RE: NN, Inc.
2000 Waters Edge Drive
Johnson City, TN 37604
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
AT THE COMPANY AT FRB|WEBER SHANDWICK
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Will Kelly Kerry Thalheim Susan Garland
Treasurer & Manager of Investor Relations (General info) (Analyst info)
(423) 743-9151 212-445-8437 212-445-8458
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2003
NN, INC. REPORTS REVENUE AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME UP 30.5% AND 29.0% RESPECTIVELY
IN THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2003
Johnson City, Tenn., July 29, 2003 - NN, Inc. (Nasdaq: NNBR) today reported its
financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003. Results for the
second quarter of 2003 include the operations of NN Netherlands (Veenendaal) a
component manufacturing operation in Veenendaal, The Netherlands which was
acquired from the SKF Group (SKF) on May 2, 2003. Net sales for the second
quarter and first six months of 2003 reflect approximately eight weeks of
revenue contribution from the Veenendaal operation. Additionally, net income
includes 100% ownership interest in NN Euroball (Euroball) since May 2, 2003 due
to the purchase of SKF's 23% minority interest on that date.
Net sales for the second quarter of 2003 were $64.2 million, up 30.5% from $49.2
million for the same period of 2002. Net income for the second quarter of 2003
totaled $7.3 million, or $0.44 per diluted share compared to $2.4 million or
$0.15 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2002. Diluted earnings per
share of $0.44 for the second quarter of 2003 include a non-cash, non-taxable
gain of $6.6 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, associated with the previously
announced purchase of SKF's 23% minority interest in Euroball on May 2, 2003; an
after-tax impairment charge of $2.0 million, or $0.12 per diluted share related
to the planned closing of NN's plastic production facility, NN Arte, located in
Guadalajara, Mexico; a non-cash, after-tax charge of $291,000 or $0.02 per
diluted share relating to the write-off of unamortized loan costs associated
with the refinancing of the former credit facility; and a non-cash, after tax
charge of $205,000 or $0.01 per diluted share for compensation charges
associated with a portion of employee stock options accounted for under the
variable accounting method. Adjusting for these items, net income was $3.2
million or $0.19 per diluted share.
Net sales for the first half of 2003 were $121.8 million, up 26.4% compared to
$96.4 million for the same period of 2002. Net income for the first half of 2003
totaled $10.9
million, or $0.69 per diluted share, compared to $4.3 million or $0.27 per
diluted share, for the same period of 2002. Diluted earnings per share of $0.69
for the first half of 2003 include the aforementioned items. Adjusting for these
items, adjusted net income was $6.8 million and adjusted diluted earnings per
share were $0.43 per share.
David L. Dyckman, Chief Financial Officer, commented, "This is the fifth
consecutive quarter that we have experienced year-over-year improvement in
revenues and earnings. Revenues of $64.2 million for the second quarter of 2003
increased by approximately 30.5% compared to the second quarter of 2002. This
increase was almost entirely attributable to the $9.3 million in revenue
contribution by our newly acquired Veenendaal operation and approximately $5.4
million in favorable currency fluctuations.
"As a percentage of net sales, the gross profit margin was 22.5% in the second
quarter of 2003 versus 26.5% in the second quarter of 2002. For the first half
of 2003 and 2002, gross profit margin as a percentage of sales was 25.6% for
both periods. The second quarter margins were primarily impacted by the dilution
of the newly acquired Veenendaal facility, the NN Arte impairment charge
relative to inventories, unfavorable sales mix, and inefficiencies in both our
North American and European operations.
"Also during the second quarter we have made the difficult decision to close our
operations in Guadalajara, Mexico. This operation was started in September of
2000 to supply certain Mexican operations of multi-national manufacturers of
office automation equipment. The majority of these customers have recently
shifted their manufacturing operations to other geographic regions in the world
making it unprofitable for us to continue to manufacture these products in
Guadalajara, Mexico. While our losses associated with this business have been
modest to date, we feel that resources could be better utilized elsewhere in our
operations and have made the decision to cease manufacturing at this plant
during the fourth quarter of this year and redistribute this capacity to our IMC
operations in Lubbock, Texas. We have recorded an after tax charge of
approximately $2.0 million to cover the estimated write-down of equipment and
other assets to estimated fair market value as well as to cover costs associated
with severance payments to our displaced employees.
"Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2003
declined to 9.0% as a percentage of net sales compared to 9.7% for the same
period in 2002. Negatively impacting the second quarter of 2003 SG&A levels was
the recording of $321,000, or 0.5% of net sales, of non-cash compensation
charges associated with a portion of employee stock options accounted for under
the variable accounting method. Remaining SG&A expenses as a percentage of sales
approximate 8.5%, which is within our historical target range of 8.0% to 8.5%."
Roderick R. Baty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "During the
second quarter, we announced the completion of two significant transactions for
NN, Inc. On May 2, 2003, we announced our purchase of SKF Group's 23% ownership
in NN Euroball. Having previously acquired INA/FAG's 23% ownership in December
2002, this transaction concludes the joint ownership phase of the original
outsourcing venture and NN now owns 100% of NN Euroball.
"Additionally, on May 2, 2003, in a separate transaction, we acquired SKF's
tapered roller and metal cage manufacturing operation in Veenendaal, The
Netherlands. This operation manufacturers rollers for tapered roller bearings as
well as metal cages for both tapered and spherical roller bearings. Veenendaal
produces approximately $48 million in annual revenues and increases our
consolidated roller business to approximately 16% of our total revenues. Both
products represent an expansion of our bearing component offering and enhance
the value we bring to our customers as a single supply partner for a wide
variety of high quality, precision components. It is important to note that both
transactions were immediately accretive to net income in the second quarter.
"To finance these transactions we entered into a new $90 million syndicated
credit facility on May 1, 2003 with AmSouth Bank as the primary agent. This
facility provides for a two-year revolving credit facility of up to $30 million
and a $30 million domestic term loan as well as an approximate 26.3 Euro based
term loan (approx $30 million). The $90 million agreement replaced an existing
$60 million syndicated credit facility also with AmSouth Bank as the primary
syndicate agent. As a result of entering into this new credit facility and
paying off our existing credit facility, we are recognizing a non-cash,
after-tax charge of $291,000, which represents unamortized loan costs related to
the previous credit facility. In addition to providing financing for these
transactions, proceeds will be used to fund periodic working capital needs.
"During the second quarter, NN also completed a public offering of 3.6 million
shares of the Company's stock by a group of selling shareholders. The Company
did not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares previously held by the
group of selling shareholders, however, the underwriters did exercise their
over-allotment option of 533,600 additional shares, which provided the Company
with net proceeds of $5.1 million.
Mr. Baty concluded, "We feel there are opportunities to improve our
profitability through the further integration of the Veenendaal operation as
well as continual cost improvement programs in place throughout our operations.
Including our acquisition of Veenendaal and the purchase of the SKF minority
interest, we anticipate third quarter earnings to be in the range of $0.18 to
$0.20 per diluted share on revenues of $63 million. We also expect the 2003 full
year diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $0.80 to $0.82 per share
on revenues of approximately $250 million. Our guidance reflects an approximate
5% reduction in light vehicle production for both Europe and North America in
comparison to 2002. It also assumes no improvement in North American industrial
segment demand."
Adjusted Net Income and Diluted Earnings Per Share
In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, reported net income
and diluted earnings per share include the after-tax effect of: the gain from
the purchase of SKF's interest in Euroball; impairment charges related to the
planned closing of NN Arte; the write-off of unamortized loan costs of the
former credit facility; and the non-cash compensation charges associated with a
portion of employee stock options. The
Company's management believes that by adjusting reported net income and diluted
earnings per share to exclude the effects of these items, the resulting earnings
better represent the operating results of the Company. The Company's management
uses adjusted earnings to evaluate operating performance of consolidated
business units from one period to another. The reconciliation of adjusted net
income and diluted earnings per share is provided below:
Three Months Six Months
Ended Ended
June 30, 2003 June 30, 2003
Net Income Diluted Net Income Diluted
(Millions) EPS (Millions) EPS
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As Reported $7.3 $0.44 $10.9 $0.69
Add:
Restructuring and Impairment Charges 2.0 0.12 2.0 0.12
Unamortized Loan Costs 0.3 0.02 0.3 0.02
Non-cash Compensation Charges 0.2 0.01 0.2 0.01
Less:
Gain on Purchase of Minority Interest 6.6 0.40 6.6 0.41
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Adjusted $3.2 $0.19 $6.8 $0.43
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NN, Inc. manufacturers and supplies high precision bearing components consisting
of balls, rollers, seals, and retainers for leading bearing manufacturers on a
global basis. In addition, the company manufactures a variety of other plastic
components. NN, Inc. had sales of US $193 million in 2002.
The comments by Mr. Baty regarding the third quarter and full year 2003 earnings
are forward looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements
involve a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be
materially different from such forward-looking statements. Such factors include,
among others, general economic conditions and economic conditions in the
industrial sector, competitive influences, risks that current customers will
commence or increase captive production, risks of capacity underutilization,
quality issues, availability of raw materials, currency and other risks
associated with international trade, the Company's dependence on certain major
customers, and other risk factors and cautionary statements listed from time to
time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Report on 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002.
(Financial Tables Follow)
NN, Inc.
Income Statement
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2003 2002 2003 2002
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Net sales $ 64,194 $ 49,186 $121,803 $ 96,386
Cost of goods sold 49,721 36,139 92,464 71,670
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Gross profit 14,473 13,047 29,339 24,716
SG&A 5,771 4,777 10,403 9,317
Depreciation / Amortization 3,482 2,767 6,560 5,620
Restructuring and impairment costs 2,723 - 2,723 78
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Income from operations 2,497 5,503 9,653 9,701
Interest expense 759 609 1,343 1,140
Gain on purchase of minority interest (6,600) - (6,600) -
Other income/expense 389 (141) 310 (496)
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Income before provision for taxes 7,949 5,035 14,600 9,057
Provision for taxes 512 1,840 2,984 3,345
Minority interest 140 787 675 1,454
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Net income $ 7,297 $ 2,408 $ 10,941 $ 4,258
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Diluted earnings per share $ 0.44 $ 0.15 $ 0.69 $ 0.27
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NN, Inc.
Condensed Balance Sheet
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Consolidated
6/30/03 12/31/02
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,641 $ 5,144
Accounts receivable, net 44,542 28,965
Inventories, net 33,825 23,402
Other current assets 6,779 3,901
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Total current assets 89,787 61,412
Property, plant and equipment, net 105,006 88,199
Assets held for sale 1,805 2,214
Goodwill, net 53,681 42,166
Other assets 4,604 4,016
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Total assets $ 254,883 $ 198,007
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 36,640 $ 23,020
Accrued wages 11,608 6,354
Income taxes payable 1,019 620
Short term portion of long term debt 9,066 7,000
Other liabilities 4,400 3,240
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Total current liabilities 62,733 40,234
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries - 19,706
Deferred income taxes 9,688 9,334
Long-term debt 75,344 46,135
Other 10,130 9,319
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Total liabilities 157,895 124,728
Total stockholders' equity 96,988 73,279
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 254,883 $ 198,007
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