MEDINA, Ohio, Oct. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today reported record sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for its fiscal 2009 first quarter ended August 31, 2008. Sales and earnings growth in the company's industrial segment offset declines in sales and earnings by the consumer segment.
First-Quarter Results
Record first-quarter net sales of $985.5 million increased 5.9% over the $930.3 million reported a year ago. Acquisitions contributed 3.7% of total sales growth over last year's first quarter, while organic sales growth accounted for 2.2% of the increase, including 2.3% in net foreign exchange gains.
First-quarter net income was a record $69.5 million, up 1.8% over the $68.3 million reported in the 2008 first quarter. Record first-quarter diluted earnings per share were $0.54, up 1.9% from $0.53 in the year-ago period.
"Results were in line with our expectations, which anticipated continuing strength in our industrial segment, particularly in overseas markets, weak domestic market conditions for our consumer segment and raw material cost pressure in both segments," stated Frank C. Sullivan, president and chief executive officer. "As expected, we are seeing relatively greater contributions from price increases, favorable foreign exchange and prior-year acquisitions than from unit volume growth in many of our businesses," he stated.
Consolidated earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were $110.9 million, down 1.7% from the $112.9 million reported in the fiscal 2008 first quarter.
First-Quarter Segment Sales and Earnings
RPM's industrial segment continued a strong growth trend that began in calendar 2005, with sales for the quarter increasing 14.6% to $697.6 million from $608.6 million in the fiscal 2008 first quarter. Of the increase, 8.8% resulted from acquisitions, while 5.8% was organic, including 3.0% in net favorable foreign exchange gains. Industrial EBIT grew 13.9% to $91.6 million from $80.4 million a year ago.
"Industrial product demand continued to be driven by worldwide strength in end markets that include petrochemical, power generation, infrastructure improvement, pharmaceuticals and health care. Organic and acquisition-related growth in Europe and Latin America provided stronger levels of sales activity than did our domestic markets," stated Sullivan.
Consumer segment sales declined 10.5% in the 2009 first quarter, to $287.9 million from $321.7 million. Of the decline, 5.7% was related to the loss of prior-year sales from the company's Bondo subsidiary, which was sold in the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Organic sales declined 4.8%, including a net foreign exchange gain of 0.9%.
EBIT for the consumer segment decreased 20.8% to $34.6 million from $43.7 million a year ago. "Sales in all of our major consumer businesses were below prior-year levels. The fact that we are holding market share in our core consumer product lines demonstrates the extent of the overall weakness in consumer markets. Our new, high value-added consumer products recently launched by Rust-Oleum and DAP are enjoying good initial market acceptance, but their full potential impact on sales and EBIT has not yet been reached, as broad-based distribution of both product lines occurred early in the first quarter," Sullivan stated.
Cash Flow and Financial Position
RPM businesses had negative cash flow from operations of $12.4 million in the fiscal 2009 first quarter, compared to negative cash from operations of $3.0 million in the fiscal 2008 first quarter. Capital expenditures for the first quarter increased to $12.2 million from $5.5 million a year ago. Depreciation for the quarter was $16.4 million.
Total debt of $972.5 million at August 31, 2008 compares to total debt of $1,024.1 million in the prior year. Debt-to-total capital net (of cash) was 37.9%, versus 43.1% at last year's first quarter and 42.6% at May 31, 2008. Liquidity, including cash, was $548 million as of August 31, 2008, compared to $442.7 million at August 31 last year. "This strong capital structure puts us in an excellent position to support ongoing operating activities and our acquisition program, particularly in this volatile credit and capital markets environment," stated Sullivan.
Year-over-year asbestos indemnity and defense costs declined nearly 30% to $16.0 million from $22.8 million a year ago, reflecting the completion of prior-year transitional expenses. The company's total accrued asbestos liabilities are $543.7 million.
Business Outlook
"Our first-quarter results are in line with our internal plan. The impact of price increases during the first quarter, along with rigorous cost controls, should help going forward. However, deterioration in the broader economy, as a result of the unprecedented turmoil in the capital markets, suggests that the balance of the year will be more volatile and difficult than we anticipated just a few weeks ago. This, coupled with the benefit of our prior fiscal year tax benefit, which may not be repeated in fiscal 2009, weak domestic market conditions for our consumer segment and raw material cost pressure in both segments, has caused us to be more cautious in our outlook. We now believe our full-year results will be more likely in the range of $1.75 to $1.85 per share for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2009. This compares to $1.75 per diluted share in our prior fiscal year, excluding an asbestos charge and a resultant lower effective tax rate," stated Sullivan.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Management will host a conference call to further discuss these results beginning at 10:00 a.m. EDT today. The call can be accessed by dialing 866-713-8562 or 617-597-5310 for international callers. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The call, which will last approximately one hour, will be open to the public, but only financial analysts will be permitted to ask questions. The media and all other participants will be in a listen-only mode.
For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available from approximately 12:00 p.m. EDT on October 9, 2008 until 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 16, 2008. The replay can be accessed by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 for international callers. The access code is 99453127. The call also will be available both live and for replay, and as a written transcript, via the Internet on the RPM web site at http://www.rpminc.com.
About RPM
RPM International Inc., a holding company, owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings and sealants serving both industrial and consumer markets. RPM's industrial products include roofing systems, sealants, corrosion control coatings, flooring coatings and specialty chemicals. Industrial brands include Stonhard, Tremco, illbruck, Carboline, Day-Glo, Euco and Dryvit. RPM's consumer products are used by professionals and do-it- yourselfers for home maintenance and improvement, boat repair and maintenance, and by hobbyists. Consumer brands include Zinsser, Rust-Oleum, DAP, Varathane and Testors.
For more information, contact P. Kelly Tompkins, executive vice president - administration and chief financial officer, at 330-273-5090 or ktompkins@rpminc.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" relating to our business. These forward-looking statements, or other statements made by us, are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us, and are subject to uncertainties and factors (including those specified below) which are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond our control. As a result, our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any such forward-looking statements. These uncertainties and factors include (a) general economic conditions; (b) the price, supply and capacity of raw materials, including assorted pigments, resins, solvents and other natural gas- and oil-based materials; packaging, including plastic containers; and transportation services, including fuel surcharges; (c) continued growth in demand for our products; (d) legal, environmental and litigation risks inherent in our construction and chemicals businesses and risks related to the adequacy of our insurance coverage for such matters; (e) the effect of changes in interest rates; (f) the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates upon our foreign operations; (g) the effect of non-currency risks of investing in and conducting operations in foreign countries, including those relating to domestic and international political, social, economic and regulatory factors; (h) risks and uncertainties associated with our ongoing acquisition and divestiture activities; (i) risks related to the adequacy of our contingent liabilities, including for asbestos-related claims; and (j) other risks detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2008, as the same may be updated from time to time. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this release.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended August 31, 2008 2007 Net Sales $985,465 $930,339 Cost of sales 581,876 546,437 Gross profit 403,589 383,902 Selling, general & administrative expenses 292,690 271,035 Interest expense, net 10,586 12,718 Income before income taxes 100,313 100,149 Provision for income taxes 30,796 31,881 Net Income $69,517 $68,268 Basic earnings per share of common stock $0.56 $0.57 Diluted earnings per share of common stock $0.54 $0.53 Average shares of common stock outstanding - basic 124,935 119,677 Average shares of common stock outstanding - diluted 130,188 130,026 SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT INFORMATION IN THOUSANDS (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended August 31, 2008 2007 Net Sales: Industrial Segment $697,582 $608,600 Consumer Segment 287,883 321,739 Total $985,465 $930,339 Income Before Income Taxes (a): Industrial Segment Income Before Income Taxes (a) $91,512 $79,652 Interest (Expense), Net (59) (742) EBIT (b) $91,571 $80,394 Consumer Segment Income Before Income Taxes (a) $33,265 $42,851 Interest (Expense), Net (1,342) (856) EBIT (b) $34,607 $43,707 Corporate/Other (Expense) Before Income Taxes (a) $(24,464) $(22,354) Interest (Expense), Net (9,185) (11,120) EBIT (b) $(15,279) $(11,234) Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes (a) $100,313 $100,149 Interest (Expense), Net (10,586) (12,718) EBIT (b) $110,899 $112,867 (a) The presentation includes a reconciliation of Income Before Income Taxes, a measure defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States, to EBIT. (b) EBIT is defined as earnings before interest and taxes. We evaluate the profit performance of our segments based on income before income taxes, but also look to EBIT as a performance evaluation measure because interest expense is essentially related to corporate acquisitions, as opposed to segment operations. We believe EBIT is useful to investors for this purpose as well, using EBIT as a metric in their investment decisions. EBIT should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, operating income as determined in accordance with GAAP, since EBIT omits the impact of interest and taxes in determining operating performance, which represent items necessary to our continued operations, given our level of indebtedness and ongoing tax obligations. Nonetheless, EBIT is a key measure expected by and useful to our fixed income investors, rating agencies and the banking community all of whom believe, and we concur, that this measure is critical to the capital markets' analysis of our segments' core operating performance. We also evaluate EBIT because it is clear that movements in EBIT impact our ability to attract financing. Our underwriters and bankers consistently require inclusion of this measure in offering memoranda in conjunction with any debt underwriting or bank financing. EBIT may not be indicative of our historical operating results, nor is it meant to be predictive of potential future results. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS IN THOUSANDS August 31, August 31, May 31, 2008 2007 2008 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Assets Current Assets Cash and short-term investments $201,368 $159,843 $231,251 Trade accounts receivable 758,326 695,089 841,795 Allowance for doubtful accounts (22,626) (19,862) (24,554) Net trade accounts receivable 735,700 675,227 817,241 Inventories 509,314 471,660 476,149 Deferred income taxes 37,620 37,489 37,644 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 207,441 202,033 221,690 Total current assets 1,691,443 1,546,252 1,783,975 Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost 1,045,614 976,253 1,054,719 Allowance for depreciation and amortization (562,461) (511,066) (556,998) Property, plant and equipment, net 483,153 465,187 497,721 Other Assets Goodwill 890,211 836,768 908,358 Other intangible assets, net of amortization 370,256 350,132 384,370 Other 183,102 99,481 189,143 Total other assets 1,443,569 1,286,381 1,481,871 Total Assets $3,618,165 $3,297,820 $3,763,567 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities Accounts payable $338,064 $314,862 $411,448 Current portion of long-term debt 7,041 102,322 6,934 Accrued compensation and benefits 96,151 90,191 151,493 Accrued loss reserves 72,002 68,260 71,981 Asbestos-related liabilities 65,000 53,000 65,000 Other accrued liabilities 134,846 136,041 139,505 Total current liabilities 713,104 764,676 846,361 Long-Term Liabilities Long-term debt, less current maturities 965,423 921,734 1,066,687 Asbestos-related liabilities 478,709 278,445 494,745 Other long-term liabilities 174,545 162,579 192,412 Deferred income taxes 24,472 27,023 26,806 Total long-term liabilities 1,643,149 1,389,781 1,780,650 Total liabilities 2,356,253 2,154,457 2,627,011 Stockholders' Equity Preferred stock; none issued Common stock (outstanding 129,101; 121,299; 122,189) 1,291 1,213 1,222 Paid-in capital 772,841 589,120 612,441 Treasury stock, at cost (29,691) (3,474) (6,057) Accumulated other comprehensive income 44,916 38,689 101,162 Retained earnings 472,555 517,815 427,788 Total stockholders' equity 1,261,912 1,143,363 1,136,556 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $3,618,165 $3,297,820 $3,763,567 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS IN THOUSANDS (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended August 31, 2008 2007 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net income $69,517 $68,268 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 16,385 15,449 Amortization 5,824 5,429 Deferred income taxes (2,108) 10,188 Earnings of unconsolidated affiliates (436) (455) Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect from purchases and sales of businesses: Decrease in receivables 83,267 69,032 (Increase) in inventory (31,922) (33,038) (Increase) in prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets (1,259) (9,157) (Decrease) in accounts payable (74,736) (70,141) (Decrease) in accrued compensation and benefits (55,342) (42,364) Increase (decrease) in accrued loss reserves 21 (4,919) Increase (decrease) in other accrued liabilities (14,483) 16,450 Payments made for asbestos- related claims (16,037) (22,823) Other 8,979 (4,950) Cash (Used For) Operating Activities (12,330) (3,031) Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Capital expenditures (12,199) (5,514) Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (1,849) (3,387) Purchase of marketable securities (29,924) (26,129) Proceeds from sales of marketable securities 29,110 25,667 Other 7,910 374 Cash (Used For) Investing Activities (6,952) (8,989) Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Additions to long-term and short-term debt 49,373 34,695 Reductions of long-term and short-term debt (813) (830) Cash dividends (24,751) (21,170) Repurchase of stock (24,585) (3,474) Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit 1,086 2,419 Cash From Financing Activities 310 11,640 Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Short-Term Investments (10,911) 1,207 Net Change in Cash and Short-Term Investments (29,883) 827 Cash and Short-Term Investments at Beginning of Period 231,251 159,016 Cash and Short-Term Investments at End of Period $201,368 $159,843
SOURCE RPM International Inc.
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