Exhibit 99.1
RE: NN, Inc.
2000 Waters Edge Drive
Johnson City, TN 37604
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
AT THE COMPANY AT FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD
Will Kelly Alison Ziegler Susan Garland
Treasurer & Manager of Investor Relations General info) (Analyst info)
(423) 743-9151 212-445-8432 212-445-8458
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2004
NN, INC. REPORTS REVENUE GAIN OF 34.8%
FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2004
Completes Private Placement of $40,000,000 Senior Unsecured Notes
Johnson City, Tenn., April 29, 2004 - NN, Inc. (Nasdaq: NNBR) today reported its
financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. First quarter
results include the operations of NN Netherlands (Veenendaal) a component
manufacturing operation in Veenendaal, The Netherlands since its acquisition
from the SKF Group (SKF) on May 2, 2003. Additionally, first quarter net income
includes 100% ownership interest in NN Euroball (Euroball) as a result of the
purchase of SKF's 23% minority interest on May 2, 2003.
Net sales for the first quarter of 2004 were $77.6 million, up 34.8% from $57.6
million for the same period of 2003. Net income for the first quarter of 2004
totaled $3.2 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $3.6 million, or
$0.23 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2003.
David L. Dyckman, Chief Financial Officer, commented, "Revenue growth of $20.0
million or 34.8% over the first quarter of 2003 was principally attributable to
$15.0 million in revenue contribution from our recently acquired Veenendaal
operation and approximately $4.7 million related to the impact of currency
exchange rates. Our earnings were favorably impacted by the accretion of the
Veenendaal acquisition and our purchase of SKF Group's remaining 23% ownership
in Euroball by a combined $0.03 in diluted earnings per share for the quarter.
Offsetting these contributions was a substantial inventory reduction that
impacted the income statement by $0.04 per diluted share in the first quarter of
2004 versus a $0.02 favorable inventory contribution for the same period in
2003. Additionally, Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 ("SOX 404") compliance costs,
start-up costs in Slovakia and China, and material price inflation adversely
impacted earnings by a combined $0.04 per diluted share.
"As a percentage of net sales, cost of goods sold was 77.8% in the first quarter
of 2004 versus 74.2% in first quarter of 2003. The year-over-year change
primarily resulted from the inclusion of the results of our recently acquired
Veenendaal facility, which impacted margins by approximately 1.5% and the
previously discussed change in inventories for the quarter impacting margins by
approximately 2.5%.
"Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2004
increased $2.5 million to 9.2% as a percentage of net sales compared to 8.0% for
the same period in 2003. Veenendaal and currency contributed $1.1 million and
$0.4 million, respectively to the increase and the remainder was comprised of
start-up costs in Slovakia and China, Level 3 program initiatives, and SOX 404
compliance costs. It is important to note that while the Company is well
positioned to comply with the internal control regulations of SOX 404, stricter
guidelines have been recently issued that have dramatically increased the cost
of compliance to approximately $1.2 million in 2004 or $0.04 per diluted share
versus the previously estimated $0.02 per diluted share.
Mr. Dyckman concluded, "During the first quarter, we reduced debt $2.5 million
from the 2003 year end levels which put us on track with our annual target of
$10 to $12 million reduction. We are also pleased to announce the completion of
a private placement of notes to restructure our existing debt. We recently
completed a private placement of $40,000,000 aggregate principal amount of our
4.89% Senior Notes which are due April 26, 2014. The net proceeds of the
offering were used to repay our senior domestic term loan and a portion of our
senior revolving credit facility indebtedness. The notes are senior unsecured
obligations of NN, Inc. with interest payable semiannually and principal
payments due in seven equal installments commencing on the fourth anniversary of
the closing. The notes are guaranteed by most of the Company's subsidiaries."
Roderick R. Baty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We continued to
make excellent progress during the quarter on the Slovakian and Chinese facility
start-ups, as well as our company wide Level 3 program which integrates the
principles of Lean Enterprise, Six Sigma and Total Productive Maintenance. We
will begin production in Slovakia in the second quarter of this year, which is
on schedule with our original planning. With respect to China, we are also on
schedule to begin production in the first quarter of 2005. Our Level 3 program
is up and running with training and improvement activities increasing in both
our North American and European facilities. We are excited regarding the cost,
cash flow, and quality improvement opportunities the program will deliver.
Mr. Baty concluded, "We experienced good levels of demand from our customers in
the first quarter and we anticipate these demand levels will continue through
the second quarter. In addition, we are passing along higher raw material prices
to our customers in those situations that do not call for a contractual delay in
pass through provisions. Although forecasting the effect of steel pricing and
the resulting pass through remains difficult, we reconfirm our previous 2004
forecast of $295 million in revenues and earnings of approximately $0.76 to
$0.78 per diluted share for the full year. As we discussed previously, increased
costs in 2004 resulting from dramatic price increases of
steel, costs associated with the SOX 404 compliance, start up costs in Slovakia
and China, as well as costs in connection with the Company's financing needs are
estimated to result in added expenses of approximately $0.22 per share for the
year. This is expected to offset the benefit of our planned cost reductions,
volume increases, the expected accretion from the full year ownership of
Veenendaal and the buyout of the remaining 23% interest of SKF's ownership of
Euroball."
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 $253 million in 2003.
The 4.89% Senior Notes due April 26, 2014 which are the subject of the private
placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons, except
to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on the exemption from registration
provided by Rule 144A and to certain persons in offshore transactions in
reliance on Regulation S. This press release does not constitute an offer to
sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any security and shall not
constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which it would
be unlawful.
The comments by Mr. Baty regarding production schedules, forecasted demand and
revenues, earnings, and costs and by Mr. Dyckman regarding certain estimated
cost, debt reduction and 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 and
price 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, 2003.
(Financial Tables Follow)
NN, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Income
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2004 2003
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Net sales $ 77,632 $ 57,609
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation
shown separately below) 60,390 42,743
Selling, general and administrative 7,143 4,632
Depreciation and amortization 3,999 3,079
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Income from operations 6,100 7,155
Interest expense, net 841 513
Other income (56) (7)
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Income before provision for income taxes 5,315 6,649
Provision for income taxes 2,097 2,472
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary -- 534
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Net income $ 3,218 $ 3,643
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Diluted income per common share $ 0.19 $ 0.23
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Weighted average diluted shares 17,189 15,574
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NN, Inc.
Condensed Balance Sheets
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
March 31, December 31,
2004 2003
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Assets
Current Assets:
Cash $ 7,143 $ 4,978
Accounts receivable, net 48,728 40,864
Inventories, net 33,322 36,278
Other current assets 6,342 6,299
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Total current assets 95,535 88,419
Property, plant and equipment, net 126,142 128,996
Assets held for sale -- 1,805
Goodwill, net 42,245 42,893
Other assets 4,103 4,304
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Total assets $ 268,025 $ 266,417
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 35,901 $ 32,867
Dividends payable 1,337 --
Accrued salaries and wages 11,181 12,032
Short-term note -- 2,000
Short-term portion of long-term notes payable 6,426 12,725
Other liabilities 4,996 3,070
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Total current liabilities 59,841 62,694
Deferred income taxes 13,157 13,423
Long-term notes payable 75,579 69,752
Other 13,586 14,080
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Total liabilities 162,163 159,949
Total stockholders' equity 105,862 106,468
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 268,025 $ 266,417
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