UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


April 30, 2015
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)


AptarGroup, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-11846

36-3853103

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

475 West Terra Cotta Avenue, Suite E, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 815-477-0424.

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 2.02   Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 30, 2015, AptarGroup, Inc. (“AptarGroup”) announced certain information related to its results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.  The press release regarding this announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K and the Exhibits attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.      

          (d) Exhibits

          99.1   Press release issued by AptarGroup, Inc. dated April 30, 2015.







SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

AptarGroup, Inc.

 

Date: April 30, 2015 By:

 /s/ Robert W. Kuhn

Robert W. Kuhn

Executive Vice President,

Chief Financial Officer and Secretary

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Exhibit Index



99.1

Press Release issued by AptarGroup, Inc. dated April 30, 2015.

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Exhibit 99.1

AptarGroup Posts Strong Earnings Per Share Growth on a Comparable Currency Basis

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2015--AptarGroup, Inc. (NYSE:ATR) today reported first quarter sales and earnings per share. Excluding currency effects, comparable earnings per share increased significantly over the prior year despite a slight decline in sales.

First Quarter 2015 Summary

  • Excluding currency translation effects, core sales declined 1%
  • Earnings per share reached $0.70, a 17% increase over the prior year currency-adjusted earnings per share of $0.60
  • Reported sales and earnings per share were negatively impacted by weak foreign currencies, primarily the Euro
  • Reported sales decreased 13% to $590 million and reported earnings per share decreased 1% to $0.70 per share from $0.71 per share reported in the prior year
  • Pharma segment delivered excellent results with core sales growth in each market
  • Each business segment achieved operating profit margins equal to or above the prior year’s levels

FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

For the quarter ended March 31, 2015, reported sales decreased 13% to $590 million from $676 million a year ago. Excluding the negative impact from changes in currency exchange rates, core sales decreased by 1%.

First Quarter Segment Sales Analysis
(Change Over Prior Year)
  Beauty +     Food +   Total
Home   Pharma   Beverage   AptarGroup
Sales Growth Before Currency Effects (Core Sales) (4%) 7% (4%) (1%)
Currency Effects (1) (12%)   (15%)   (6%)   (12%)
Total Reported Sales Growth (16%)   (8%)   (10%)   (13%)

(1) - Currency effects are determined by translating last year's amounts at this year's foreign exchange rates.


Commenting on the quarter, Stephen Hagge, President and CEO, said, “I am pleased that we were able to achieve strong earnings per share growth on a comparable currency-adjusted basis despite softness in certain markets. Our results were primarily driven by another excellent quarter for our Pharma segment that grew cores sales in each of its markets. We also benefited from cost containment efforts and lower raw material costs across each business segment. We are on the right track toward improving the margin profile of our Beauty + Home segment and while we are in the early stages, I think this quarter’s result was a good start. In addition, after a slow start to the quarter, our Food + Beverage segment’s sales gained momentum as the quarter progressed.”

AptarGroup reported earnings per share of $0.70 compared to $0.71 per share a year ago. Assuming a comparable foreign currency exchange rate environment, comparable earnings per share for the prior year were approximately $0.60.

OUTLOOK

Commenting on AptarGroup’s outlook, Hagge said, “As we look forward to the second quarter, we are expecting another quarter of solid earnings growth on a comparable currency-adjusted basis. The weak foreign currency environment should continue to be a significant headwind on our translated results. Recent near-term macro-economic forecasts point to deceleration in the developing regions and there remains some uncertainty around the pace of growth in the US and Europe. However, our level of project dialog with customers is good and we are optimistic that we will continue to drive growth through our targeted market approach with the industry’s broadest product portfolio. We will also continue to focus on cost containment as we create affordable innovation for our customers and consumers.”

AptarGroup expects earnings per share for the second quarter to be in the range of $0.73 to $0.78 per share compared to $0.79 per share reported in the prior year. Assuming a comparable foreign currency exchange rate environment, comparable earnings per share for the prior year were approximately $0.66.

CASH DIVIDEND

As previously reported, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share. The payment date is May 20, 2015, to stockholders of record as of April 29, 2015.

OPEN CONFERENCE CALL

There will be a conference call on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss AptarGroup’s first quarter results for 2015. The call will last approximately one hour. Interested parties are invited to listen to a live webcast by visiting the Investor Relations page at www.aptar.com. Replay of the conference call can also be accessed on the Investor Relations page of the website.

AptarGroup, Inc. is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative dispensing solutions for the beauty, personal care, home care, prescription drug, consumer health care, injectables, food, and beverage markets. AptarGroup is headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America. For more information, visit www.aptar.com.


This press release contains forward-looking statements. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” and other similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would” and “could” are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are based on management’s beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Accordingly, AptarGroup’s actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements due to known or unknown risks and uncertainties that exist including, but not limited to, economic, environmental or political conditions in the various markets and countries in which AptarGroup operates; changes in customer and/or consumer spending levels; financial conditions of customers and suppliers; consolidations within our customer or supplier bases; fluctuations in the cost of raw materials, components and other input costs; the Company’s ability to increase prices, contain costs and improve productivity; changes in capital availability or cost, including interest rate fluctuations; the competitive marketplace; fiscal and monetary policies and other regulations; inflationary pressures and changes in foreign currency exchange rates; direct or indirect consequences of acts of war or terrorism; and labor relations. For additional information on these and other risks and uncertainties, please see AptarGroup’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K’s and Form 10-Q’s. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. AptarGroup undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


APTARGROUP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
   
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2015     2014  
 
Net Sales $ 589,811 $ 676,051
Cost of Sales (exclusive of depreciation shown below) 385,979 453,411
Selling, Research & Development and Administrative 96,187 106,674
Depreciation and Amortization   34,060     37,247  
Operating Income 73,585 78,719
Other Income/(Expense):
Interest Expense (7,303 ) (4,881 )
Interest Income 1,731 1,016
Equity in income of affiliates (119 ) (1,546 )
Miscellaneous, net   (199 )   372  
Income before Income Taxes 67,695 73,680
Provision for Income Taxes   22,596     25,272  
Net Income $ 45,099 $ 48,408
 
Net Loss/(Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests   72     (19 )
Net Income Attributable to AptarGroup, Inc. $ 45,171   $ 48,389  
Net Income Attributable to AptarGroup, Inc. Per Common Share:
Basic $ 0.73   $ 0.74  
Diluted $ 0.70   $ 0.71  
 
Average Numbers of Shares Outstanding:
Basic 62,292 65,468
Diluted 64,494 68,232

APTARGROUP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(continued)
(In Thousands)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
   
March 31, 2015 December 31, 2014
ASSETS
 
Cash and Equivalents $ 385,693 $ 399,762
Receivables, net 421,560 406,976
Inventories 284,579 311,072
Other Current Assets   103,494   96,128
Total Current Assets 1,195,326 1,213,938
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 756,488 811,655
Goodwill, net 309,396 329,741
Other Assets   73,816   81,856
Total Assets $ 2,335,026 $ 2,437,190
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
Short-Term Obligations $ 22,587 $ 251,976
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities   340,334   352,762
Total Current Liabilities 362,921 604,738
Long-Term Obligations 812,232 588,892
Deferred Liabilities   133,075   139,644
Total Liabilities 1,308,228 1,333,274
 
AptarGroup, Inc. Stockholders' Equity 1,026,361 1,103,407
Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries   437   509
Total Equity   1,026,798   1,103,916
 
Total Liabilities and Equity $ 2,335,026 $ 2,437,190

APTARGROUP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(continued)
(In Thousands)
SEGMENT INFORMATION
   
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 

2015

2014

NET SALES

Beauty + Home $ 329,414 $ 391,236
Pharma 178,669 194,349
Food + Beverage   81,728     90,466  
Total Net Sales $ 589,811   $ 676,051  
 

SEGMENT INCOME (1)

Beauty + Home $ 23,375 $ 27,781
Pharma 52,001 52,482
Food + Beverage 9,050 9,080
Corporate and Other   (11,159 )   (11,798 )
Total Income Before Interest and Taxes $ 73,267 $ 77,545
Interest Expense, Net   (5,572 )   (3,865 )
Income before Income Taxes $ 67,695   $ 73,680  
 

SEGMENT INCOME AS % OF NET SALES

Beauty + Home 7.1 % 7.1 %
Pharma 29.1 % 27.0 %
Food + Beverage 11.1 % 10.0 %
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:
(1) - The Company evaluates performance of its business units and allocates resources based upon segment income defined as earnings before net interest expense, certain corporate expenses, and income taxes.

CONTACT:
AptarGroup, Inc.
Matthew DellaMaria, 815-477-0424

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