Arvin Reports Record 1999 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
2 February 2000
Arvin Industries Reports Record 1999 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Feb. 2, 2000--- Sixteenth Consecutive Quarter over Quarter Increase in E.p.S. -
Arvin Industries, Inc. , today reported record financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended January 2, 2000.
Net earnings for the 1999 fourth quarter, excluding one-time items, increased to $21.3 million, or $0.87 per share, from $20.4 million, or $0.83 per share, in the year-ago period. Fourth quarter net sales increased 13 percent to $778 million from $688 million a year ago.
For the year, net earnings before one-time items rose 18 percent to $91.1 million, or $3.72 per share, from $77.4 million, or $3.19 per share, in 1998. Net sales for 1999 increased 24 percent to $3.1 billion compared to $2.5 billion in the prior year, reflecting market volume gains and the benefit of acquisitions.
V. William Hunt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer said, "For the year, Arvin's sales exceeded $3 billion for the first time in our 80 year history. Our results mark the sixteenth consecutive quarter over quarter increase in E.p.S. and our seventh consecutive record quarter for sales and earnings. In particular, we were pleased by the strong sales growth in our Original Equipment (OE) segment, up 17 percent for the year, which was driven by the record vehicle market demand in North America. There was softness in the second half of 1999 in the worldwide replacement market for exhaust and ride control at the manufacturer level, due to the unprecedented rate of consolidation at the wholesale and retail levels resulting in the consolidation of inventories and the closing of distribution centers by our customers.
"Operating margin excluding one-time items for 1999 was comparable to levels a year ago, evidencing that our strategy -- based on product, market and geographical balance -- and our operational excellence initiatives are serving us well. Continuously changing global market conditions ensure some fluctuations in our results by sector; however, we believe our current balance of business greatly enhances our ability to withstand the effects of a downturn in any one sector in the future, like that experienced in the replacement market in the second half of 1999.
"In spite of the overall downturn in the replacement market, our fourth quarter sales in this channel increased 33 percent to $221 million from a year ago, including the February, 1999 acquisition of Purolator. In 1999, Replacement sales were $937 million compared to $686 million in 1998, an increase of 37 percent. The successful integration of Purolator continues ahead of plan and we look forward to a full year of benefit in 2000 from this important initiative. The quarter also benefited significantly from increased sales to Midas under our exhaust pipe sourcing agreement completed in the third quarter of 1999," Hunt explained.
"Arvin Roll Coater's performance continues to improve as the integration of its recent acquisition of WorldSource is fully implemented. Sales for the year were up approximately 50 percent, while operating profits approximately doubled from a year ago.
"For the year 2000, our OE segment will benefit from several recently launched platforms which Arvin is a major Exhaust supplier for, including the new Ford Taurus/Sable; General Motors new Suburban/Tahoe and Monte Carlo; the new Peugeot Xsara Picasso and the new Renault Clio II. Our Replacement segment will benefit from the full year effect of the previously announced expanded agreement with Midas and as a supplier of exhaust, shocks and struts to CARQUEST which has grown significantly as a result of its acquisitions of Republic and APS.
"Looking ahead," Hunt added, "Arvin remains committed to achieving our previously announced growth targets. With respect to growth initiatives, Arvin plans to further leverage its product offerings to key wholesale and retail customers. Market gains and new or extended products will be our primary growth drivers. In addition, strategic acquisitions are expected to extend Arvin's presence in the auto-supply sector. We remain confident that Arvin will attain the previously stated revenue goal of $5 billion by 2003 and a corresponding doubling of net earnings from 1998 levels, as a result of internal growth and targeted acquisitions. While we anticipate that the current replacement market weakness in exhaust and ride control will continue in the initial months of this year, the market should strengthen as the year unfolds. While it may prove difficult to match the OE production levels attained in North America in 1999, any decline is expected to be moderate and manageable. Based on this market outlook, we believe the current analyst estimates of approximately $4.00 for 2000 E.p.S. are reasonable and anticipate a fourth consecutive record year for sales and earnings," Hunt concluded.
One-time items decreased the fourth quarter results by $0.02 per share. They consisted of a net $5.0 million gain for legal and environmental matters and a charge of $4.4 million for European OE realignment expenses. For the year 1999, one-time items also include a first quarter gain of $7.3 million on the sale of an investment and a $7.0 million charge for the cost of an early retirement program. For the year 1999, one-time items resulted in a net gain of $0.02 per share, compared to a net gain of $0.04 per share in 1998.
All per share amounts are reported on a diluted common share basis. Certain information and statements included or implied are forward looking and involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as "expected," "expect," "should," "estimated earnings," "anticipate," "confident," "comfortable" and "believe." Information about potential factors identified by the Company, which would affect the actual financial results, is included in the Company's Form 10-K, filed March 4, 1999, with the SEC.
Arvin Industries, Inc., is a global manufacturer of automotive components with over 60 manufacturing facilities and 6 technical centers located in 22 countries. Arvin is a leading manufacturer of automotive exhaust systems; ride control products; air, oil and fuel filters; and gas charged lift supports. Our replacement products are sold under various trademarks including Arvin, Maremont, Timax, ANSA and ROSI exhaust systems; Gabriel and RydeFX shock absorbers; Purolator filters; and StrongArm gas charged lift supports.
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Arvin Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Results of Operations
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Unaudited
Three Months Ended Year Ended
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1/2/00 1/3/99 1/2/00 1/3/99
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Net Sales:
Automotive Original Equipment $ 514.6 $ 488.9 $ 1,983.9 $ 1,693.0
Automotive Replacement 221.3 166.3 937.2 685.7
Other 42.5 33.0 179.4 120.0
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Net Sales $ 778.4 $ 688.2 $ 3,100.5 $ 2,498.7
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Operating Income:
Automotive Original Equipment $ 25.2 $ 28.6 $ 112.1 $ 93.8
Automotive Replacement 15.6 15.6 80.3 72.3
Other 4.0 2.6 16.8 4.6
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Operating Income $ 44.8 $ 46.8 $ 209.2 $ 170.7
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Net Sales $ 778.4 $ 688.2 $ 3,100.5 $ 2,498.7
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of goods sold 680.6 587.1 2,676.3 2,128.5
Selling, operating general and
administrative 50.4 54.2 217.1 191.5
Corporate general and
administrative 8.0 8.3 29.4 24.3
Interest expense 13.7 8.5 51.2 35.8
Other expense/(income), net 2.0 .4 10.6 5.9
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754.7 658.5 2,984.6 2,386.0
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Earnings Before Income Taxes 23.7 29.7 115.9 112.7
Income taxes (9.1) (10.7) (41.1) (38.3)
Minority share of (income)/loss 3.0 (.3) 5.9 (1.1)
Equity income of affiliates 3.1 1.7 10.9 5.1
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Earnings before Cumulative Effect
of Accounting Change 20.7 20.4 91.6 78.4
Cumulative effect of accounting
change, net of income tax
benefits of $.3 - - (.5) -
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Net Earnings $ 20.7 $ 20.4 $ 91.1 $ 78.4
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Earnings Per Common Share
Basic:
Before cumulative effect of
accounting change $ .85 $ .85 $ 3.77 $ 3.29
Cumulative effect of
accounting change - - (.02) -
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Total Basic $ .85 $ .85 $ 3.75 $ 3.29
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Diluted:
Before cumulative effect of
accounting change $ .85 $ .83 $ 3.74 $ 3.23
Cumulative effect of
accounting change - - (.02) -
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Total Diluted $ .85 $ .83 $ 3.72 $ 3.23
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Average Common Shares Outstanding (000's)
Basic 24,359 24,081 24,267 23,835
Diluted 24,421 24,464 24,498 24,249
Dividends Declared per
Common Share $ .22 $ .21 $ .85 $ .81
EBITDA $ 70.6 $ 62.8 $ 296.3 $ 243.4
Arvin Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Unaudited
As of As of
Assets 1/2/00 1/3/99
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Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 19.8 $ 107.0
Receivables, net of allowances 441.1 319.0
Inventories 224.2 151.3
Other current assets 125.2 103.7
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Total current assets 810.3 681.0
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Non-Current Assets:
Property, plant and equipment 1,443.7 1,289.8
Less: Accumulated depreciation 748.2 704.0
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695.5 585.8
Goodwill, net 270.4 170.2
Investment in affiliates 156.0 148.2
Other assets 67.8 61.3
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Total non-current assets 1,189.7 965.5
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$ 2,000.0 $ 1,646.5
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
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Current Liabilities:
Short-term debt $ 126.1 $ 10.1
Accounts payable 414.2 337.9
Employee related costs 65.5 63.3
Accrued expenses 106.8 105.6
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Total current liabilities 712.6 516.9
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Long-term debt 411.6 307.7
Long-term employee benefits 81.6 70.4
Other long-term liabilities 60.2 41.6
Minority interest 50.6 57.1
Capital securities 89.1 89.1
Shareholders' Equity:
Common shares ($2.50 par value) 68.8 68.8
Capital in excess of par value 307.4 305.2
Retained earnings 404.7 334.3
Cumulative translation adjustment (89.6) (41.3)
Employee stock benefit trust (58.5) (64.7)
Common shares held in
treasury (at cost) (38.5) (38.6)
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Total shareholders' equity 594.3 563.7
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$ 2,000.0 $ 1,646.5
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Arvin Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Dollars in millions)
Unaudited
Year Ended
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Jan 2, Jan 3,
2000 1999 (1)
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Operating Activities:
Net earnings $ 91.1 $ 78.4
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 104.0 84.8
Amortization 8.4 6.1
Minority interest (5.9) 1.1
Gain on sale of investment (7.3) (5.5)
Other (5.8) (6.1)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables (76.5) (3.7)
Inventories and other current assets (44.8) (31.7)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses 49.9 37.3
Income taxes payable (4.4) 3.7
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 108.7 164.4
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Investing Activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, net (134.9) (117.9)
Proceeds from sale of investment 12.4 9.6
Investments in affiliates (4.6) (85.6)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (272.2) (29.3)
Other 8.1 6.5
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Net Cash Used for Investing Activities (391.2) (216.7)
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Financing Activities:
Change in short-term debt, net 68.7 6.5
Proceeds from long-term financings 158.0 101.2
Principal payments on long-term financings (11.8) (78.2)
Change in discounted receivables (.7) 33.9
Dividends paid (20.8) (24.1)
Other 3.3 12.5
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Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 196.7 51.8
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Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (1.4) (1.4)
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Net decrease (87.2) (1.9)
Beginning of the year 107.0 108.9
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End of the period $ 19.8 $ 107.0
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(1) Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform with current
year presentation.