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Hexcel Reports 2017 Second Quarter Results

July 24, 2017 4:17 PM

See Table C for reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP operating income, net income and earnings per share

Quarter EndedJune 30, Six Months EndedJune 30,
(In millions, except per share data) 2017 2016 % Change 2017 2016 % Change
Net Sales $491.3 $522.6 (6.0%) $970.1 $1,020.3 (4.9%)
Net sales change in constant currency (5.4%) (4.0%)
Operating Income 89.7 100.1 (10.4%) 168.3 184.0 (8.5%)
Net Income 61.6 66.1 (6.8%) 126.2 122.1 3.4%
Diluted net income per common share $0.67 $0.70 (4.3%) $1.37 $1.29 6.2%
Non-GAAP Measures for y-o-y comparisons:
Adjusted Operating Income (Table C) $89.7 $100.1 (10.4%) $168.3 $184.0 (8.5%)
As a % of sales 18.3% 19.2% 17.3% 18.0%
Adjusted Net Income (Table C) 61.6 66.4 (7.2%) 117.1 122.4 (4.3%)
Adjusted diluted net income per share $0.67 $0.70 (4.3%) $1.27 $1.29 (1.6%)

STAMFORD, Conn., July 24, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL), today reported second quarter results with diluted EPS of $0.67 on net sales of $491.3 million.

Chairman, CEO and President Nick Stanage commented, “Continued strong execution and cost control led to solid results for the second quarter. Our diluted EPS of $0.67 was 4% less than last year’s record $0.70, on a constant currency sales decrease of 5.4%. Although reductions in certain build rates and customer inventory adjustments lowered sales for the quarter, we delivered a solid gross margin of 28.2% in the first half of 2017, while executing the startup of several new production lines for additional capacity to support our forecasted growth. We remain on track with our previously announced new greenfield sites in France and Morocco. We are fully committed to meeting our adjusted diluted EPS guidance for the year. The Company’s focus in 2017 continues to be driving operational excellence, capacity expansion and innovation.”

Outlook

Our previous guidance for 2017 Commercial Aerospace sales was modestly higher than last year, reflecting growth in the A350 program and the new narrowbodies, offset by certain reductions in legacy widebody buildrates and inventory adjustments as we continue to help our customers optimize their supply chains. Our revised guidance reflects the impact of partnering with our customers on productivity initiatives to reduce scrap and material usage, which enables improved operational efficiencies. Our estimated content per shipset on the A350 is now approximately $4.8 million (prior estimate was $5 million). In addition, inventory adjustments are extending longer than anticipated and as a result, we now expect Commercial Aerospace sales to be slightly lower compared to 2016.

Space & Defense sales are better than initially expected and are now forecasted to be up mid-single digits compared to 2016. This increase is not expected to fully offset lower wind energy sales. The Company’s full year 2017 sales guidance is now estimated at about $2.0 billion, level with 2016 sales (it was previously $2.0 billion to $2.08 billion).

Looking ahead, Mr. Stanage said, “We remain confident in our strong outlook for 2018 and beyond based on several key indicators including growth in revenue passenger miles, near-record order backlogs, strong projected spending for Space & Defense, and increased content on new wind energy turbine blades. Overall, we expect continued strong advanced composites penetration in all our markets. As demonstrated in the first half, we continue to be focused on working with our customers to optimize supply chains while developing innovative solutions to improve the long-term competitiveness of advanced composite materials. Our strong execution, cost control, and tax initiatives should offset the impact of lower sales and we remain confident in achieving our 2017 guidance of adjusted diluted EPS of $2.64 to $2.76 and free cash flow of more than $100 million. Our Board of Directors endorsement of an increased dividend reflects confidence in our ability to consistently deliver strong operating performance and generate increasing free cash flow.”

Markets

Sales for the second quarter of 2017 were 5.4% less in constant currency than the second quarter of 2016. Sales for the first half of 2017 were 4.0% less in constant currency than the first half of 2016.

Commercial Aerospace (72% of total first half sales)

Space & Defense (17% of total first half sales)

Industrial (11% of total first half sales)

Operations

Cash and other

2017 Guidance

Hexcel will host a conference call at 10:00 A.M. ET, tomorrow, July 25, 2017 to discuss the second quarter results and respond to analyst questions. The telephone number for the conference call is (323) 701-0225 and the confirmation code is 6323170. The call will be simultaneously hosted on Hexcel’s web site at http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/r8jrsatm. Replays of the call will be available on the web site for approximately three days.

Hexcel Corporation is a leading advanced composites company. It develops, manufactures and markets lightweight, high-performance structural materials, including carbon fibers, specialty reinforcements, prepregs and other fiber-reinforced matrix materials, honeycomb, adhesives, engineered core and composite structures, used in commercial aerospace, space and defense and industrial applications.

Disclaimer on Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are forward looking, including statements relating to anticipated trends in constant currency for the markets we serve (including changes in commercial aerospace revenues, the estimates and expectations based on aircraft production rates provided or publicly available by Airbus, Boeing and others, the revenues we may generate from an aircraft model or program, the impact of delays in the startup or ramp-ups of new aircraft programs, the outlook for space & defense revenues and the trend in wind energy and other industrial applications, including whether certain programs might be curtailed or discontinued or customers’ inventory levels reduced); our ability to maintain and improve margins in light of the current economic environment; the success of particular applications as well as the general overall economy; our ability to manage cash from operating activities and capital spending in relation to future sales levels such that the Company funds its capital spending plans from cash flows from operating activities, but, if necessary, maintains adequate borrowings under its credit facilities to cover any shortfalls; and the impact of the above factors on our expectations of all financial results for 2017 and beyond. The loss of, or significant reduction in purchases by Airbus, Boeing, Vestas, or any of our other significant customers could materially impair our business, operating results, prospects and financial condition. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in the forward looking statements due to a variety of factors, including but not limited to changes in currency exchange rates, changing market conditions, increased competition, inability to install, staff and qualify necessary capacity or achievement of planned manufacturing improvements, conditions in the financial markets, product mix, achieving expected pricing and manufacturing costs, availability and cost of raw materials, supply chain disruptions, work stoppages or other labor disruptions, uncertainty regarding the exit of the U.K. from the European Union, unforeseen vulnerability of our network and systems to interruptions or failures and changes in or unexpected issues related to environmental regulations, legal matters, interest rates and tax codes. Additional risk factors are described in our filings with the SEC. We do not undertake an obligation to update our forward-looking statements to reflect future events.

Hexcel Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Unaudited
Quarter EndedJune 30, Six Months EndedJune 30,
(In millions, except per share data) 2017 2016 2017 2016
Net sales$491.3 $522.6 $970.1 $1,020.3
Cost of sales 351.4 372.3 696.1 727.0
Gross margin 139.9 150.3 274.0 293.3
% Gross margin 28.5% 28.8% 28.2% 28.7%
Selling, general and administrative expenses 38.1 38.6 81.0 86.0
Research and technology expenses 12.1 11.6 24.7 23.3
Operating income 89.7 100.1 168.3 184.0
Interest expense, net 6.8 5.7 13.0 11.3
Non-operating expense (a) 0.4 0.4
Income before income taxes and equity in earnings from affiliated companies 82.9 94.0 155.3 172.3
Provision for income taxes 22.1 28.7 30.7 51.4
Income before equity in earnings from affiliated companies 60.8 65.3 124.6 120.9
Equity in earnings from affiliated companies 0.8 0.8 1.6 1.2
Net income$61.6 $66.1 $126.2 $122.1
Basic net income per common share:$0.68 $0.71 $1.39 $1.31
Diluted net income per common share:$0.67 $0.70 $1.37 $1.29
Weighted-average common shares:
Basic 90.7 93.1 91.1 93.3
Diluted 92.0 94.6 92.4 94.7

(a) Non-operating expense is the accelerated amortization of deferred financing costs related to refinancing our credit facility in June 2016.

Hexcel Corporation and SubsidiariesCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Unaudited
(In millions) June 30, 2017 December 31,2016
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $45.5 $35.2
Accounts receivable, net 253.3 245.6
Inventories 313.0 291.0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 36.6 35.2
Total current assets 648.4 607.0
Property, plant and equipment 2,593.1 2,378.4
Less accumulated depreciation (807.6) (752.8)
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,785.5 1,625.6
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 73.5 72.2
Investments in affiliated companies 63.9 53.1
Other assets 56.0 42.7
Total assets $2,627.3 $2,400.6
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of debt $4.3 $4.3
Accounts payable 139.5 137.3
Accrued liabilities 127.0 130.3
Total current liabilities 270.8 271.9
Long-term debt 817.3 684.4
Other non-current liabilities 208.9 199.4
Total liabilities 1,297.0 1,155.7
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200.0 shares authorized, 107.5 shares issued at June 30, 2017 and 106.7 shares issued at December 31, 2016 1.1 1.1
Additional paid-in capital 763.1 738.8
Retained earnings 1,360.6 1,254.7
Accumulated other comprehensive income (93.0) (174.4)
2,031.8 1,820.2
Less – Treasury stock, at cost, 17.7 and 15.3 shares at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. (701.5) (575.3)
Total stockholders' equity 1,330.3 1,244.9
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $2,627.3 $2,400.6

Hexcel Corporation and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Unaudited
First half EndedJune 30,
(In millions)2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income$126.2 $122.1
Reconciliation to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 49.5 45.5
Amortization related to financing 0.4 1.1
Deferred income taxes 2.0 24.6
Equity in earnings from affiliated companies (1.6) (1.2)
Stock-based compensation expense 13.3 12.8
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 2.4 (53.4)
Increase in inventories (11.6) (22.6)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets (2.9) (5.6)
Increase in accounts payable/accrued liabilities 5.0 9.3
Other – net (0.3) 2.3
Net cash provided by operating activities (a) 182.4 134.9
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures (b) (169.2) (156.0)
Acquisition of business and investments in affiliates (10.0) (33.6)
Net cash used for investing activities (179.2) (189.6)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from senior notes due 2027 398.3
Issuance costs related to senior notes due 2027 (3.7)
Proceeds from settlement of treasury locks 10.0
Proceeds from Euro term loan 37.4
Repayments of Euro term loan (4.1)
Borrowings from senior unsecured credit facility 123.1
Issuance costs related to credit facility (1.7)
Repayment of senior unsecured credit facility (300.0)
Other debt, net 0.2 (0.2)
Dividends paid on common stock (20.1) (19.6)
Repurchase of stock (120.8) (54.9)
Activity under stock plans 5.6 (4.7)
Net cash provided by financing activities 2.8 42.0
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4.3 (0.2)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 10.3 (12.9)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 35.2 51.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$45.5 $38.9
Supplemental Data:
Free cash flow (a)+(b)$ 13.2 $(21.1)
Accrual basis additions to property, plant and equipment$170.1 $142.2

Hexcel Corporation and Subsidiaries
Net Sales to Third-Party Customers by Market
Quarters Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 (Unaudited)Table A
(In millions) As Reported Constant Currency (a)
Market 2017 2016 B/(W)% FXEffect (b) 2016 B/(W)%
Commercial Aerospace $349.0 $368.5 (5.3) $(0.4) $ 368.1 (5.2)
Space & Defense 87.8 81.8 7.3 (0.8) 81.0 8.4
Industrial 54.5 72.3 (24.6) (2.2) 70.1 (22.3)
Consolidated Total $491.3 $522.6 (6.0) $(3.4) $ 519.2 (5.4)
Consolidated % of Net Sales % %
Commercial Aerospace 71.0 70.5 70.9
Space & Defense 17.9 15.7 15.6
Industrial 11.1 13.8 13.5
Consolidated Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 (Unaudited)
(In millions) As Reported Constant Currency (a)
Market 2017 2016 B/(W)% FXEffect (b) 2016 B/(W)%
Commercial Aerospace $696.2 $718.8 (3.1) $(2.5) $ 716.3 (2.8)
Space & Defense 164.5 161.1 2.1 (2.2) 158.9 3.5
Industrial 109.4 140.4 (22.1) (4.8) 135.6 (19.3)
Consolidated Total $970.1 $1,020.3 (4.9) $(9.5) $ 1,010.8 (4.0)
Consolidated % of Net Sales % %
Commercial Aerospace 71.8 70.4 70.9
Space & Defense 17.0 15.8 15.7
Industrial 11.2 13.8 13.4
Consolidated Total 100.0 100.0 100.0

(a) To assist in the analysis of our net sales trend, total net sales and sales by market for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016 have been estimated using the same U.S. dollar, British pound and Euro exchange rates as applied for the respective period in 2017 and are referred to as “constant currency” sales.

(b) FX effect is the estimated impact on “as reported” net sales due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Hexcel Corporation and Subsidiaries
Segment Information (Unaudited)Table B
(In millions) CompositeMaterials EngineeredProducts Corporate &Other (a) Total
Second Quarter 2017
Net sales to external customers $397.3 94.0 491.3
Intersegment sales 15.1 (15.1)
Total sales 412.4 94.0 (15.1) 491.3
Operating income (loss) 92.1 12.1 (14.5) 89.7
% Operating margin 22.3% 12.9% 18.3%
Depreciation and amortization 23.3 1.8 25.1
Stock-based compensation expense 1.2 0.2 1.0 2.4
Accrual based additions to capital expenditures 74.5 2.7 77.2
Second Quarter 2016
Net sales to external customers $425.3 $97.3 $ $522.6
Intersegment sales 18.9 (18.9)
Total sales 444.2 97.3 (18.9) 522.6
Operating income (loss) 101.6 11.7 (13.2) 100.1
% Operating margin 22.9% 12.0% 19.2%
Depreciation and amortization 21.4 1.8 0.1 23.3
Stock-based compensation expense 1.1 0.3 0.9 2.3
Accrual based additions to capital expenditures 67.2 1.7 68.9
First Six Months 2017
Net sales to external customers $784.8 185.3 $970.1
Intersegment sales 32.2 (32.2)
Total sales 817.0 185.3 (32.2) 970.1
Operating income (loss) 174.0 25.1 (30.8) 168.3
% Operating margin 21.3% 13.5% 17.4%
Depreciation and amortization 45.8 3.7 49.5
Stock-based compensation expense 4.6 0.9 7.8 13.3
Accrual based additions to capital expenditures 161.1 9.0 170.1
First Six Months 2016
Net sales to external customers $821.1 $199.2 $ $1,020.3
Intersegment sales 37.0 (37.0)
Total sales 858.1 199.2 (37.0) 1,020.3
Operating income (loss) 192.4 23.9 (32.3) 184.0
% Operating margin 22.4% 12.0% 18.0%
Depreciation and amortization 41.8 3.6 0.1 45.5
Stock-based compensation expense 4.2 0.9 7.7 12.8
Accrual based additions to capital expenditures 137.2 5.0 142.2

(a) We do not allocate corporate expenses to the operating segments.

Hexcel Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Income and Net Income to AdjustedEBITDA and Non-GAAP Net IncomeTable C
Unaudited
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(In millions) 2017 2016 2017 2016
GAAP operating income $89.7 $100.1 $168.3 $184
- Stock-based compensation expense 2.4 2.3 13.3 12.8
- Depreciation and amortization 25.1 23.3 49.5 45.5
Adjusted EBITDA $117.2 $125.7 $231.1 $242.3
Unaudited
Quarter Ended June 30,
2017 2016
(In millions, except per diluted share data) As Reported EPS As Reported EPS
GAAP net income $61.6 0.67 $66.1 $0.70
- Non-operating expense (net of tax) (a) 0.3
Adjusted net income $61.6 0.67 $66.4 $0.70
Unaudited
Six Months Ended June 30,
2017 2016
(In millions, except per diluted share data) As Reported EPS As Reported EPS
GAAP net income $126.2 1.37 $122.1 $1.29
- Non-operating expense (net of tax) (a) 0.3
- Discrete Tax Benefits (b) (9.1) (0.10)
Adjusted net income $117.1 1.27 $122.4 $1.29

(a) Non-operating expense is the accelerated amortization of deferred financing costs related to refinancing our credit facility in June 2016.

(b) The 2017 six-month period includes benefits of $9.1 million related to the release of a valuation allowance in a foreign jurisdiction.

Hexcel Corporation and Subsidiaries Table D
Schedule of Total Debt, Net of CashUnaudited
June 30,December 31,June 30,
(In millions)2017 2016 2016
Current portion of capital lease$0.2 $0.5 $0.8
Euro term loan 4.1 3.8
Total current debt 4.3 4.3 0.8
Euro term loan 60.4 22.6
Senior unsecured credit facility due 2021 65.0 365.0 410.0
4.7% senior notes due 2025, net 297.0 296.8 296.6
3.95% senior notes due 2027, net 394.8
Other debt 0.1 0.2
Total long-term debt 817.3 684.4 706.8
Total Debt 821.6 688.7 707.6
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (45.5) (35.2) (38.9)
Total debt, net of cash$776.1 $653.5 $668.7

NOTE: Management believes that adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted net income per share and free cash flow (defined as cash provided by operating activities less cash payments for capital expenditures), which are non-GAAP measurements, are meaningful to investors because they provide a view of Hexcel with respect to ongoing operating results excluding special items. Special items represent significant charges or credits that are important to an understanding of Hexcel’s overall operating results in the periods presented. In addition, management believes that total debt, net of cash, which is also a non-GAAP measure, is an important measure of Hexcel’s liquidity. 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.

Contact Information
Michael Bacal
(203) 352-6826
[email protected]

Source: Hexcel Corporation

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