EXHIBIT 99.1
Corporate & financial news release
SCOTT’S LIQUID GOLD REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
Third Quarter Highlights:
| • | Net sales of $9.7 million for the third quarter of 2018 |
| • | Net income $1.1 million for the quarter ($0.09 per share) |
| • | Net cash increased $0.6 million during the quarter to $5.6 million |
Year-to-date Highlights:
| • | Net income of $2.2 million ($0.18 per share) |
| • | Generated cash flow from operations of $2.5 million; net cash increased $1.5 million |
DENVER, COLORADO – November 13, 2018 – Scott’s Liquid Gold-Inc. (OTC: SLGD) today announced
operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.
President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Goldstein stated, “The Scott’s team’s solid performance in 2018 demonstrates our ability to generate strong cash flows and return value to our shareholders. Our strong operating cash flow drove the early paydown of our debt during the second quarter. This was accomplished despite 2018’s slow start in international and distributed product sales.
I am proud of the team’s efforts to integrate the Prell® & Denorex® brands. Their transition of production to our Colorado facility drove this performance and established a strong platform for our continued focus on growth.
We expect the fourth quarter to be a strong sales quarter, although we expect lower overall gross margins from higher sales of our distributed products.”
Net sales
Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2018, decreased 6.3%, or $0.7 million, to approximately $9.7 million. Sales in the Household segment decreased 17.3% due to the discontinuation of our Touch of Scent® products. The decrease was also driven by increased competition facing our Scott’s Liquid Gold® Wood Care products, where we are initiating selective advertising and marketing programs. Sales in the Skin and Hair Care segment decreased 4.6% as strong 2018 Alpha® Skin Care product sales were offset by a decrease in sales for 7th Heaven skin care products as 2017’s highly favorable sales returned to historical levels in early 2018.
Net Income and Earnings Per Share
Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was $1.1 million, compared to net income of $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017. Net income decreased due to lower net sales as well as higher selling and advertising costs. Higher gross margins, which were driven by strong sales of Alpha® Skin Care products and lower income tax expense, helped offset the decrease.
Cash Flow
Cash flow from operating activities was $2.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $2.0 million for the same 2017 period. Cash flow increased as successful working capital initiatives offset decreases in sales and net income. 2018’s operating cash flow was utilized to fully pay off the company’s debt ahead of schedule, while also driving cash on hand up from $4.1 million at the beginning of the year to $5.6 million as of September 30, 2018.
About Scott’s Liquid Gold-Inc.
Scott’s Liquid Gold-Inc. is an American manufacturing and distribution company with a strong belief that Made in America is something to be proud of. Over the last 65+ years we have developed a reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative products that consumers know and trust.
Our flagship product, Scott’s Liquid Gold® Wood Care, is a leader in its category and is known for bringing life back to and protecting all types of natural wood surfaces.
Scott’s Liquid Gold-Inc. also owns Neoteric Cosmetics, a skin and hair care company with a rich history of offering products that deliver high-quality, proven results that customers expect. Neoteric’s skin and hair care products are embraced and respected by both medical professionals and consumers alike and include brands such as Alpha® Skin Care, Prell®, and Denorex®. Neoteric Cosmetics is also the proud American distributor of 7th Heaven skin care products and the specialty channel distributor for Batiste Dry Shampoo.
SCOTT’S LIQUID GOLD-INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| September 30, | | | September 30, | |
| 2018 | | | 2017 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Net sales | $ | 9,686 | | | $ | 10,341 | | | $ | 27,921 | | | $ | 30,657 | |
Cost of sales | | 4,808 | | | | 5,420 | | | | 14,644 | | | | 16,649 | |
Gross Profit | | 4,878 | | | | 4,921 | | | | 13,277 | | | | 14,008 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advertising | | 324 | | | | 110 | | | | 1,206 | | | | 531 | |
Selling | | 2,063 | | | | 1,583 | | | | 5,536 | | | | 4,879 | |
General and administrative | | 1,079 | | | | 1,063 | | | | 3,604 | | | | 3,166 | |
Total operating expenses | | 3,466 | | | | 2,756 | | | | 10,346 | | | | 8,576 | |
Income from operations | | 1,412 | | | | 2,165 | | | | 2,931 | | | | 5,432 | |
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Interest expense | | (5 | ) | | | (26 | ) | | | (77 | ) | | | (102 | ) |
Income before income taxes | | 1,407 | | | | 2,139 | | | | 2,854 | | | | 5,330 | |
Income tax expense | | (340 | ) | | | (664 | ) | | | (699 | ) | | | (1,899 | ) |
Net income | $ | 1,067 | | | $ | 1,475 | | | $ | 2,155 | | | $ | 3,431 | |
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Net income per common share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | 0.18 | | | $ | 0.29 | |
Diluted | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | 0.17 | | | $ | 0.28 | |
Weighted average shares outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | 12,162 | | | | 11,886 | | | | 12,039 | | | | 11,841 | |
Diluted | | 12,540 | | | | 12,360 | | | | 12,581 | | | | 12,218 | |
SCOTT’S LIQUID GOLD-INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and par value amounts)
| September 30, | | | December 31, | |
| 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Assets | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 5,646 | | | $ | 4,114 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | 3,346 | | | | 3,104 | |
Inventories, net | | 8,387 | | | | 8,787 | |
Income taxes receivable | | 177 | | | | - | |
Prepaid expenses | | 312 | | | | 285 | |
Total current assets | | 17,868 | | | | 16,290 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | 988 | | | | 909 | |
Deferred tax asset | | 483 | | | | 384 | |
Goodwill | | 1,521 | | | | 1,521 | |
Intangible assets, net | | 5,683 | | | | 6,148 | |
Other assets | | 49 | | | | 49 | |
Total assets | $ | 26,592 | | | $ | 25,301 | |
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | $ | 1,862 | | | $ | 1,656 | |
Accrued expenses | | 763 | | | | 936 | |
Income taxes payable | | - | | | | 366 | |
Current maturities of long-term debt | | - | | | | 800 | |
Total current liabilities | | 2,625 | | | | 3,758 | |
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Long-term debt, net of current maturities and debt issuance costs | | - | | | | 362 | |
Total liabilities | | 2,625 | | | | 4,120 | |
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Shareholders’ equity: | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 20,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding | | - | | | | - | |
Common stock; $0.10 par value, authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 12,408,177 shares (2018) and 11,885,839 shares (2017) | | 1,241 | | | | 1,189 | |
Capital in excess of par | | 7,020 | | | | 6,441 | |
Retained earnings | | 15,706 | | | | 13,551 | |
Total shareholders’ equity | | 23,967 | | | | 21,181 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 26,592 | | | $ | 25,301 | |
SCOTT’S LIQUID GOLD-INC. & SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| Nine Months Ended | |
| September 30, | |
| 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Net income | $ | 2,155 | | | $ | 3,431 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 626 | | | | 591 | |
Stock-based compensation | | 184 | | | | 184 | |
Deferred income taxes | | (99 | ) | | | 829 | |
Change in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | (242 | ) | | | 304 | |
Inventories | | 400 | | | | (3,843 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | (27 | ) | | | (75 | ) |
Income taxes (receivable) payable | | (543 | ) | | | 204 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 33 | | | | 335 | |
Total adjustments to net income | | 332 | | | | (1,471 | ) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 2,487 | | | | 1,960 | |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | |
Purchase of property and equipment | | (202 | ) | | | (353 | ) |
Net cash used by investing activities | | (202 | ) | | | (353 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | |
Repayments under line-of-credit | | - | | | | (750 | ) |
Repayments of long-term debt | | (1,200 | ) | | | (600 | ) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | | 447 | | | | 35 | |
Net cash used by financing activities | | (753 | ) | | | (1,315 | ) |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | | 1,532 | | | | 292 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | 4,114 | | | | 2,097 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 5,646 | | | $ | 2,389 | |
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Supplemental disclosures: | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | 39 | | | $ | 102 | |
Cash paid during the period for income taxes | $ | 1,342 | | | $ | 866 | |
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Relations Contact:
Kevin Paprzycki, CFO
303.576.6032
