EXHIBIT 99.1
NEWS
FINANCIAL
RELATIONS BOARD
RE: NN, Inc.
2000 Waters Edge Drive
Johnson City, TN 37604
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
| AT THE COMPANY | AT FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD | |
| Will Kelly | Marilynn Meek | Susan Garland |
| Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer | (General info) | (Analyst info) |
| (423) 743-9151 | 212-827-3773 | 212-827-3775 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 3, 2006
NN, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2006 RESULTS
Earnings Per Share Rise 5% For The Quarter and 16% For
The Six Month Period
Johnson City, Tenn, August 3, 2006 - NN, Inc. (Nasdaq: NNBR) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. Net sales for the second quarter of 2006 decreased slightly to $83.6 million from $83.8 million for the same period of 2005. Net income for the second quarter of 2006 totaled $3.5 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to $3.3 million, or $0.19 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2005, an increase of 6.1% and 5.3%, respectively.
Net sales for the first half of 2006 were $169.6 million, compared to $170.5 million for the same period of 2005. Net income for the first half of 2006 totaled $8.7 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to $7.3 million, or $0.43 per diluted share for the same period of 2005, an increase of 19.2% and 16.3%, respectively. Net income for the first half of 2006 includes an after-tax gain on the sale of excess land of $1.5 million or $0.08 per diluted share and an after-tax write-off of certain unused equipment of $667,000 or $0.04 per diluted share, both recorded in the first quarter.
James H. Dorton, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, commented, “Revenues of $169.6 million for the first half of 2006 were down compared to $170.5 million for the same period in 2005. Increased revenues from our global business units for the six month period were offset by the negative effects of currency translation. In the absence of this currency movement during the first half of the year, revenues would have been approximately $175.0 million, an increase of 2.6% over the same period in 2005.
“As a percentage of net sales, 2006 second quarter cost of products sold was 77.7% compared to 78.8% recorded in the prior year. Year-to-date cost of products sold was 77.2% in 2006 as compared to 78.4% for the same period last year. The improvement in our cost of products sold relative to sales was the result of the timing of material price pass through to certain customers and Level 3 cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.”
“Selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.1 million or 8.5% of net sales for the second quarter of 2006 as compared to $7.3 million, or 8.7% of net sales for the second quarter of 2005. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first half of 2006 remained on plan at 8.7% of net sales as compared to 8.7% of net sales for the same period in 2005.”
Mr. Dorton continued, “During the second quarter we purchased 36,347 shares under our previously announced stock repurchase plan which brings the total shares purchased through the end of June 2006 to 56,821 shares. The program allows for the purchase of up to $10.0 million of the Company’s outstanding stock. This program commenced in mid-March of 2006 and will continue for 18 months thereafter.”
“We have paid down debt by $3.7 million during the first half of the year. At this rate, we are running slightly behind our debt reduction goal of approximately $10.0 million for the full year of 2006. This was due to traditionally higher working capital needs for the first half of the year; however, we remain committed to our goal and will take measures in the second half of the year to more aggressively manage our working capital needs. The $10.0 million debt reduction goal assumes the full funding of the stock repurchase plan of up to $10.0 million and excludes the impact of any potential new acquisitions that may occur during the year.”
Mr. Dorton concluded, “At the end of the quarter, the remaining balance of our variable rate revolving credit facility was $18.9 million. On June 30, 2007, this credit facility matures; therefore, we have begun the process of negotiating with a bank group a new syndicated five year, $90.0 million loan agreement. This new credit facility will provide us with the necessary capital structure to execute our strategic growth plan. We anticipate the completion of this new credit facility in the third quarter of this year.”
Roderick R. Baty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “For the remainder of 2006, we expect similar economic conditions to those we have experienced in the U.S. and Europe for the first six months of this year. Therefore, our guidance for the full year remains unchanged with estimated total year revenues at approximately $325 million and full year earnings to be in the range of $0.86 to $0.92 per diluted share.”
Mr. Baty further commented, “While we remain focused on the disciplined management of our current operations, we are pursuing new opportunities to grow our business which are consistent with our recently developed five year strategic growth plan. To execute this plan, we will focus on three major areas of potential growth: further geographic expansion of existing bearing component products; acquisitive growth of both captive and independent businesses within bearing components, and identified acquisition opportunities that leverage our competencies in related high precision steel component manufacturing.”
Mr. Baty concluded, “Our five year objectives are to grow revenues and earnings at a compound annual rate which would double the size of the Company over the five year planning horizon. We believe the current plan provides a clear strategic direction to achieve our objectives and to create long-term value for our customers, employees and shareholders.”
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 $321 million in 2005.
Except for specific historical information, many of the matters discussed in this press release may express or imply projections of revenues or expenditures, statements of plans and objectives or future operations or statements of future economic performance. These, and similar statements are forward-looking statements concerning matters that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual performance of NN, Inc. and its subsidiaries to differ materially from those expressed or implied by this discussion. All forward-looking information is provided by the Company pursuant to the safe harbor established under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and should be evaluated in the context of these factors. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “assumptions”, “target”, “guidance”, “outlook”, “plans”, “projection”, “may”, “will”, “would”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “potential” or “continue” (or the negative or other derivatives of each of these terms) or similar terminology. Factors which could materially affect actual results include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions and economic conditions in the industrial sector, inventory levels, regulatory compliance costs and the Company's ability to manage these costs, start-up costs for new operations, debt reduction, 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, the successful implementation of the global growth plan including development of new products and consummation of potential acquisitions 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, 2005.
Financial Tables Follow
NN, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, |
| | 2006 | | 2005 | | 2006 | | 2005 |
| Net sales | $ 83,554 | | $ 83,787 | | $ 169,571 | | $ 170,502 |
Cost of products sold (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below) | 64,905 | | 66,005 | | 130,904 | | 133,670 |
| Selling, general and administrative | 7,063 | | 7,297 | | 14,744 | | 14,782 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,425 | | 4,130 | | 8,587 | | 8,303 |
| Loss on disposal of assets | 4 | | 2 | | (726) | | 6 |
| Income from operations | 7,157 | | 6,353 | | 16,062 | | 13,741 |
| | | | | | | | |
| Interest expense, net | 1,021 | | 1,025 | | 2,007 | | 2,008 |
| Other (income) expense, net | 449 | | (168) | | 240 | | (340) |
| Income before provision for income taxes | 5,687 | | 5,496 | | 13,815 | | 12,073 |
| Provision for income taxes | 2,234 | | 2,184 | | 5,100 | | 4,736 |
| Net income | $ 3,453 | | $ 3,312 | | $ 8,715 | | $ 7,337 |
| | | | | | | | |
| Diluted income per common share | $ 0.20 | | $ 0.19 | | $ 0.50 | | $ 0.43 |
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| Weighted average diluted shares | 17,369 | | 17,328 | | 17,365 | | 17,252 |
NN, Inc.
Condensed Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | June 30, 2006 | | December 31, 2005 |
| | | | |
Assets | | | |
| Current Assets: | | | |
| Cash | $ 11,792 | | $ 10,856 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 58,537 | | 47,297 |
| Inventories, net | 36,538 | | 38,096 |
| Other current assets | 12,310 | | 9,701 |
| Total current assets | 119,177 | | 105,950 |
| | | | |
| Property, plant and equipment, net | 121,987 | | 118,829 |
| Goodwill, net | 43,049 | | 41,648 |
| Other assets | 3,987 | | 3,228 |
| Total assets | $ 288,200 | | $ 269,655 |
| | | | |
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | |
| Current liabilities: | | | |
| Accounts payable | $ 44,312 | | $ 41,660 |
| Accrued salaries and wages | 12,705 | | 12,407 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | 18,917 | | 4,668 |
| Other liabilities | 8,917 | | 6,104 |
| Total current liabilities | 84,851 | | 64,839 |
| | | | |
| Deferred income taxes | 16,435 | | 15,128 |
| Long-term notes payable | 40,000 | | 57,900 |
| Other | 17,007 | | 15,714 |
| Total liabilities | 158,293 | | 153,581 |
| | | | |
| Total stockholders’ equity | 129,907 | | 116,074 |
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| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ 288,200 | | $ 269,655 |
