ROLL RBC Bearings Inc

RBC Bearings Incorporated (Nasdaq:ROLL), a leading international manufacturer of highly-engineered precision plain, roller and ball bearings for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries, today reported results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015.

• Increased net sales by 5.7% year-over-year
• Increased gross margin by 8.2% year-over-year
• Increased adjusted net income by 13.0% compared to same period last year

 

Third Quarter Highlights

  ($ in millions)       Fiscal 2015     Fiscal 2014     Change GAAP     Adjusted (1) GAAP     Adjusted (1) GAAP     Adjusted (1) Net sales $106.3     $106.3 $100.5     $100.5 5.7%     5.7% Gross margin $41.7 $41.7 $38.5 $38.5 8.2% 8.2% Gross margin % 39.2% 39.2% 38.3% 38.3% Operating income $20.6 $22.2 $19.7 $19.7 4.7% 13.0% Operating income % 19.4% 20.9% 19.6% 19.6% Net income $14.1 $14.4 $12.8 $12.8 10.1% 13.0% Diluted EPS $0.60 $0.62 $0.55 $0.55 9.1% 12.7%

(1) Results exclude items in reconciliation below.

   

Nine Month Highlights

  ($ in millions)       Fiscal 2015     Fiscal 2014     Change GAAP     Adjusted (1) GAAP     Adjusted (1) GAAP     Adjusted (1) Net sales $331.9     $331.9 $305.2     $305.2 8.7%     8.7% Gross margin $125.2 $128.9 $119.6 $119.6 4.7% 7.8% Gross margin % 37.7% 38.9% 39.2% 39.2% Operating income $63.1 $71.1 $63.5 $65.4 -0.6% 8.7% Operating income % 19.0% 21.4% 20.8% 21.4% Net income $43.3 $46.9 $42.0 $42.7 3.1% 9.8% Diluted EPS $1.85 $2.01 $1.81 $1.84 2.2% 9.2%

(1) Results exclude items in reconciliation below.

 

“Our third quarter results showed solid year-over-year improvements in net sales, gross margin and earnings, while reflecting the typical third quarter seasonality from fewer production days,” said Dr. Michael J. Hartnett, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our industrial businesses performed well in the quarter and we improved our execution which is reflected in a stronger gross margin performance.”

Third Quarter Results

Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 were $106.3 million, an increase of 5.7% from $100.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2014. The increase in net sales was mainly the result of a 13.9% increase in industrial sales driven by construction, oil and gas, and the general industrial markets. Aerospace and defense decreased 0.3% mainly due to a decrease in defense and distribution. Gross margin for the third quarter was $41.7 million compared to $38.5 million for the same period last year. Gross margin as a percentage of net sales was 39.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to 38.3% for the same period last year.

SG&A for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 was $19.3 million, an increase of $1.0 million from $18.3 million for the same period last year. The increase of $1.0 million was primarily attributable to an increase of $0.6 million in incentive stock compensation expenses and $0.4 million in other items. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A was 18.1% for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to 18.2% for the same period last year.

Other operating expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 totaled $1.8 million, an increase of $1.2 million, compared to $0.6 million for the same period last year. For the third quarter of fiscal 2015 other operating expenses consisted of $0.4 million of amortization of intangibles, $0.1 million in costs associated with consolidation and restructuring, $1.5 million associated with acquisition activity and $0.2 million of other income. For the same period last year, other operating expenses consisted of $0.5 million of amortization of intangibles and $0.1 million of other items.

Operating income for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 was $20.6 million compared to operating income of $19.7 million for the same period last year. Excluding costs associated with the consolidation and restructuring and acquisition activity, operating income would have been $22.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 compared to $19.7 million for the same period last year. Excluding these adjustments, operating income as a percentage of net sales would have been 20.9% compared to 19.6% for the same period last year.

Interest expense, net was $0.3 million for both the third quarter of fiscal 2015 and the same period last year.

Income tax expense for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 was $6.1 million compared to $6.6 million for the same period last year. Our effective income tax rate for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 was 30.3% compared to 34.0% for the same period last year. The effective income tax rate for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 includes discrete tax benefits of $0.7 million. The effective income tax rate without the discrete tax benefits would have been 33.7% compared to 34.0% for the same period last year.

Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 was $14.1 million compared to $12.8 million for the same period last year. Excluding the after tax impact of costs associated with consolidation and restructuring, acquisition activity costs, and the discrete tax benefits, net income would have been $14.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2015, compared to net income of $12.8 million for the same period last year.

Diluted EPS for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 was 60 cents per share compared to 55 cents per share for the same period last year. Excluding the after tax impact of costs associated with consolidation and restructuring, acquisition activity costs, and the discrete tax benefits, diluted EPS for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 would have been 62 cents per share compared to diluted EPS of 55 cents per share for the same period last year, an increase of 12.7%.

Backlog, as of December 27, 2014, was $217.5 million compared to $218.6 million as of December 28, 2013.

Acquisition Activity Costs

In the third quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company incurred $1.5 million in legal, accounting, tax, and environmental due diligence expenses on investigating a large transformational acquisition target. The Company was not successful in winning the final bid in the auction process.

Live Webcast

RBC Bearings Incorporated will host a webcast at 11:00 a.m. ET today to discuss the quarterly results. To access the webcast, go to the investor relations portion of the Company’s website, www.rbcbearings.com, and click on the webcast icon. If you do not have access to the Internet and wish to listen to the call, dial 877-415-3182 (international callers dial 857-244-7325) and enter conference ID # 67106856. An audio replay of the call will be available from 3 PM ET February 3, 2015 until 11:59 PM ET February 10, 2015. The replay can be accessed by dialing 888-286-8010 (international callers dial 617-801-6888) and entering conference call ID # 21933962. Investors are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes prior to the call to register.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to disclosing results of operations that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), this press release also discloses non-GAAP results of operations that exclude certain items. These non-GAAP measures adjust for items that Management believes are unusual. Management believes that the presentation of these non-GAAP measures provides useful information to investors regarding the Company’s results of operations, as these non-GAAP measures allow investors to better evaluate ongoing business performance. Investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, not as a substitute for, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures disclosed in the press release with the most comparable GAAP measures are included in the financial table attached to this press release.

About RBC Bearings

RBC Bearings Incorporated is an international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision bearings and components. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical or regulated bearing products requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. Headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut, RBC Bearings currently employs approximately 2,510 people and operates 25 manufacturing facilities in four countries.

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  RBC Bearings Incorporated Consolidated Statements of Operations (dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited)                     Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended December 27, December 28, December 27, December 28, 2014 2013 2014 2013   Net sales $ 106,322 $ 100,546 $ 331,861 $ 305,168 Cost of sales   64,669     62,050   206,636     185,612   Gross margin 41,653 38,496 125,225 119,556   Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 19,266 18,273 56,779 52,397 Other, net   1,798     566   5,349     3,688   Total operating expenses 21,064 18,839 62,128 56,085   Operating income 20,589 19,657 63,097 63,471   Interest expense, net 288 276 820 770 Other non-operating (income) expense   146     43   (356 )   (164 ) Income before income taxes 20,155 19,338 62,633 62,865 Provision for income taxes   6,104     6,574   19,314     20,860   Net income $ 14,051   $ 12,764 $ 43,319   $ 42,005     Net income per common share: Basic $ 0.61 $ 0.56 $ 1.88 $ 1.84 Diluted $ 0.60 $ 0.55 $ 1.85 $ 1.81   Weighted average common shares: Basic 23,090,635 22,908,556 23,057,864 22,841,011 Diluted 23,376,480 23,311,397 23,369,308 23,205,716           Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Reconciliation of Reported Gross Margin to December 27, December 28, December 27, December 28, Adjusted Gross Margin: 2014 2013 2014 2013   Reported gross margin $ 41,653

 

$ 38,496 $ 125,225

 

$ 119,556 Consolidation and restructuring   -     -   3,707     -   Adjusted gross margin $ 41,653   $ 38,496 $ 128,932   $ 119,556             Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Reconciliation of Reported Operating Income to December 27, December 28, December 27, December 28, Adjusted Operating Income: 2014 2013 2014 2013   Reported operating income $ 20,589

 

$ 19,657 $ 63,097

 

$ 63,471 Consolidation and restructuring 88 - 6,470 1,498 Costs associated with acquisitions 1,527 - 1,527 374 Fixed asset disposals   -     -   -     43   Adjusted operating income $ 22,204   $ 19,657 $ 71,094   $ 65,386             Reconciliation of Reported Net Income and Net Income Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Per Common Share to Adjusted Net Income and December 27, December 28, December 27, December 28, Adjusted Net Income Per Common Share: 2014 2013 2014 2013   Reported net income $ 14,051

 

$ 12,764 $ 43,319

 

$ 42,005 Consolidation and restructuring (1) 58 - 6,440 1,001 Costs associated with acquisitions (1) 1,012 - 1,012 250 Fixed asset disposals (1) - - - 29 Discrete tax benefit   (698 )   -   (3,829 )   (549 ) Adjusted net income $ 14,423   $ 12,764 $ 46,942   $ 42,736   (1) After tax impact.   Adjusted net income per common share: Basic $ 0.62 $ 0.56 $ 2.04 $ 1.87 Diluted $ 0.62 $ 0.55 $ 2.01 $ 1.84   Weighted average common shares: Basic 23,090,635 22,908,556 23,057,864 22,841,011 Diluted 23,376,480 23,311,397 23,369,308 23,205,716           Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended December 27, December 28, December 27, December 28, Segment Data, Net External Sales: 2014 2013 2014 2013   Plain bearings segment $ 53,770 $ 52,991 $ 171,101 $ 162,909 Roller bearings segment 31,358 27,284 96,627 85,911 Ball bearings segment 14,038 13,054 41,676 33,709 Other segment   7,156     7,217   22,457     22,639   $ 106,322   $ 100,546 $ 331,861   $ 305,168           Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended December 27, December 28, December 27, December 28, Selected Financial Data: 2014 2013 2014 2013   Depreciation and amortization $ 3,778 $ 3,718 $ 11,845 $ 11,308   Incentive stock compensation expense $ 2,196 $ 1,561 $ 6,231 $ 4,300   Cash provided by operating activities $ 17,677 $ 14,426 $ 62,405 $ 35,965   Capital expenditures $ 4,412 $ 8,030 $ 15,870 $ 22,622   Total debt $ 9,121 $ 10,665   Cash and short-term investments $ 119,240 $ 118,275   Cash dividends paid to shareholders $ 46,014 $ -   Repurchase of common stock $ 7,049 $ 662   Backlog $ 217,525 $ 218,567  

RBC BearingsDaniel A. Bergeron, 203-267-5028dbergeron@rbcbearings.comorAlpha IR GroupMichael Cummings, 617-982-0475investors@rbcbearings.com