TRW Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 Financial Results
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 21, 2006 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today reported fourth-quarter 2005 financial results with sales of $3.1 billion, a decrease of 1.6 percent compared to the same period a year ago. Net earnings for the quarter were $59 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, which compares to net losses of $62 million or $(0.63) per share in the prior year quarter.
Fourth-quarter 2005 earnings included a reduction in reserves for litigation that increased earnings by $18 million. In comparison, prior year results included pre-tax expenses of $125 million, primarily for loss on retirement of debt associated with the repurchase of an acquisition related seller note. Net earnings excluding the effect of these items in both periods, net of the assumed tax impacts, were $41 million or $0.40 per diluted share in the current year compared to $34 million or $0.34 per diluted share in the prior year quarter.
Net earnings, excluding the $18 million reduction in reserves for litigation, were above previously provided guidance primarily due to a lower amount of tax expense and better than expected operating performance that in the aggregate offset a higher level of restructuring costs in the quarter.
During the fourth quarter, the Company completed its acquisition of a 68.4% controlling stake in Dalphi Metal Espana, S.A. ("Dalphimetal") for cash of approximately $134 million, subject to post closing adjustment, plus the assumption of debt totaling approximately $91 million.
The Company reported full-year 2005 sales of $12.6 billion, an increase of 5.3 percent, compared to the prior year. Net earnings for the year were $204 million, or $1.99 per diluted share, which compares to 2004 earnings of $29 million or $0.29 per diluted share.
Full-year 2005 net earnings included positive impacts from the reduction in reserves for litigation of $18 million and a one-time benefit of $17 million from a tax law change in Poland. The year also included expenses of $7 million for loss on retirement of debt relating to a financing transaction completed in the first half of the year. In comparison, 2004 net earnings included pre-tax expenses of $173 million primarily for loss on retirement of debt associated with various financing transactions completed in the year. Full year net earnings excluding the effect of these items from both periods, net of the assumed tax impacts, were $176 million or $1.72 per diluted share in 2005 compared to $173 million or $1.72 per diluted share in the prior year.
"We are pleased to report solid fourth quarter and full year financial results in-line with the business objectives we set at the beginning of the year," said John Plant, president and chief executive officer. "This is quite an achievement considering the steady decline in industry fundamentals throughout the year, including lower than expected vehicle production and significant cost pressures related to higher commodity inflation, together with our decision to increase the magnitude of cost cutting actions." Mr. Plant added, "The automotive industry, at all levels, is evolving at a remarkable pace as global competition intensifies and economic pressures continue to pose significant risks to bottom line performance. With this backdrop, TRW has accelerated its cost reduction efforts, while at the same time increasing its investment in technology in support of safety development initiatives. We believe the investments and sacrifices that are being made today will improve the Company's long term competitiveness and best position us to support the growing global demands of our customers."
Fourth Quarter 2005
The Company reported fourth-quarter 2005 sales of $3.1 billion, a decrease of $50 million or 1.6 percent compared to prior year sales of $3.2 billion. Excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, sales improved 3.0 percent compared to last year. This increase resulted primarily from higher product volumes and incremental revenue resulting from the acquisition of Dalphimetal, partially offset by the effect of six fewer calendar days in the current quarter and price reductions provided to customers.
Operating income for fourth-quarter 2005 was $133 million, essentially flat compared to the prior year level of $131 million. The 2005 quarter included the positive impact from the reduction in reserves for litigation of $18 million and the negative effect of a higher level of restructuring and asset impairment charges of $31 million between the two quarters. Excluding the impact of these items, operating income in the current year was higher due primarily to the benefit of cost reduction programs, including a lower level of net pension and OPEB expense resulting from actions to contain these costs, in excess of price reductions provided to customers. Additionally, commodity inflation and the effects of currency movements negatively impacted the current quarter as compared to last year.
Net interest and securitization expense for fourth-quarter 2005 totaled $58 million, compared to $69 million in the prior year. The prior year amount included $6 million of expenses related to a refinancing of the Company's bank debt facilities. Excluding this amount, net interest and securitization expense declined by $5 million due to the benefit of the Company's past deleveraging activities and a favorable level of interest income in the current quarter, partially offset by the impact of rising interest rates on the Company's floating rate debt. The prior year period included $119 million for loss on retirement of debt related to the repurchase of its $600 million seller note payable to Northrop Grumman Corporation. Tax expense in the 2005 quarter was $22 million, which is the amount of expense required to reflect the actual tax burden for the 2005 year.
Net earnings in fourth-quarter 2005 were $59 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, compared to net losses of $62 million or $(0.63) per share in the 2004 period. Net earnings excluding the $18 million benefit for the reduction in reserves for litigation in the 2005 quarter and the $125 million for expenses related to financing transactions in the prior year period, net of the assumed tax impact in each case, were $41 million or $0.40 per diluted share in the current year, compared to $34 million or $0.34 per diluted share in the prior year quarter.
Earnings before interest, securitization costs, loss on retirement of debt, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") were $268 million for fourth-quarter 2005, which compares to prior year EBITDA of $264 million.
Full Year 2005
The Company reported 2005 sales of $12.6 billion, an increase of $632 million or 5.3 percent compared to prior year sales of $12.0 billion. The increase resulted primarily from higher product volumes despite lower vehicle production at some of our major customers, foreign currency translation and the addition of sales resulting from the acquisition of Dalphimetal, partially offset by price reductions provided to customers.
Operating income for the 2005 year was $553 million, a decrease of $27 million compared to the prior year total of $580 million. The decrease resulted primarily from commodity inflation, increased restructuring and asset impairment costs, a higher level of research and development expenses and the impact of customer solvency issues. These negative factors were partially offset by the benefits of higher sales and cost reduction programs in excess of price reductions provided to customers and non-commodity inflation, lower pension and OPEB expenses and the reduction in reserves for litigation. Restructuring and asset impairment expenses for full-year 2005 were $107 million, compared to $38 million in the prior year period.
Net interest and securitization expense for 2005 totaled $231 million, which compares to $252 million in 2004. The reduction in interest related expenses is attributed to the benefits derived from past deleveraging efforts and the non-recurrence of debt retirement charges, partially offset by the impact of rising interest rates associated with the Company's floating rate debt. In 2005, the Company incurred $7 million for loss on retirement of debt related to the partial redemption of its Euro denominated 10-1/8% senior notes. Similarly, in the 2004 period, loss on retirement of debt totaled $167 million, which consisted of the previously discussed seller note repurchase transaction and $48 million related to the Company's initial public offering and a bank debt refinancing transaction. Tax expense for 2005 was $124 million, which included the one-time tax benefit of $17 million resulting from a tax law change in Poland. Excluding the favorable tax law change and both the $18 million reduction in litigation reserves and the $7 million for loss on retirement of debt, the effective tax rate was 44% for the year.
Full-year 2005 net earnings were $204 million or $1.99 per diluted share, which compares to net earnings of $29 million or $0.29 per diluted share in the prior year period. Net earnings in 2005 included the previously discussed one-time items related to the reduction to reserves for litigation, the tax law change in Poland and expenses for loss on retirement of debt. In comparison 2004 net earnings included previously mentioned expenses for loss on retirement of debt associated with various debt financing transactions. Full year net earnings excluding the effect of these items from both periods, net of the assumed tax impacts, were $176 million, or $1.72 per diluted share in 2005 compared to $173 million or $1.72 per diluted share in the prior year.
EBITDA for the 2005 year totaled $1,075 million, which compares to $1,080 million in the prior year period. The decline in EBITDA includes an increased level of restructuring charges and asset impairments that negatively impacted the year-to-year comparison by $69 million.
Capital Structure/Liquidity
Fourth quarter net cash provided by operating activities was $380 million compared to $751 million in the prior year quarter. The difference between the two periods resulted primarily from a higher level of working capital and the impact of the prior year having six additional calendar days, which positively impacted the cash provided by operating activities in the 2004 period. Capital expenditures for the quarter were $222 million compared to $245 million in the prior year period. Full year net cash provided by operating activities was $502 million compared to $787 million in the prior year. The decrease of $285 million was primarily driven by an increase in working capital and an increased level of pension funding. Capital expenditures for the 2005 year were $503 million compared to $493 million in the prior year.
As of December 31, 2005, the Company had $3,236 million of debt and $676 million of cash and marketable securities, resulting in net debt (defined as debt less cash and marketable securities) of $2,560 million, which includes $244 million of net debt associated with the Dalphimetal acquisition. When compared to the prior year level, net debt at year-end increased by $188 million and declined by $56 million after excluding the impact of the Dalphimetal acquisition.
Subsequent Event
On February 2, 2006, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Lucas Industries Limited, completed the tender for its outstanding GBP 94.6 million 10.875% bonds ("Lucas Bonds"). The transaction was funded with cash on hand. Additionally, as a result of the transaction, the Company will incur a $57 million charge for loss on retirement of debt during the first quarter of 2006, which reflects the difference between the tender amount and the book value of debt at the time of the transaction.
2006 Outlook
For full-year 2006, the Company expects revenue in the range of $12.8 to $13.2 billion and earnings per diluted share in the range of $1.05 to $1.30, which includes the $57 million charge related to the retirement of the Lucas Bonds. Earnings per diluted share excluding this charge are expected to be in the range of $1.60 to $1.85.
This guidance range reflects restructuring expenses of approximately $50 million, includes the annualized effect for the adoption of FASB Statement No. 123 Revised (recognition of expenses related to stock based compensation) and assumes an effective tax rate approximately consistent with the 2005 rate of 44%, which excludes the previously discussed one-time adjustments. Lastly, the Company estimates capital expenditures will total approximately 4% of sales for the year.
Mr. Plant commented, "The level of uncertainty surrounding the 2006 environment is daunting as severe economic strain continues to take its toll on bottom lines and is reshaping the vehicle and component industry as we know it today. With that said, we have set expectations for the 2006 year that will again pose a significant test to our highly disciplined operational programs and will require significant effort to achieve."
For the first quarter of 2006, the Company expects revenue of approximately $3.3 billion and earnings per diluted share ranging from breakeven to $0.15. This guidance includes the previously discussed $57 million loss on retirement of debt. Earnings excluding this amount are expected to be in the range $0.55 to $0.70 per diluted share. Also included in earnings guidance are expected pre-tax restructuring costs of approximately $9 million.
About TRW
With 2005 sales of $12.6 billion, TRW Automotive ranks among the world's leading automotive suppliers. Headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, USA, the Company, through its subsidiaries, employs approximately 63,000 people in 25 countries. TRW Automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services. All references to "TRW Automotive," "TRW" or the "Company" in this press release refer to TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated. TRW Automotive news is available on the Internet at http://www.trwauto.com/.
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
Index of Condensed Consolidated Financial Information
Page
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
for the three months ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 A2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
December 31, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004 A3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2005 (unaudited) and
December 31, 2004 A4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 2005 (unaudited) and December 31, 2004 A5
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings (Losses) to EBITDA (unaudited)
for the three months and years ended December 31, 2005 and
December 31, 2004 A6
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings (unaudited)
for the three months ended December 31, 2005 A7
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings (unaudited)
for the year ended December 31, 2005 A8
Reconciliation of Impact of Debt Retirement and Income Tax Items
(unaudited) for the three months ended December 31, 2004 A9
Reconciliation of Impact of Debt Retirement and Income Tax Items
(unaudited) for the year ended December 31, 2004 A10
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial information and
reconciliation schedules should be read in conjunction with the TRW
Automotive Holdings Corp. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004
and Forms 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended April 1, 2005, July 1, 2005
and September 30, 2005 as filed with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission on February 23, 2005, May 5, 2005, August 2, 2005, and
November 1, 2005, respectively.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended
December 31,
2005 2004
Sales $3,136 $3,186
Cost of sales 2,806 2,841
Gross profit 330 345
Administrative and selling expenses 93 127
Research and development expenses 54 59
Amortization of intangible assets 9 8
Restructuring charges and asset impairments 51 20
Other income -- net (10) --
Operating income 133 131
Interest expense -- net 57 69
Loss on retirement of debt -- 119
Accounts receivable securitization costs 1 --
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax (8) (4)
Minority interest, net of tax 2 2
Earnings (losses) before income taxes 81 (55)
Income tax expense 22 7
Net earnings (losses) $59 $(62)
Basic earnings (losses) per share:
Earnings (losses) per share $0.59 $(0.63)
Weighted average shares 99.2 99.0
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings per share $0.57 N/A
Weighted average shares 102.9 N/A
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In millions, except per share amounts) Years Ended
December 31,
2005 2004
(Unaudited)
Sales $12,643 $12,011
Cost of sales 11,249 10,681
Gross profit 1,394 1,330
Administrative and selling expenses 490 513
Research and development expenses 203 174
Amortization of intangible assets 33 33
Restructuring charges and asset impairments 107 38
Other expense (income) - net 8 (8)
Operating income 553 580
Interest expense - net 228 250
Loss on retirement of debt 7 167
Accounts receivable securitization costs 3 2
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of tax (20) (15)
Minority interest, net of tax 7 12
Earnings before income taxes 328 164
Income tax expense 124 135
Net earnings $204 $29
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings per share $2.06 $0.30
Weighted average shares 99.1 97.8
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings per share $1.99 $0.29
Weighted average shares 102.3 100.5
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in millions) As of December 31,
2005 2004
(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $659 $790
Marketable securities 17 19
Accounts receivable - net 1,948 1,813
Inventories 702 684
Prepaid expenses 73 34
Deferred income taxes 200 176
Total current assets 3,599 3,516
Property, plant and equipment - net 2,538 2,635
Goodwill 2,293 2,357
Intangible assets - net 769 763
Prepaid pension cost 222 190
Deferred income taxes 100 91
Other assets 709 562
Total assets $10,230 $10,114
Liabilities, Minority Interests and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term debt $98 $40
Current portion of long-term debt 37 19
Trade accounts payable 1,865 1,887
Accrued compensation 280 309
Income taxes 271 233
Other current liabilities 1,039 992
Total current liabilities 3,590 3,480
Long-term debt 3,101 3,122
Post-retirement benefits other than pensions 917 959
Pension benefits 795 843
Deferred income taxes 230 268
Long-term liabilities 283 272
Total liabilities 8,916 8,944
Minority interests 106 65
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Capital stock 1 1
Treasury stock - -
Paid-in-capital 1,142 1,131
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 132 (72)
Accumulated other comprehensive (losses) earnings (67) 45
Total stockholders' equity 1,208 1,105
Total liabilities, minority interests, and
stockholders' equity $10,230 $10,114
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in millions) Years Ended
December 31,
2005 2004
(Unaudited)
Operating Activities
Net earnings $204 $29
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 509 497
Pension and other post-retirement benefits,
net of contributions (157) (73)
Loss on retirement of debt 7 167
Other - net 34 92
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects
of businesses acquired or divested (95) 75
Net cash provided by operating activities 502 787
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures including other intangibles (503) (493)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired and transaction
fees (134) (5)
Purchase price adjustments and related settlements 2 40
Investment in affiliates (8) -
Net proceeds from asset sales and divestitures 4 89
Other - net - (1)
Net cash used in investing activities (639) (370)
Financing Activities
Increase in short-term debt 9 18
Redemption of long-term debt (1,603) (1,867)
Repurchase of Seller Note - (534)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 1,635 1,593
Debt issue costs (6) (15)
Issuance of capital stock (net of fees) 143 635
Repurchase of capital stock (143) (319)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 3 -
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities 38 (489)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (32) 34
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (131) (38)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 790 828
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $659 $790
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Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings (Losses) to EBITDA
(Unaudited)
The reconciliation schedules below should be read in conjunction with the TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and Forms 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended April 1, 2005, July 1, 2005, and September 30, 2005, which contain summary historical data.
The EBITDA measure calculated in the following schedules is a measure used by management to evaluate operating performance. Management believes that EBITDA is a useful measurement because it is frequently used by securities analysts, institutional investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry.
EBITDA is not a recognized term under GAAP and does not purport to be an alternative to net earnings (losses) as an indicator of operating performance, or to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. Additionally, EBITDA is not intended to be a measure of free cash flow for management's discretionary use, as it does not consider certain cash requirements such as interest payments, tax payments and debt service requirements. Because not all companies use identical calculations, this presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies.
(Dollars in millions) Three Months Ended
December 31,
2005 2004
GAAP net earnings (losses) $59 $(62)
Income tax expense 22 7
Interest expense, net of interest income 57 69
Loss on retirement of debt -- 119
Accounts receivable securitization costs 1 --
Depreciation and amortization 129 131
EBITDA $268 $264
(Dollars in millions) Years Ended
December 31,
2005 2004
GAAP net earnings $204 $29
Income tax expense 124 135
Interest expense, net of interest income 228 250
Loss on retirement of debt 7 167
Accounts receivable securitization costs 3 2
Depreciation and amortization 509 497
EBITDA $1,075 $1,080
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Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings
(Unaudited)
Administrative and selling expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2005 included an adjustment for a reduction in litigation-related reserves of approximately $18 million. Such adjustment carries zero tax expense due to the Company's tax loss position.
The following adjustment excludes the litigation reserve adjustment to show the impact as if this adjustment had not occurred.
(In millions, except
per share amounts) Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
December 31, 2005 December 31, 2005
Actual Adjustments Adjusted
Sales $3,136 $-- $3,136
Cost of sales 2,806 -- 2,806
Gross profit 330 -- 330
Administrative and selling
expenses 93 18(a) 111
Research and development expenses 54 -- 54
Amortization of intangible assets 9 -- 9
Restructuring charges and asset
impairments 51 -- 51
Other income -- net (10) -- (10)
Operating income 133 (18) 115
Interest expense, net 57 -- 57
Account receivable securitization
costs 1 -- 1
Equity in earnings of affiliates,
net of tax (8) -- (8)
Minority interest, net of tax 2 -- 2
Earnings before income taxes 81 (18) 63
Income tax expense 22 -- 22
Net earnings $59 $(18) $41
Effective tax rate 27% 35%
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings per share $0.59 $0.41
Weighted average shares 99.2 99.2
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings per share $0.57 $0.40
Weighted average shares 102.9 102.9
(a) Reflects the elimination of the litigation reserve adjustment.
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Reconciliation of GAAP Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings
(Unaudited)
In conjunction with the Company's May 3, 2005 repurchase of approximately euro 48 million principal amount of its 10 1/8% Senior Notes, the Company incurred $7 million of losses on retirement of debt consisting of $6 million of related redemption premium and $1 million for write-off of deferred debt issuance costs. Such debt retirement expenses carry zero tax benefit due to the Company's tax loss position.
Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2005 includes a one- time benefit of $17 million resulting from a tax law change in Poland related to investment tax credits for companies operating in certain special economic zones within the country. The investment tax credits replace the tax holiday that was previously in effect for the Company.
Administrative and selling expenses for the year ended December 31, 2005 included an adjustment for a reduction in litigation-related reserves of approximately $18 million. Such adjustment carries zero tax expense due to the Company's tax loss position.
The following adjustments exclude the litigation reserve adjustment and the loss on retirement of debt, as well as the one-time income tax benefit, to show the impact as if these transactions had not occurred.
(In millions, except
per share amounts) Year Ended Year Ended
December 31, 2005 December 31, 2005
Actual Adjustments Adjusted
Sales $12,643 $-- $12,643
Cost of sales 11,249 -- 11,249
Gross profit 1,394 -- 1,394
Administrative and selling
expenses 490 18(a) 508
Research and development
expenses 203 -- 203
Amortization of intangible
assets 33 -- 33
Restructuring charges and
asset impairments 107 -- 107
Other expense -- net 8 -- 8
Operating income 553 (18) 535
Interest expense, net 228 -- 228
Loss on retirement of debt 7 (7)(b) --
Account receivable securitization
costs 3 -- 3
Equity in earnings of affiliates,
net of tax (20) -- (20)
Minority interest, net of tax 7 -- 7
Earnings before income taxes 328 (11) 317
Income tax expense 124 17(c) 141
Net earnings $204 $(28) $176
Effective tax rate 38% 44%
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings per share $2.06 $1.78
Weighted average shares 99.1 99.1
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings per share $1.99 $1.72
Weighted average shares 102.3 102.3
(a) Reflects the elimination of the litigation reserve adjustment.
(b) Reflects the elimination of the loss on retirement of debt incurred in
conjunction with repurchase of a portion of the Company's 10 1/8%
Senior Notes.
(c) Reflects the elimination of one-time income tax benefit related to a
tax law change in Poland.
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Reconciliation of Impact of Debt Retirement
and Refinancing Transactions
(Unaudited)
In conjunction with the Company's November 2, and December 17, 2004 refinancings of its senior secured credit facilities and repurchase of a $600 million seller note issued in conjunction with the Acquisition (the "Seller Note"), the Company incurred $119 million of losses on retirement of debt, as well as $6 million in other debt retirement expenses, primarily write-off of debt issuance fees and refinancing related fees. Such debt retirement expenses were U.S.-based, and therefore carry zero tax benefit due to the Company's tax loss position in this jurisdiction.
The following adjustments exclude the loss on retirement of debt and other debt retirement expenses, as well as the related income tax effects of such adjustments, to show the impact as if the refinancing transactions had not occurred.
(In millions, except
per share amounts) Three Months Debt Three Months
Ended Retirement Ended
December 31, And December 31,
2004 Refinancing 2004
Actual Adjustments Adjusted
Operating income $131 $- $131
Interest expense, net 69 (6)(a) 63
Loss on retirement of debt 119 (119)(b) -
Equity in earnings of
affiliates, net of tax (4) - (4)
Minority interest, net of tax 2 - 2
Earnings (losses) before
income taxes (55) 125 70
Income tax expense 7 - (c) 7
Net earnings (losses) $(62) $125 $63
Effective tax rate NM 10%
Basic earnings (losses) per
share:
Earnings (losses) per
share $(0.63)
Weighted average shares 99.0
Diluted earnings (losses) per
share:
Earnings (losses) per
share $(0.63)
Weighted average shares 99.0
(In millions, except
per share amounts) NOL Adjustments Three Months
Ended
December 31,
2004
Adjusted for
NOL
Operating income $- $131
Interest expense, net - 63
Loss on retirement of debt - -
Equity in earnings of affiliates,
net of tax - (4)
Minority interest, net of tax - 2
Earnings (losses) before income
taxes - 70
Income tax expense 29(d) 36
Net earnings (losses) $(29) $34
Effective tax rate 51%
Basic earnings (losses) per share:
Earnings (losses) per share $0.34
Weighted average shares 99.0
Diluted earnings (losses) per share:
Earnings (losses) per share $0.34
Weighted average shares 101.3
(a) Consists of $3 million of refinancing related fees and $3 million of accelerated amortization of deferred debt issuance costs associated with the refinancing transactions which are included in interest expense.
(b) Represents $119 million loss on retirement of debt associated with the refinancing transactions.
(c) Reflects no income tax impact for the adjustment that eliminates the current year losses in the applicable tax jurisdiction because the resulting tax expense would be offset by the assumed utilization of prior year NOL carryforwards. There is no certainty as to when or if these NOL's will be utilized, however, they are continually evaluated as part of our tax planning strategy.
(d) Reflects the elimination of an assumed one-time impact related to utilizing the NOL carryforwards.
NM = not meaningful
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TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.
Reconciliation of Impact of Debt Retirement
and Refinancing Transactions
(Unaudited)
In conjunction with the Company's January 9, November 2, and December 17, 2004 refinancings of its senior secured credit facilities, the repurchase of senior notes and senior subordinated notes with the proceeds of its initial public offering and repurchase of a $600 million seller note issued in conjunction with the Acquisition (the "Seller Note"), the Company incurred $167 million of losses on retirement of debt, as well as $6 million in other debt retirement expenses, primarily write-off of debt issuance fees and refinancing related fees. Such debt retirement expenses were U.S.-based, and therefore carry zero tax benefit due to the Company's tax loss position in this jurisdiction.
The following adjustments exclude the loss on retirement of debt and other debt retirement expenses, as well as the related income tax effects of such adjustments, to show the impact as if the refinancing transactions had not occurred.
(In millions, except
per share amounts) Year Ended Debt Year Ended
December 31, Retirement December 31,
2004 And 2004
Actual Refinancing Adjusted
Adjustments
Operating income $580 $- $580
Interest expense, net 250 (6)(a) 244
Loss on retirement of debt 167 (167)(b) -
Accounts receivable securitization
costs 2 - 2
Equity in earnings of affiliates,
net of tax (15) - (15)
Minority interest, net of tax 12 - 12
Earnings before income taxes 164 173 337
Income tax expense 135 - (c) 135
Net earnings $29 $173 $202
Effective tax rate 82% 40%
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings per share $0.30
Weighted average shares 97.8
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings per share $0.29
Weighted average shares 100.5
(In millions, except
per share amounts) NOL Adjustments Year Ended
December 31,
2004
Adjusted for
NOL
Operating income $- $580
Interest expense, net - 244
Loss on retirement of debt - -
Accounts receivable securitization
costs - 2
Equity in earnings of affiliates,
net of tax - (15)
Minority interest, net of tax - 12
Earnings before income taxes - 337
Income tax expense 29(d) 164
Net earnings (29) $173
Effective tax rate 49%
Basic earnings per share:
Earnings per share $1.77
Weighted average shares 97.8
Diluted earnings per share:
Earnings per share $1.72
Weighted average shares 100.5
(a) Consists of $3 million of refinancing related fees and $3 million of accelerated amortization of deferred debt issuance costs associated with the refinancing transactions which are included in interest expense.
(b) Represents $167 million loss on retirement of debt associated with the refinancing transactions.
(c) Reflects no income tax impact for the adjustment that eliminates the current year losses in the applicable tax jurisdiction because the resulting tax expense would be offset by the assumed utilization of prior year NOL carryforwards. There is no certainty as to when or if these NOL's will be utilized, however, they are continually evaluated as part of our tax planning strategy.
(d) Reflects the elimination of an assumed one-time impact related to utilizing the NOL carryforwards.
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