Shiloh Industries Reports Second Quarter 2010 ResultsRising Industry Volumes Lead to Return to Profitability
VALLEY CITY, OH -- (Marketwire - May 25, 2010) - Shiloh Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHLO) today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year ending October 31, 2010.
Second Quarter 2010 Highlights:
-- Sales increased to $117.9 million, up 89.3% from a year ago.
-- Operating income was $5.7 million.
-- Reported net income of $.19 per share compared to a loss of $.38 per
share a year ago.
-- Borrowed funds closed the quarter at $34.4 million, down from $53.7
million at January 31, 2010 on stronger second quarter cash flow.
Sales for the second quarter ended April 30, 2010 were $117.9 million, an increase of 89.3% from the $62.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The increase in sales revenue reflects the improvement of industry volume, conquest business achieved in 2009 and new programs launched during the year. During the second quarter of fiscal 2010, the car and light truck production volumes of the North American automotive industry increased by 53.6% while the production volumes of the traditional domestic manufacturers improved by 46.4%. The heavy truck and lawn and garden markets that the Company supplies also exhibited improvement.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company reported operating income of $5.7 million compared to an operating loss of $8.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and net income of $3.1 million, or $0.19 per share (diluted) as compared to the second quarter of 2009 net loss of $6.2 million, or $0.38 per share (diluted). The improvement in operating performance reflects the increase in revenue with the corresponding impact of operating leverage and lower break even levels achieved in 2009. As production activity has accelerated, the Company was able to continue to maintain the productivity improvements initiated in 2008 and 2009 to adjust its cost structure. The Company also continued its focus on controllable expenses in the Manufacturing and Selling, General and Administrative areas and expenses in the second quarter of fiscal 2010 declined as a percentage of sales compared with levels experienced during the second quarter of fiscal 2009.
Debt levels declined by $19.3 million from the second quarter of fiscal 2009. However, due to the impact of the Fourth Amendment to the Company's Credit Agreement, interest expense increased by $.4 million compared with the similar period in fiscal 2009.
First Six Months 2010 Results
Operating income for the first six months of fiscal 2010 was $6.2 million compared to an operating loss of $16.9 million in the first six months of fiscal 2009 and net income of $2.5 million, or $.15 per share (diluted), compared to a loss in 2009 of $12.4 million, or $.76 per share (diluted). The improvement reflects the effect of the first half sales volume increase of $90.5 million, or 72.2%, to sales of $215.7 million in the 2010 first half from $125.3 million in the prior year. The improvement also reflects the operating leverage generated by cost containment and productivity improvement efforts implemented in 2008 and 2009.
Interest expense for the first half of fiscal 2010 was $2.3 million, $.9 million above the prior year period. The higher borrowing rates in fiscal 2010 in spite of lower borrowed funds caused interest expense to rise.
In commenting on the results of the second quarter of fiscal 2010, Theodore K. Zampetis, President and CEO, said, "We continue to benefit from the improved production volumes from all our customers and our ability to address the rising sales and production volumes while maintaining our cost structure that was implemented when the downturn began in 2008 and continued throughout 2009. The increase in sales of 89% for the second quarter and 72% for the first six months of fiscal 2010 was accomplished with increases in variable manufacturing expenses of 48% for the second quarter and 40% for the first half of fiscal 2010. Selling, General and Administrative expenses also increased at a rate less than the sales growth. We continue to monitor controllable costs closely as the year progresses.
"Working capital management and operating results contributed to stronger cash flow from operations of $15.6 million for the second quarter and $16.7 million for the first half of fiscal 2010. As a result, borrowed funds of $34.4 million at quarter end are at their lowest level since 1996. The Company's net debt to total capital of 25.9% is one of the best in the automotive industry."
Mr. Zampetis concluded, "We will continue our focus on controlling our internal cost structure effectively to insure alignment with industry production volumes for the balance of 2010 and beyond and to pursue new business development opportunities that are now present in the automotive and non-automotive markets. Shiloh continues to possess the managerial and financial strength to benefit from the gradual improvement of the economy that is underway."
Headquartered in Valley City, Ohio, Shiloh Industries is a leading manufacturer of first operation blanks, engineered welded blanks, complex stampings and modular assemblies for the automotive and heavy truck industries. The Company has 14 wholly owned subsidiaries at locations in Ohio, Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee and Mexico, and employs approximately 1200.
A conference call to discuss second quarter 2010 results will be held on May 25, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. (ET). To listen to the conference call, dial (888) 282-4044 approximately five minutes prior to the start time and request the Shiloh Industries second quarter 2010 conference call.
Certain statements made by Shiloh Industries, Inc. in this release and other periodic oral and written statements, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, regarding the Company's operating performance, events or developments that the Company believes or expects to occur in the future, including those that discuss strategies, goals, outlook or other non-historical matters, or which relate to future sales, earnings expectations, cost savings, awarded sales, volume growth, earnings or general belief in the Company's expectations of future operating results are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are made on the basis of management's assumptions and expectations. As a result, there can be no guarantee or assurance that these assumptions and expectations will in fact occur. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to materially differ from those contained in the statements. Some, but not all of the risks, include the ability of the Company to accomplish its strategic objectives with respect to implementing its sustainable business model; the ability to obtain future sales; changes in worldwide economic and political conditions, including adverse effects from terrorism or related hostilities; costs related to legal and administrative matters; the Company's ability to realize cost savings expected to offset price concessions; inefficiencies related to production and product launches that are greater than anticipated; changes in technology and technological risks; increased fuel and utility costs; work stoppages and strikes at the Company's facilities and that of the Company's customers or suppliers; the Company's dependence on the automotive and heavy truck industries, which are highly cyclical; the dependence of the automotive industry on consumer spending, which is subject to the impact of domestic and international economic conditions, including increased energy costs affecting car and light truck production, and regulations and policies regarding international trade; financial and business downturns of the Company's customers or vendors, including any production cutbacks or bankruptcies; increases in the price of, or limitations on the availability of, steel, the Company's primary raw material, or decreases in the price of scrap steel; the successful launch and consumer acceptance of new vehicles for which the Company supplies parts; the occurrence of any event or condition that may be deemed a material adverse effect under the Credit Agreement or a decrease in customer demand which could cause a covenant default under the Credit Agreement; pension plan funding requirements; and other factors, uncertainties, challenges and risks detailed in the Company's other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any or all of these risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect management's analysis only as of the date of this release.
The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. In addition to the disclosures contained herein, readers should carefully review risks and uncertainties contained in other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended
April 30, April 30,
2010 2009 2010 2009
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Revenues $ 117,836 $ 62,239 $ 215,727 $ 125,261
Cost of sales 106,781 63,381 199,641 130,658
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Gross profit (loss) 11,055 (1,142) 16,086 (5,397)
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 5,316 4,857 9,914 9,843
Asset impairment charges
(recoveries), net - 1,633 (48) 714
Restructuring charges - 906 - 906
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Operating income (loss) 5,739 (8,538) 6,220 (16,860)
Interest expense 944 568 2,270 1,387
Interest income 1 13 2 25
Other income (expense), net (6) 35 (25) 247
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Income (loss) before income
taxes 4,790 (9,058) 3,927 (17,975)
Provision (benefit) for income
taxes 1,702 (2,826) 1,374 (5,608)
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Net income (loss) $ 3,088 $ (6,232) $ 2,553 $ (12,367)
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Income (loss) per share:
Basic, per share $ 0.19 $ (0.38) $ 0.15 $ (0.76)
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Diluted, per share $ 0.19 $ (0.38) $ 0.15 $ (0.76)
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Weighted average number of
common shares:
Basic 16,524 16,356 16,514 16,356
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Diluted 16,654 16,356 16,630 16,356
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CONTACT:
Kevin Bagby
Vice President Finance
and Chief Financial Officer
Shiloh Industries, Inc.
(330) 558-2600
