587 26,190
Conversion of free operating cash flow

157.5%

142.0%

77.5%

-8.3%

 
       
Standex International Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
           
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Adjusted earnings per share from continuing December 31, December 31,
operations       2015     2014     %

Change

      2015     2014    

% Change

 
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, as reported $

0.97

$ 0.88 10.2% $

2.24

$ 2.04

9.8%

 
Adjustments:
Restructuring charges 0.09 0.06 0.17 0.11
Acquisition-related costs 0.02 0.05 0.02 0.10
Discrete and other tax items (0.06) (0.02)   (0.06) (0.02)  
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, as adjusted $

1.02

$ 0.97

5.2%

$

2.37

$ 2.23 6.3%
 

Standex International Corporation
Thomas DeByle, 603-893-9701
CFO
[email protected]

Source: Standex International Corporation



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