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Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and 2016 Year End Results

February 16, 2017 8:20 AM

NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months and for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of 2016 were $229.8 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $205 million during the comparable quarter in 2015. Earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2016 were $8.8 million or 38 cents per diluted share, compared to $5.8 million or 25 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2015. Excluding non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, earnings from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2016 were $9.8 million or 42 cents per diluted share, compared to $8.1 million or 35 cents per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Consolidated net sales for 2016 were $1,058.5 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $972 million during the comparable period in 2015. Earnings from continuing operations for 2016 were $62.4 million or $2.70 per diluted share, compared to $48.1 million or $2.08 per diluted share in 2015. Excluding non-operational gains and losses identified on the attached reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP measures, earnings from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2016, and 2015 were $63.9 million or $2.77 per diluted share and $49.4 million or $2.13 per diluted share, respectively.

Mr. Eric P. Sills, Standard Motor Products' Chief Executive Officer and President stated, "We are very pleased with our 2016 results, as we set Company records for both sales and profit. For the year, net sales were up 8.9% (excluding the mid-year acquisition of General Cable's North American automotive ignition wire business, net sales were ahead 3.5%). Gross margin for the year increased from 28.9% to 30.5%, and net earnings and earnings per share were up roughly 30%.

"Engine Management sales increased 9.7% for the year (excluding the General Cable acquired business they were ahead 2.1%, in line with our low single digit forecasts). Gross margin for the year increased almost a full point, from 30.4% to 31.3%.

"Our Temperature Control division benefited from the first warm summer in three years, and net sales increased roughly 7%. Our key customers reported their POS sales increase at closer to 9%, which would indicate a healthy start to 2017. However, the key determining factor for the year will be the weather during the summer months.

"The Temperature Control division achieved a major improvement in gross margin for the year, from 21.9% to 25.6%--the result of increased volume and increased efficiency throughout the division.

"Overall, the fourth quarter came in slightly below our expectations, though we did achieve an increase in both sales and profit vs. the fourth quarter of 2015. The main shortfall was in Engine Management gross profit, which fell from 31.5% to 27.9% for the quarter.

"This reduction was primarily the result of several factors—lower sales (excluding sales from the General Cable acquired business), based on the ordering patterns of a few large accounts; higher than anticipated returns; and a drop in overhead absorption as we are in the process of relocating several manufacturing operations. We believe that the 12 month figure of 31.3% is a better indication of our current Engine Management gross margin rate.

"Turning to operations, we are quite pleased with the General Cable acquired business results to date. We have maintained the customer base and improved the shipping performance. The integration is proceeding on schedule. Sales and administration functions are essentially integrated, and distribution has been relocated to our wire distribution facility in Edwardsville, Kansas. All have resulted in significant savings. We are beginning the task of relocating the General Cable wire assembly operation from Nogales, Mexico to our existing assembly facility in Reynosa, Mexico. We plan to complete this move by the end of Q1 2018, and expect substantial synergies when the integration is complete.

"We have decided to close our electronics operation in Orlando, Florida, and consolidate it into an existing facility in Independence, Kansas. This was a difficult decision to make. We have been operating in Orlando since 1996, with an excellent work force. Unfortunately, the primary product produced in Orlando, electronic ignition modules, has not been on new vehicles for several years. With diminishing sales, it was increasingly difficult to sustain this as a stand-alone operation, and we decided it was best to merge it with our Independence facility, where we have available capacity and complementary skills.

"We anticipate the total restructuring costs at $3.7 million, with annual savings of $3 million. The move should be complete within 12 to 24 months.

"With our roughly $98 million cash generated from operations, we were able to fund our General Cable ignition wire acquisition for $67 million as well as our capital expenditures and dividends with only a slight increase of $7 million in debt. Our total debt outstanding at year-end was $55 million leaving us with ample liquidity to fund our cash needs going forward.

"As announced previously, we are increasing our quarterly dividend from 17 cents to 19 cents payable on March 1, 2017. This represents our eighth consecutive year of dividend increases.

"In a separate release today, we announced that our Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to $20 million of our common stock under a new stock repurchase program.

"In total, we are pleased with our results for 2016 and thank all of our dedicated team members for their accomplishments. We look to build on these accomplishments in 2017."

Standard Motor Products, Inc. will hold a conference call at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, on Thursday, February 16, 2017. The dial-in number is 800-895-0198 (domestic) or 785-424-1053 (international). The playback number is 800-839-4973 (domestic) or 402-220-2685 (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

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED

DECEMBER 31,

DECEMBER 31,

2016

2015

2016

2015

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

NET SALES

$ 229,799

$ 204,967

$ 1,058,482

$ 971,975

COST OF SALES

163,028

142,181

735,995

690,987

GROSS PROFIT

66,771

62,786

322,487

280,988

SELLING, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

52,625

53,446

221,658

206,287

RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES (INCOME)

1,830

(85)

3,957

(134)

OTHER INCOME , NET

314

251

1,195

1,025

OPERATING INCOME

12,630

9,676

98,067

75,860

OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE), NET

1,253

(384)

2,059

(220)

INTEREST EXPENSE

350

299

1,556

1,537

EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES

13,533

8,993

98,570

74,103

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

4,694

3,214

36,158

25,983

EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

8,839

5,779

62,412

48,120

LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATION, NET OF INCOME TAXES

(487)

(553)

(1,982)

(2,102)

NET EARNINGS

$ 8,352

$ 5,226

$ 60,430

$ 46,018

NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:

BASIC EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

$ 0.39

$ 0.26

$ 2.75

$ 2.11

DISCONTINUED OPERATION

(0.02)

(0.03)

(0.09)

(0.09)

NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC

$ 0.37

$ 0.23

$ 2.66

$ 2.02

DILUTED EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

$ 0.38

$ 0.25

$ 2.70

$ 2.08

DISCONTINUED OPERATION

(0.02)

(0.02)

(0.08)

(0.09)

NET EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED

$ 0.36

$ 0.23

$ 2.62

$ 1.99

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES

22,825,109

22,651,279

22,722,517

22,811,862

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON AND DILUTIVE SHARES

23,201,501

23,001,238

23,082,578

23,142,394

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Segment Revenues and Operating Income

(In thousands)

THREE MONTHS ENDED

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED

DECEMBER 31,

DECEMBER 31,

2016

2015

2016

2015

(unaudited)

(unaudited)

Revenues

Engine Management

$ 185,228

$ 167,579

$ 765,539

$ 698,021

Temperature Control

42,652

36,046

283,740

264,478

All Other

1,919

1,342

9,203

9,476

$ 229,799

$ 204,967

$ 1,058,482

$ 971,975

Gross Margin

Engine Management

$ 51,754

27.9%

$ 52,794

31.5%

$ 239,710

31.3%

$ 212,021

30.4%

Temperature Control

12,100

28.4%

7,539

20.9%

72,547

25.6%

57,977

21.9%

All Other

2,917

2,453

10,230

10,990

$ 66,771

29.1%

$ 62,786

30.6%

$ 322,487

30.5%

$ 280,988

28.9%

Selling, General & Administrative

Engine Management

$ 33,682

18.2%

$ 30,349

18.1%

$ 136,590

17.8%

$ 121,404

17.4%

Temperature Control

10,845

25.4%

11,159

31.0%

52,623

18.5%

50,780

19.2%

All Other

8,098

8,424

32,445

30,589

$ 52,625

22.9%

$ 49,932

24.4%

$ 221,658

20.9%

$ 202,773

20.9%

Customer Bankruptcy Charge

-

0.0%

3,514

1.7%

-

0.0%

3,514

0.4%

$ 52,625

22.9%

$ 53,446

26.1%

$ 221,658

20.9%

$ 206,287

21.2%

Operating Income

Engine Management

$ 18,072

9.8%

$ 22,445

13.4%

$ 103,120

13.5%

$ 90,617

13.0%

Temperature Control

1,255

2.9%

(3,620)

-10.0%

19,924

7.0%

7,197

2.7%

All Other

(5,181)

(5,971)

(22,215)

(19,599)

14,146

6.2%

12,854

6.3%

100,829

9.5%

78,215

8.0%

Restructuring & Integration

(1,830)

-0.8%

85

0.0%

(3,957)

-0.4%

134

0.0%

Customer Bankruptcy Charge

-

0.0%

(3,514)

-1.7%

-

0.0%

(3,514)

-0.4%

Other Income, Net

314

0.1%

251

0.1%

1,195

0.1%

1,025

0.1%

$ 12,630

5.5%

$ 9,676

4.7%

$ 98,067

9.3%

$ 75,860

7.8%

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

THREE MONTHS ENDED

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED

DECEMBER 31,

DECEMBER 31,

2016

2015

2016

2015

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

$ 8,839

$ 5,779

$ 62,412

$ 48,120

RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES (INCOME)

1,830

(85)

3,957

(134)

CUSTOMER BANKRUPTCY CHARGE

-

3,514

-

3,514

CERTAIN TAX CREDITS AND PRODUCTION DEDUCTIONS FINALIZED IN PERIOD

-

-

(235)

(571)

GAIN FROM SALE OF BUILDINGS

(262)

(262)

(1,048)

(1,048)

DEFERRED FINANCING FEE WRITE-OFF

-

773

-

773

INCOME TAX EFFECT RELATED TO RECONCILING ITEMS

(628)

(1,576)

(1,164)

(1,243)

NON-GAAP EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

$ 9,779

$ 8,143

$ 63,922

$ 49,411

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

$ 0.38

$ 0.25

$ 2.70

$ 2.08

RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES (INCOME)

0.08

-

0.17

(0.01)

CUSTOMER BANKRUPTCY CHARGE

-

0.15

-

0.15

CERTAIN TAX CREDITS AND PRODUCTION DEDUCTIONS FINALIZED IN PERIOD

-

-

(0.01)

(0.03)

GAIN FROM SALE OF BUILDINGS

(0.01)

(0.01)

(0.04)

(0.04)

DEFERRED FINANCING FEE WRITE-OFF

-

0.03

-

0.03

INCOME TAX EFFECT RELATED TO RECONCILING ITEMS

(0.03)

(0.07)

(0.05)

(0.05)

NON-GAAP DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

$ 0.42

$ 0.35

$ 2.77

$ 2.13

OPERATING INCOME

GAAP OPERATING INCOME

$ 12,630

$ 9,676

$ 98,067

$ 75,860

RESTRUCTURING AND INTEGRATION EXPENSES (INCOME)

1,830

(85)

3,957

(134)

CUSTOMER BANKRUPTCY CHARGE

-

3,514

-

3,514

OTHER INCOME, NET

(314)

(251)

(1,195)

(1,025)

NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME

$ 14,146

$ 12,854

$ 100,829

$ 78,215

MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, AND OPERATING INCOME, EACH OF WHICH ARE NON-GAAP MEASUREMENTS AND ARE ADJUSTED FOR SPECIAL ITEMS, 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)

December 31,

December 31,

2016

2015

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

CASH

$ 19,796

$ 18,800

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, GROSS

139,055

128,099

ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

4,425

4,246

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

134,630

123,853

INVENTORIES

312,477

285,793

OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

47,945

51,294

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

514,848

479,740

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

78,499

68,882

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES, NET

131,287

84,267

OTHER ASSETS

44,063

48,175

TOTAL ASSETS

$ 768,697

$ 681,064

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

NOTES PAYABLE

$ 54,812

$ 47,427

CURRENT PORTION OF LONG TERM DEBT

43

16

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

83,878

72,711

ACCRUED CUSTOMER RETURNS

40,176

38,812

OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

104,932

84,950

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

283,841

243,916

LONG-TERM DEBT

120

62

ACCRUED ASBESTOS LIABILITIES

31,328

32,185

OTHER LIABILITIES

12,380

12,922

TOTAL LIABILITIES

327,669

289,085

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

441,028

391,979

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$ 768,697

$ 681,064

-

-

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

TWELVE MONTHS ENDED

DECEMBER 31,

2016

2015

(Unaudited)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

NET EARNINGS

$ 60,430

$ 46,018

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET EARNINGS TO NET CASH

PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

20,457

17,637

OTHER

11,505

10,874

CHANGE IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES:

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

(8,826)

(1,996)

INVENTORY

(20,155)

(12,503)

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

7,345

1,882

SUNDRY PAYABLES AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

20,990

1,874

OTHER

6,059

1,385

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

97,805

65,171

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

ACQUISITIONS OF AND INVESTMENTS IN BUSINESSES

(67,289)

-

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

(20,921)

(18,047)

OTHER INVESTING ACTIVITIES

192

36

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

(88,018)

(18,011)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

NET CHANGE IN DEBT

7,473

(9,301)

PURCHASE OF TREASURY STOCK

(377)

(19,623)

DIVIDENDS PAID

(15,447)

(13,697)

OTHER FINANCING ACTIVITIES

595

1,466

NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

(7,756)

(41,155)

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH

(1,035)

(933)

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

996

5,072

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of Period

18,800

13,728

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of Period

$ 19,796

$ 18,800

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SOURCE Standard Motor Products, Inc.

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