Woodward Reports Second Quarter and Six-Month Fiscal Year 2013 Results
(firmenpresse) - FORT COLLINS, CO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/22/13 -- Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD) today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2013. (All per share amounts are presented on a fully diluted basis.)
Net sales for the second quarter of 2013 were $485.5 million, including the Duarte business acquisition, compared to $468.8 million in the second quarter of last year, an increase of 4 percent.
Earnings per share were $0.61 in the second quarter of 2013 compared to $0.55 in the second quarter of last year.
Total EBIT(1) for the quarter was $57.3 million compared to $60.5 million in the second quarter of the prior year, a decrease of 5 percent.
Free cash flow(2) for the first half of 2013 was $45.8 million, an increase of $64.1 million from a negative free cash flow of $18.3 million in the first half of the prior year.
"Sales this quarter reflect a mixture of strength in commercial aerospace and natural gas, offset by higher than anticipated weakness in wind turbine converter sales," said Thomas A. Gendron, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Volatile energy policies coupled with global economic softness resulted in first half sales challenges."
Net sales for the 2013 second quarter were $485.5 million compared to $468.8 million for the 2012 second quarter, an increase of 4 percent. Organic net sales were $450.4 million for the 2013 second quarter, a decrease of 4 percent largely due to a significant decrease in sales in our wind business.
EBIT was $57.3 million for the second quarter of 2013 compared to $60.5 million for the second quarter of 2012. The current quarter EBIT was primarily impacted by lower Energy segment sales, partially offset by higher Aerospace segment sales, increased pricing across both our segments, and decreased research and development costs.
Net earnings for the 2013 second quarter were $42.4 million or $0.61 per share compared to $38.8 million, or $0.55 per share in the 2012 second quarter. Excluding the favorable $0.07 per share impact of the fiscal 2012 portion of the retroactive reinstatement of the U.S. research and experimentation credit, net earnings were $0.54 per share.
Aerospace net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2013 were $270.5 million, an increase of 21 percent from $224.3 million for the second quarter a year ago. Organic net sales for Aerospace were $235.4 million, an increase of 5 percent from the prior year second quarter. Segment earnings for the second quarter of 2013 were $41.2 million compared to $33.7 million for the same quarter a year ago, an increase of 22 percent. Segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales were 15.2 percent this quarter compared to 15.0 percent in the same quarter of the prior year. The Duarte acquisition was slightly accretive to second quarter earnings, as projected.
The sales increase was due to strong commercial OEM sales and military aftermarket sales. Segment earnings were positively impacted by the higher sales volumes and lower investments in research and development.
Energy net sales for the second quarter of 2013 were $215.0 million, a decrease of 12 percent from $244.5 million for last year's second quarter. Segment earnings for the second quarter were $24.2 million compared to $34.3 million for last year's second quarter. Segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales were 11.3 percent this quarter compared to 14.0 percent in the same quarter of the prior year.
Wind turbine converter sales for the second quarter of 2013 declined approximately $30 million over the same period last year. Of this decrease, a portion relates to the impact of the anticipated expiration of the U.S. production tax credit in calendar year 2012. The balance of the decline was unanticipated and reflects general uncertainty with respect to investments in large wind projects. Additionally, softness in other reciprocating engine and industrial turbine systems sales was partially offset by strong sales of compressed natural gas systems. Segment earnings were primarily impacted by the decreased wind turbine converter sales volume partially offset by increased pricing and favorable product mix.
Nonsegment expenses totaled $8.2 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to $7.5 million for the same quarter last year. Nonsegment expenses were 1.7 percent of consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2013, up from 1.6 percent of consolidated net sales for the same quarter of the prior year.
Net sales for the first six months of 2013 were $893.9 million, an increase of 2 percent from $876.7 million from the six-month period last year. Organic sales were $858.8 million for the first six months of 2013, a decrease of 2 percent. Wind turbine converter sales in the first six months of 2013 decreased approximately $40 million compared to the first six months of 2012. Net earnings for the first six months of 2013 were $69.8 million, or $1.00 per share, compared with $67.2 million, or $0.95 per share, in the same period last year. Excluding the favorable $0.07 per share impact of the fiscal 2012 portion of the retroactive reinstatement of the U.S. research and experimentation credit, net earnings for the first six months of 2013 were $0.93 per share.
Year-to-date EBIT was $102.2 million compared to $106.9 million in the same period of the prior year, a decrease of 4 percent.
Net cash generated from operating activities was $93.0 million for the first six months of 2013, compared to $12.2 million for the same period of the prior year, primarily the result of reduced receivables and operational improvements that lowered inventory requirements. Free cash flow for the first six months of 2013 was $45.8 million compared to a negative free cash flow of $18.3 million for the first six months of 2012, an increase of $64.1 million. Payments for property, plant, and equipment for the first six months of 2013 were $47.2 million compared with $30.5 million for the same period of the prior year.
Total debt was $555.1 million at March 31, 2013 compared to $392.2 million at September 30, 2012. The ratio of debt to debt-plus-equity was 34.2 percent at March 31, 2013 compared to 28.0 percent at September 30, 2012.
The effective tax rate this quarter was 15.7 percent compared to 28.3 percent for the second quarter of the prior year. The decrease in income tax rate was primarily due to the impact of the reinstatement of the U.S. research and experimentation credit. Excluding the impact of the fiscal 2012 portion of the retroactive reinstatement, the tax rate for the second quarter of 2013 would have been approximately 26 percent.
"Based on our first half results and the uncertain global economy, our outlook range is as follows," said Mr. Gendron. "We believe fiscal 2013 sales will be between $1.9 billion and $2.0 billion, and earnings per share will be between $2.22 and $2.35 per share for fiscal 2013."
Non- U.S. GAAP Financial Measures: EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes), EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and free cash flow are financial measures not prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). Management uses EBIT to evaluate Woodward's operating performance without the impacts of financing and tax related considerations. Management uses EBITDA in evaluating Woodward's operating performance, making business decisions, including developing budgets, managing expenditures, forecasting future periods, and evaluating capital structure impacts of various strategic scenarios. Management uses free cash flow, which is derived from net cash provided by operating activities less payments for property, plant, and equipment, in reviewing the financial performance of Woodward's various business segments and evaluating cash generation levels. Securities analysts, investors, and others frequently use EBIT, EBITDA and free cash flow in their evaluation of companies, particularly those with significant property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets that are subject to amortization. The use of these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Because EBIT and EBITDA exclude certain financial information compared with net earnings, the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the information that is excluded. Free cash flow does not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use and is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. Management's calculations of EBIT, EBITDA and free cash flow may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.
(1) EBIT is defined as net earnings before interest and taxes.
(2) Free cash flow is derived from net cash provided by operating activities less payments for property, plant, and equipment.
Woodward will hold an investor conference call at 4:30 p.m. EDT, April 22, 2013 to provide an overview of the financial performance for the second quarter, business highlights, and outlook for fiscal 2013. You are invited to listen to the live webcast of our conference call, or a recording, and view or download accompanying presentation slides at our website, .
You may also listen to the call by dialing 1-866-802-4364 (domestic) or 1-703-639-1325 (international). Participants should call prior to the start time to allow for registration; the Conference ID is 1609981. An audio replay will be available by telephone from 7:30 p.m. EDT on April 22, 2013 until 11:59 p.m. EDT on April 27, 2013. The telephone number to access the replay is 1-888-266-2081 (domestic) or 1-703-925-2533 (international), reference access code 1609981.
A webcast presentation will be available on the website by clicking the Investors tab, then the Calendar of Events menu selection and associated webcast link. The call and presentation will remain accessible at the website for 14 days.
Woodward is an independent designer, manufacturer, and service provider of control solutions for the aerospace and energy markets. Our aerospace systems and components optimize the performance of fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms in the commercial, business and military aircraft, ground vehicles and other equipment. Our energy-related systems and components enhance the performance of industrial gas and steam turbines, reciprocating engines, compressors, wind turbines, electrical grids and other energy-related industrial equipment. The company's innovative fluid energy, combustion control, electrical energy, and motion control systems help customers offer cleaner, more reliable and more efficient equipment. Our customers include leading original equipment manufacturers and end users of their products. Woodward is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Visit our website at , and connect with us at .
Information in this press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future sales, earnings, liquidity, relative profitability, and the impact of economic conditions and downturns on Woodward. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, a decline in business with, or financial distress of, our significant customers; instability in the financial markets, sovereign credit rating downgrades and uncertainty surrounding European sovereign and other debt defaults, or other prolonged unfavorable economic and other industry conditions; Woodward's ability to obtain financing, on acceptable terms or at all; Woodward's long sales cycle and implementation period of some of our products and services; Woodward's ability to implement and realize the intended effects of restructuring efforts; Woodward's ability to successfully manage competitive factors; Woodward's ability to manage expenses while responding to sales increases or decreases; the ability of Woodward's subcontractors and suppliers to meet their obligations; the success of, or expenses associated with, Woodward's product development activities; Woodward's ability to integrate acquisitions and manage costs related thereto; Woodward's debt obligations, debt service requirements and ability to operate its business and pursue its business strategies in light of restrictive covenants in its outstanding debt agreements; risks related to U.S. Government contracting activities; reductions in defense sales due to a decrease in the amount of U.S. Federal defense spending; future impairment charges resulting from changes in the estimates of fair value of reporting units or of long-lived assets; future subsidiary results or changes in domestic and international tax statutes; environmental liabilities; Woodward's continued access to a stable workforce and favorable labor relations; the geographical location of a significant portion of our Aerospace business in California, which historically has been susceptible to natural disasters; Woodward's ability to successfully manage regulatory, tax and legal matters; liabilities that may result from legal and regulatory proceedings, inquiries, or investigations by private or U.S. Government persons or entities; risks from operating internationally including the impact on reported earnings from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; fair value of defined benefit plan assets and assumptions used in determining Woodward's retirement pension and other postretirement benefit obligations and related expenses, and other risk factors described in Woodward's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2012 and any subsequently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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Don Guzzardo
Director, Investor Relations & Treasury
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Woodward, Inc.
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