Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Third Quarter 2018 Results
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Nov. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: CVGI) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018.
Third Quarter ($ in millions except EPS) 2018 2017 Revenues $225.0 $198.3 Operating Income $16.5 $10.7 Net Income $12.6 $4.8 Basic EPS $0.42 $0.16 Diluted EPS $0.41 $0.16
Patrick Miller, President and CEO, stated, "We've successfully increased production to meet considerably higher market demand which has driven revenues and earnings up significantly. Compared to the same period last year, revenues are up 13 percent and our Global Truck and Bus Segment is up 20 percent. North American heavy-duty truck orders are at a record breaking pace contributing to a historically high order backlog. This backlog is a good indicator that truck production in 2019 should be even higher than 2018, barring unexpected market shocks. We believe this backlog, combined with our growing wire harness business, will result in higher 2019 revenues."
Tim Trenary, Chief Financial Officer, stated, "Operating income of $16.5 million for the third quarter is over fifty percent higher than the same period last year, operating income margin of 7.3 percent is almost 200 bps higher and net income of $12.6 million is more than twice as much as last year. This improvement in net income is a reflection of our improved operating results and an unusually low tax provision, which includes $2.9 million of tax benefit to adjust the provisional tax expense arising from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Free cash flow has improved and investment in working capital is moderating - the Company's cash position at quarter end increased to $58 million. Net leverage is now 1.4 times trailing twelve months EBITDA, half as much as it was a year ago. It was a good quarter notwithstanding supply chain, material and labor cost headwinds."
Consolidated Results
Third Quarter 2018 Results
-- Third quarter 2018 revenues were $225.0 million compared to $198.3 million in the prior year period, an increase of 13.5 percent. The increase in revenues period-over-period reflects higher heavy-duty truck production in North America and continued strength in the global construction markets we serve. Foreign currency translation adversely impacted third quarter 2018 revenues by $1.0 million, or by 0.5 percent when compared to the same period in the prior year. -- Operating income for the third quarter 2018 was $16.5 million compared to operating income of $10.7 million in the prior year period. The increase in operating income period-over-period is primarily attributable to the increase in sales volume. Commodity and other material inflationary pressures, as well as difficult labor markets, adversely affected operating income. However, cost control and cost recovery initiatives, including pricing adjustments, reduced the impact of these cost pressures on operating income. Third quarter of 2017 results include costs of approximately $2.0 million arising from a labor shortage in our North American wire harness business and $0.4 million in charges relating to facility restructuring and other related costs. -- Net income was $12.6 million for the third quarter 2018, or $0.41 per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.8 million in the prior year period, or $0.16 per diluted share. A tax benefit of $2.9 million was recorded in the third quarter of 2018 to adjust the $4.0 million provisional tax expense on the deemed repatriation of accumulated untaxed foreign subsidiary earnings (pursuant to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017) recorded in the fourth quarter of 2017.
At September 30, 2018, the Company had liquidity of $121 million: $58 million of cash and $63 million of availability from our asset based revolver. There were no borrowings under our asset based revolver at September 30, 2018.
Segment Results
Global Truck and Bus Segment
Third Quarter 2018 Results
-- Revenues for the Global Truck and Bus Segment in the third quarter 2018 were $146.4 million compared to $122.0 million for the prior year period, an increase of 20.0 percent primarily resulting from higher North American heavy-duty truck production. Foreign currency translation adversely impacted third quarter 2018 revenue by $0.3 million, or by 0.3 percent when compared to the same period in the prior year. -- Operating income for the third quarter 2018 was $14.9 million compared to operating income of $11.4 million in the prior year period. The increase in operating income period-over-period is primarily attributable to the increase in sales volume and cost control and cost recovery initiatives, including pricing adjustments, to reduce the impact of commodity and other material inflationary pressures, and difficult labor markets. The completion of facility restructuring in late 2017 also benefited operating income. Third quarter 2017 results include $0.4 million of cost associated with restructuring initiatives.
Global Construction and Agriculture Segment
Third Quarter 2018 Results
-- Revenues for the Global Construction and Agriculture Segment in the third quarter 2018 were $82.8 million compared to $79.6 million in the prior year period, an increase of 4.0 percent. Foreign currency translation adversely impacted third quarter 2018 revenues by $0.7 million, or by 0.9 percent when compared to the same period in the prior year. -- Operating income for the third quarter 2018 was $7.6 million compared to operating income of $4.1 million in the prior year period. Operating income benefitted from cost control and cost recovery initiatives, including pricing adjustments, to reduce the impact of commodity and other material inflationary pressures, and difficult labor markets. Third quarter of 2017 results include costs of approximately $2.0 million arising from a labor shortage in our North American wire harness business.
2018 End Market Outlook
Management estimates that 2018 North American Class 8 truck production will be in the range of 315,000 to 325,000 units, as compared to 256,000 units in 2017; North American Class 5-7 production is expected to be up slightly year-over-year. We believe that construction equipment production in the markets we serve in Europe, Asia, and North America remains strong.
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures referenced in this release is included as Appendix A to this release.
CONFERENCE CALL
A conference call to discuss this press release is scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. ET. To participate, dial (844) 743-2497 using conference code 4793599.
This call is being webcast by NASDAQ and can be accessed at Commercial Vehicle Group's Web site at www.cvgrp.com, where it will be archived for one year.
A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available for a period of two weeks following the call. To access the replay, dial (855) 859-2056 using access code 4793599.
About Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (through its subsidiaries) is a leading supplier of a full range of cab related products and systems for the global commercial vehicle market, including the medium- and heavy-duty truck market, the medium- and heavy-construction vehicle markets, the military, bus, agriculture, specialty transportation, mining, industrial equipment and off-road recreational markets. Information about the Company and its products is available on the internet at www.cvgrp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 2018 2017 --- Revenues $ 225,010 $ 198,349 $ 674,135 $ 566,893 Cost of Revenues 192,535 173,199 574,655 497,539 Gross Profit 32,475 25,150 99,480 69,354 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 15,694 14,136 45,429 45,557 Amortization Expense 321 332 980 990 Operating Income 16,460 10,682 53,071 22,807 Interest and Other Expense 3,659 3,482 9,047 14,786 Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 12,801 7,200 44,024 8,021 Provision for Income Taxes 218 2,437 8,393 2,498 Net Income $ 12,583 $ 4,763 $ 35,631 $ 5,523 Earnings per Common Share: Basic $ 0.42 $ 0.16 $ 1.18 $ 0.18 Diluted $ 0.41 $ 0.16 $ 1.17 $ 0.18 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: Basic 30,219 29,875 30,219 29,874 Diluted 30,638 30,487 30,575 30,379
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands) September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash $ 57,525 $ 52,244 Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6,039 and $5,242, respectively 151,196 108,595 Inventories 93,195 99,015 Other current assets 14,137 14,792 Total current assets 316,053 274,646 Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $142,376 63,000 64,630 and $147,553, respectively Goodwill 7,374 8,045 Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $9,138 and $8,533, 12,987 14,548 respectively Deferred income taxes, net 11,742 20,273 Other assets 3,814 2,246 Total assets $ 414,970 $ 384,388 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable $ 91,582 $ 86,608 Accrued liabilities and other 34,400 33,944 Current portion of long-term debt 3,217 3,191 Total current liabilities 129,199 123,743 Long-term debt 161,340 163,758 Pension and other post-retirement benefits 14,534 15,450 Other long-term liabilities 4,582 6,695 Total liabilities 309,655 309,646 Stockholders' Equity: Preferred stock, $0.01 par value (5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding) Common stock, $0.01 par value (60,000,000 shares authorized; 30,219,278 304 304 shares issued and outstanding, as of September 2018 and December 2017, respectively) Treasury stock, at cost: 1,175,795 shares, as of September 2018 and (9,114) (9,114) December 2017 Additional paid-in capital 242,167 239,870 Retained deficit (79,452) (115,083) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (48,590) (41,235) Total stockholders' equity 105,315 74,742 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 414,970 $ 384,388
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES BUSINESS SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, Global Truck & Bus Global Construction & Corporate /Other Total Agriculture 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 --- Revenues External Revenues $ 145,540 $ 121,497 $ 79,470 $ 76,852 $ $ $ 225,010 $ 198,349 Intersegment Revenues 821 552 3,311 2,705 (4,132) (3,257) Total Revenues $ 146,361 $ 122,049 $ 82,781 $ 79,557 $ (4,132) $ (3,257) $ 225,010 $ 198,349 Gross Profit $ 20,486 $ 17,180 $ 12,159 $ 8,316 $ (170) $ (346) $ 32,475 $ 25,150 Selling, General & $ 5,300 $ 5,534 $ 4,554 $ 4,160 $ 5,840 $ 4,442 $ 15,694 $ 14,136 Administrative Expenses Operating Income $ 14,899 $ 11,350 $ 7,571 $ 4,121 $ (6,010) $ (4,789) $ 16,460 $ 10,682 Nine Months Ended September 30, Global Truck & Bus Global Construction & Corporate /Other Total Agriculture 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 --- Revenues External Revenues $ 421,014 $ 342,964 $ 253,121 $ 223,929 $ $ $ 674,135 $ 566,893 Intersegment Revenues 2,394 1,084 9,524 7,315 (11,918) (8,399) Total Revenues $ 423,408 $ 344,048 $ 262,645 $ 231,244 $ (11,918) $ (8,399) $ 674,135 $ 566,893 Gross Profit $ 62,675 $ 48,288 $ 37,736 $ 22,099 $ (931) $ (1,033) $ 99,480 $ 69,354 Selling, General & $ 16,522 $ 16,688 $ 12,752 $ 12,619 $ 16,155 $ 16,250 $ 45,429 $ 45,557 Administrative Expenses Operating Income $ 45,278 $ 30,716 $ 24,879 $ 9,374 $ (17,086) $ (17,283) $ 53,071 $ 22,807
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Appendix A: Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited) (Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts) Trailing Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2018 2017 Net Income $ 28,404 $ 5,877 Interest 12,565 20,644 Provision for Income Taxes 21,246 2,086 Depreciation 14,389 13,996 Amortization 1,311 1,316 EBITDA $ 77,915 $ 43,919 Debt per Balance Sheet $ 164,557 $ 167,749 Plus: Original Issue Discount 2,583 3,203 Plus: Prepaid Financing 2,391 2,955 Gross Debt $ 169,531 $ 173,907 Less: Cash 57,525 50,232 Net Debt $ 112,006 $ 123,675 Divide by Trailing 12 Months EBITDA $ 77,915 $ 43,919 Net Leverage 1.4x 2.8x
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This earnings release contains financial measures that are not in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate the Company's performance, and to engage in financial and operational planning.
Management provides these non-GAAP financial measures to investors as supplemental metrics to assist readers in assessing the Company's financial and operating results and in comparing the Company's performance to that of its competitors. However, the non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies.
The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP; the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to those financial statements set forth above should be carefully evaluated.
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