Exhibit 99.1
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Company Contact: | | Investor Contact: |
Bradley E. Larson | | Neil Berkman Associates |
Chief Executive Officer | | (310) 826-5051 |
www.readymixinc.com | | info@BerkmanAssociates.com |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Ready Mix, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, August 9, 2007 . . . READY MIX, INC. (RMI) (AMEX:RMX)today announced financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2007.
Second Quarter Results
For the three months ended June 30, 2007, revenue decreased 2.2% to $22.5 million compared to $23.0 million for the second quarter of 2006, as a 6.9% decrease in cubic yards of concrete sold was partially offset by a 4.8% increase in average unit sales price. The decline in unit volume and higher fixed costs associated with the Company’s expansion initiatives contributed to a decrease in gross margin to 10.5% for this year’s second quarter compared to 12.4% for the same period last year.
Net income for the second quarter of 2007 was $0.8 million, or $0.21 per diluted share. This compares to net income for the second quarter of 2006 of $1.0 million, or $0.27 per diluted share.
“With the opening earlier this year of RMI’s Lee Canyon sand and gravel plant near Las Vegas, the Company’s two-year program to expand production capacity and aggregate reserves is nearing completion. We believe this program has positioned Ready Mix to benefit from the long-term trend of rising demand for ready mix concrete we see in our primary Las Vegas and Phoenix markets for years to come,” said Chief Executive Officer Bradley Larson.
“Non-residential construction in Las Vegas and Phoenix has remained strong, but the persistent weakness in residential construction that became evident in 2006 has reduced total demand for ready mix concrete, put downward pressure on prices, and reduced our ability to pass on rising costs. While we expect these market forces to continue to affect our performance in this year’s second half, the underlying factors that drive demand for our products — population and job growth — continue unabated in both of the geographic markets we serve. We believe that Ready Mix is on the right track for the future,” Larson said.
First Half Results
For the six months ended June 30, 2007, revenue decreased 2.9% to $42.9 million compared to $44.1 million for the first half of 2006. Gross margin for this year’s first half decreased to 10.4% from 12.5% a year ago.
Net income for the first six months of 2007 was $1.5 million, or $0.39 per diluted share. This compares to net income for the first six months of 2006 of $2.1 million, or $0.53 per diluted share.
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3430 East Flamingo• Suite 100• Las Vegas, Nevada 89121-5018• (702) 433-2090• Fax (702) 433 0189
Ready Mix, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results
August 9, 2007
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Balance Sheet Highlights
At June 30, 2007, Ready Mix, Inc. reported working capital of approximately $12.0 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $8.2 million, a current ratio of approximately 2.2, and total stockholders’ equity of $29.1 million. At December 31, 2006, working capital was approximately $10.4 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $8.4 million, the current ratio was approximately 2.1, and stockholders’ equity was $27.5 million.
Conference Call
Ready Mix has scheduled a conference call today at 11:00 a.m. ET. A simultaneous webcast of the conference call may be accessed online at theInvestor Information link ofwww.readymixinc.com. A replay will be available after 1:00 p.m. ET at this same Internet address. For a telephone replay, dial (800) 633-8284, reservation #21344605 after 1:00 p.m. ET.
About Ready Mix, Inc.
Ready Mix, Inc. (RMI) has provided ready-mix concrete products to the construction industry since 1997. RMI currently operates three ready-mix concrete plants in the metropolitan Phoenix area, three plants in the metropolitan Las Vegas area, and one plant in Moapa, Nevada. The Company also operates three sand and gravel crushing and screening facilities near Las Vegas, Nevada, which provide raw materials for its Las Vegas and Moapa concrete plants.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release that are forward looking are based on current expectations and actual results or future events may differ materially. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results of the Company or future events to differ materially from those expressed in or underlying such forward-looking statements, including without limitation: national and local economic, business, real estate and other market conditions; the competitive environment in which the Company operates; the execution of the Company’s business plan; financing risks; acquisition and location development risks; potential environmental and other liabilities; and other factors affecting the construction industry generally. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes, please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports onForm 8-K.
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READY MIX, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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| | Three months ended | | | Six months ended | |
| | June 30, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Revenue: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | 22,103,800 | | | $ | 22,905,646 | | | $ | 41,814,357 | | | $ | 43,930,234 | |
Revenue — related parties | | | 399,036 | | | | 91,968 | | | | 1,050,921 | | | | 198,904 | |
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Total revenue | | | 22,502,836 | | | | 22,997,614 | | | | 42,865,278 | | | | 44,129,138 | |
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Cost of revenue | | | 20,145,417 | | | | 20,157,039 | | | | 38,406,845 | | | | 38,615,605 | |
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Gross profit | | | 2,357,419 | | | | 2,840,575 | | | | 4,458,433 | | | | 5,513,533 | |
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General and administrative expenses | | | 1,146,525 | | | | 1,252,565 | | | | 2,308,521 | | | | 2,389,236 | |
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Income from operations | | | 1,210,894 | | | | 1,588,010 | | | | 2,149,912 | | | | 3,124,297 | |
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Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 95,344 | | | | 87,140 | | | | 183,791 | | | | 180,038 | |
Interest expense | | | (38,840 | ) | | | (34,628 | ) | | | (80,958 | ) | | | (63,914 | ) |
Other income | | | 44,840 | | | | 8,023 | | | | 140,650 | | | | 13,824 | |
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| | | 101,344 | | | | 60,535 | | | | 243,483 | | | | 129,948 | |
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Income before income taxes | | | 1,312,238 | | | | 1,648,545 | | | | 2,393,395 | | | | 3,254,245 | |
Income tax expense | | | 514,619 | | | | 605,219 | | | | 897,290 | | | | 1,195,207 | |
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Net income | | $ | 797,619 | | | $ | 1,043,326 | | | $ | 1,496,105 | | | $ | 2,059,038 | |
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Net income per common share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.21 | | | $ | 0.27 | | | $ | 0.39 | | | $ | 0.54 | |
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Diluted | | $ | 0.21 | | | $ | 0.27 | | | $ | 0.39 | | | $ | 0.53 | |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 3,807,500 | | | | 3,807,500 | | | | 3,807,500 | | | | 3,807,500 | |
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Diluted | | | 3,832,491 | | | | 3,852,732 | | | | 3,825,592 | | | | 3,859,660 | |
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READY MIX, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
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| | June 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Assets: | | (Unaudited) | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 8,204,031 | | | $ | 8,369,875 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 10,793,922 | | | | 8,864,436 | |
Inventory | | | 1,191,920 | | | | 1,301,842 | |
Prepaid expenses | | | 1,147,514 | | | | 1,169,041 | |
Deferred tax asset | | | 374,297 | | | | 361,206 | |
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Total current assets | | | 21,711,684 | | | | 20,066,400 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | | 26,987,141 | | | | 25,481,056 | |
Refundable deposits | | | 873,821 | | | | 1,475,297 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 49,572,646 | | | $ | 47,022,753 | |
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Liabilities and stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 5,058,698 | | | $ | 4,269,519 | |
Accrued liabilities | | | 2,174,519 | | | | 2,443,258 | |
Notes payable | | | 2,430,329 | | | | 2,515,522 | |
Obligations under capital leases | | | 16,820 | | | | 250,313 | |
Due to affiliate | | | 2,930 | | | | 73,395 | |
Income tax payable | | | — | | | | 110,458 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 9,683,296 | | | | 9,662,465 | |
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Notes payable, less current portion | | | 9,171,939 | | | | 8,269,789 | |
Obligations under capital leases, less current portion | | | — | | | | 4,634 | |
Deferred tax liability | | | 1,619,009 | | | | 1,619,009 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 20,474,244 | | | | 19,555,897 | |
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Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock — $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock — $0.001 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized, 3,807,500 issued and outstanding | | | 3,808 | | | | 3,808 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 17,929,333 | | | | 17,793,892 | |
Retained earnings | | | 11,165,261 | | | | 9,669,156 | |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 29,098,402 | | | | 27,466,856 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 49,572,646 | | | $ | 47,022,753 | |
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