KMG Chemicals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Financial Results
KMG Chemicals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Financial Results
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KMG Chemicals, Inc. (NYS: KMG) , a global provider of specialty chemicals in select markets, today announced financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2012.
2012 Fourth Fiscal Quarter Highlights
Net sales were $67.6 million, down 4.7% from the comparable quarter in the year-ago period.
Gross profit margins increased to 30.5%, from 23.9% in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011.
Operating income increased 167% to $6.7 million vs. $2.5 million in the same period a year ago.
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations more than tripled to $0.34 vs. $0.09 per share reported in last year's fourth fiscal quarter.
Electronic Chemicals segment operating margins (after corporate allocations) improved to 10.0% vs. 0.7% in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011.
2012 Fiscal Year Highlights
Net sales were $273 million, a 6.6% increase from $256 million in fiscal 2011.
Operating income rose 49% to $25.4 million vs. $17.0 million in fiscal 2011.
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.24, a 51% increase from last year's $0.82 in diluted earnings per share from continuing operations.
Electronic Chemicals segment sales grew to a record $159 million, up 5.3% from fiscal 2011.
Electronic Chemicals segment operating margins (after corporate allocations) more than doubled to 8.4%, from 4.1% in fiscal 2011.
Wood Treating Chemicals segment sales were $113 million, up 8.6% from $104 million in fiscal 2011.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $25.2 million, compared to $12.7 million in fiscal 2011.
Neal Butler, President and CEO of KMG, commented, "We are pleased with our fiscal 2012 results, which included a 51% year/year increase in diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, particularly in light of continued economic weakness in Europe and sluggish economic growth in the U.S. We have made significant progress in integrating and optimizing acquired assets in our Electronic Chemicals business, resulting in segment operating margins more than doubling on a year-over-year basis. While our Wood Treating Chemicals business remains an important contributor to our overall performance, this business has underperformed our expectations recently. However, we are taking steps to improve performance as fiscal 2013 progresses."
Electronic Chemicals
Electronic Chemical sales increased 9% to $43.1 million from the third fiscal quarter of 2012 and 7% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. Overall demand for KMG's high purity electronic chemicals remained firm in the fourth fiscal quarter, aided in part by customer fabrication facility expansions.
Segment operating margins improved strongly on a year/year basis, reaching 10.0% in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2012 compared to 0.7% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. The improvement in operating profitability is related to the realization of previous pricing adjustments that were implemented in response to prior raw material cost increases and additional operating efficiencies gained from our integration of the assets of General Chemical.
Wood Treating Chemicals
Wood Treating Chemicals sales declined to $24.3 million in the fourth fiscal quarter, from $30.8 million in the same period a year ago, reflecting lower shipment volumes. The decline in volumes is primarily attributable to increased competitive pressures from alternative processes and materials in the rail tie treating market.
Wood Treating Chemicals segment operating margins (after corporate allocations) increased to 13.2% in the fourth fiscal quarter, from 11.0% in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011. Margins were helped by our pentachlorophenol (penta) product line, which continues to perform well, benefiting from strong market demand for mid-level transmission poles.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Overview
John V. Sobchak, CFO of KMG, said, "We ended fiscal 2012 with long-term debt of $24 million, down from $49.3 million, including current maturities, at the close of fiscal 2011. Our long-term debt-to-shareholders' equity ratio was 22.5% as of July 31, 2012 vs. 42.8% at the end of fiscal 2011. Cash flow remained strong, as KMG generated net cash from operating activities of $25.2 million for the fiscal 2012 year."
Sale of Animal Health Business
As previously announced, KMG sold its Animal Health business to Bayer Healthcare LLC in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. KMG has classified this divestiture as a discontinued operation for all periods presented. Prior-year information has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Outlook
Mr. Butler commented, "Despite continued economic weakness in Europe, and to a lesser extent, the U.S., we anticipate that our fiscal first quarter diluted earnings per share will be comparable to those reported in the prior fiscal year. We have been encouraged by demand trends within our Electronic Chemicals business and anticipate our results within this segment will remain stable in the first fiscal quarter, aided by customer fab expansion activities. As always, we remain active in pursuing accretive acquisitions and have identified promising opportunities in both the Electronic Chemicals and Wood Treating Chemicals segments. Our strong cash flow and healthy balance sheet give us ample flexibility to finance future investments."
Conference Call |
Date: Friday, October 12, 2012 |
Time: 10:00 am EDT |
Dial-in: 888-396-2356 or 617-847-8709 |
Participant passcode: 22829677 |
The conference call will also be webcast live via the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website at www.kmgchemicals.com. To listen to the live call, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
If you are unable to listen live, the conference call will be archived on the KMG website. A telephone replay of the call will also be available for one week, starting at 12:00 p.m. ET on October 12, 2012. To access the call, dial 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 using participant passcode 24054264.
About KMG
KMG Chemicals, Inc., through its subsidiaries, produces and distributes specialty chemicals to carefully focused markets. The Company grows by acquiring and optimizing stable chemical product lines and businesses with established production processes. Its current operations are focused on the electronic and industrial wood treatment chemical markets. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.kmgchemicals.com.
The information in this news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including statements as to the future performance of the company. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Factors that could cause results to differ include, but are not limited to, successful performance of internal plans, product development acceptance, the impact of competitive services and pricing and general economic risks and uncertainties.
KMG CHEMICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||
2012 | 2011 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||||
Net sales | $ | 67,607 | $ | 70,936 | $ | 272,700 | $ | 255,596 | ||||
Cost of sales | 46,964 | 53,991 | 195,635 | 187,536 | ||||||||
Gross profit | 20,643 | 16,945 | 77,065 | 68,060 | ||||||||
Distribution expenses | 7,480 | 8,078 | 26,770 | 28,821 | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 6,468 | 6,356 | 24,858 | 22,217 | ||||||||
Operating income | 6,695 | 2,511 | 25,437 | 17,022 | ||||||||
Other income/(expense) | ||||||||||||
Interest income | ― | ― | 1 | 1 | ||||||||
Interest expense | (490) | (571) | (2,100) | (2,336) | ||||||||
Other, net | (74) | (68) | (269) | (208) | ||||||||
Total other expense, net | (564) | (639) | (2,368) | (2,543) | ||||||||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 6,131 | 1,872 | 23,069 | 14,479 | ||||||||
Provision for income taxes | (2,111) | (806) | (8,754) | (5,061) | ||||||||
Income from continuing operations | 4,020 | 1,066 | 14,315 | 9,418 | ||||||||
Discontinued operations | ||||||||||||
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes | (277) | 180 | (711) | 514 | ||||||||
Income tax benefit/(expense) | 120 | (64) | 221 | (203) | ||||||||
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations | (157) | 116 | (490) | 311 | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 3,863 | $ | 1,182 | $ | 13,825 | $ | 9,729 | ||||
Earnings per share | ||||||||||||
Basic | ||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 1.26 | $ | 0.83 | ||||
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations | (0.01) | 0.01 | (0.04) | 0.03 | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 1.22 | $ | 0.86 | ||||
Diluted | ||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 1.24 | $ | 0.82 | ||||
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations | (0.01) | 0.01 | (0.04) | 0.03 | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 1.20 | $ | 0.85 | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||
Basic | 11,388 | 11,317 | 11,363 | 11,309 | ||||||||
Diluted | 11,545 | 11,503 | 11,528 | 11,489 | ||||||||
KMG CHEMICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF JULY 31, 2012 AND 2011 (In thousands, except for share and per share amounts) | ||||||
2012 | 2011 | |||||
Assets | ||||||
Current assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,633 | $ | 1,826 | ||
Accounts receivable | ||||||
Trade, net of allowances of $16 at July 31, 2012 and $414 at July 31, 2011 | 28,933 | 36,410 | ||||
Other | 960 | 3,148 | ||||
Inventories, net | 40,661 | 41,770 | ||||
Current deferred tax assets | 1,417 | 726 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other | 2,057 | 2,126 | ||||
Total current assets | 75,661 | 86,006 | ||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 68,026 | 71,826 | ||||
Deferred tax assets | 1,129 | 1,176 | ||||
Goodwill | 3,778 | 3,778 | ||||
Intangible assets, net | 14,980 | 19,493 | ||||
Restricted cash | 1,000 | — | ||||
Other assets, net | 3,116 | 3,099 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 167,690 | $ | 185,378 | ||
Liabilities & stockholders' equity | ||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 21,855 | $ | 24,899 | ||
Accrued liabilities | 4,595 | 3,921 | ||||
Book overdraft | — | 2,852 | ||||
Current deferred tax liabilities | — | 7 | ||||
Current maturities of long-term debt | — | 8,000 | ||||
Employee incentive accrual | 2,227 | 1,103 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 28,677 | 40,782 | ||||
Long-term debt, net of current maturities | 24,000 | 41,279 | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 7,046 | 5,381 | ||||
Other long-term liabilities | 1,200 | 1,406 | ||||
Total liabilities | 60,923 | 88,848 | ||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued | — | — | ||||
Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 11,405,808 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2012 and 11,318,941 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2011 | 114 | 113 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 26,022 | 25,256 | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (4,339) | (1,233) | ||||
Retained earnings | 84,970 | 72,394 | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 106,767 | 96,530 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 167,690 | $ | 185,378 | ||
KMG CHEMICALS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2012 and 2011 (In thousands) | ||||||
2012 | 2011 | |||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
Net income | $ | 13,825 | $ | 9,729 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 7,018 | 7,354 | ||||
Amortization of loan costs included in interest expense | 124 | 109 | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 714 | 542 | ||||
Bad debt expense | — | 154 | ||||
Inventory valuation adjustment | 371 | (94) | ||||
Gain on sale of animal health business | (90) | ? | ||||
