Jerry W. Nix, Vice Chairman and CFO (770) 612-2048
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY REPORTS INCREASED SALES AND EARNINGS FOR THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
Atlanta, Georgia, October 18, 2007 — Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) reported increased sales and earnings for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007. Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.80 billion were up 4% compared to the third quarter of 2006. Net income for the quarter was $128.6 million, an increase of 6% over $121.3 million recorded in the same period of the previous year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were 76 cents, up 7% compared to 71 cents for the third quarter last year.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, sales totaled $8.22 billion, up 4% compared to the same period in 2006. Net income for the nine months was $380.3 million, an increase of 7% over $355.9 million recorded in the previous year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $2.23, up 8% compared to $2.06 for the same period last year.
Mr. Gallagher stated, “We are pleased to report that the third quarter of 2007 was another period of steady and consistent sales and earnings growth for Genuine Parts Company. Motion Industries, our Industrial Group, once again generated the strongest revenue increase. They increased their sales 7% in the quarter and they continue to grow nicely. EIS, our Electrical Group, was up 4%, followed by Automotive, up 3% and Office Products up slightly, at .3%. The Automotive and Office Products segments continue to encounter sluggish business conditions, but we remain optimistic about their ability to show further improvement in the fourth quarter.”
Mr. Gallagher added, “The balance sheet at September 30, 2007 remains in excellent condition and we continue to strengthen our financial position through steady and consistent earnings growth as well as through working capital and asset management initiatives. The Company also continues to generate superior cash flows and our cash position remains strong.”
Mr. Gallagher concluded, “As we enter the fourth quarter, we are pleased to be in a position to report another year of steady and consistent sales and earnings growth for Genuine Parts Company. Our focus in the final quarter continues to be on the execution of our growth and operational strategies in each of our businesses, as well as our ongoing initiatives to further strengthen the balance sheet.”
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Conference Call
Genuine Parts Company will hold a conference call today at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the results of the quarter and the future outlook. Interested parties may listen by dialing 877-422-4780, conference ID 18557678. A replay will also be available at 800-642-1687, conference ID 18557678, two hours after the completion of the conference call until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on October 25, 2007.
Forward Looking Statements
Some statements in this release, as well as in other materials we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or otherwise release to the public and in materials that we make available on our website, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Senior officers may also make verbal statements to analysts, investors, the media and others that are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements may relate, for example to our future operations, prospects, strategies, financial condition, economic performance (including growth and earnings), industry conditions and demand for our products and services. The Company cautions that its forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and while we believe that our expectations for the future are reasonable in view of currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events may differ materially from those indicated as a result of various important factors. Such factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, the growth rate of the market for the Company’s products and services, the ability to maintain favorable supplier arrangements and relationships, competitive product and pricing pressures, including internet related initiatives, the effectiveness of the Company’s promotional, marketing and advertising programs, changes in laws and regulations, including changes in accounting and taxation guidance, the uncertainties of litigation, as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC.
Forward-looking statements are only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no duty to update its forward-looking statements. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our Forms 10-Q and Form 8-K reports to the SEC.
About Genuine Parts Company
Genuine Parts Company is a distributor of automotive replacement parts in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Company also distributes industrial replacement parts in the U.S. and Canada through its Motion Industries subsidiary. S. P. Richards Company, the Office Products Group, distributes business products nationwide in the U.S. and Canada. The Electrical/Electronic Group, EIS, Inc., distributes electrical and electronic components throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
Three Months Ended Sept. 30,
Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,
2007
2006
2007
2006
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Net sales
$
2,797,556
$
2,699,641
$
8,215,926
$
7,914,998
Cost of goods sold
1,927,068
1,868,346
5,643,909
5,455,044
870,488
831,295
2,572,017
2,459,954
Selling, administrative & other expenses
663,101
634,445
1,958,704
1,883,115
Income before income taxes
207,387
196,850
613,313
576,839
Income taxes
78,807
75,517
233,059
220,901
Net income
$
128,580
$
121,333
$
380,254
$
355,938
Basic net income per common share
$
.76
$
.71
$
2.24
$
2.07
Diluted net income per common share
$
.76
$
.71
$
2.23
$
2.06
Weighted average common shares outstanding
168,819
170,912
169,862
171,950
Dilutive effect of stock options and
non-vested restricted stock awards
1,006
825
1,022
897
Weighted average common shares outstanding –
assuming dilution
169,825
171,737
170,884
172,847
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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES SEGMENT INFORMATION AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Three Months Ended Sept. 30,
Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,
2007
2006
2007
2006
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except ratio analysis)
Net sales:
Automotive
$
1,381,007
$
1,345,595
$
4,037,568
$
3,935,614
Industrial
849,631
791,650
2,522,675
2,336,430
Office Products
460,425
459,093
1,342,932
1,352,277
Electrical/Electronic Materials
111,863
107,356
329,416
306,846
Other (1)
(5,370
)
(4,053
)
(16,665
)
(16,169
)
Total net sales
$
2,797,556
$
2,699,641
$
8,215,926
$
7,914,998
Operating profit:
Automotive
$
115,023
$
112,135
$
325,690
$
321,390
Industrial
69,669
62,031
204,330
178,619
Office Products
33,183
35,344
119,052
121,563
Electrical/Electronic Materials
7,685
6,059
23,224
17,184
Total operating profit
225,560
215,569
672,296
638,756
Interest expense, net
(4,706
)
(6,708
)
(16,550
)
(20,295
)
Other, net
(13,467
)
(12,011
)
(42,433
)
(41,622
)
Income before income taxes
$
207,387
$
196,850
$
613,313
$
576,839
Capital expenditures
$
31,015
$
34,564
$
83,781
$
93,155
Depreciation and amortization
$
21,994
$
20,236
$
64,014
$
55,491
Current ratio
3.0/1
3.1/1
(1)
Represents the net effect of discounts, incentives and freight billed reported as a component of net sales.
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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Sept. 30,
Sept. 30,
2007
2006
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
330,052
$
214,394
Trade accounts receivable, net
1,334,309
1,301,384
Merchandise inventories, net
2,225,718
2,189,845
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
243,296
212,908
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
4,133,375
3,918,531
Goodwill and other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization
70,539
62,398
Other assets
172,583
499,890
Net property, plant and equipment
458,597
431,123
TOTAL ASSETS
$
4,835,094
$
4,911,942
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade accounts payable
$
1,088,201
$
1,013,215
Income taxes payable
19,559
27,334
Dividends payable
61,318
57,616
Other current liabilities
199,529
178,137
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
1,368,607
1,276,302
Long-term debt
500,000
500,000
Other long-term liabilities
191,750
130,294
Deferred income taxes
—
160,764
Minority interests in subsidiaries
64,774
59,570
Common stock
167,900
170,403
Retained earnings and other
2,542,063
2,614,609
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
2,709,963
2,785,012
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$
4,835,094
$
4,911,942
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GENUINE PARTS COMPANY and SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30,
2007
2006
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
$
380,254
$
355,938
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
64,014
55,491
Other
19,435
11,097
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
154,249
(6,317
)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
617,952
416,209
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(83,781
)
(93,155
)
Other
(20,316
)
(11,614
)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(104,097
)
(104,769
)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net payments on credit facilities
—
(881
)
Stock options exercised
10,134
6,183
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
4,176
1,820
Dividends paid
(181,925
)
(170,530
)
Purchase of stock
(152,161
)
(122,549
)
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(319,776
)
(285,957
)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
194,079
25,483
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
135,973
188,911
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$
330,052
$
214,394
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