May 9, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation Announces First Quarter 2017 Results

Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE: AP) reported consolidated sales of $103.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, versus $63.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Compared to prior year, the current quarter includes higher sales of approximately $32.6 million for businesses acquired in 2016.

Loss from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017, was $2.4 million. This compares to a loss from operations in the prior year quarter of $5.0 million, which included Åkers group acquisition-related costs of approximately $1.8 million and purchase accounting impacts of $1.6 million.

Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017, was $4.8 million or $0.39 per common share, compared to net loss for the three months March 31, 2016, of $2.9 million or $0.26 per common share. The change in net loss reflects the impact of higher year-over-year pre-tax interest expense of $0.9 million and foreign exchange losses of $1.1 million in the current year quarter, compared to foreign exchange gains of $1.2 million recorded in the prior year quarter. The Corporation also continues to maintain full valuation allowances against the deferred tax assets of the majority of its subsidiaries, which were recorded beginning in Q3 of 2016. As a result, there is no tax benefit recorded on loss before taxes in the current year quarter compared to prior year.

Sales for the Forged and Cast Engineered Products segment for the three months ended March 31, 2017 nearly doubled compared to prior year, driven primarily by the full-quarter effect of the Åkers group acquisition, completed in March of 2016, and the addition of ASW Steel Inc. (“ASW”), acquired in Q4 2016. The segment’s operating loss decreased versus prior year driven by improved cast roll operations, and the absence of purchase accounting effects which reduced operating results in the prior year. Sales and operating income for the Air and Liquid Processing segment for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were comparable to the prior year quarter.

Commenting on the quarter’s results, John Stanik, Ampco-Pittsburgh’s Chief Executive Officer said, “The first quarter of 2017 reflects what appears to mark the beginning of an improving trend at Ampco-Pittsburgh. Sales have picked up and order intake has risen significantly this quarter, particularly for cast rolls and forged products for the oil and gas industry. While we remain cautious of inventory re-stocking effects versus sustained recovery in our end markets, we expect improved operating performance in 2017 versus 2016.”

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Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (NYSE: AP) will hold a conference call on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. If you would like to participate in the conference call, please register using the link below or by dialing 1-866-777-2509 at least five minutes before the 10:30 a.m. ET start time.

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AMPCO-PITTSBURGH CORPORATION

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

(In thousands except per share amounts)

 

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017   2016
 
 
Net sales $ 103,516   $ 63,578  
 
Cost of products sold (excl. depreciation and amortization) 84,663 51,105
Selling and administrative 15,298 13,508
Depreciation and amortization 5,922 3,925
Loss on disposal of assets   0     3  
Total operating expenses   105,883     68,541  
 
Loss from operations (2,367 ) (4,963 )
Other (expense) income – net   (2,210 )   967  
 
Loss before income taxes (4,577 ) (3,996 )
Income tax (provision) benefit (135 ) 850
Equity earnings from Chinese joint venture   50     172  
 
Net loss before noncontrolling interest (4,662 ) (2,974 )
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest   121     (84 )
Net loss attributable to Ampco $ (4,783 ) $ (2,890 )
 
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ (0.39 ) $ (0.26 )
Diluted $ (0.39 ) $ (0.26 )
 

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:

Basic   12,271     11,006  
Diluted   12,271     11,006