International Revenues Increase While Weakness Persists in the U.S.
HUD-Code and Broader Housing Markets
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Champion
Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: CHB), a leader in factory-built construction,
today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2007.
Revenues for the quarter decreased 25 percent to $259.8 million compared to
$346.5 million for the first quarter of 2006. The Company reported a net
loss for the quarter of $7.2 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared
to net income of $13.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the same
period of the prior year.
"Despite strong contributions from our non-U.S. operations, this
quarter's results demonstrate the difficult markets we continue to face in
our domestic operations," stated William C. Griffiths, chairman, president
and chief executive officer of Champion Enterprises, Inc. "Seasonally, the
first quarter is always our most challenging, and this was no exception. As
a result of the continuing deterioration in U.S. housing markets, we were
only able to operate our U.S. manufacturing plants at 44 percent capacity
utilization during the quarter even after reducing our production capacity
by over 20 percent in the last year.
"While our order intake rates and backlogs have seen a seasonal
increase over the last several weeks, orders continue to run below last
year's rate, indicating that difficult market conditions may persist well
into the year."
Mr. Griffiths concluded, "In light of market conditions, we have
intensified our focus on cost control, closed our sixth plant in less than
12 months, reduced our working capital investment by $17 million and
curtailed our capital spending. These actions, along with our international
diversification, enabled us to generate positive free cash flow during our
most challenging quarter. Strong cash returns will continue to fuel the
future execution of our growth and diversification strategy."
North American Manufacturing Segment
-- Manufacturing segment net sales for the first quarter decreased 40
percent to $199.3 million compared to $331.7 million in the same period of
the prior year. Excluding approximately $23 million of revenues from the
sale of homes to FEMA during the first quarter of last year, net sales fell
35 percent.
-- Revenues from the sale of modular homes in the quarter totaled $63
million, representing 32 percent of manufacturing segment sales, down from
$81 million in the first quarter of 2006, while homes sold into Canada grew
14 percent compared to the first quarter of 2006 and increased 25 percent
over last quarter.
-- Manufacturing segment income for the first quarter totaled $0.1
million compared to $26.0 million in the first quarter of 2006. Segment
income included $1.3 million of restructuring charges and $0.8 million of
gains from the sale of property in the first quarter of 2007, compared to
$4.0 million of property sale gains in the prior year. Despite low capacity
utilization, the segment was able to slightly exceed breakeven.
-- Segment backlogs improved to $42 million at the end of the first
quarter compared to $36 million at the end of 2006 and $71 million last
year.
-- During the first quarter of 2007, the Company closed a plant in
Pennsylvania, where it continues to operate three facilities.
International Manufacturing Segment
-- International segment sales totaled $46.5 million for the quarter,
up from $32.6 million last quarter, while segment income increased to $3.1
million for the period from $2.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2006
resulting in a segment margin of 6.7 percent compared to 7.6 percent last
quarter.
-- International segment order backlogs further strengthened, with firm
contracts and orders pending contracts under framework agreements totaling
approximately $250 million, compared to approximately $225 million at the
end of last quarter.
Retail Segment
-- The Company's California-based retail segment reported first quarter
2007 revenues of $18.1 million compared to $27.3 million for the same
period last year.
-- Retail segment income totaled $0.9 million for the quarter compared
to $1.5 million in 2006, and the segment margins were 4.8 percent compared
to 5.5 percent for the first quarter of 2006.
Other Highlights
-- Cash and cash equivalents increased to $76.6 million at the end of
the quarter compared to $70.2 million at the end of 2006.
-- Cash flow from continuing operating activities totaled $6.9 million
for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 compared to $27.0 million last year.
Approximately $17 million of the $20.1 million decrease was the result of
non- recurring FEMA collections during the first quarter of 2006.
-- The Company amended its credit facility during the quarter to adjust
both the allowed leverage and required interest coverage for the last 12
months ended March 31, 2007. The Company was in compliance with both
requirements, as amended, for the period.
First Quarter 2007 Conference Call Champion Enterprises will host a
conference call on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 11 a.m. EDT to discuss
these results and current business trends. To listen to the call, please
call (888) 482-0024 for domestic callers or (617) 801-9702 for
international callers. The passcode is 11902308. The call may also be heard
live at http://www.championhomes.com under the investor relations link.
A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately one hour
after the call's conclusion through Wednesday, May 2, 2007. To access the
telephone replay, please call (888) 286-8010 for domestic callers or (617)
801-6888 for international callers. The passcode is 89071314. The webcast
replay will be available on the Company's Web site under the investor
relations link for 90 days.
About Champion
Auburn Hills, Michigan-based Champion Enterprises, Inc., a leader in
factory-built construction, operates 32 manufacturing facilities in North
America and the United Kingdom and works with over 3,000 independent
retailers, builders and developers. Champion produces manufactured and
modular homes through its family of homebuilders, as well as modular
buildings for government and commercial applications. For more information,
please visit http://www.championhomes.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains certain statements, including statements
regarding future market conditions, the execution of Champion's growth and
diversification strategy, and backlogs and pending orders, each of which
could be construed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.
These statements reflect the Company's views with respect to future
plans, events and financial performance. The Company does not undertake any
obligation to update the information contained herein, which speaks only as
of the date of this press release. The Company has identified certain risk
factors which could cause actual results and plans to differ substantially
from those included in the forward-looking statements. These factors are
discussed in the Company's most recently filed Form 10-K and other SEC
filings, in each case under the section entitled "Forward-Looking
Statements," and those discussions regarding risk factors are incorporated
herein by reference.
CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars and weighted shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
March 31, April 1, %
2007 2006 Change
Net sales:
Manufacturing segment $199,296 $331,651 (40%)
International segment 46,531 -
Retail segment 18,070 27,278 (34%)
Less: intercompany (4,100) (12,400)
Total net sales 259,797 346,529 (25%)
Cost of sales 227,784 292,236 (22%)
Gross margin 32,013 54,293 (41%)
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 36,900 37,231 (1%)
Amortization of intangible assets 1,402 92
Operating (loss) income (6,289) 16,970 (137%)
Interest expense, net 4,040 2,070 95%
(Loss) income from continuing
operations before income taxes (10,329) 14,900 (169%)
Income tax (benefit) expense (3,090) 1,200
(Loss) income from continuing
operations (7,239) 13,700 (153%)
Loss from discontinued operations,
net of taxes (7) (53)
Net (loss) income $(7,246) $13,647 (153%)
Basic (loss) income per share:
(Loss) income from continuing
operations $(0.09) $0.18 (150%)
Loss from discontinued operations - -
Net (loss) income $(0.09) $0.18 (150%)
Weighted shares for basic EPS 76,557 76,081
Diluted (loss) income per share:
(Loss) income from continuing
operations $(0.09) $0.18 (150%)
Loss from discontinued operations - -
Net (loss) income $(0.09) $0.18 (150%)
Weighted shares for diluted EPS 76,557 77,300
See accompanying Notes to Financial Information.
CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands) (UNAUDITED)
March 31, December 30,
2007 2006
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $76,571 $70,208
Accounts receivable, trade 58,099 47,645
Inventories 93,046 102,350
Deferred tax asset 32,126 32,303
Other current assets 9,834 10,677
Total current assets 269,676 263,183
Property, plant and equipment, net 110,598 112,527
Goodwill and other intangible assets 334,012 335,464
Deferred tax asset 76,235 71,600
Other non-current assets 17,245 17,841
Total assets $807,766 $800,615
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:
Accounts payable $72,784 $54,607
Other accrued liabilities 144,791 148,596
Total current liabilities 217,575 203,203
Long-term debt 251,956 252,449
Deferred tax liability 10,327 10,600
Other long-term liabilities 32,562 32,601
Shareholders' equity 295,346 301,762
Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $807,766 $800,615
See accompanying Notes to Financial Information.
CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31, April 1,
2007 2006
Net (loss) income $(7,246) $13,647
Loss from discontinued operations 7 53
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization 5,027 3,231
Stock-based compensation 819 1,817
Changes in deferred taxes (4,235) -
Fixed asset impairment charge 200 -
Gain on disposal of fixed assets (800) (3,986)
Changes in working capital 16,949 18,986
Changes in accrued liabilities (5,902) (10,491)
Other, net 2,083 3,763
Cash provided by continuing operating
activities 6,902 27,020
Additions to property, plant and
equipment (1,878) (4,511)
Acquisitions - (22,828)
Proceeds on disposal of fixed assets 818 4,620
Cash used for investing activities (1,060) (22,719)
Payments on long-term debt (493) (301)
Increase in deferred financing costs - (15)
Decrease in restricted cash 15 -
Common stock issued, net 464 622
Cash (used for) provided by financing
activities (14) 306
Cash provided by discontinued
operations 219 550
Effect of exchange rate changes on
cash and cash equivalents 316 -
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 6,363 5,157
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period 70,208 126,979
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period $76,571 $132,136
See accompanying Notes to Financial Information.
CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
(1) The Company's international segment consists of Caledonian Building
Systems Limited, which was acquired on April 7, 2006.
(2) In the second quarter of 2006 the Company reversed its deferred tax
asset valuation allowance. The Company's earnings subsequent to this
reversal are fully taxed for financial reporting purposes. Income tax
benefit for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 is based on the Company's
estimated effective consolidated tax rate for the full year after
consideration of both estimated annual pretax results and the related
statutory tax rates in the three countries in which the Company operates.
The tax benefit for the first quarter of 2007 includes a $0.5 million
benefit from the settlement of a tax uncertainty that was fully provided
for in prior periods. Income tax expense for the quarter ended April 1,
2006, was affected by the deferred tax valuation allowance and consisted
primarily of foreign income tax expense.
(3) The Company evaluates the performance of its manufacturing,
international and retail segments based on income before amortization of
intangible assets, interest, income taxes and general corporate expenses.
A reconciliation of (loss) income from continuing operations before
income taxes for the three months ended are as follows (dollars in
thousands):
Three months ended: March 31, Related April 1, Related
2007 Sales 2006 Sales
Manufacturing segment income $96 - $25,966 7.8%
International segment income 3,124 6.7% - -
Retail segment income 872 4.8% 1,513 5.5%
General corporate expenses (9,279) (9,617)
Amortization of intangible assets (1,402) (92)
Intercompany eliminations 300 (800)
Interest expense, net (4,040) (2,070)
(Loss) income from continuing
operations before income taxes $(10,329) (4.0%) $14,900 4.3%
(4) The Company's discontinued operations consist primarily of its
traditional retail business, which was disposed of in 2005.
(5) Gains on disposal of fixed assets resulted primarily from the sale of
an idle plant in the first quarter of 2007 and the sale of an investment
property in Florida and an idle plant in the first quarter of 2006.
(6) The results of operations for Highland Manufacturing, Caledonian and
North American Housing are not included in the Company's results from
continuing operations for the three months ended April 1, 2006 as each
was acquired at or subsequent to the close of the quarter. The assets
and liabilities of Highland Manufacturing are included in the
consolidated balance sheet as of April 1, 2006.
CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
OTHER STATISTICAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
Three months ended
March 31, April 1, %
2007 2006 Change
MANUFACTURING
Units sold:
HUD Code 2,160 4,765 (55%)
Modular 767 994 (23%)
Canadian 344 302 14%
Other 12 18 (33%)
Total units sold 3,283 6,079 (46%)
Less: intercompany 64 181 (65%)
Units sold to independent retailers /
builders 3,219 5,898 (45%)
Floors sold 6,365 11,314 (44%)
Multi-section mix 79% 75%
Average unit prices, excluding delivery
Total $55,000 $49,700 11%
HUD Code $45,500 $43,600 4%
Modular $77,200 $77,000 0%
SOURCE Champion Enterprises, Inc.
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Laurie Van Raemdonck, Vice President,
Investor Relations, +1-248-340-7731,
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