QUINCY, Ill., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gardner Denver, Inc.
(NYSE: GDI) announced continued strong growth in business levels in the third
quarter of 2005. Orders, revenues, and net income in the three months ended
September 30, 2005 were $411.3 million, $356.1 million and $16.7 million
respectively. These results represent a 109% increase in orders, 95% increase
in revenues and 93% increase in net income, compared to the third quarter of
the previous year. These improved results were primarily a result of the
Thomas Industries and Nash Elmo acquisitions and strong organic growth.
CEO's Comments Regarding Results
"The third quarter was another outstanding period for us, demonstrating
improved organic growth, positive impacts from recent acquisitions, and
continuing period cost control. Diluted earnings per share (DEPS) of $0.63
are a third quarter record, and are 47% higher than the results of the third
quarter in 2004. Organic revenue growth (excluding the incremental effect of
the Thomas Industries, Nash Elmo and Bottarini acquisitions and the effect of
changes in foreign currency rates) was approximately 32% for the third
quarter, compared to the same three-month period of the previous year. Total
segment operating earnings (defined as revenues less cost of sales,
depreciation and amortization, and selling and administrative expenses) as a
percentage of revenues (operating margin) increased to 9.3% for the three
months ended September 30, 2005, compared to 8.7% for the comparable period of
2004. This percentage climbs to 10.4% excluding the non-recurring charge to
cost of sales of approximately $3.9 million stemming from recording acquired
inventory at Bottarini and Thomas Industries at fair market value," stated
Ross Centanni, Chairman, President and CEO.
"We experienced continued strong demand with a 37% organic increase in
orders compared to the third quarter of last year. Elevated energy prices
continue to drive exceptional demand for fluid transfer products, resulting in
order increases of 120% compared to the previous year. Compressor and vacuum
products demand increased approximately 8% organically compared to the third
quarter of the previous year."
"We continue to aggressively and strategically trim our cost structure
through manufacturing, product, and administrative overhead rationalization
initiatives. As part of this strategy, and in conjunction with the final
phase of the Nash Elmo integration, we recently announced the plan to transfer
standard liquid ring pump production to China and Brazil from a higher cost
manufacturing facility in Nuremberg, Germany. This effort is expected to be
completed in the first quarter of 2007. We previously announced the closure
of a distribution center in the United States and the transfer of its
functions to existing production centers as a result of our successful use of
"Lean Enterprise" techniques. This project is on schedule with anticipated
completion in the fourth quarter of 2005. This latter cost reduction
initiative increased selling and marketing expenses by approximately $0.8
million in the third quarter, but is not expected to materially influence
fourth quarter results. Administrative cost reduction activities are also
yielding results, with a $0.6 million reduction in the former Thomas
Industries headquarter expenses during this past quarter and a $1.2 million
reduction projected for the fourth quarter of 2005. Our strategic approach
has identified additional opportunities to generate synergistic benefits via
further facility, product and administrative rationalization, sales channel
leverage and material cost reductions. We are really just beginning the
Thomas integration process and continue to be excited about the available
opportunities. These cost reduction efforts, as well as other integration
projects currently in development, demonstrate Gardner Denver's commitment to
becoming the high quality and low cost producer in the global markets we
serve."
CEO's Outlook
"Our strategic approach toward operating businesses, selecting and
integrating acquisitions, and effectively dealing with cyclical end markets
gives me confidence in our continued success. Demand for oil and natural gas-
related products continues to be very strong. The prevailing opinion is that
the current environment for our petroleum-related products is expected to
extend for at least the next twelve months."
"Our industrial products also continue to do well and we remain cautiously
optimistic, despite the dampening effect on demand for some products
attributed to higher energy prices. Quotation rates for engineered products
have improved and centrifugal blower backlog has increased. Demand for liquid
ring pumps continues to be strong in Asia and aftermarket business is
increasing in Western Europe and the United States. However, as expected, the
rate of growth in orders for truck blowers in North America has softened, as
the order rate for Class 8 trucks has begun to slow."
"Based on the current economic environment, as well as our existing
backlog and recent order trends, we expect DEPS to be approximately $0.70 to
$0.80 for the fourth quarter of 2005, $2.45 to $2.55 for the current year, and
$2.75 to $3.05 for 2006. This guidance reflects an effective income tax rate
of 30%. However, the Company is currently considering repatriating
incremental cash acquired in the Thomas acquisition pursuant to the American
Jobs Creation Act which could place upward pressure on the effective income
tax rate in the fourth quarter of 2005 and into 2006, depending upon the
timing and amounts repatriated. The guidance for 2005 includes incremental
net income of approximately $11 million from the acquisition of Nash Elmo,
compared to the previous year, and $2 million from the acquisition of Thomas
Industries. For the third quarter of 2005, the Thomas Industries acquisition
decreased net income by approximately $0.2 million, net of interest expense
allocated for the purchase of this business. These results are net of
approximately $3.8 million in non-recurring (pretax) costs attributable to
recording the Thomas inventory at fair value. We currently expect this
acquisition to increase net income in the fourth quarter of 2005 and in 2006,
as additional synergies are realized. The guidance for 2006 includes a
reduction in DEPS of approximately $0.12 to $0.14 due to expensing stock
options in accordance with SFAS 123R, which will be adopted on January 1,
2006."
Third Quarter Results
Revenues increased $173.5 million (95%) to $356.1 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period of 2004. This
increase was due to the acquisitions of Thomas Industries, Nash Elmo and
Bottarini, which contributed incremental revenue of $143.0 million and higher
volumes and pricing in both segments.
For the three months ended September 30, 2005, revenues for the Compressor
and Vacuum Products segment increased $152.7 million (104%) to $299.8 million,
compared to the same period of 2004, primarily due to the acquisitions of
Thomas, Nash Elmo and Bottarini. Higher volumes of compressor and blower
shipments in the U.S., Europe and China and improved pricing also contributed
to this increase. Fluid Transfer Products segment revenues increased $20.8
million (59%) to $56.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005
compared to the same period of 2004. This improvement was primarily due to
increased volume of drilling and well stimulation pumps, water jetting systems
and related aftermarket parts, and pricing.
Orders for compressor and vacuum products for the three months ended
September 30, 2005 increased $154.0 million compared to the same period of
2004. Organically, compressor and vacuum product orders increased $11.8
million (8%), compared to the previous year. Compressor and vacuum products
backlog of $294.1 million at September 30, 2005 represented an increase of
$132.9 million (82%) from one year ago. The acquired Bottarini and Thomas
Industries businesses accounted for $89.8 million of this increase. The
remaining increase of $43.1 million represents organic backlog growth of
approximately 30% from one year ago.
Backlog for fluid transfer products increased $97.5 million (189%) as of
September 30, 2005, compared to September 30, 2004. Orders for fluid transfer
products for the three-month period ended September 30, 2005 increased by
$60.3 million, representing organic growth of 120% compared to the previous
year.
Gross margin (defined as revenues less cost of sales) as a percentage of
revenues (gross margin percentage) was 32.5% in both the third quarters of
2005 and 2004. Increased volume and pricing in both segments and the related
positive impact of increased leverage of fixed and semi-fixed costs over a
higher revenue base contributed favorably. The impact of recording the Thomas
Industries inventory at fair value on the acquisition date and higher material
costs offset these positive factors.
Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended September 30,
2005 increased $5.4 million (91%) to $11.3 million, compared to the same
period of 2004, primarily due to the Thomas Industries and Nash Elmo
acquisitions. The third quarter results included a one-time amortization
reduction ($0.7 million) as a result of the finalization of the allocation of
the Nash Elmo purchase price.
Selling and administrative expense increased $33.6 million (90%) in the
three-month period of 2005 to $71.1 million, compared to the same period of
2004, primarily due to incremental expenses of the acquired companies
(approximately $31.0 million). However, selling and administrative expenses
declined as a percentage of revenues from 20.5% in the three months ended
September 30, 2004 to 20.0% in the same period of 2005.
The Compressor and Vacuum Products segment generated operating earnings
(defined as revenues less cost of sales, depreciation and amortization, and
selling and administrative expenses) as a percentage of revenues of 8.0% in
the three-month period ended September 30, 2005, a decrease from 9.2% for the
same period of 2004. Excluding the effect of acquisitions, Compressor and
Vacuum Products segment operating earnings as a percentage of revenues were
9.5% for the three-month period ended September 30, 2005. This improvement
compared to the previous year was primarily attributable to the positive
impact of increased leverage of the segment's fixed and semi-fixed costs over
a higher revenue base and cost reductions, partially offset by higher material
and selling and administrative costs.
The Fluid Transfer Products segment generated operating earnings as a
percentage of revenues of 16.2% for the three-month period ended September 30,
2005, compared to 6.8% in the same period of 2004. This increase is primarily
due to the positive impact of increased leverage of the fixed and semi-fixed
costs over a higher revenue base and price increases.
Interest expense increased $7.9 million to $10.4 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period of 2004, due to
funds borrowed to complete the acquisition of Thomas Industries and higher
interest rates. The weighted average interest rate for the three-month period
ended September 30, 2005 was 7.1%, compared to 5.6% in the comparable prior
year period.
The Company's effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30,
2005 decreased to 30% compared to 34% in the prior year period principally due
to a higher proportion of earnings derived from lower-taxed non-U.S.
jurisdictions and tax planning initiatives.
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2005 increased $8.0
million (93%) to $16.7 million ($0.63 DEPS), compared to $8.7 million ($0.43
DEPS) in the same period of 2004. This increase was attributable to the
higher income before taxes and a lower effective tax rate in 2005, partially
offset by the issuance of 5.7 million shares in May 2005 in advance of the
Thomas Industries acquisition.
Nine Months Results
Revenues increased $346.9 million (70%) to $845.3 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period of 2004. This
increase was primarily due to incremental revenues from the Nash Elmo,
Bottarini and Thomas Industries acquisitions ($272.3 million). Significantly
higher demand for drilling pumps, continuing improved demand for industrial
compressor and vacuum products and price increases were the primary factors
contributing to the balance of the increase.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, revenues for the Compressor
and Vacuum Products segment increased $297.3 million (75%) to $693.5 million
compared to the same period of 2004. This increase was primarily due to the
acquisitions of Nash Elmo, Bottarini and Thomas Industries. Organic revenue
growth for compressor and vacuum products for the nine-month period of 2005,
compared to the same period of 2004, was approximately 5%. Fluid transfer
products segment revenues increased $49.6 million (49%) to $151.8 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2005, compared to the same period of 2004.
This increase was primarily due to increased volumes of drilling and well
stimulation pumps, water jetting systems and related aftermarket parts. Price
increases and changes in currency exchange rates also contributed to this
increase.
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 increased $18.1
million (77%) to $41.6 million ($1.75 DEPS), compared to $23.5 million ($1.23
DEPS) in same period of 2004. Acquisitions contributed approximately $7
million to the increase. The balance of the improvement is attributable to
higher revenue volume and price increases, partially offset by material cost
increases, and a lower effective tax rate in 2005. The increase in DEPS was
partially offset by higher average shares outstanding for the nine-month
period of 2005 as a result of the Thomas Industries acquisition financing.
The Company invested approximately $23 million in capital expenditures for
the first nine months of 2005, and expects total capital expenditures for the
year to be approximately $35 million to $40 million, including capital
investments for the recently acquired operations of Thomas Industries.
Capital spending is currently expected to be approximately $45 million to $50
million in 2006, and is targeted to be invested primarily to integrate
businesses, introduce new products and improve operations. Cash provided by
operating activities was approximately $50 million in the first nine months of
2005, compared to $22 million in the same period of 2004.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
All of the statements in this release, other than historical facts, are
forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without
limitation, the statements made under the "CEO's Comments Regarding Results"
and "CEO's Outlook" sections. As a general matter, forward-looking statements
are those focused upon anticipated events or trends, expectations, and beliefs
relating to matters that are not historical in nature. Such forward-looking
statements are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to the Company's
operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and
many of which are beyond the control of the Company. These uncertainties and
factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those matters
expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.
The following uncertainties and factors, among others, could affect future
performance and cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed
in or implied by forward-looking statements: (1) the ability to effectively
integrate the Thomas Industries, Nash Elmo and Bottarini acquisitions and
realize anticipated cost savings, synergies and revenue enhancements; (2) the
risk that the Company may incur significant cash integration costs to achieve
any such cost savings; (3) the risks associated with the reduced liquidity
generated by the substantial additional indebtedness incurred to complete the
Thomas Industries acquisition, including reduced liquidity for working capital
and other purposes, increased vulnerability to general economic conditions and
floating interest rates, and reduced financial and operating flexibility due
to increased covenant and other restrictions in the Company's credit
facilities and indentures; (4) the Company's exposure to economic downturns
and market cycles, particularly the level of oil and natural gas prices and
oil and gas drilling and production, which affect demand for the Company's
petroleum products, and industrial production and industrial capacity
utilization rates, which affect demand for the Company's compressor and vacuum
products; (5) the risks associated with intense competition in the Company's
markets, particularly the pricing of the Company's products; (6) the risks of
large or rapid increases in raw material costs or substantial decreases in
their availability, and the Company's dependence on particular suppliers,
particularly iron casting and other metal suppliers; (7) the Company's ability
to continue to identify and complete other strategic acquisitions and
effectively integrate such acquisitions to achieve desired financial benefits;
(8) economic, political and other risks associated with the Company's
international sales and operations, including changes in currency exchange
rates (primarily between the U.S. dollar, the Euro, the British pound and the
Chinese yuan); (9) the risks associated with pending asbestos and silicosis
personal injury lawsuits, as well as other potential product liability and
warranty claims due to the nature of the Company's products; (10) the risks
associated with environmental compliance costs and liabilities; (11) the
ability to attract and retain quality management personnel; (12) the ability
to avoid employee work stoppages and other labor difficulties; (13) the risks
associated with defending against potential intellectual property claims and
enforcing intellectual property rights; (14) market performance of pension
plan assets and changes in discount rates used for actuarial assumptions in
pension and other postretirement obligation and expense calculations; (15) the
risk of possible future charges if the Company determines that the value of
goodwill or other intangible assets has been impaired; and (16) changes in
laws and regulations, including accounting standards, tax requirements and
interpretations or guidance related to the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.
The Company does not undertake, and hereby disclaims, any duty to update these
forward-looking statements, although its situation and circumstances may
change in the future.
Comparisons of the financial results for the three and nine-month periods
ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 follow.
Gardner Denver will broadcast a conference call to discuss third quarter
earnings on Thursday, October 27, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time, through a
live webcast. This free webcast will be available in listen-only mode and can
be accessed, for up to ninety days following the call, through the Investor
Relations page on the Gardner Denver website ( http://www.gardnerdenver.com )
or through Thomson StreetEvents ( http://www.earnings.com ).
Gardner Denver, Inc., with 2004 revenues of $740 million ($1,306 million
on a pro forma basis including the acquisitions of Nash Elmo, which was
completed in September 2004 and Thomas Industries, which was completed on July
1, 2005), is a leading international manufacturer of reciprocating, rotary and
vane compressors, liquid ring pumps and blowers for various industrial,
medical, environmental and transportation applications, pumps used in the
petroleum and industrial markets, and other fluid transfer equipment serving
chemical, petroleum and food industries. Gardner Denver's news releases are
available by visiting the Investor Relations page on the Company's website
( http://www.gardnerdenver.com ).
GARDNER DENVER, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
% %
2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change
Revenues $356,095 $182,616 95 $845,265 $498,341 70
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of sales 240,535 123,296 95 569,449 336,457 69
Depreciation and
amortization 11,335 5,925 91 25,816 16,074 61
Selling and
administrative 71,082 37,461 90 175,245 106,031 65
Interest expense 10,358 2,491 316 19,642 5,949 230
Other expense
(income), net (1,016) 332 NM (4,338) (1,756) NM
Total costs and
expenses 332,294 169,505 96 785,814 462,755 70
Income before
income taxes 23,801 13,111 82 59,451 35,586 67
Provision for
income taxes 7,140 4,457 60 17,835 12,099 47
Net income $16,661 $8,654 93 $41,616 $23,487 77
Basic earnings
per share $0.64 $0.44 45 $1.79 $1.26 42
Diluted earnings
per share $0.63 $0.43 47 $1.75 $1.23 42
Basic weighted
average number
of shares
outstanding 25,871 19,806 23,219 18,645
Diluted weighted
average number of
shares
outstanding 26,371 20,188 23,760 19,032
Shares outstanding
as of 9/30 25,957 19,850
BUSINESS SEGMENT RESULTS
(in thousands, except percentages)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
% %
2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change
Compressor and
Vacuum Products
Revenues $299,834 $147,148 104 $693,504 $396,170 75
Operating
earnings 24,027 13,519 78 54,150 32,422 67
% of Revenues 8.0% 9.2% 7.8% 8.2%
Orders 300,506 146,466 105 731,180 415,756 76
Backlog 294,127 161,227 82 294,127 161,227 82
Fluid Transfer
Products
Revenues 56,261 35,468 59 151,761 102,171 49
Operating
earnings 9,116 2,415 277 20,605 7,357 180
% of Revenues 16.2% 6.8% 13.6% 7.2%
Orders 110,757 50,423 120 250,306 128,225 95
Backlog 149,032 51,553 189 149,032 51,553 189
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET ITEMS
(in thousands, except percentages)
(Unaudited)
%
9/30/05 6/30/05 Change 12/31/04
Cash and equivalents $114,556 $246,335 (53) $64,601
Receivables, net 228,578 162,466 41 163,927
Inventories, net 214,033 137,939 55 138,386
Current assets 594,849 564,709 5 385,522
Total assets 1,733,755 1,203,113 44 1,028,609
Short-term debt and
cur. maturities 32,662 22,758 44 32,949
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities 285,141 182,121 57 206,069
Current liabilities 317,803 204,879 55 239,018
Long-term debt, ex.
cur. maturities 595,251 274,028 117 280,256
Total liabilities 1,095,792 584,118 88 623,133
Total stockholders' equity 637,963 618,995 3 405,476
SOURCE Gardner Denver, Inc.
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