CARLSBAD, Calif., April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) today announced its first quarter financial results and updated its full year financial outlook for 2016.

The Company's 2016 first quarter net sales of $274 million, as compared to $284 million in the first quarter of 2015, were consistent with the Company's expectations and primarily reflect a strategic change in product launch timing, including the extension of product lifecycles. As a result of this strategic change, a majority of the Company's anticipated sales growth in 2016 is expected to occur in the second half of the year.  Despite this change, the Company's 2016 product line has been well received by retailers and consumers alike, enabling the Company to continue its brand momentum and build upon its significant market share gains of the last few years. For the first quarter of 2016, Callaway maintained its #1 dollar market share position in the U.S. for total golf clubs and its total U.S. hard goods dollar share was the Company's highest first quarter share since 2007.   

The Company's 2016 first quarter financial results also reflect the Company's continued improvements in gross margins and profitability.  For the first quarter of 2016, despite the planned reduction in net sales, the Company's gross margins improved by 350 basis points to 48.3%, resulting in a $5 million (or 4.0%) increase in gross profit compared to the same period in 2015. These improvements are the result of continued favorable trends in the Company's business, including continued operational efficiencies, increased average selling prices, and less promotional activity.  A $3 million decrease in operating expenses also contributed to a 22.7% increase in operating income (29.2% on a constant currency basis) for the first quarter of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. 

The Company's diluted earnings per share increased to $0.40 for the first quarter of 2016 compared to $0.39 for the first quarter of 2015.  On a constant currency basis, first quarter diluted earnings per share increased by 23.1%.  The improvement in earnings per share is attributable to the improved gross margins and reduced operating expenses, which allowed the Company to more than offset the over $7 million in net foreign currency losses.

"The first quarter of 2016 was a strong start to the year for Callaway Golf and we are encouraged by how our business is trending," commented Chip Brewer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Callaway Golf Company. "We are seeing sustained improvements in market dynamics, including less promotional activity and higher average selling prices. We are also steadily improving our profitability via operational improvements and our brand momentum by maintaining our leadership position in the club category while building share in our golf ball business, which presents an excellent growth opportunity. In addition, we had an exceptional start on tour, winning the first two majors of the year. Lydia Ko won the ANA Inspiration, the LPGA's first major of the year, and Danny Willett enjoyed a strong win at the Masters. Both won with our new XR 16 driver which is contributing to the buzz around that product." 

Mr. Brewer continued, "Looking forward, we will continue to focus on our core business by delivering innovative golf products and by continuing to improve our operational efficiencies. The effectiveness of this core strategy is proven; for example, our trailing twelve month EBITDA as of March 31, 2016 increased by 49.0% to $46.2 million compared to the same period in 2015.  Moving forward, in addition to focusing on our core business, we intend to use our increased profitability and strengthened financial condition to dedicate additional resources to business development opportunities both within our core business and in tangential areas. Such opportunities include our previously announced agreement in principle to form a joint venture with our long term licensee, TSI Groove & Sports Co., Ltd., for the manufacture and distribution of Callaway branded apparel, footwear and headwear in Japan.  We are excited about this second leg of our growth strategy and believe it opens up a new and exciting path for increasing long-term shareholder value."

GAAP and Constant Currency Results

In addition to the Company's results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"), the Company also provided additional information concerning its results on a non-GAAP basis. This non-GAAP information presents the Company's financial results on a constant currency basis. The manner in which this constant currency information is derived is discussed in more detail toward the end of this release, and the Company has provided in the tables to this release a reconciliation of the non-GAAP information to the most directly comparable GAAP information.   

Summary of First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

For the first quarter of 2016, Callaway announced the following GAAP and constant currency financial results, as compared to the same period in 2015 (in millions, except eps):                             


GAAP  RESULTS


NON-GAAP INFORMATION


2016
GAAP

2015
GAAP

Change


2016
Constant
Currency

2015
GAAP

Change

Net Sales

$274

$284

($10)


$277

$284

($7)

Gross Profit/
% of Sales

$132
48.3%

$127
44.8%

$5
350 b.p.


$135
48.9%

$127
44.8%

$8
410 b.p.

Operating Expenses

$87

$90

($3)


$88

$90

($2)

Pre-Tax Income

$40

$37

$3


$47

$37

$10

EPS

$0.40

$0.39

$0.01


$0.48

$0.39

$0.09

 

Business Outlook for 2016

The Company revised its full year financial guidance for 2016. The Company's revised pre-tax income and earnings guidance includes an $18 million pre-tax gain on the sale of approximately 10% of the Company's investment in Topgolf International, Inc., which occurred during the second quarter of 2016. The Company still holds an approximate 15% ownership interest in Topgolf. In addition, the planned joint venture in Japan is expected to have only a limited impact on net sales and gross margins in 2016, as it is not expected to be completed until sometime in the second half of the year. However, it will have an impact on operating expenses as formation and integration activities will occur throughout 2016. The Company's best estimate of the impact of the joint venture is included in the guidance below.

The Company is only providing 2016 GAAP guidance at this time. Foreign currency exchange rates changed during the first quarter such that there are no material differences between the Company's GAAP guidance and constant currency guidance. The foreign currency exchange rates used in the Company's guidance are set forth in the schedules to this press release. Any changes in foreign currency exchange rates from the rates used by the Company will affect the Company's GAAP guidance. 

Full Year 2016

The Company currently estimates the following full year results for 2016:


2016 GAAP Estimate

2015 Actual

Net Sales

$855 - $880 million

$844 million

 

The increase in the Company's estimate of full year net sales on a GAAP basis from its previous GAAP guidance of $845 - $870 million is due primarily to strengthening foreign currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar in some of the Company's foreign markets. If the U.S. Dollar were to strengthen during the balance of the year, the Company's GAAP sales estimates would be adversely affected.


2016 GAAP Estimate

2015 Actual

Gross Margins

44.5%

42.4%

 

The Company estimates that its 2016 GAAP gross margin as a percentage of sales will improve approximately 100 basis points from its previous guidance of 43.5% due to a stronger sales mix of in-line products compared to closeouts, continued operational improvements, and foreign currency exchange rates.


2016 GAAP Estimate

2015 Actual

Operating Expenses

$348 million

$331 million

 

The Company estimates that its 2016 GAAP operating expenses will be slightly higher than its previous guidance of $345 million driven by foreign currencies strengthening in select markets.


2016 GAAP Estimate

2015 Actual

Pre-Tax Income

$45 - $55 million

$20 million

 

The Company estimates that its 2016 pre-tax income will increase from its previous guidance of $20 - $30 million due to the impact of the second quarter gain on the sale of a portion of the Company's Topgolf shares, continued improvements in gross margins and profitability, and changes in foreign currency rates. 


2016 GAAP Estimate

2015 Actual

Earnings Per Share

$0.40 - $0.50

$0.17

 

The Company estimates that its fully diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis will increase from its previous 2016 GAAP guidance of $0.15 - $0.25 earnings per share due primarily to the impact of the sale of a portion of its Topgolf investment, anticipated continued improvements in gross margins and profitability, and changes in foreign currency rates. The Company's revised earnings estimate represents an increase of $0.23 - $0.33 over its performance in 2015 with the gain on the sale of the Topgolf shares accounting for approximately $0.18 of the increase.

The Company's 2016 earnings per share estimates assume a base of 95 million shares as compared to 85 million shares in 2015. The increased share count in 2016 is primarily the result of the conversion of the Company's convertible debt into equity in 2015. This estimate also includes taxes of approximately $6 million.

Second Quarter 2016

The Company currently estimates the following financial results for the second quarter of 2016.


2016 GAAP Estimate

2015 Actual

Net Sales

$238 - $245 million

$231 million

 

The anticipated increase in net sales during the second quarter of 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015 reflects the Company's brand momentum, the success of the Company's 2016 product line and the timing of product launches.


2016 GAAP Estimate

2015 Actual

Earnings Per Share

$0.33 - $0.37

$0.15

 

The anticipated increase in earnings per share for the second quarter of 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year reflects the gain on the sale of a portion of the Company's investment in Topgolf, which accounts for $0.18 of the expected increase, as well anticipated continued improvements in gross margins and profitability, partially offset by a shift in marketing expense from the first quarter to the second quarter.   

Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will be holding a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PDT today to discuss the Company's financial results, outlook, and business. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at www.callawaygolf.com. To listen to the call, please go to the website at least 15 minutes before the call to register and for instructions on how to access the broadcast. A replay of the conference call will be available approximately three hours after the call ends, and will remain available through 9:00 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. The replay may be accessed through the Internet at www.callawaygolf.com.

Non-GAAP Information

The GAAP results contained in this press release and the financial statement schedules attached to this press release have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). To supplement the GAAP results, the Company has provided certain non-GAAP financial information as follows:

Constant Currency Basis. The Company provided certain information regarding the Company's financial results or projected financial results on a "constant currency basis." This information estimates the impact of changes in foreign currency rates on the translation of the Company's current or projected future period financial results as compared to the applicable comparable period. This impact is derived by taking the current or projected local currency results and translating them into U.S. Dollars based upon the foreign currency exchange rates for the applicable comparable period. This calculation also excludes foreign currency net gains and losses recognized during the period from the translation of transactions denominated in foreign currencies and foreign currency gains and losses recognized from the Company's hedging contracts. It does not include any other effect of changes in foreign currency rates on the Company's results or business.  

EBITDA. The Company provided information about its results, excluding interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization expenses.

In addition, the Company has included in the schedules to this release a reconciliation of certain non-GAAP information to the most directly correlated GAAP information. The non-GAAP information presented in this release and related schedules should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for any measure derived in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP information may also be inconsistent with the manner in which similar measures are derived or used by other companies.  Management uses such non-GAAP information for financial and operational decision-making purposes and as a means to evaluate period over period comparisons and in forecasting the Company's business going forward. Management believes that the presentation of such non-GAAP information, when considered in conjunction with the most directly comparable GAAP information, provides additional useful comparative information for investors in their assessment of the underlying performance of the Company's business without regard to these items.

Forward-Looking Statements: Statements used in this press release that relate to future plans, events, financial results, performance or prospects, including statements relating to the estimated 2016 sales, gross margins, operating expenses, pre-tax income, taxes, and earnings per share (or related share count), the expected terms and timing of the Company's planned joint venture in Japan, as well as the Company's momentum, success of future products, growth opportunities, the investment in corporate development opportunities, future operational efficiencies, and the creation of long-term shareholder value, are forward-looking statements as defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon current information and expectations. Accurately estimating the forward-looking statements is based upon various risks and unknowns including the negotiation and completion of final terms for the planned joint venture in Japan; consumer acceptance of and demand for the Company's products; the level of promotional activity in the marketplace; unfavorable weather conditions; future consumer discretionary purchasing activity, which can be significantly adversely affected by unfavorable economic or market conditions; future retailer purchasing activity, which can be significantly negatively affected by adverse industry conditions and overall retail inventory levels; and future changes in foreign currency exchange rates and the degree of effectiveness of the Company's hedging programs. Actual results may differ materially from those estimated or anticipated as a result of these risks and unknowns or other risks and uncertainties, including continued compliance with the terms of the Company's credit facilities; delays, difficulties or increased costs in the supply of components or commodities needed to manufacture the Company's products or in manufacturing the Company's products; any rule changes or other actions taken by the USGA or other golf association that could have an adverse impact upon demand or supply of the Company's products; a decrease in participation levels in golf; and the effect of terrorist activity, armed conflict, natural disasters or pandemic diseases on the economy generally, on the level of demand for the Company's products, or on the Company's ability to manage its supply and delivery logistics in such an environment. For additional information concerning these and other risks and uncertainties that could affect these statements, the golf industry, and the Company's business, see the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company's reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to republish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE: ELY) creates products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf accessories, under the Callaway Golf® and Odyssey® brands worldwide. For more information please visit www.callawaygolf.com.

Contacts:

Robert Julian


Patrick Burke


(760) 931-1771

 

CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)




March 31,
2016


December 31,
2015

ASSETS












Current assets:






Cash and cash equivalents


$

35,136




$

49,801


Accounts receivable, net


233,210




115,607


Inventories


186,149




208,883


Other current assets


16,203




17,196


Total current assets


470,698




391,487








Property, plant and equipment, net


55,631




55,808


Intangible assets, net


115,546




115,282


Investment in golf-related ventures


54,575




53,315


Other assets


15,422




15,332


Total assets


$

711,872




$

631,224








LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY












Current liabilities:






Accounts payable and accrued expenses


$

110,268




$

122,620


Accrued employee compensation and benefits


22,025




33,518


Asset-based credit facility


78,969




14,969


Accrued warranty expense


6,350




5,706


Income tax liability


2,741




1,823


Total current liabilities


220,353




178,636








Long-term liabilities:


38,860




39,643


Total shareholders' equity


452,659




412,945


Total liabilities and shareholders' equity


$

711,872




$

631,224


 

CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)




Three Months Ended
March 31,


2016


2015

Net sales

$

274,053



$

284,179


Cost of sales

141,661



156,913


Gross profit

132,392



127,266


Operating expenses:




Selling

63,286



66,319


General and administrative

15,544



16,099


Research and development

8,234



7,916


Total operating expenses

87,064



90,334


Income from operations

45,328



36,932


Other income (expense), net

(5,537)



525


Income before income taxes

39,791



37,457


Income tax provision

1,401



1,638


Net income

$

38,390



$

35,819






Earnings per common share:




Basic

$

0.41



$

0.46


Diluted

$

0.40



$

0.39


Weighted-average common shares outstanding:




Basic

93,952



77,753


Diluted

95,424



93,896






 

CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)




Three Months Ended
March 31,


2016


2015

Cash flows from operating activities:




Net income

$

38,390



$

35,819


Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:




Depreciation and amortization

4,157



4,703


Deferred taxes, net



(15)


Share-based compensation

2,194



1,826


Gain on disposal of long-lived assets and deferred gain amortization

(270)



(257)


Debt discount amortization on convertible notes



202


Changes in assets and liabilities

(115,930)



(132,626)


Net cash used in operating activities

(71,459)



(90,348)






Cash flows from investing activities:




Capital expenditures

(4,963)



(2,393)


Investment in golf-related ventures

(1,260)




Proceeds from note receivable

3,104




Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

6



1


Net cash used in investing activities

(3,113)



(2,392)






Cash flows from financing activities:




Proceeds from asset-based credit facilities, net

64,000



79,083


Exercise of stock options

384



2,239


Dividends paid

(941)



(780)


Acquisition of treasury stock

(2,878)



(1,402)


Net cash provided by financing activities

60,565



79,140






Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(658)



(799)


Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(14,665)



(14,399)


Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

49,801



37,635


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

35,136



$

23,236


 

CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY

Consolidated Net Sales and Operating Segment Information and Non-GAAP Reconciliation

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)




Net Sales by Product Category



Year Ended
 March 31, 2016


Decline


Non-GAAP

Constant Currency

vs. 2015(1)



2016


2015


Dollars


Percent


Percent


Net sales:











Woods

$

86,070



$

89,483



$

(3,413)



(3.8)%



(3.2)%


Irons

59,232



61,545



(2,313)



(3.8)%



(3.0)%


Putters

29,750



30,945



(1,195)



(3.9)%



(2.6)%


Gear/Accessories/Other

57,585



59,183



(1,598)



(2.7)%



(1.4)%


Golf balls

41,416



43,023



(1,607)



(3.7)%



(2.9)%



$

274,053



$

284,179



$

(10,126)



(3.6)%



(2.6)%













(1) Calculated by applying 2015 exchange rates to 2016 reported sales in regions outside the U.S.
















Net Sales by Region



Year Ended
 March 31, 2016


Growth/(Decline)


Non-GAAP
Constant Currency

vs. 2015(1)



2016


2015


Dollars


Percent


Percent


Net Sales











United States

$

160,048



$

168,623



$

(8,575)



(5.1)%



(5.1)%


Europe

37,901



41,757



(3,856)



(9.2)%



(5.9)%


Japan

39,278



37,188



2,090



5.6%



1.1%


Rest of Asia

15,808



16,473



(665)



(4.0)%



2.9%


Other foreign countries

21,018



20,138



880



4.4%



13.0%



$

274,053



$

284,179



$

(10,126)



(3.6)%



(2.6)%













(1) Calculated by applying 2015 exchange rates to 2016 reported sales in regions outside the U.S.














Operating Segment Information





Year Ended
 March 31, 2016


Growth/(Decline)





2016


2015


Dollars


Percent




Net Sales











Golf Club

$

232,637



$

241,156



$

(8,519)



(3.5)%





Golf Ball

41,416



43,023



(1,607)



(3.7)%






$

274,053



$

284,179



$

(10,126)



(3.6)%
















Income before income taxes:










Golf clubs

$

44,946



$

40,940



$

4,006



9.8%





Golf balls

10,563



7,409



3,154



42.6%





Reconciling items(1)

(15,718)



(10,892)



(4,826)



44.3%






$

39,791



$

37,457



$

2,334



6.2%
















(1) Represents corporate general and administrative expenses and other income (expense) not utilized by management in determining segment profitability.


 

CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY

Supplemental Financial Information - Non-GAAP Information and Reconciliation

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)




Quarter Ended March 31,










2016


2016(1)
















2016


Foreign


Non-GAAP


2015














Callaway Golf


Currency


Constant


Callaway Golf














As Reported


Impact


Currency


As Reported













Net sales

$

274,053



$

2,598



$

276,651



$

284,179






















Gross profit

132,392



3,019



135,411



127,266


















% of sales

48.3

%


 n/a



48.9

%


44.8

%
















Operating expenses

87,064



637



87,701



90,334


















Income from operations

45,328



2,382



47,710



36,932


















Other income (expense), net

(5,537)



4,931



(606)



525


















Income before income taxes

39,791



7,313



47,104



37,457


















Income tax provision

1,401



43



1,444



1,638


















Net income

$

38,390



$

7,270



$

45,660



$

35,819










































Diluted earnings per share:

$

0.40



$

0.08



$

0.48



$

0.39






















Weighted-average shares outstanding:

95,424



95,424



95,424



93,896






































(1) Calculated by applying 2015 exchange rates to 2016 reported results in regions outside the U.S.





























































EBITDA

2016 Trailing Twelve Month EBITDA


2015 Trailing Twelve Month EBITDA


Quarter Ended


Quarter Ended


June 30,


September 30,


December 31,


March 31




June 30,


September 30,


December 31,


March 31,




2015


2015


2015


2016


Total


2014


2014


2014


2015


Total

Net income (loss)

$

12,818



$

(3,617)



$

(30,452)



$

38,390



$

17,139



$

3,369



$

(1,134)



$

(41,539)



$

35,819



$

(3,485)


Interest expense, net

1,936



3,520



868



621



6,945



2,612



2,037



1,764



2,021



8,434


Income tax provision

1,817



1,547



493



1,401



5,258



1,873



304



1,980



1,638



5,795


Depreciation and amortization expense

4,454



4,193



4,029



4,157



16,833



5,460



5,222



4,857



4,703



20,242


EBITDA

$

21,025



$

5,643



$

(25,062)



$

44,569



$

46,175



$

13,314



$

6,429



$

(32,938)



$

44,181



$

30,986






















 


CALLAWAY GOLF COMPANY

2016 Foreign Exchange Rates



Rates used in the Company's current guidance for 2016



EUR

1.12

GBP

1.45

JPY

115.00

KRW

1,192.00

CAD

1.31

AUD

0.74

 

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