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Worthington Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2020 Results

June 25, 2020 6:55 AM

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 25, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worthington Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WOR) today reported net sales of $611.6 million and net earnings of $16.2 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, for its fiscal 2020 fourth quarter ended May 31, 2020. Net earnings in the quarter were adversely impacted due to COVID-19 related shutdowns, as discussed further below, and included net pre-tax restructuring and impairment charges of $15.7 million, which reduced earnings per diluted share by $0.20. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company reported net sales of $938.8 million and net earnings of $37.7 million, or $0.66 per diluted share. Net earnings in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 were negatively impacted by pre-tax impairment and restructuring charges of $8.5 million, including $4.0 million recorded in equity income, reducing earnings per diluted share by $0.11. Estimated current quarter inventory holding gains in Steel Processing were approximately $0.01 per diluted share compared to estimated inventory holding losses of $0.11 per diluted share in the prior year quarter.

COVID-19 Update

In response to COVID-19, the Company formed an internal task force to closely monitor developments related to the outbreak and to establish and implement best practices in all Worthington facilities. In order to protect the safety, health and well-being of employees, customers and suppliers, the Company has followed guidelines established by applicable authorities. The Company has also restricted visitors, upgraded cleaning protocols, implemented remote work wherever possible, and instituted physical distancing measures. The Company remains committed to its focus on employee safety while continuing to serve customer needs.

Demand was impacted by COVID-19 related shutdowns, and the Company took steps to size its workforce to better match the demand environment, implementing a combination of furloughs, designed to allow the Company to ramp up production when market conditions improve, and permanent workforce reductions. As of June 25, over half of the furloughed employees have returned to work. Worthington has taken additional cost-cutting measures which include reducing discretionary spending including travel, implementing a freeze on hiring, and deferring non-essential and non-growth-oriented capital investments.

Financial highlights for the current and comparative periods are as follows:

(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

4Q 2020 4Q 2019 12M 2020 12M 2019
Net sales$611.6 $938.8 $3,059.1 $3,759.6
Operating income 6.3 32.0 22.5 144.8
Equity income 17.3 25.1 114.8 97.0
Net earnings 16.2 37.7 78.8 153.5
Earnings per diluted share$0.29 $0.66 $1.41 $2.61

“This quarter we faced unprecedented challenges, as we and the entire economy were confronted by the Coronavirus and the related shutdowns and restrictions that were implemented,” said John McConnell, Chairman and CEO. “We have been focused on providing a safe working environment for our employees as they continue to serve our customers. While our people and our results were impacted significantly by the shutdowns, I am proud of our team and how they have navigated through this period.”

Consolidated Quarterly Results

Net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 were $611.6 million, down 35% from the comparable quarter in the prior year, when net sales were $938.8 million. The decrease was driven by lower direct volume and lower average direct selling prices in Steel Processing combined with an unfavorable shift in product mix in the industrial products business in Pressure Cylinders. Gross margin decreased $36.1 million from the prior year quarter to $89.9 million. The decrease was driven by the reduced volume in Steel Processing, which was partially offset by the favorable impact of a slight inventory holding gain in the current quarter, compared to significant inventory holding losses in the prior year quarter, combined with the unfavorable shift in product mix in the industrial products business in Pressure Cylinders.

Operating income for the current quarter was $6.3 million, a decrease of $25.7 million from the prior year quarter. The impact of lower gross margin was partially offset by lower SG&A expense, which was down $20.0 million, due primarily to lower profit sharing and bonus and lower overall corporate costs. Operating income was also adversely impacted by current quarter impairment and restructuring charges of $15.7 million, which were $9.6 million higher than the prior year quarter.

Interest expense was $7.5 million for the current quarter, compared to $9.5 million in the prior year quarter. The decrease was due primarily to lower average debt levels and lower average interest rates resulting from the debt refinancing transactions completed earlier in the fiscal year.

Equity income from unconsolidated joint ventures decreased $7.9 million from the prior year quarter to $17.3 on lower contributions from all joint ventures. The Company received cash distributions of $44.6 million from unconsolidated joint ventures during the quarter for a total of $123.0 million for fiscal 2020.

Income tax expense was $5.8 million in the current quarter compared to $9.2 million in the prior year quarter. Tax expense in the current quarter reflects an annual effective rate of 25.1% compared to 22.0% for the prior year quarter.

Balance Sheet

At quarter-end, total debt was $699.7 million, up $0.9 million over February 29, 2019, and the Company had $147.2 million of cash on hand.

Quarterly Segment Results

Steel Processing’s net sales totaled $328.2 million, down 44%, or $256.2 million, from the comparable prior year quarter on lower direct volume and to a lesser extent lower average selling prices. The operating loss of $1.8 million in the current quarter was $16.7 million unfavorable to the $14.9 million operating income reported in the prior year quarter on lower direct volume, partially offset by the favorable impact of a slight inventory holding gain in the current quarter compared to a significant inventory holding loss in the prior year quarter. The mix of direct versus toll tons processed was 45% to 55% in the current quarter, compared to 55% to 45% in the prior year quarter. The change in mix was driven primarily by the consolidation of the toll processing joint venture, Worthington Samuel Coil Processing, earlier in the fiscal year.

Pressure Cylinders’ net sales totaled $282.9 million, down 12%, or $39.4 million, from the comparable prior year quarter. The decline was due to lower volumes in the oil and gas equipment business and a shift in product mix in the industrial products business, partially offset by higher volume in the consumer products business. Operating income of $13.5 million was $7.9 million less than the prior year quarter, $5.5 million of which was driven by higher combined impairment and restructuring charges. The remaining decline was due to weakness in the industrial products business, primarily in Europe, partially offset by lower SG&A expense and a slight improvement in the consumer products business.

Recent Developments

Outlook

“Yesterday, we announced our leadership succession plan, naming Andy Rose President and CEO effective Sept. 1. At that time, I will assume the role of Executive Chairman” McConnell said. “One of my recent priorities was to have a strong set of leaders in place to drive the company forward. As we enter our 65th year in business, I am confident we have the right team, and we are well positioned to emerge from the current crisis as a stronger Company.”

Conference Call

Worthington will review fiscal 2020 fourth quarter results during its quarterly conference call on June 25, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., Eastern Time. Details regarding the conference call can be found on the Company website at www.WorthingtonIndustries.com.

About Worthington Industries

Worthington Industries (NYSE: WOR) is a leading industrial manufacturing company delivering innovative solutions to customers that span many industries including transportation, construction, industrial, agriculture, retail and energy. Worthington is North America’s premier value-added steel processor and producer of laser welded products; and a leading global supplier of pressure cylinders and accessories for applications such as fuel storage, water systems, outdoor living, tools and celebrations. The Company’s brands, primarily sold in retail stores, include Coleman®, Bernzomatic®, Balloon Time®, Mag Torch® and Well-X-Trol®. Worthington’s WAVE joint venture with Armstrong is the North American leader in innovative ceiling solutions. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington operates 56 facilities in 15 states and six countries, sells into over 90 countries and employs approximately 7,500 people. Founded in 1955, the Company follows a people-first philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Relentlessly finding new ways to drive progress and practicing a shared commitment to transformation, Worthington makes better solutions possible for customers, employees, shareholders and communities.

Safe Harbor Statement

The Company wishes to take advantage of the Safe Harbor provisions included in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”). Statements by the Company relating to the impacts from the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the actions taken by governmental authorities and others related thereto, including our ability to continue operating facilities in connection therewith, to cut variable costs, or to eventually recall furloughed workers; future or expected cash positions, liquidity and ability to access financial markets and capital; outlook, strategy or business plans; future or expected growth, growth potential, forward momentum, performance, competitive position, sales, volumes, cash flows, earnings, margins, balance sheet strengths, debt, financial condition or other financial measures; pricing trends for raw materials and finished goods and the impact of pricing changes; the ability to improve or maintain margins; expected demand or demand trends for the Company or its markets; additions to product lines and opportunities to participate in new markets; expected benefits from Transformation and innovation efforts; the ability to improve performance and competitive position at the Company’s operations; anticipated working capital needs, capital expenditures and asset sales; anticipated improvements and efficiencies in costs, operations, sales, inventory management, sourcing and the supply chain and the results thereof; projected profitability potential; the ability to make acquisitions and the projected timing, results, benefits, costs, charges and expenditures related to acquisitions, joint ventures, headcount reductions and facility dispositions, shutdowns and consolidations; projected capacity and the alignment of operations with demand; the ability to operate profitably and generate cash in down markets; the ability to capture and maintain market share and to develop or take advantage of future opportunities, customer initiatives, new businesses, new products and new markets; expectations for Company and customer inventories, jobs and orders; expectations for the economy and markets or improvements therein; expectations for generating improving and sustainable earnings, earnings potential, margins or shareholder value; effects of judicial rulings; and other non-historical matters constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Act. Because they are based on beliefs, estimates and assumptions, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Any number of factors could affect actual results, including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties and impacts related to COVID-19 and other actual or potential public health emergencies and actions taken by governmental authorities or others in connection therewith, their potential impacts related to the ability and costs to continue to operate facilities and their potential to exacerbate other risks, the effect of national, regional and global economic conditions generally and within major product markets, including significant economic disruptions from COVID-19 and the actions taken therewith; the effect of conditions in national and worldwide financial markets and with respect to the ability of financial institutions to provide capital; the impact of tariffs, the adoption of trade restrictions affecting the Company’s products or suppliers, a United States withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, the occurrence of trade wars, the closing of border crossings, and other changes in trade regulations or relationships; lower oil prices as a factor in demand for products; product demand and pricing; changes in product mix, product substitution and market acceptance of the Company’s products; fluctuations in the pricing, quality or availability of raw materials (particularly steel), supplies, transportation, utilities and other items required by operations; the outcome of adverse claims experience with respect to workers’ compensation, product recalls or product liability, casualty events or other matters; effects of facility closures and the consolidation of operations; the effect of financial difficulties, consolidation and other changes within the steel, automotive, construction, oil and gas, and other industries in which the Company participates; failure to maintain appropriate levels of inventories; financial difficulties (including bankruptcy filings) of original equipment manufacturers, end-users and customers, suppliers, joint venture partners and others with whom the Company does business; the ability to realize targeted expense reductions from headcount reductions, facility closures and other cost reduction efforts; the ability to realize cost savings and operational, sales and sourcing improvements and efficiencies, and other expected benefits from Transformation initiatives, on a timely basis; the overall success of, and the ability to integrate, newly-acquired businesses and joint ventures, maintain and develop their customers, and achieve synergies and other expected benefits and cost savings therefrom; capacity levels and efficiencies, within facilities, within major product markets and within the industries in which the Company participates as a whole; the effect of disruption in the business of suppliers, customers, facilities and shipping operations due to adverse weather, casualty events, equipment breakdowns, interruption in utility services, civil unrest, international conflicts, terrorist activities or other causes; changes in customer demand, inventories, spending patterns, product choices, and supplier choices; risks associated with doing business internationally, including economic, political and social instability, foreign currency exchange rate exposure and the acceptance of the Company’s products in global markets; the ability to improve and maintain processes and business practices to keep pace with the economic, competitive and technological environment; deviation of actual results from estimates and/or assumptions used by the Company in the application of its significant accounting policies; the level of imports and import prices in the Company’s markets; the impact of judicial rulings and governmental regulations, both in the United States and abroad, including those adopted by the United States governmental agencies as contemplated by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010; the effect of healthcare laws in the United States and potential changes for such laws especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which may increase the Company’s healthcare and other costs and negatively impact the Company’s operations and financial results; cyber security risks; the effects of privacy and information security laws and standards; and other risks described from time to time in the Company’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts:SONYA L. HIGGINBOTHAMVP, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND MANAGEMENT614.438.7391 | [email protected]

MARCUS A. ROGIERTREASURER AND INVESTOR RELATIONS OFFICER614.840.4663 | [email protected]

200 Old Wilson Bridge Rd. | Columbus, Ohio 43085WorthingtonIndustries.com

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
May 31,2020 May 31,2019 May 31,2020 May 31,2019
Net sales$611,627 $938,842 $3,059,119 $3,759,556
Cost of goods sold 521,737 812,839 2,615,782 3,279,601
Gross margin 89,890 126,003 443,337 479,955
Selling, general and administrative expense 67,816 87,863 328,110 338,392
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets 7,462 5,436 82,690 7,817
Restructuring and other expense (income), net 8,267 692 10,048 (11,018)
Operating income 6,345 32,012 22,489 144,764
Other income (expense):
Miscellaneous income, net 783 494 9,099 2,716
Interest expense (7,459) (9,522) (31,616) (38,063)
Loss on extinguishment of debt - - (4,034) -
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates 17,256 25,142 114,848 97,039
Earnings before income taxes 16,925 48,126 110,786 206,456
Income tax expense 5,836 9,151 26,342 43,183
Net earnings 11,089 38,975 84,444 163,273
Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (5,086) 1,237 5,648 9,818
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest$16,175 $37,738 $78,796 $153,455
Basic
Average common shares outstanding 54,604 55,850 54,958 57,196
Earnings per share attributable to controlling interest$0.30 $0.68 $1.43 $2.68
Diluted
Average common shares outstanding 55,206 57,325 55,983 58,823
Earnings per share attributable to controlling interest$0.29 $0.66 $1.41 $2.61
Common shares outstanding at end of period 54,616 55,468 54,616 55,468
Cash dividends declared per share$0.24 $0.23 $0.96 $0.92

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(In thousands)

May 31, May 31,
2020 2019
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$147,198 $92,363
Receivables, less allowances of $1,521 and $1,150 at May 31, 2020
and May 31, 2019, respectively 341,038 501,944
Inventories:
Raw materials 234,629 268,607
Work in process 76,497 113,848
Finished products 93,975 101,825
Total inventories 405,101 484,280
Income taxes receivable 8,376 10,894
Assets held for sale 12,928 6,924
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 68,538 69,508
Total current assets 983,179 1,165,913
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 203,329 214,930
Operating lease assets 31,557 -
Goodwill 321,434 334,607
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $92,774 and
$87,759 at May 31, 2020 and May 31, 2019, respectively 184,416 196,059
Other assets 34,956 20,623
Property, plant and equipment:
Land 24,197 23,996
Buildings and improvements 302,796 310,112
Machinery and equipment 1,055,139 1,049,068
Construction in progress 52,231 49,423
Total property, plant and equipment 1,434,363 1,432,599
Less: accumulated depreciation 861,719 853,935
Total property, plant and equipment, net 572,644 578,664
Total assets$2,331,515 $2,510,796
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$247,017 $393,517
Accrued compensation, contributions to employee benefit plans and
related taxes 64,650 78,155
Dividends payable 14,648 14,431
Other accrued items 49,974 59,810
Current operating lease liabilities 10,851 -
Income taxes payable 949 1,164
Current maturities of long-term debt 149 150,943
Total current liabilities 388,238 698,020
Other liabilities 75,786 69,976
Distributions in excess of investment in unconsolidated affiliate 103,837 121,948
Long-term debt 699,516 598,356
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 25,763 -
Deferred income taxes, net 71,942 74,102
Total liabilities 1,365,082 1,562,402
Shareholders' equity - controlling interest 820,821 831,246
Noncontrolling interests 145,612 117,148
Total equity 966,433 948,394
Total liabilities and equity$2,331,515 $2,510,796

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(In thousands)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
May 31,2020 May 31,2019 May 31,2020 May 31,2019
Operating activities:
Net earnings$11,089 $38,975 $84,444 $163,273
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 23,125 23,959 92,678 95,602
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets 7,462 5,436 82,690 7,817
Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes 352 (4,058) (1,309) 17,435
Bad debt (income) expense (4) 205 580 659
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions 27,377 4,049 8,106 7,347
Net (gain) loss on sale of assets 180 3,144 (5,057) (7,059)
Stock-based compensation 1,883 3,978 11,883 11,733
Loss on extinguishment of debt - - 4,034 -
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of impact of acquisitions:
Receivables 131,708 17,553 147,225 73,346
Inventories (28,781) 4,876 62,126 (33,649)
Accounts payable (114,337) (42,137) (142,684) (93,294)
Accrued compensation and employee benefits 10,862 19,610 (11,878) (19,158)
Other operating items, net 9,960 (4,918) 3,888 (26,193)
Net cash provided by operating activities 80,876 70,672 336,726 197,859
Investing activities:
Investment in property, plant and equipment (23,729) (23,945) (95,503) (84,499)
Acquisitions (965) (10,402) (30,748) (10,402)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliate - - - 56,693
Proceeds from sale of assets 718 1,393 10,036 49,683
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities (23,976) (32,954) (116,215) 11,475
Financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of issuance costs - - 101,464 -
Principal payments on long-term obligations and debt redemption costs (102) (290) (154,913) (1,394)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of tax withholdings 82 (1,726) (6,513) (6,371)
Payments to noncontrolling interests - (4,399) (1,453) (10,726)
Repurchase of common shares - (39,093) (50,972) (168,113)
Dividends paid (13,112) (12,963) (53,289) (52,334)
Net cash used by financing activities (13,132) (58,471) (165,676) (238,938)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 43,768 (20,753) 54,835 (29,604)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 103,430 113,116 92,363 121,967
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$147,198 $92,363 $147,198 $92,363

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.SUPPLEMENTAL DATA(In thousands, except volume)

This supplemental information is provided to assist in the analysis of the results of operations.
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
May 31,2020 May 31,2019 May 31,2020 May 31,2019
Volume:
Steel Processing (tons) 795,161 940,844 3,830,675 3,714,850
Pressure Cylinders (units) 23,346,466 20,549,832 82,519,829 83,787,293
Net sales:
Steel Processing$328,222 $584,417 $1,859,670 $2,435,818
Pressure Cylinders 282,898 322,308 1,148,424 1,207,798
Other 507 32,117 51,025 115,940
Total net sales$611,627 $938,842 $3,059,119 $3,759,556
Material cost:
Steel Processing$230,076 $443,111 $1,339,898 $1,834,920
Pressure Cylinders 123,639 143,011 496,906 550,383
Selling, general and administrative expense:
Steel Processing$27,664 $33,409 $136,664 $137,056
Pressure Cylinders 40,090 49,129 180,721 183,210
Other 62 5,325 10,725 18,126
Total selling, general and administrative expense$67,816 $87,863 $328,110 $338,392
Operating income (loss):
Steel Processing$(1,797) $14,919 $40,564 $89,761
Pressure Cylinders 13,498 21,428 38,903 69,872
Other (5,356) (4,335) (56,978) (14,869)
Total operating income$6,345 $32,012 $22,489 $144,764
Equity income (loss) by unconsolidated affiliate:
WAVE$15,334 $23,088 $101,063 $82,283
ClarkDietrich 3,309 3,884 17,225 8,640
Serviacero Worthington (1,029) 1,357 1,325 8,140
ArtiFlex (297) 904 2,731 2,026
Other (61) (4,091) (7,496) (4,050)
Total equity income$17,256 $25,142 $114,848 $97,039

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.SUPPLEMENTAL DATA(In thousands, except volume)

The following provides detail of Pressure Cylinders volume and net sales by principal class of products.
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
May 31,2020 May 31,2019 May 31,2020 May 31,2019
Volume (units):
Consumer products 18,926,216 16,362,485 68,596,103 68,791,001
Industrial products 4,419,990 4,186,952 13,921,973 14,994,640
Oil & gas equipment 260 395 1,753 1,652
Total Pressure Cylinders 23,346,466 20,549,832 82,519,829 83,787,293
Net sales:
Consumer products$125,188 $118,424 $485,990 $470,447
Industrial products 138,549 174,170 550,543 627,053
Oil & gas equipment 19,161 29,714 111,891 110,298
Total Pressure Cylinders$282,898 $322,308 $1,148,424 $1,207,798
The following provides detail of impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets and restructuring and other expense (income), net included in operating income by segment.
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
May 31,2020 May 31,2019 May 31,2020 May 31,2019
Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets:
Steel Processing$565 $3,269 $1,839 $3,269
Pressure Cylinders 3,800 2,167 37,153 4,548
Other 3,097 - 43,698 -
Total impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets$7,462 $5,436 $82,690 $7,817
Restructuring and other expense (income), net:
Steel Processing$2,799 $- $3,501 $(9)
Pressure Cylinders 4,535 692 5,282 (11,009)
Other 933 - 1,265 -
Total restructuring and other expense (income), net$8,267 $692 $10,048 $(11,018)

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Source: Worthington Industries, Inc.

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