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Hexcel Reports 2018 Second Quarter Results

July 23, 2018 4:28 PM
  • Q2 2018 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.76 compared to $0.67 in Q2 2017.
  • Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.75 compared to Q2 2017 EPS of $0.67, an increase of 11.9% year over year.
  • Q2 2018 sales of $547.5 million increased 11.4% compared to Q2 2017 (10.3% in constant currency).
  • Free cash flow of $55 million year-to-date is $42 million higher compared to 2017.
  • Quarterly dividend will increase 20% to $0.15 per share from $0.125 per share.
  • Full year 2018 guidance is reaffirmed.

See Table C for reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP net income and earnings per share. Free cash flow is operating cash flow less cash paid for capital expenditures.

Summary of Results from Operations
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(In millions, except per share data) 2018 2017 % Change 2018 2017 % Change
Net Sales$547.5 $491.3 11.4% $1,087.6 $970.1 12.1%
Net sales change in constant currency 10.3% 10.3%
Operating Income 96.5 89.7 7.6% 178.9 168.3 6.3%
Net Income 68.8 61.6 11.7% 130.4 126.2 3.3%
Diluted net income per common share$0.76 $0.67 13.4% $1.44 $1.37 5.1%
Non-GAAP Measures for y-o-y comparisons:
Adjusted Operating Income$96.5 $89.7 7.6% $178.9 $168.3 6.3%
As a % of sales 17.6% 18.3% 16.4% 17.3%
Adjusted Net Income (Table C) 67.5 61.6 9.6% 129.1 117.1 10.2%
Adjusted diluted net income per share$0.75 $0.67 11.9% $1.43 $1.27 12.6%

STAMFORD, Conn., July 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL), today reported second quarter 2018 results including net sales of $547.5 million and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.75.

Chairman, CEO and President Nick Stanage said: “With sales increases across all our markets and significant growth in free cash flow during the first half of 2018, we are on a steady course toward delivering on our commitments to shareholders. Our adjusted diluted EPS this quarter of $0.75 was 11.9% higher than last year, on a constant currency sales increase of 10.3%. We delivered operating income of 17.6% while continuing the startup of our new facility in France, which will provide additional capacity to support our forecasted growth. We remain fully committed to our 2018 guidance, including generating in excess of $230 million of free cash flow. The endorsement by the Hexcel Board of Directors to increase both the dividend and the share repurchase authorization demonstrates continued confidence in our ability to execute and deliver cash flow and reinforces our commitment of returning at least 50% of net income to our shareholders. Our focus in 2018 continues to be driving innovation and operational excellence to achieve strong sustainable financial results.”

Second Quarter 2018 Results

Sales of $547.5 million in the second quarter of 2018 were 11.4% higher (10.3% higher in constant currency) than the second quarter of 2017.

Commercial Aerospace

Space & Defense

Industrial

Consolidated Operations

Year-to-Date 2018 Results

Sales of $1,087.6 million for the first six months of 2018 increased 10.3% in constant currency compared to the same period in 2017.

Commercial Aerospace (70% of YTD sales)

Space & Defense (17% of YTD sales)

Industrial (13% of YTD sales)

Consolidated Operations

Cash and other

2018 Guidance (unchanged)

The event will be webcast via the investor relations webpage at www.Hexcel.com. A replay of the call will be available on the investor relations page of the Hexcel website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call. The event can also be accessed by dialing +1 (409) 350-3491. The conference ID is 7687433.

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. Learn more at www.Hexcel.com.

Disclaimer on Forward Looking Statements

This news 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 2018 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 Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake an obligation to update our forward-looking statements to reflect future events.

Contact InformationKurt GoddardVice President – Investor Relations(203) 352-6826[email protected]

Hexcel Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Unaudited
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
(In millions, except per share data) 2018 2017 2018 2017
Net sales$ 547.5 $ 491.3 $ 1,087.6 $ 970.1
Cost of sales 402.7 351.4 800.2 696.1
Gross margin 144.8 139.9 287.4 274.0
% Gross Margin 26.4% 28.5% 26.4% 28.2%
Selling, general and administrative expenses 35.3 38.1 81.7 81.0
Research and technology expenses 13 12.1 26.8 24.7
Operating income 96.5 89.7 178.9 168.3
Interest expense, net 8.7 6.8 16.7 13.0
Income before income taxes, and equity in earnings of affiliated companies 87.8 82.9 162.2 155.3
Provision for income taxes 20 22.1 34.1 30.7
Income before equity in earnings of affiliated companies 67.8 60.8 128.1 124.6
Equity in earnings from affiliated companies 1.0 0.8 2.3 1.6
Net income$ 68.8 $ 61.6 $ 130.4 $ 126.2
Basic net income per common share:$ 0.77 $ 0.68 $ 1.45 $ 1.39
Diluted net income per common share:$ 0.76 $ 0.67 $ 1.44 $ 1.37
Weighted-average common shares:
Basic 88.8 90.7 89.4 91.1
Diluted 89.9 92.0 90.5 92.4

Hexcel Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Unaudited
(In millions) June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$ 39.1 $ 60.1
Accounts receivable, net 287.2 248.7
Inventories, net 305.4 314.0
Contract assets 37.7 -
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 38.4 33.9
Total current assets 707.8 656.7
Property, plant and equipment 2,800.1 2,743.9
Less accumulated depreciation (920.5) (877.6)
Net Property, plant and equipment 1,879.6 1,866.3
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 145.3 148.7
Investments in affiliated companies 44.6 47.7
Other assets 58.8 61.5
Total assets$ 2,836.1 $ 2,780.9
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Current portions of debt$ 9.3 $ 4.3
Accounts payable 147.1 144.1
Accrued liabilities 137.4 113.7
Total current liabilities 293.8 262.1
Long-term debt 930.1 805.6
Other non-current liabilities 212.4 218.1
Total liabilities$ 1,436.3 $ 1,285.8
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200.0 shares authorized,$ 1.1 $ 1.1
108.4 shares issued at June 30, 2018 and 107.8 shares
issued at December 31, 2017
Additional paid-in capital 792.0 774.3
Retained earnings 1,606.2 1,496.1
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (80.8) (45.0)
2,318.5 2,226.5
Less – Treasury stock, at cost, 20.9 and 18.2 shares at (918.7) (731.4)
June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively
Total stockholders' equity 1,399.8 1,495.1
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$ 2,836.1 $ 2,780.9

Hexcel Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Unaudited
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions)2018 2017
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income$ 130.4 $ 126.2
Reconciliation to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 59.6 49.5
Amortization related to financing 0.7 0.4
Deferred income taxes 12.7 2.0
Equity in earnings from affiliated companies (2.3) (1.6)
Stock-based compensation expense 12.0 13.3
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (43.4) 2.4
Increase in inventories (28.6) (11.6)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets (12.9) (2.9)
Increase in accounts payable/accrued liabilities 24.7 5.0
Other - net 4.3 (0.3)
Net cash provided by operating activities (a) 157.2 182.4
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures (b) (101.9) (169.2)
Acquisitions of business and investments in affiliates - (10.0)
Net cash used in investing activities (101.9) (179.2)
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
Repayment of Euro term loan (4.2) (4.1)
Borrowings from senior unsecured credit facility 379.0 252.0
Repayment of senior unsecured credit facility (244.0) (552.0)
Repayments of other debt, net - 0.2
Dividends paid on common stock (22.4) (20.1)
Repurchase of stock (181.0) (120.8)
Activity under stock plans (0.7) 5.6
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (73.3) 2.8
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (3.0) 4.3
Net (decrease) Increase in cash and cash equivalents (21.0) 10.3
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 60.1 35.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$ 39.1 $ 45.5
Supplemental data:
Free Cash Flow (a)+(b)$ 55.3 $ 13.2
Accrual basis additions to property, plant and equipment$ 90.0 $ 170.1

Hexcel Corporation and Subsidiaries
Net Sales to Third-Party Customers by Market
Quarters Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 UnauditedTable A
(In millions)As Reported Constant Currency (a)
B/(W) FX B/(W)
Market 2018 2017 % Effect (b) 2017 %
Commercial Aerospace$ 383.8 $ 349.0 10.0 $ 0.8 $ 349.8 9.7
Space & Defense 91.7 87.8 4.4 1.1 88.9 3.1
Industrial 72.0 54.5 32.1 3.2 57.7 24.8
Consolidated Total$ 547.5 $ 491.3 11.4 $ 5.1 $ 496.4 10.3
Consolidated % of Net Sales % % %
Commercial Aerospace 70.1 71.0 70.5
Space & Defense 16.7 17.9 17.9
Industrial 13.2 11.1 11.6
Consolidated Total 100.0 100.0 100.0
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017Unaudited
(In millions)As Reported Constant Currency (a)
B/(W) FX B/(W)
Market 2018 2017 % Effect (b) 2017 %
Commercial Aerospace$ 766.5 $ 696.2 10.1 $ 3.4 $ 699.6 9.6
Space & Defense 181.8 164.5 10.5 3.7 168.2 8.1
Industrial 139.3 109.4 27.3 9.3 118.7 17.4
Consolidated Total$ 1,087.6 $ 970.1 12.1 $ 16.4 $ 986.5 10.3
Consolidated % of Net Sales % % %
Commercial Aerospace 70.5 71.8 70.9
Space & Defense 16.7 17.0 17.1
Industrial 12.8 11.2 12.0
Consolidated Total 100.0 100.0 100.0

(a) To assist in the analysis of the Company’s net sales trend, total net sales and sales by market for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 have been estimated using the same U.S. dollar, British pound and Euro exchange rates as applied for the respective period in 2018 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) Composite Materials Engineered Products Corporate & Other (a) Total
Second Quarter 2018
Net sales to external customers$445.8 $101.7 $- $547.5
Intersegment sales 20.3 - (20.3) -
Total sales 466.1 101.7 (20.3) 547.5
Operating income (loss) 93.1 15.9 (12.5) 96.5
% Operating margin 20.0% 15.6% 17.6%
Depreciation and amortization 27.5 2.3 - 29.8
Stock-based compensation expense 0.9 0.1 1.1 2.1
Accrual based additions to capital expenditures 43.4 1.3 - 44.7
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
First Six Months 2018
Net sales to external customers$890.4 $197.2 $- $1,087.60
Intersegment sales 39.5 - (39.5) -
Total sales 929.9 197.2 (39.5) 1,087.60
Operating income (loss) 184.1 25.8 (31.0) 178.9
% Operating margin 19.8% 13.1% 16.4%
Depreciation and amortization 55.0 4.6 - 59.6
Stock-based compensation expense 4.5 0.8 6.7 12.0
Accrual based additions to capital expenditures 88.7 1.3 - 90.0
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% 17.3%
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

(a) Hexcel does not allocate corporate expenses to the operating segments.

Hexcel Corporation and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income, EPS and Tax Rate Table C
Unaudited
Quarter Ended June 30,
2018 2017
(In millions, except per diluted share data) Net Income EPS Tax Rate % Net IncomeEPS Tax Rate %
GAAP $ 68.8 0.76 22.8 $ 61.6 $ 0.67 26.7
Discrete Tax Benefit (a) (1.3) (0.01) 1.5 - - -
Non-GAAP $ 67.5 0.75 24.3 $ 61.6 $ 0.67 26.7

(a) The 2018 period includes a benefit of $1.3 million from the release of reserves for uncertain tax positions.

Unaudited
Six Months Ended June 30,
2018 2017
(In millions, except per diluted share data) Net Income EPS Tax Rate % Net Income EPS Tax Rate %
GAAP $ 130.4 $ 1.44 21.0 $ 126.2 $ 1.37 19.8
Discrete Tax Benefits (a)(b) (1.3) (0.01) 0.8 (9.1) (0.10) 5.9
Non-GAAP $ 129.1 $ 1.43 21.8 $ 117.1 $ 1.27 25.7

(a) The 2018 period includes a benefit of $1.3 million from the release of reserves for uncertain tax positions.
(b) The 2017 period includes a benefit of $9.1 million primarily related to the release of a valuation allowance in a foreign jurisdiction.

NOTE: Management believes that an adjusted net income, adjusted diluted net income per share, the adjusted tax rate 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.

Hexcel Corporation and Subsidiaries
Schedule of Total Debt, Net of Cash Table D
Unaudited
June 30, December 31, June 30,
(In millions) 2018 2017 2017
Current portion of capital lease$- $- $0.2
Euro term loan 9.3 4.3 4.1
Total current debt 9.3 4.3 4.3
Euro term loan 52.3 63.3 60.4
Long-term credit facility due 2021 185.0 50.0 65.0
Unsecured bonds due 2025 300.0 300.0 300.0
Unsecured bonds due 2027 400.0 400.0 400.0
Original issue discounts, deferred financing fees and other (7.2) (7.7) (8.1)
Total long-term debt 930.1 805.6 817.3
Total Debt 939.4 809.9 821.6
Less: Cash and cash equivalents (39.1) (60.1) (45.5)
Total debt, net of cash$900.3 $749.8 $776.1

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