Uni-Select Inc./First Quarter Ended March 31, 2013: Sales at $422 Million and Adjusted Earnings at $7 Million
(firmenpresse) - BOUCHERVILLE, QUEBEC -- (Marketwired) -- 05/01/13 -- Uni-Select Inc. (TSX: UNS)
(Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are expressed in US dollars)
Uni-Select Inc. generated sales of $421.8 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared to $445.3 million for the same period in 2012. The 5.3% decrease in sales for the quarter is mainly related to two less billing days and the impact of the closure of stores in relation to the optimization plan. As a result, sales of US operations totaled $316 million in the first quarter or a negative organic growth of 1.6%, while sales of Canadian operations totaled $106 million, an organic growth of 0.3%.
The adjusted EBITDA margin stood at 4.1% for the first quarter of 2013, up from 2.9% during the fourth quarter of 2012, but lower than the 6.0% achieved in the corresponding quarter of 2012. This decrease is mainly attributable to the decline in sales while expenses could not be adjusted at the same pace, to a lower gross margin due to unfavorable change in the distribution channel mix and lower price protections that we benefited from in the first quarter last year. The savings derived from the optimization plan implemented during the third quarter of 2012 combined with a decrease in IT expenses, as the transition to the ERP system is in progress, partly offset the items mentioned above.
"As anticipated in February, the challenges posed by the implementation of the enterprise resource planning software have had a negative impact on the results of the first quarter even if the problems were resolved at the end of January. We are currently working on optimizing our processes to gain greater efficiency" says Richard G. Roy, President and CEO of Uni-Select.
"We are disappointed with such results and are committed to pursue our optimization plan, reducing the level of indebtedness and achieving our sales strategy to diversify and increase market share to improve our performance. We will also benefit from the formal review of our strategic alternatives centered on our US automotive parts distribution activities to leverage our assets, expertise and capabilities" added Mr. Roy.
During the quarter, the Corporation has continued the implementation of its distribution network optimization plan resulting in closing seven corporate stores and moving its US national DC within an existing facility. Furthermore, as per its objective to firmly manage its working capital, the Corporation has been able to generate more cash flow from operating activities despite a lower EBITDA.
Finally, the Board of Directors of Uni-Select declared a dividend of CAD$0.13 per share payable on July 19, 2013 to shareholders of record on June 30, 2013. This dividend is an eligible dividend for tax purposes.
Conference Call
Uni-Select will host a conference call to discuss its 2013 first quarter results on May 1, 2013 at 4 PM (EST). To join the conference, dial 1 866 696-5910 followed by 8567461.
About Uni-Select
Founded in 1968, Uni-Select is a major distributor of replacement parts, equipment, tools and accessories for motor vehicles in North America. Leader in the Canadian industry, Uni-Select is the 6th largest distributor in the United States and the leading independent distributor of automotive paint and related products in the country. With its 6,000 employees, Uni-Select efficiently services a wide network of independent installers and wholesalers, including over 6,200 that operate under its banner programs in North America. Uni-Select is headquartered in Boucherville and its shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol UNS.
The information provided in this press release includes some forward-looking information, which includes certain risks and uncertainties, which may cause the final results to be significantly different from those listed or implied within this news release. For additional information with respect to risks and uncertainties, refer to the Annual Report filed by Uni-Select with the Canadian securities commissions. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release, and Uni-Select does not undertake to publicly update such forward-looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise, unless required by applicable securities laws.
The following terms do not have any standardized meaning according to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). As a result, they are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other corporations.
(1) "EBITDA" represents operating profit before finance costs, depreciation and amortization, equity income, net gain on disposal of property and equipment, income taxes and net earnings attributable to non-controlling interests. This measure is a financial indicator of a corporation's ability to service and incur debt. It should not be considered by an investor as an alternative to sales or net earnings, as an indicator of operating performance or cash flows, or as a measure of liquidity, but as additional information.
(2) "Adjusted EBITDA" is used to assess adjusted EBITDA, adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per share to assess EBITDA from operating activities, excluding certain adjustments which may affect the comparability of the Corporation's financial results. Management is of the view that these measures are more representative of the Corporation's operational performance and more appropriate in providing additional information.
(3) "Adjustments" are unusual incurred costs that Management regards as not being characteristic or representative of the Corporation's regular operations. They include, amongst others, the non-capitalizable costs related to the development and implementation of the ERP system, costs related to the closure and disposal of stores, restructuring charges, write-off of assets and others, as well as net gain on disposal of property and equipment. The exclusion of these items does not indicate that they are non-recurring.
(4) "Total net indebtedness" consists of bank indebtedness and long-term debt (including short-term portion), net of cash.
Additional Information
The Management Report and the unaudited financial statements as well as accompanying notes for the First Quarter of 2013 are available in the "Investor Information" section on the Corporation's website at: as well as on SEDAR's: . The reader will also find on these websites the Corporation's Annual Report as well as other information related to Uni-Select, including its Annual Information Form.
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(450) 641-6972
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