DXP Enterprises Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

DXP Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXPE) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. The following are results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the back of this press release.

For the six months ended June 30, 2019, sales were $644.5 million, up 7.9 percent over the same period in 2018. EBITDA is up 11.8 percent to $49.8 million for the six month period, compared to the same six month period in 2018 (adjusting for the one-time gain associated with selling a corporate facility).

Second Quarter 2019 financial highlights:

• Sales increased 7.1 percent to $333.3 million, compared to $311.2 million for the second quarter of 2018.
• Earnings per diluted share for the second quarter was $0.73 based upon 18.4 million diluted shares, compared to $0.63 per share in the second quarter of 2018.
• Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the second quarter was $28.7 million compared to $28.0 million for the second quarter of 2018, an increase of 2.7 percent. Adjusting for the one-time gain associated with selling a corporate facility, EBITDA increased 7.8 percent.
• EBITDA as a percentage of sales was 8.6 percent for the second quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively.

David R. Little, Chairman and CEO, commented, “We are pleased with our year-over-year and sequential sales growth and continual improvement in gross profit margins. Underlying demand in our end markets is consistent and continues to perform plus we continue to take market share. DXP's second quarter 2019 sales were $333.3 million, or a 7.1 percent increase over the second quarter of 2018. EBITDA grew 7.8 percent. During the second quarter of 2019, sales were $200.0 million for Service Centers, $81.0 million for Innovative Pumping Solutions and $52.3 million for Supply Chain Services. Business segment operating income increased 11.1 percent year-over-year and increased 30.7 percent sequentially. Overall, we are very pleased with the progress DXP is making. We maintained margin performance, improved cash flow and we are taking market share. We continue to invest in our growth strategies and focus on growing the top-line and bottom-line at the same time."

Kent Yee, CFO, commented, “For the second quarter, we are pleased that we achieved diluted EPS of $0.73, with 15.9 percent year-over-year growth and EBITDA of $28.7 million. Our gross margins showed improvement with the DXP team looking to drive further consistency, improving 25 basis points year-over-year and 54 basis points sequentially. Total debt outstanding as of June 30, 2019 was $247.0 million. DXP's secured leverage ratio or net debt to EBITDA was 2.2:1.0. Our push for profitable growth, combined with disciplined execution, continues to position DXP well for the future."

We will host a conference call regarding 2019 second quarter results on the Company’s website (www.dxpe.com) Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 4 pm CST. Web participants are encouraged to go to the Company’s website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The on-line archived replay will be available immediately after the conference call at www.dxpe.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

DXP supplements reporting of net income with non-GAAP measurements, including EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. This supplemental information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the unaudited GAAP measurements. Additional information regarding EBITDA and free cash flow referred to in this press release are included below under "Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information."

The Company believes EBITDA provides additional information about: (i) operating performance, because it assists in comparing the operating performance of the business, as it removes the impact of non-cash depreciation and amortization expense as well as items not directly resulting from core operations such as interest expense and income taxes and (ii) the performance and the effectiveness of operational strategies. Additionally, EBITDA performance is a component of a measure of the Company’s financial covenants under its credit facility. Furthermore, some investors use EBITDA as a supplemental measure to evaluate the overall operating performance of companies in the industry. Management believes that some investors’ understanding of performance is enhanced by including this non-GAAP financial measure as a reasonable basis for comparing ongoing results of operations. By providing this non-GAAP financial measure, together with a reconciliation from net income, the Company believes it is enhancing investors’ understanding of the business and results of operations, as well as assisting investors in evaluating how well the Company is executing strategic initiatives.

About DXP Enterprises, Inc.

DXP Enterprises, Inc. is a leading products and service distributor that adds value and total cost savings solutions to industrial customers throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Dubai. DXP provides innovative pumping solutions, supply chain services and maintenance, repair, operating and production ("MROP") services that emphasize and utilize DXP’s vast product knowledge and technical expertise in rotating equipment, bearings, power transmission, metal working, industrial supplies and safety products and services. DXP's breadth of MROP products and service solutions allows DXP to be flexible and customer-driven, creating competitive advantages for our customers. DXP’s business segments include Service Centers, Innovative Pumping Solutions and Supply Chain Services. For more information, go to www.dxpe.com.

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Business segment financial highlights:

• Service Centers’ revenue for the second quarter was $200.0 million, an increase of 3.3 percent year-over-year with an 11.6 percent operating income margin.
• Innovative Pumping Solutions’ revenue for the second quarter was $81.0 million, an increase of 9.1 percent year-over-year with a 14.8 percent operating income margin.
• Supply Chain Services’ revenue for the second quarter was $52.3 million, an increase of 20.6 percent year-over-year with a 7.2 percent operating income margin.

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The following table is a reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, to net income, calculated and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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The following table is a reconciliation of free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, to cash flow from operating activities, calculated and reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

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