Acme United Corporation (NYSE MKT:ACU) today announced that net
sales for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2014 were $24.7
million, compared to $21.4 million in the comparable period of
2013, an increase of 15% (17% in constant currency).
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $107.2
million, compared to $89.6 million in 2013, an increase of 20%.
Excluding sales resulting from the acquisition of the assets of
First Aid Only, Inc. on June 2, 2014, sales increased 8% (9% in
constant currency).
Net income was $689,000 or $.19 per diluted share for the
quarter ended December 31, 2014 compared to $524,000 or $.15 per
diluted share for the comparable period of 2013, an increase of 31%
in net income and 27% in diluted earnings per share. Net income for
the year ended December 31, 2014 was $4,789,000 or $1.36 per
diluted share compared to $4,003,000 or $1.22 per diluted share for
the comparable period of 2013, a 20% increase in net income and 11%
increase in diluted earnings per share.
Net sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 in the U.S.
segment increased 22% compared to the same period in 2013 due to
increased sales of first aid products, including sales of First Aid
Only products and higher sales of iPoint pencil sharpeners. Net
sales for the year ended December 31, 2014 in the U.S. segment grew
24% compared to the same period in 2013 due to increased sales of
first aid products, including sales of First Aid Only products, the
introduction of new lawn and garden products, and growth in sales
of Camillus knives and iPoint pencil sharpeners.
Net sales in Canada for the three months ended December 31, 2014
decreased 5% in U.S dollars but remained constant in local currency
compared to the same period in 2013. Net sales in Canada for the
year ended December 31, 2014 increased 9% in U.S. dollars and 17%
in local currency compared to 2013. The increase in revenues for
the year ended December 31, 2014 was primarily due to strong back
to school sales, higher shipments of Camillus knives and the
introduction of new lawn and garden products.
European net sales for the three months ended December 31, 2014
decreased 23% in U.S. dollars and 15% in local currency compared to
the same period last year. European net sales for the year ended
December 31, 2014 decreased 10% in both U.S. dollars and local
currency compared to last year. The decline of sales in Europe for
the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2014 was due to
lower sales of promotional products in the mass market.
Gross margins were 36% in the fourth quarter of 2014 versus 35%
in the comparable period last year. Gross margins were 36% for the
year ended December 31, 2013 and 2014.
Operating profit was $1,104,000 for the quarter ended December
31, 2014 compared to $763,000 for the same period in 2013, a 45%
increase. Operating profit was $7,394,000 for the year ended
December 31, 2014 compared to $5,879,000 for 2013, an increase of
26%.
Walter C. Johnsen, Chairman and CEO said, “We just concluded a
record year in sales and earnings, and our new products are being
well received. I want to congratulate our team for their
outstanding performance. We enter 2015 with confidence.”
The Company’s bank debt less cash and cash equivalents on
December 31, 2014 was $21.9 million compared to $11.3 million on
December 31, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2014, Acme
United made capital improvements to its new distribution facility
in Rocky Mount, NC of $0.9 million, sold its Fremont, NC plant for
$0.8 million, and paid approximately $13.8 million for the
acquisition of the assets of First Aid Only. During the year, the
Company also generated $4.6 million in cash flow from operations
and paid $1.1 million in dividends on its common stock.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION is a leading worldwide supplier
of innovative cutting, measuring and safety products to the school,
home, office, hardware, sporting goods and industrial markets. Its
leading brands include Westcott®, Clauss®, Camillus®,
PhysiciansCare ®, First Aid Only® and Pac-Kit®.
Forward-looking statements in this report, including without
limitation, statements related to the Company’s plans, strategies,
objectives, expectations, intentions and adequacy of resources, are
made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned
that such forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties including, without limitation, the following: (i)
changes in the Company’s plans, strategies, objectives,
expectations and intentions, which may be made at any time at the
discretion of the Company; (ii) the impact of uncertainties in
global economic conditions, including the impact on the Company’s
suppliers and customers, (iii) changes in client needs and consumer
spending habits; (iv) the impact of competition and technological
changes on the Company (v) the Company’s ability to manage its
growth effectively, including its ability to successfully integrate
any business it might acquire; (vi) currency fluctuations; and
(vii) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in
the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF INCOME YEAR END REPORT 2014
(Unaudited) Quarter Ended
Quarter Ended Amounts in $000's except per
share data December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013 Net
sales $ 24,667 $ 21,379 Cost of
goods sold 15,691 14,004 Gross profit
8,976 7,375 Selling, general, and administrative
expenses 7,872 6,612 Income from
operations 1,104 763 Interest expense
(136) (122) Interest income 5 13
Net interest expense (131) (109) Other
expense, net (39) (19) Total other expense,
net (170) (128) Pre-tax income 934
635 Income tax expense 245 111 Net
income $ 689 $ 524 Shares
outstanding - Basic 3,287 3,189 Shares
outstanding - Diluted 3,625 3,395
Earnings per share basic $ 0.21
$ 0.16 Earnings per share diluted 0.19
0.15 ACME UNITED CORPORATION CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME YEAR END REPORT 2014
(cont.) (Unaudited)
Year Ended Year Ended Amounts in
$000's except per share data December
31, 2014 December 31, 2013
Net sales $ 107,222 $
89,577 Cost of goods sold 69,037 57,753
Gross profit 38,185 31,824 Selling,
general, and administrative expenses 30,791
25,945 Income from operations 7,394
5,879 Interest expense (490) (502)
Interest income 17 152 Net interest
expense (473) (350) Other expense, net
(118) (35) Total other expense, net
(591) (385) Pre-tax income 6,803
5,494 Income tax expense 2,014 1,491
Net income $ 4,789 $ 4,003
Shares outstanding - Basic 3,240 3,168
Shares outstanding - Diluted 3,526 3,283
Earnings per share basic $ 1.48
$ 1.26 Earnings per share diluted 1.36
1.22 ACME UNITED CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS YEAR END REPORT
2014 (Unaudited) Amounts in $000's
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Assets:
Current assets: Cash $ 2,286 $
11,644 Accounts receivable, net 19,477
15,629 Inventories 33,671 28,219
Prepaid and other current assets 2,077 1,494
Total current assets 57,511 56,986
Property and equipment, net 6,931 5,936
Other assets 14,866 5,157 Total assets
$ 79,308 $ 68,079
Liabilities and
stockholders' equity:
Current liabilities Accounts payable $
7,773 $ 4,789 Other current liabilities
7,590 5,087 Total current liabilities
15,363 9,876 Non-current liabilities Long
term debt 24,147 22,912 Other non current
liabilities 370 286 Total liabilities
39,880 33,074 Total stockholders' equity
39,428 35,005 Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $ 79,308 $ 68,079
Acme United CorporationPaul G. Driscoll, 203-254-6060FAX:
203-254-6521
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