Horizon Global Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results; Issues Guidance for Income Growth Greater Than 50% in Remainder of 2015
August 10, 2015 | By Business Wire News
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.
Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE:HZN) one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded towing and trailering equipment, today reported that net sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 decreased 11.1 percent to $158.5 million, compared to the second quarter of 2014 due to foreign currency translation and distributor consolidation, partially offset by growth in eCommerce and retail. Operating profit decreased 64.2 percent to $5.4 million, from $15.0 million in the second quarter of 2014. Excluding Special Items(1), operating profit decreased 37.8 percent to $10.2 million, from $16.5 million in the second quarter 2014. Excluding Special Items(1), operating margin was 6.5 percent.
“At the end of the second quarter, Horizon Global successfully spun off from TriMas Corporation, resulting in a new publicly traded company with a strong financial position, a seasoned leadership team, and a global footprint and portfolio of strong brands. Our financial results reflect the spin-off of Horizon Global, including incremental stand-alone company costs and expense allocations for certain functions provided by TriMas,” said A. Mark Zeffiro, President and Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Global. “Our focus remains on our three priorities for value creation. Clearly, the first one is margin improvement, and we announced a number of actions geared toward profitability improvement. Second, our anticipated increase in cash flow would assist in reducing debt. And last, we expect increased revenues to be driven by our eCommerce platform, entrance into new markets and growth of our automotive original equipment business. We are leveraging our past investments, product portfolio and manufacturing footprint to create a significant opportunity for value creation.”
2015 Second Quarter Commentary
- Net sales decreased 11.1 percent to $158.5 million. Cequent Americas sales decreased 11.5 percent and Cequent APEA sales decreased 9.6 percent in U.S. dollars but increased 4.8 percent in local currency
- Segment operating profit margin was 6.0 percent compared to 10.6 percent in the second quarter of 2014. Excluding Special Items(1), segment operating margin was 9.0 percent compared to 11.5 percent in the second quarter 2014
- Net income per diluted share was $0.12 and $0.60 at the end of the second quarter of 2015 and 2014, respectively. Excluding Special Items(1), net income was $0.30 per diluted share compared to $0.65 per diluted share in second quarter 2014
- Leverage ratio of 3.82x, well below maintenance level
2015 Second Quarter Operating Segment Highlights
- Cequent Americas sales decreased 11.5 percent, with volume challenged by distributor consolidation and the elimination of certain incentive practices. Excluding Special Items(1), Cequent Americas operating profit decreased to $11.9 million due to reduced volume and mix.
- Cequent APEA sales increased 4.8 percent in local currency, aided by growth in the automotive original equipment channel. Excluding Special Items(1), Cequent APEA operating profit increased to $2.4 million due to increased volume in South Africa and productivity improvements.
Outlook
“Margin improvement is our number one priority. Productivity at the Reynosa, Mexico facilities continues to improve at a double-digit rate. In July, we announced the closure of our Juarez, Mexico plant, consolidating manufacturing into our Reynosa facilities, and rightsizing our manufacturing footprint. This announcement, coupled with other initial actions, is anticipated to result in cumulative savings of greater than $10 million on an annual run rate. Operating profit from acquisitions was up over 300 basis points from second quarter 2014, and the integration of the Cequent Americas businesses remains on schedule. We are creating a culture of continuous improvement through our continued focus on operational excellence, which should drive cost savings longer term,” said Zeffiro.
“Our outlook for the next six months is positive, given that motor vehicle sales are estimated to be over 17 million on an annual basis in 2015, with much of that in large trucks and SUV’s, and gas prices remain low, driving boat and recreational vehicle sales. On the downside, we will continue to see headwinds from foreign currency and the continued consolidation in aftermarket distribution. Our forecast for the six months ended December 31, 2015 is for sales to be flat to slightly up, and an increase in operating profit of more than 50 percent, resulting in a 200 basis point improvement in operating profit margin compared to the same time period in 2014. On a full year basis for 2015, we expect earnings to be in a range of $1.00 to $1.20 per diluted share, excluding Special Items(1).”
About Horizon Global
Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE:HZN) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of industry leading high-quality, custom-engineered towing, trailering, cargo management and related accessory products for original equipment, aftermarket and retail channel customers on a global basis. Our mission is to utilize forward-thinking technology to develop and deliver best-in-class products for our customers, engage with our employees and realize value creation for our shareholders. For more information, please visit www.horizonglobal.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
Any “forward-looking” statements contained herein, including those relating to market conditions or the Company’s financial condition and results, expense reductions, liquidity expectations, business goals and sales growth, involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties with respect to the spin-off from TriMas Corporation, including the future prospects of the Company as an independent company, general economic and currency conditions, various conditions specific to the Company’s business and industry, the Company’s leverage, liabilities imposed by the Company’s debt instruments, market demand, competitive factors, supply constraints, material and energy costs, technology factors, litigation, government and regulatory actions, the Company’s ability to successfully implement its profitability improvement measures, the Company’s accounting policies, future trends, and other risks which are detailed in the Company’s Registration Statement filed on Form S-1 (available at www.sec.gov). These risks and uncertainties may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information currently available, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
| (1) | Appendix I details certain costs, expenses, other charges and cash flow items, collectively described as ”Special Items,” that are included in the determination of net income under GAAP, but that management would consider important in evaluating the quality of the Company’s operating results. Accordingly, the Company presents adjusted net income, operating profit, earnings per share and cash flow excluding these Special Items to help investors evaluate our operating performance and trends in our business consistent with how management evaluates such performance and trends. | |
| (2) | Business Segment Results include Operating Profit that excludes the impact of Special Items. For a complete schedule of Special Items by segment, see “Company and Business Segment Financial Information.” |
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| June 30, 2015 |
December 31, 2014 |
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| Assets | (unaudited) | ||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 17,050 | $ | 5,720 | |||
| Receivables, net | 92,750 | 63,840 | |||||
| Inventories | 125,750 | 123,530 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 4,840 | 4,840 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 6,520 | 5,690 | |||||
| Total current assets | 246,910 | 203,620 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 48,870 | 55,180 | |||||
| Goodwill | 5,630 | 6,580 | |||||
| Other intangibles, net | 61,400 | 66,510 | |||||
| Other assets | 12,890 | 11,940 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 375,700 | $ | 343,830 | |||
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| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Current maturities, long-term debt | $ | 17,940 | $ | 460 | |||
| Accounts payable | 81,830 | 81,980 | |||||
| Accrued liabilities | 44,380 | 37,940 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 144,150 | 120,380 | |||||
| Long-term debt | 192,430 | 300 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 9,220 | 8,970 | |||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 27,900 | 25,990 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 373,700 | 155,640 | |||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 2,000 | 188,190 | |||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 375,700 | $ | 343,830 | |||
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Six months ended June 30, |
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| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 158,540 | $ | 178,260 | $ | 300,900 | $ | 326,350 | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | (120,790 | ) | (131,600 | ) | (227,850 | ) | (244,030 | ) | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 37,750 | 46,660 | 73,050 | 82,320 | ||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (30,550 | ) | (31,610 | ) | (62,190 | ) | (63,020 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss on dispositions of property and equipment | (1,840 | ) | (60 | ) | (1,790 | ) | (70 | ) | ||||||||
| Operating profit | 5,360 | 14,990 | 9,070 | 19,230 | ||||||||||||
| Other expense, net: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (120 | ) | (170 | ) | (240 | ) | (360 | ) | ||||||||
| Other expense, net | (720 | ) | (720 | ) | (1,970 | ) | (1,480 | ) | ||||||||
| Other expense, net | (840 | ) | (890 | ) | (2,210 | ) | (1,840 | ) | ||||||||
| Income before income tax expense | 4,520 | 14,100 | 6,860 | 17,390 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (2,320 | ) | (3,280 | ) | (3,180 | ) | (4,190 | ) | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 2,200 | $ | 10,820 | $ | 3,680 | $ | 13,200 | ||||||||
| Net income per share: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.73 | ||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.73 | ||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 18,062,027 | 18,062,027 | 18,062,027 | 18,062,027 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 18,134,475 | 18,113,080 | 18,134,475 | 18,113,080 | ||||||||||||
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| Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 3,680 | $ | 13,200 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used for operating activities: | ||||||||
| Loss on dispositions of property and equipment | 1,790 | 70 | ||||||
| Depreciation | 5,080 | 5,930 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 3,720 | 3,810 | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 980 | 510 | ||||||
| Non-cash compensation expense | 1,270 | 1,570 | ||||||
| Increase in receivables | (31,110 | ) | (41,830 | ) | ||||
| (Increase) decrease in inventories | (4,140 | ) | 11,610 | |||||
| Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets | (1,630 | ) | (110 | ) | ||||
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 12,800 | (13,430 | ) | |||||
| Other, net | 670 | 420 | ||||||
| Net cash used for operating activities | (6,890 | ) | (18,250 | ) | ||||
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | ||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (4,140 | ) | (7,550 | ) | ||||
| Net proceeds from disposition of property and equipment | 1,470 | 200 | ||||||
| Net cash used for investing activities | (2,670 | ) | (7,350 | ) | ||||
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from borrowings on credit facilities | 73,100 | 89,730 | ||||||
| Repayments of borrowings on credit facilities | (65,410 | ) | (86,610 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from Term B Loan, net of issuance costs | 192,970 | — | ||||||
| Proceeds from ABL Revolving Debt, net of issuance costs | 7,720 | — | ||||||
| Net transfers from former parent | 27,630 | 25,660 | ||||||
| Cash dividend paid to former parent | (214,500 | ) | — | |||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 21,510 | 28,780 | ||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (620 | ) | 300 | |||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents: | ||||||||
| Increase for the period | 11,330 | 3,480 | ||||||
| At beginning of period | 5,720 | 7,880 | ||||||
| At end of period | $ | 17,050 | $ | 11,360 | ||||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 220 | $ | 310 | ||||
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| Three months ended June 30, |
Six months ended June 30, |
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| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
| Cequent Americas | ||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 118,950 | $ | 134,460 | $ | 225,490 | $ | 243,080 | ||||||||
| Operating profit | $ | 7,780 | $ | 16,790 | $ | 13,700 | $ | 22,550 | ||||||||
| Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit: | ||||||||||||||||
| Severance and business restructuring costs | $ | 2,250 | $ | 1,460 | $ | 2,470 | $ | 2,440 | ||||||||
| Loss on software disposal | $ | 1,870 | $ | — | $ | 1,870 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been | $ | 11,900 | $ | 18,250 | $ | 18,040 | $ | 24,990 | ||||||||
| Cequent APEA | ||||||||||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 39,590 | $ | 43,800 | $ | 75,410 | $ | 83,270 | ||||||||
| Operating profit | $ | 1,670 | $ | 2,170 | $ | 3,920 | $ | 4,630 | ||||||||
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| Severance and business restructuring costs | $ | 750 | $ | — | $ | 1,060 | $ | — | ||||||||
| Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been | $ | 2,420 | $ | 2,170 | $ | 4,980 | $ | 4,630 | ||||||||
| Corporate Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | $ | (4,090 | ) | $ | (3,970 | ) | $ | (8,550 | ) | $ | (7,950 | ) | ||||
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| Net sales | $ | 158,540 | $ | 178,260 | $ | 300,900 | $ | 326,350 | ||||||||
| Operating profit | $ | 5,360 | $ | 14,990 | $ | 9,070 | $ | 19,230 | ||||||||
| Total Special Items to consider in evaluating operating profit: | $ | 4,870 | $ | 1,460 | $ | 5,400 | $ | 2,440 | ||||||||
| Excluding Special Items, operating profit would have been | $ | 10,230 | $ | 16,450 | $ | 14,470 | $ | 21,670 | ||||||||
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| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
| Net Income, as reported | $ | 2,200 | $ | 10,820 | $ | 3,680 | $ | 13,200 | ||||||||
| After-tax impact of Special Items to consider in evaluating quality of income: | ||||||||||||||||
| Severance and business restructuring costs | 2,170 | 930 | 2,570 | 1,590 | ||||||||||||
| Loss on software disposal | 1,170 | — | 1,170 | — | ||||||||||||
| Excluding Special Items, income would have been | $ | 5,540 | $ | 11,750 | $ | 7,420 | $ | 14,790 | ||||||||
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| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share, as reported | $ | 0.12 | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.20 | $ | 0.73 | ||||||||
| After-tax impact of Special Items to consider in evaluating quality of EPS: | ||||||||||||||||
| Severance and business restructuring costs | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.14 | 0.09 | ||||||||||||
| Loss on software disposal | 0.06 | — | 0.06 | — | ||||||||||||
| Excluding Special Items, EPS would have been | $ | 0.30 | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.82 | ||||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 | 18,134,475 | 18,113,080 | 18,134,475 | 18,113,080 | ||||||||||||
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| Net cash used for operating activities, as reported | $ | (6,890 | ) | $ | (18,250 | ) | ||||||||||
| Add: Non-cash corporate expenses allocated from former parent (included in net transfers from parent) | 8,550 | 7,950 | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities | 1,660 | (10,300 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Less: Capital expenditures | (4,140 | ) | (7,550 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted Free Cash Flow | $ | (2,480 | ) | $ | (17,850 | ) | ||||||||||
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Horizon Global Corporation
Maria C. Duey, 248-593-8810
Vice President, Investor Relations & Communications
mduey@horizonglobal.com
