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Genuine Parts Company Reports Sales And Earnings For The Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2016

October 19, 2016 8:34 AM

ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) announced today sales and earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Sales for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016 were $3.94 billion compared to $3.92 billion for the same period in 2015. Net income for the third quarter was $185.3 million compared to $188.0 million recorded for the same period in the previous year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $1.24, equal to the earnings per share for the third quarter last year.

Paul Donahue, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Total sales in the third quarter were up 0.5% from the prior year, inclusive of a 3.5% contribution from acquisitions. Currency exchange was neutral to our overall results, with the slightly favorable Canadian and Australian currencies offsetting the ongoing weakness in the Mexican Peso. Sales for the Automotive Group were up 1.5%, consisting of a 2.5% contribution from acquisitions and a currency tailwind of 0.5%, offset by a 1.5% core sales decrease. Sales at Motion Industries, our Industrial Group, were down 0.7%, including a 2.5% underlying sales decrease and an approximate 2% benefit from acquisitions. Sales at EIS, our Electrical/Electronic Group, were down approximately 9%, and sales for S. P. Richards, our Office Products Group, were up 5%, consisting of an 11% contribution from acquisitions offset by a 6% underlying sales decrease."

Mr. Donahue stated, "Our third quarter results fell short of our expectations. We continue to operate in a tough sales environment, but our teams are working hard to overcome these challenges and generate growth. We recognize there is room for improvement and are working towards that in all aspects of our business. Our goal is to show improved results in the quarters ahead and better position the Company for sustainable growth well into the future. We have a strong balance sheet and excellent cash flows to support our efforts."

Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were $11.56 billion compared to $11.60 billion for the same period in 2015. Net income for the nine months was $534.7 million, down 2% from 2015, and earnings per share on a diluted basis were $3.56, equal to the same nine month period of the prior year.

2016 Outlook

For the full year 2016, the Company is updating its sales guidance to Flat to up 1% from up 1% to 2%. Diluted earnings per share is expected to be $4.55 to $4.60 as compared to prior guidance of $4.70 to $4.75 per share.

Conference Call

Genuine Parts Company will hold a conference call today at 11:00 a.m. EDT to discuss the results of the quarter and the future outlook. Interested parties may listen to the call on the Company's website, www.genpt.com, by clicking "Investors", or by dialing 877-718-5098, conference ID 3577037. A replay will also be available on the Company's website or at 877-870-5176, conference ID 3577037, two hours after the completion of the call until 12:00 a.m. Eastern time on November 3, 2016.

Forward Looking Statements

Some statements in this report, as well as in other materials we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or otherwise release to the public and in materials that we make available on our website, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Senior officers may also make verbal statements to analysts, investors, the media and others that are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may relate, for example, to future operations, prospects, strategies, financial condition, economic performance (including growth and earnings), industry conditions and demand for our products and services. The Company cautions that its forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and while we believe that our expectations for the future are reasonable in view of currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events may differ materially from those indicated as a result of various important factors. Such factors may include, among other things, the Company's ability to successfully implement its business initiatives in each of its four business segments; slowing demand for the Company's products; changes in general economic conditions, including, unemployment, inflation or deflation; volatile exchange rates; high energy costs; uncertain credit markets and other macro-economic conditions; competitive product, service and pricing pressures; the ability to maintain favorable vendor arrangements and relationships; disruptions in our vendors' operations; the Company's ability to successfully integrate its acquired businesses; the uncertainties and costs of litigation; disruptions caused by a failure or breach of the Company's information systems, as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2015 and from time to time in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC.

Forward-looking statements are only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update its forward-looking statements except as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our subsequent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other reports to the SEC.

About Genuine Parts Company

Genuine Parts Company is a distributor of automotive replacement parts in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Australasia. The Company also distributes industrial replacement parts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico through its Motion Industries subsidiary. S. P. Richards Company, the Office Products Group, distributes business products in the U.S. and Canada. The Electrical/Electronic Group, EIS, Inc., distributes electrical and electronic components throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Three Months Ended Sept. 30,

Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,

2016

2015

2016

2015

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

Net sales

$3,941,743

$3,921,802

$11,559,648

$11,598,254

Cost of goods sold

2,743,142

2,752,577

8,091,124

8,137,880

Gross profit

1,198,601

1,169,225

3,468,524

3,460,374

Operating expenses:

Selling, administrative & other expenses

869,562

834,372

2,522,223

2,492,537

Depreciation and amortization

37,682

34,278

108,247

105,764

907,244

868,650

2,630,470

2,598,301

Income before income taxes

291,357

300,575

838,054

862,073

Income taxes

106,031

112,559

303,334

317,674

Net income

$ 185,326

$ 188,016

$ 534,720

$ 544,399

Basic net income per common share

$1.24

$1.24

$3.58

$3.58

Diluted net income per common share

$1.24

$1.24

$3.56

$3.56

Weighted average common shares outstanding

148,899

151,354

149,243

152,043

Dilutive effect of stock options and

non-vested restricted stock awards

828

789

781

847

Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution

149,727

152,143

150,024

152,890

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

SEGMENT INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Three Months Ended Sept. 30,

Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,

2016

2015

2016

2015

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

Net sales:

Automotive

$2,095,030

$2,064,099

$ 6,115,186

$ 6,065,733

Industrial

1,162,224

1,170,252

3,482,246

3,540,106

Office Products

535,175

510,825

1,493,434

1,478,878

Electrical/Electronic Materials

178,448

196,837

538,803

573,584

Other (1)

(29,134)

(20,211)

(70,021)

(60,047)

Total net sales

$3,941,743

$3,921,802

$11,559,648

$11,598,254

Operating profit:

Automotive

$ 197,874

$ 201,986

$ 555,156

$ 560,070

Industrial

85,608

90,081

255,704

266,726

Office Products

30,257

36,406

97,101

107,431

Electrical/Electronic Materials

14,277

19,988

45,105

54,019

Total operating profit

328,016

348,461

953,066

988,246

Interest expense, net

(5,244)

(5,055)

(14,731)

(16,056)

Intangible amortization

(10,339)

(8,545)

(28,324)

(25,945)

Other, net

(21,076)

(34,286)

(71,957)

(84,172)

Income before income taxes

$ 291,357

$ 300,575

$ 838,054

$ 862,073

Capital expenditures

$ 36,939

$ 24,531

$ 86,650

$ 61,994

Depreciation and amortization

$ 37,682

$ 34,278

$ 108,247

$ 105,764

(1) Represents the net effect of discounts, incentives and freight billed reported as a component of net sales.

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Sept. 30,

Sept. 30,

2016

2015

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 225,177

$ 199,294

Trade accounts receivable, net

2,032,548

1,963,158

Merchandise inventories, net

3,146,157

2,967,724

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

504,600

493,306

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

5,908,482

5,623,482

Goodwill and other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization

1,550,435

1,328,431

Deferred tax assets

109,679

136,618

Other assets

491,925

486,136

Net property, plant and equipment

688,851

628,461

TOTAL ASSETS

$8,749,372

$8,203,128

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade accounts payable

$3,099,438

$2,851,022

Current portion of debt

475,000

125,000

Income taxes payable

32,594

6,643

Dividends payable

97,955

92,905

Other current liabilities

696,544

688,498

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

4,401,531

3,764,068

Long-term debt

300,000

500,000

Pension and other post-retirement benefit liabilities

202,131

248,709

Deferred tax liabilities

51,472

62,419

Other long-term liabilities

458,944

456,908

Common stock

148,737

150,763

Retained earnings

4,038,985

3,922,609

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(865,510)

(914,586)

TOTAL PARENT EQUITY

3,322,212

3,158,786

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries

13,082

12,238

TOTAL EQUITY

3,335,294

3,171,024

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$8,749,372

$8,203,128

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,

2016

2015

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net income

$534,720

$544,399

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

108,247

105,764

Share-based compensation

15,362

13,582

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

(10,475)

(5,381)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

93,498

237,623

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

741,352

895,987

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(86,650)

(61,994)

Acquisitions and other investing activities

(365,545)

(115,414)

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

(452,195)

(177,408)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Proceeds from debt

3,020,000

2,537,224

Payments on debt

(2,870,000)

(2,680,191)

Share-based awards exercised, net of taxes paid

(11,942)

(6,030)

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

10,475

5,381

Dividends paid

(288,909)

(275,379)

Purchase of stock

(143,810)

(225,175)

NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

(284,186)

(644,170)

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH

8,575

(12,845)

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

13,546

61,564

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

211,631

137,730

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

$225,177

$199,294

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