Mohawk Industries, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Earnings
CALHOUN, Ga.,
For the nine months of 2009, our net loss was
In commenting on the third quarter results, Jeffery S. Lorberbaum, Chairman and CEO stated, "Our third quarter earnings were slightly better than our guidance due to the many changes we have made to manage through this difficult environment. Our gross margin of 27%, an improvement of almost 200 basis points over last year benefited from lower raw material and freight costs, personnel reductions, cost containment measures and plant consolidations. Investments in new products, research and development and capital expenditures are being made to improve sales, efficiencies, quality and service. Our balance sheet is strong with over
Mohawk segment sales were down 21% for the third quarter, in line with the industry. Much of our efforts to reduce costs and improve processes have been offset by low industry volumes and unabsorbed overhead. Consumers are purchasing more value-oriented products and selling prices on commoditized products have compressed. Residential volume remains weak with commercial still in decline. We have made improvements in our controllable production costs and quality throughout our processes. Reductions in our SG&A continue to be made throughout the organization. The restructuring of our distribution model and consolidating regional warehouses with Dal-Tile will lower our infrastructure cost further. The commercial team is focused on the government, healthcare and education markets, which should be stronger than the other channels.
Dal-Tile sales for the third quarter were down 23% or 22% with a constant exchange rate. The decline in new housing sales and commercial is significantly affecting the ceramic industry. Dal-Tile is taking share from imports, which make up about half of the industry volume with our broad product line and strong distribution. We further reduced our SG&A in the third quarter by merging local service centers, consolidating regional warehouses and reducing our warehousing infrastructure. Manufacturing costs continue to improve with increased productivity, lower waste levels, and higher quality. Our new introductions of engineered stone and terrazzo tile products are growing in the U.S. market. In
Unilin sales declined 21% or 18% with a constant exchange rate. Our operating margins for the quarter were approximately 12% and the EBITDA margin was approximately 26%. Demand in both our U.S. and European markets remained challenging in the quarter. Lower raw material costs, increased royalty income, postponement of expenses and better than expected sales volume in some of our products favorably impacted our earnings. Our laminate business has been influenced by customers trading down to lower value alternatives. To improve our laminate sales, we are increasing participation in the DIY channels, growing sales of our new product introductions, adding new product features and investing in new product innovation. We broadened our wood distribution in both the U.S. and
Business conditions remain weak as we move into seasonally slower quarters. The residential business appears to have stabilized and the commercial business will continue to be difficult next year. Sequentially, lower plant utilization rates in the fourth quarter will result in higher unabsorbed overhead. Carpet material costs will reduce margins until we pass them through with higher prices. Our fourth quarter guidance for earnings is
Certain of the statements in the immediately preceding paragraphs, particularly anticipating future performance, business prospects, growth and operating strategies and similar matters and those that include the words "could," "should," "believes," "anticipates," "expects," and "estimates," or similar expressions constitute "forward-looking statements." For those statements, Mohawk claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will be accurate because they are based on many assumptions, which involve risks and uncertainties. The following important factors could cause future results to differ: changes in economic or industry conditions; competition; raw material and energy costs; timing and level of capital expenditures; integration of acquisitions; rationalization of operations; claims; litigation and other risks identified in Mohawk's SEC reports and public announcements.
Mohawk is a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk offers a complete selection of carpet, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, vinyl, and rugs. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which include Mohawk, Karastan,
There will be a conference call Friday, October 30, 2009
at 11:00 AM Eastern Time.
The telephone number to call is 1-800-603-9255 for US/Canada and
1-706-634-2294 for International/Local. Conference ID # 34166688.
A conference call replay will also be available until
November 13, 2009 by dialing 800-642-1687 for US/local calls and
706-645-9291 for International/Local calls and entering
Conference ID # 34166688.
MOHAWK INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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(Amounts in thousands, Sept. 26, Sept. 27, Sept. 26, Sept. 27,
except per share data) 2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net sales $1,382,565 1,763,034 3,996,916 5,341,176
Cost of sales 1,013,106 1,323,963 3,106,380 3,959,374
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Gross profit 369,459 439,071 890,536 1,381,802
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 301,388 321,259 893,671 993,609
Impairment of goodwill
and other intangibles - 1,418,912 - 1,418,912
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Operating income (loss) 68,071 (1,301,100) (3,135)(1,030,719)
Interest expense 32,318 30,540 92,504 97,049
Other (income) expense, net (610) 4,201 (2,617) 8,630
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Earnings (loss) before
income taxes 36,363 (1,335,841) (93,022)(1,136,398)
Income tax expense (benefit) 2,015 148,940 (67,744) 194,215
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Net earnings (loss) $34,348 (1,484,781) (25,278)(1,330,613)
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Basic earnings (loss)
per share $0.50 (21.70) (0.37) (19.45)
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Weighted-average common
shares outstanding - basic 68,456 68,411 68,446 68,396
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Diluted earnings (loss)
per share $0.50 (21.70) (0.37) (19.45)
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Weighted-average common
shares outstanding - diluted 68,653 68,411 68,446 68,396
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Other Financial Information
(Amounts in thousands)
Net cash provided by
operating activities $146,549 190,287 412,594 376,979
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Depreciation and amortization $76,435 77,712 221,177 226,020
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Capital expenditures $18,678 49,512 71,281 155,322
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Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
(Amounts in thousands)
September 26, 2009 September 27, 2008
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $306,145 62,025
Receivables, net 832,105 933,741
Inventories 939,478 1,234,651
Prepaid expenses 117,367 122,464
Deferred income taxes and
other current assets 164,016 151,160
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Total current assets 2,359,111 2,504,041
Property, plant and equipment,
net 1,841,779 1,963,939
Goodwill 1,424,391 1,529,321
Intangible assets, net 817,586 954,826
Deferred income taxes and
other non-current assets 45,588 20,259
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$6,488,455 6,972,386
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of
long-term debt $53,163 131,663
Accounts payable and
accrued expenses 876,579 980,873
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Total current liabilities 929,742 1,112,536
Long-term debt, less
current portion 1,802,138 1,924,698
Deferred income taxes and
other long-term liabilities 510,486 558,471
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Total liabilities 3,242,366 3,595,705
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Total equity 3,246,089 3,376,681
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$6,488,455 6,972,386
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As of or for the As of or for the
Segment Information Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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Sept. 26, Sept. 27, Sept. 26, Sept. 27,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net sales:
Mohawk $755,904 953,827 2,118,025 2,827,297
Dal-Tile 361,590 472,031 1,096,772 1,402,593
Unilin 281,803 357,785 829,984 1,173,065
Intersegment sales (16,732) (20,609) (47,865) (61,779)
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Consolidated net
sales $1,382,565 1,763,034 3,996,916 5,341,176
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Operating income (loss):
Mohawk $16,261 (224,376) (142,234) (167,542)
Dal-Tile 21,166 (479,918) 72,626 (364,808)
Unilin 34,929 (592,549) 80,622 (482,472)
Corporate and
eliminations (4,285) (4,257) (14,149) (15,897)
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Consolidated
operating income
(loss) $68,071 (1,301,100) (3,135) (1,030,719)
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Assets:
Mohawk $1,697,334 2,122,463
Dal-Tile 1,622,502 1,736,212
Unilin 2,754,233 2,912,235
Corporate and eliminations 414,386 201,476
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Consolidated assets $6,488,455 6,972,386
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Reconciliation of Net Sale to Adjusted Net Sales
(Amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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Sept. 26, Sept. 27, Sept. 26, Sept. 27,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net sales $1,382,565 1,763,034 3,996,916 5,341,176
Add: Commercial carpet
tile reserve - 14,614 110,224 23,651
Add: Exchange rate 16,825 - 89,825 -
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Adjusted net sales $1,399,390 1,777,648 4,196,965 5,364,827
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Reconciliation of Segment Net Sale to Adjusted Segment Net Sales
(Amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended
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Sept. 26, Sept. 27,
2009 2008
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Dal-Tile segment
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Net sales $361,590 472,031
Add: Exchange rate 4,518 -
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Adjusted net sales $366,108 472,031
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Unilin segment
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Net sales $281,803 357,785
Add: Exchange rate 12,307 -
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Adjusted net sales $294,110 357,785
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Reconciliation of Net Earnings (Loss) to Adjusted Net Earnings
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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Sept. 26, Sept. 27, Sept. 26, Sept. 27,
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net earnings (loss) $34,348 (1,484,781) (25,278) (1,330,613)
Unusual charges:
Add: Impairment of goodwill
and other intangibles - 1,418,912 - 1,418,912
Add: Commercial
carpet tile reserve - 14,614 122,492 23,651
Add: FIFO inventory - - 61,794 -
Add: Business restructurings 16,019 - 31,936 -
Add: Income tax
expense (benefit) (6,167) 135,620 (83,004) 132,140
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Adjusted net earnings $44,200 84,365 107,940 244,090
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Basic earnings
(loss) per share $0.50 (21.70) (0.37) (19.45)
Weighted-average common shares
outstanding - basic 68,456 68,411 68,446 68,396
Adjusted Diluted
earnings per share $0.64 1.23 1.57 3.56
Weighted-average common shares
outstanding - diluted 68,653 68,600 68,606 68,599
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow
(Amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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Sept. 26, 2009 Sept. 26, 2009 Sept. 27, 2008
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Net cash provided
by operations $146,549 412,594 376,979
Net cash used in
investing (24,282) (77,205) (163,668)
less:
Acquisitions,
net of cash 5,604 5,924 8,346
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Free cash flow $127,871 341,313 221,657
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Reconciliation of Unilin Segment Operating Income to Unilin Segment EBITDA
(Amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended
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EBITDA reconciliation September 26, 2009
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Operating income $34,929
Add: Other income 833
Add:
Depreciation and
amortization 38,247
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EBITDA $74,009
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The Company believes it is useful for itself and investors to review, as
applicable, both GAAP and the above non-GAAP measures in order to assess
the performance of the Company's business for planning and forecasting in
subsequent periods.
For further information: Frank H. Boykin, Chief Financial Officer of Mohawk Industries, Inc., +1-706-624-2695 Web Site: http://www.mohawkind.com
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