Hardinge Inc. One Hardinge Drive, Elmira, N.Y. 14902
Hardinge Reports First Quarter 2017 Results
ELMIRA, N.Y., May 5, 2017 - Hardinge Inc. (NASDAQ: HDNG), a leading international provider of advanced metal-cutting solutions and accessories, reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2017.
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| • | Orders for the first quarter increased 12% to $72.9 million compared with the prior-year period on strength in Europe, up 24%, and Asia, up 17%. North America was down a moderate 1%. |
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| • | As expected, sales for the quarter were soft at $64.6 million, down 5% from the prior year’s first quarter. Excluding the $1.5 million impact of foreign currency exchange, sales were down 3%. |
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| • | A new restructuring program was initiated to generate $2.0 million to $2.5 million annualized pre-tax savings; incurred $1.4 million in restructuring charges in quarter. |
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| • | Net loss was $2.0 million, or a $0.16 loss per diluted share; Non-GAAP(1) adjusted net loss was $0.6 million, or a $0.05 loss per diluted share. |
Richard L. Simons, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “While sales in the quarter were light, they came in as planned given customers’ delivery schedules. Nonetheless, we believe the quarter was a good start to the year with very solid orders. Global demand, for grinding especially, has been picking up nicely. This supports our confidence for sales in 2017 to be moderately better than last year and, when combined with the effect of our restructuring efforts completed in 2016, for profitability to be stronger.”
He added, “Our strategy is centered on growing market share and driving down costs. We have initiated a new restructuring program to rationalize product lines and further streamline our operations through the consolidation of facilities and sale of assets. The effort will also deliver operational efficiencies and reduce manpower requirements. I am confident that these actions will better position Hardinge within the competitive machine tool industry for us to grow profitably and create long-term value for our shareholders. There is momentum building in the machine tool industry and we are well situated to capture that opportunity.”
The restructuring program is expected to generate an estimated $2.0 million to $2.5 million in pre-tax annualized savings, and is anticipated to be substantially complete by mid-2018. Restructuring costs are expected to be in the range of approximately $3.8 million to $4.3 million, of which approximately $1.6 million is non-cash.
(1)Management believes that the use of non-GAAP measures helps in the understanding of the Company's operating performance. See page 8 of this release for the reconciliation tables between reported amounts and non-GAAP measures discussed in this document.
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Sales, Orders and Backlog for the Quarter
(Please refer to the Sales and Orders tables included in this release)
North America: Market conditions in the U.S. are improved over the prior year. North America sales were up 12% in the quarter and orders, while down 1% due to a slow start in January and February, were much stronger in March.
Europe: Sales were down 26% due to customer delivery timing and the lingering effects of political uncertainty. Orders increased an encouraging 24% in the period led by strong demand for grinding machines and despite unfavorable foreign currency effect.
Asia: The Company believes its strong market position in high-precision products and ability to provide custom solutions, combined with China's improving market conditions, makes Asia a key region for growth. Sales for the quarter rose 3% to $27.3 million, while orders increased 17% to $28.0 million. Excluding the negative impact from foreign currency translation, sales were up 7% and orders were up 20%.
Consolidated Backlog: Order backlog at March 31, 2017 increased 9% over the trailing fourth quarter of 2016 on strong order volume to $127.2 million and was up 26% over backlog at March 31, 2016.
First Quarter Operating Results (comparisons are to the prior-year period except where noted)
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| • | Gross profit for the quarter was $21.4 million, down from $22.7 million in the prior-year period on lower sales. As a percent of sales, gross profit was 33%. |
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| • | Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expense declined $2.6 million, or 12%, driven by $1.7 million lower agent commissions and $0.7 million lower non-recurring professional fees. |
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| • | In March 2017, management initiated a strategic restructuring program that is expected to be substantially completed in mid-2018. Restructuring expenses in the 2017 first quarter were $1.4 million compared with $0.2 million in the prior year quarter. |
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| • | Net loss from operations was $1.8 million. On a non-GAAP(1) adjusted basis, net loss from operations was $0.3 million which is relatively unchanged from the prior-year period. |
China International Machine Tool Show
Demonstrating its leadership in highly reliable, precision machine tools, Hardinge had 12 machines on display, half of which were new to the market, at the China International Machine tool Show in Beijing, April 17 through April 22. This included two automated cells with robotic loading and unloading systems. One cell displayed our ability to provide customers with a custom solution which is Industrial Internet of Things (Industry 4.0) ready for the next revolution in manufacturing technology. The show is the largest of its kind in China attracting visitors interested in understanding the changing dynamics of automation and machine tool technology.
Webcast and Conference Call
Hardinge will host a conference call and webcast today at 11:00 a.m. ET. During the conference call and webcast, Richard L. Simons, President and CEO, and Douglas J. Malone, Vice President and CFO, will review the financial and operating results for the quarter, as well as the Company’s strategy and outlook. A question and answer session will follow the formal discussion. Supplemental slides will be made available on Hardinge’s website at http://ir.hardinge.com/events.cfm.
The conference call can be accessed by calling (201) 689-8560. The listen-only audio webcast can be monitored at http://ir.hardinge.com/events.cfm.
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A telephonic replay will be available from 2:00 p.m. ET today through Friday May 12, 2017. To listen to the archived call, dial (412) 317-6671 and enter conference ID number 13659725. Alternatively, the archive can be heard on the Company’s website at http://ir.hardinge.com/events.cfm. A transcript will also be posted to the website, once available.
About Hardinge
Hardinge is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high precision, computer-controlled machine tool solutions developed for critical, hard-to-machine metal parts and of technologically advanced workholding accessories. The Company’s strategy is to leverage its global brand strength to further penetrate global market opportunities where customers will benefit from the technologically advanced, high quality, reliable products Hardinge produces. With approximately two-thirds of its sales outside of North America, Hardinge serves the worldwide metal working market. Hardinge’s machine tool and accessory solutions can also be found in a broad base of industries to include aerospace, agricultural, automotive, construction, consumer products, defense, energy, medical, technology and transportation.
Hardinge applies its engineering design and manufacturing expertise in high performance machining centers, high-end cylindrical and jig grinding machines, SUPER-PRECISION® and precision CNC lathes and technologically advanced workholding accessories. Hardinge has manufacturing operations in China, France, Germany, India, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
The Company regularly posts information on its website: http://www.hardinge.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). Such statements are based on management's current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact or that are about future events may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. For example, words such as "may," "will," "should," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," "strategy," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results or outcomes and the timing of certain events may differ significantly from those discussed in any forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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| For more information contact: | |
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| Company: | Investor Relations: |
Douglas J. Malone Chief Financial Officer Phone: (607) 378-4140 | Deborah K. Pawlowski, Kei Advisors LLC Phone: (716) 843-3908 Email: dpawlowski@keiadvisors.com |
FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW.
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HARDINGE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
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| | Three Months Ended
March 31, |
| | 2017 | | 2016 |
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| Sales | $ | 64,557 |
| | $ | 67,822 |
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| Cost of sales | 43,170 |
| | 45,078 |
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| Gross profit | 21,387 |
| | 22,744 |
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| Gross profit margin | 33.1 | % | | 33.5 | % |
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| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 18,022 |
| | 20,593 |
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| Research & development | 3,559 |
| | 3,287 |
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| Restructuring | 1,436 |
| | 200 |
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| Other expense (income), net | 155 |
| | (91 | ) |
| Loss from operations | (1,785 | ) | | (1,245 | ) |
| Operating margin | (2.8 | )% | | (1.8 | )% |
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| Interest expense | 105 |
| | 153 |
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| Interest income | (40 | ) | | (67 | ) |
| Loss before income taxes | (1,850 | ) | | (1,331 | ) |
| Income taxes | 198 |
| | (86 | ) |
| Net loss | $ | (2,048 | ) | | $ | (1,245 | ) |
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| Per share data: | |
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| Basic loss per share: | $ | (0.16 | ) | | $ | (0.10 | ) |
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| Diluted loss per share: | $ | (0.16 | ) | | $ | (0.10 | ) |
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| Cash dividends declared per share: | $ | 0.02 |
| | $ | 0.02 |
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| Weighted avg. shares outstanding: Basic | 12,880 |
| | 12,797 |
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| Weighted avg. shares outstanding: Diluted | 12,880 |
| | 12,797 |
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HARDINGE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
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2017 | | December 31,
2016 |
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| Assets | |
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 26,725 |
| | $ | 28,255 |
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| Restricted cash | 2,757 |
| | 2,923 |
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| Accounts receivable, net | 46,562 |
| | 55,573 |
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| Inventories, net | 115,863 |
| | 107,018 |
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| Other current assets | 10,621 |
| | 6,926 |
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| Total current assets | 202,528 |
| | 200,695 |
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| Property, plant and equipment, net | 56,863 |
| | 56,961 |
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| Goodwill | 6,652 |
| | 6,579 |
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| Other intangible assets, net | 26,966 |
| | 26,730 |
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| Other non-current assets | 6,787 |
| | 6,585 |
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| Total non-current assets | 97,268 |
| | 96,855 |
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| Total assets | $ | 299,796 |
| | $ | 297,550 |
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| Liabilities and shareholders’ equity | |
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| Notes payable to bank | $ | 823 |
| | $ | 703 |
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| Accounts payable | 25,956 |
| | 24,217 |
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| Accrued expenses | 21,865 |
| | 25,629 |
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| Customer deposits | 21,300 |
| | 18,215 |
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| Accrued income taxes | 1,426 |
| | 1,160 |
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| Current portion of long-term debt | 2,935 |
| | 2,923 |
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| Total current liabilities | 74,305 |
| | 72,847 |
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| Long-term debt | 2,262 |
| | 2,970 |
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| Pension and postretirement liabilities | 58,049 |
| | 58,840 |
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| Deferred income taxes | 4,073 |
| | 3,800 |
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| Other liabilities | 2,879 |
| | 3,152 |
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| Total non-current liabilities | 67,263 |
| | 68,762 |
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| Commitments and contingencies | | | |
| Common stock (par value $0.01 per share; shares authorized 20,000,000; shares issued 12,926,716 and 12,903,037) | 129 |
| | 129 |
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| Additional paid-in capital | 121,160 |
| | 121,015 |
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| Retained earnings | 87,249 |
| | 89,557 |
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| Treasury shares (at cost, 0 and 9,243) | — |
| | (104 | ) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (50,310 | ) | | (54,656 | ) |
| Total shareholders’ equity | 158,228 |
| | 155,941 |
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| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 299,796 |
| | $ | 297,550 |
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HARDINGE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
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| | Three Months Ended
March 31, |
| | 2017 | | 2016 |
| | (Unaudited) |
| Operating activities | |
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| Net loss | $ | (2,048 | ) | | $ | (1,245 | ) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: | |
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| Impairment | 1,401 |
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| Depreciation and amortization | 2,157 |
| | 2,017 |
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| Debt issuance costs amortization | 32 |
| | 32 |
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| Deferred income taxes | 143 |
| | (255 | ) |
| Gain on sale of assets | (2 | ) | | (13 | ) |
| Unrealized foreign currency transaction gain | (387 | ) | | (225 | ) |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |
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| Accounts receivable | 9,786 |
| | 7,613 |
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| Restricted cash | 193 |
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| Inventories | (8,208 | ) | | (4,851 | ) |
| Other assets | (3,287 | ) | | (595 | ) |
| Accounts payable | 1,056 |
| | (514 | ) |
| Customer deposits | 2,887 |
| | (2,170 | ) |
| Accrued expenses | (4,823 | ) | | (5,177 | ) |
| Accrued pension and postretirement liabilities | (14 | ) | | (20 | ) |
| Net cash used in operating activities | (1,114 | ) | | (5,403 | ) |
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| Investing activities | |
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| Capital expenditures | (480 | ) | | (436 | ) |
| Proceeds from sales of assets | 3 |
| | 32 |
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| Net cash used in investing activities | (477 | ) | | (404 | ) |
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| Financing activities | |
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| Proceeds from short-term notes payable to bank | 7,535 |
| | 18,172 |
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| Repayments of short-term notes payable to bank | (7,463 | ) | | (14,995 | ) |
| Repayments of long-term debt | (762 | ) | | (1,010 | ) |
| Dividends paid | (258 | ) | | (274 | ) |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (948 | ) | | 1,893 |
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| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 1,009 |
| | 425 |
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| Net decrease in cash | (1,530 | ) | | (3,489 | ) |
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| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 28,255 |
| | 32,774 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 26,725 |
| | $ | 29,285 |
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HARDINGE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Sales by Region
(in thousands)
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| | Quarter Ended |
| | March 31, 2017 | March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2016 |
| Sales to Customers in | $ | % of Total | $ | Year-over-Year % Change | $ | Sequential % Change |
| North America | 19,583 |
| | 30% | 17,450 |
| | 12% | 29,744 |
| | (34)% |
| Europe | 17,702 |
| | 28% | 23,843 |
| | (26)% | 27,026 |
| | (35)% |
| Asia | 27,272 |
| | 42% | 26,529 |
| | 3% | 30,025 |
| | (9)% |
| Total | 64,557 |
| | 100% | 67,822 |
| | (5)% | 86,795 |
| | (26)% |
HARDINGE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Orders by Region
(in thousands)
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| | Quarter Ended |
| | March 31, 2017 | March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2016 |
| Orders from Customers in | $ | % of Total | $ | Year-over-Year % Change | $ | Sequential % Change |
| North America | 23,669 |
| | 32% | 23,903 |
| | (1)% | 25,378 |
| | (7)% |
| Europe | 21,290 |
| | 30% | 17,129 |
| | 24% | 28,248 |
| | (25)% |
| Asia | 27,987 |
| | 38% | 23,893 |
| | 17% | 36,778 |
| | (24)% |
| Total | 72,946 |
| | 100% | 64,925 |
| | 12% | 90,404 |
| | (19)% |
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Hardinge believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures such as adjusted gross profit, adjusted loss from operations, adjusted net income, and adjusted earnings per diluted share is important for investors and other readers of Hardinge's financial statements, as they are used as an analytical indicator by Hardinge management to better understand its operating performance.
HARDINGE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP Loss from Operations to Non-GAAP Adjusted Loss from Operations
(in thousands)
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| | Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017 | | Three Months Ended
March 31, 2016 |
| | Amount | | % of Sales | | Amount | | % of Sales |
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| Loss from operations as reported | $ | (1,785 | ) | | (2.8 | )% | | $ | (1,245 | ) | | (1.8 | )% |
| Adjustments to reported loss from operations: | | | | | | | |
| Restructuring charges | 1,436 |
| | 2.2 |
| | 200 |
| | 0.3 |
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| Professional fees for strategic review process | — |
| | — |
| | 699 |
| | 1.0 |
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| Non-GAAP loss from operations as adjusted | $ | (349 | ) | | (0.6 | )% | | $ | (346 | ) | | (0.5 | )% |
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HARDINGE INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Loss
(in thousands, except per share data)
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| | Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017 | | Three Months Ended
March 31, 2016 |
| | Amount | | EPS | | Amount | | EPS |
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| Net loss as reported | $ | (2,048 | ) | | $ | (0.16 | ) | | $ | (1,245 | ) | | $ | (0.10 | ) |
| Adjustments to reported net loss, net of taxes: | | | | | | | |
| Restructuring charges | 1,429 |
| | 0.11 |
| | 200 |
| | 0.02 |
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| Professional fees for strategic review process | — |
| | — |
| | 699 |
| | 0.05 |
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| Non-GAAP net loss as adjusted | $ | (619 | ) | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | (346 | ) | | $ | (0.03 | ) |
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